a thoughtful and poignant #ownvoices novel that features muslim representation, lots of character growth, multidimensional characters, family and friea thoughtful and poignant #ownvoices novel that features muslim representation, lots of character growth, multidimensional characters, family and friendships. it also handled sexual assault (tw!!) and harrassment with a lot of care, especially highlighting the aftermath (e.g. struggles with mental health; disbelief/support from peers etc.).
meh :( k.a. tucker is a "hit or miss" author for me and this did not hit any of my sweet spots
i admired the determination of the main character to promeh :( k.a. tucker is a "hit or miss" author for me and this did not hit any of my sweet spots
i admired the determination of the main character to provide as good of a life for her daughter as possible and i liked the sibling relationships, but it is not a memorable book for me as i was not feeling anything about the romance aspect of the story (and it is essentially a romance book after all)...more
2019 is the year i finally embraced dnf-ing /bless emoji/
dnf at 78 pages. on paper this was supposed to be a new favorite but not really feeling it t2019 is the year i finally embraced dnf-ing /bless emoji/
dnf at 78 pages. on paper this was supposed to be a new favorite but not really feeling it tbh. i recognize this book has important stories to tell and i really appreciate that there are three different upbringings and circumstances showcased, social issues and topics tackled etc. but the characters themselves are not gripping my attention. also, maybe it's the language barrier but there were also two incestuous jokes :-/ just.. why
anyhow, it did make me crave to continue 'this is us' where i left off in 2017 which im pretty excited about :-) give me some feels yes thank u...more
went into it knowing nothing so the beginning really shocked me and i thought it would be a totally different story than it ended up being wh3.5 stars
went into it knowing nothing so the beginning really shocked me and i thought it would be a totally different story than it ended up being which is not a bad thing at all but i didn't expect it to be *that* romance heavy? i would have liked to have seen more therapy sessions (e.g. why first time didn't work so well and why the second one did), even more talking about their emotions and thoughts about what happened etc because the last 15% felt a bit rushed
what i did like was the connection between the two main characters and the fact that they were both very layered and multidimensional; also, this type of bdsm is not really my cup of tea at all and some things were a bit out there for me (e.g. the eating out scenes) but i really loved how comfortable shep made claudia, how in tune he was with her emotions and reactions and always made sure to check she felt safe with him and he always took care of her and she in turn gave him a chance that others didn't
the "i love you" was underwhelming though as it was kinda instalove-y but i guess their connections and emotions were amplified by what happened to them in the first place
overall a good book, just some things were not my cup of tea per se and my expectations at the beginning of the story were not as romance heavy as this book turned out to be (again, not a bad thing, just that i expected something else); if you're looking for a steamy romance book though, i would totally recommend it...more
celeste ng is truly so incredibly gifted and i cannot wait to read her next one already; she always manages to create complex characters and even moreceleste ng is truly so incredibly gifted and i cannot wait to read her next one already; she always manages to create complex characters and even more complex story arcs with such delicate attention to details while effortlessly bringing the story to full circle
she portrays each character in such a poignant and authentic way that even when the characters do or say something that you don't agree with, you will most certainly understand why the character does it and how the character's socio-economical and racial background along with past experiences etc. have all influenced the character and their motivations
i was so immersed in the story and while the story unraveled slowly, piece by piece, i was not surprised that i was gripping the edge of my seat to find out how it all ends and how the first chapter would come into play at the end of it all
little fires everywhere is full of insightful discussions, nostalgia and passion, and one that i would highly recommend...more
i simply love the blackthorn kids!!!!!!!!! this book was such a rollercoaster, the character development and complexity, the intricate relationships ai simply love the blackthorn kids!!!!!!!!! this book was such a rollercoaster, the character development and complexity, the intricate relationships and love these characters have for each other is too good for this world too pure im in love with each member of this fam and their closest friends; regarding how the plot of lord of shadowa went, i am equally thrilled and terrified of what's to come in the final installment
current mood: *cries into a pillow and whispers the forced words in agony* 'I DON'T CLAIM THIS ENDING'...more
3.5 out of 5.0 // it started off great, fell to ok in the middle and at the ending parts i was a bit annoyed with some aspects (e.g. the utterly pred3.5 out of 5.0 // it started off great, fell to ok in the middle and at the ending parts i was a bit annoyed with some aspects (e.g. the utterly predictable and unnecessary (view spoiler)[ex gf needs to tell u how much the guy really loves u because he acted in a way in which he never acted towards the ex gf and all of this makes the heroine realize how much of a great guy the hero is and how she misjudged him during that dramatic culmination scene (hide spoiler)]) but the very end was still v super duper cute, so as a whole i did really enjoy this one (sadly not as much as act like it, hence the rating)...more
this was really good!!! i usually don't enjoy adult romance that much tbh but this one was super enjoyable and i can't wait to read the other two in tthis was really good!!! i usually don't enjoy adult romance that much tbh but this one was super enjoyable and i can't wait to read the other two in the series :-)...more
love my favorite domestic YA couple <3 the family dynamics, the friendships, the romance, the growth and struggles of a teenager's everyday life as welove my favorite domestic YA couple <3 the family dynamics, the friendships, the romance, the growth and struggles of a teenager's everyday life as well as dreams, goals and aspirations -- everything was executed beautifully...more
i utmost love the dosab trilogy which always gives me such nostalgic vibes and while strange the dreamer was equally as beautifully written, with a coi utmost love the dosab trilogy which always gives me such nostalgic vibes and while strange the dreamer was equally as beautifully written, with a complex and layered world and a character driven plot, the romance missed the mark for me big time :-( i enjoyed the characters individually, but the romance just ain't doing it this time
that being said, i'm excited to read the sequel soon and see where that somewhat wild ending takes the rest of the story, even though i have a feeling it will feature the romance more heavily than the first book ...more
One of the best and most important books I've ever read. HIGH KEY recommend to everyone! I have a longer review somewhere in the depths on my laptop, One of the best and most important books I've ever read. HIGH KEY recommend to everyone! I have a longer review somewhere in the depths on my laptop, maybe it will see the light of day sometime. ...more
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