Janey hasn’t been living the exact perfect life. At the start of the book, we learn that her mother has told her a secret, with whom Janey is going to struggle until the very end. At this point, we don’t know what the secret was about, but trust me, when you find out, this entire wait will be worth it. The first few chapters are about the life she used to live. Her husband used to be working until late at night, and they grew more distant as the days passed by, until one day when Issac started a new job. He got a big raise, and they managed to move to a new town. A new neighbourhood, a new house, a new job, in other words, a new life, but is it going to be better than what they had before? As soon as she settles in, she meets some of the others ‘Buckingham mums’ (Tanya, Edie and Kyoto), with whom she is going to start being friends. Each of them is toxic (except one, not going to say who, because I don’t want to give you spoilers), but is she going to realise in time who are de good guys and who are the bad guys?
By the time I have reached 20% of the book, I got some major Big Little Lies vibes, and I quite liked that. Rich moms and dark secrets, what do you want more? I still wasn’t convinced about the action, and not quite hooked to the story, but despite all of this, I kept reading. Within a few hours, I reached 70%, and I was happier than ever! The book was easy to read, and the chapters were short. If it sometimes happened to be a longer chapter than expected, the next one was shorter than usual. The length of each one was well balanced, and I appreciate that in a book. Just like that, I reached the 88% mark, and the big secret got revealed. I made a shit-ton of scenarios in my head but never expected what happened next, but after all of this, I felt like the author started to babble. She just threw a bomb at us, but then she kept talking, somehow destroying the whole mood. I had to stop for a couple of times because I got worn down.
After some time, I reached the ending, and it was simply marvellous. I can’t think of a better one for this novel. I nicely put everything together, and, by the time you finish the book, you have your heart at ease. Exactly like it should be!
Overall, I was a great book whatsoever, and K.L. Slater just made my favourite list of authors. I am going to give it four stars out of five because I got bored while reading. A thriller book is not supposed to make you tired, it should keep you at the edge of your seat, and make you stay until 3 am just to finish it. Despite this, I highly recommend it for further reading!
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You can find the complete post on my blog: https://dailydooseofbooks.wordpress.c... I have had Little Whispers by K.L. Slater on my ARC-TBR list for quite some time now but never got myself to start reading it. I don’t know why, but now I know I’ve made a mistake.
Janey hasn’t been living the exact perfect life. At the start of the book, we learn that her mother has told her a secret, with whom Janey is going to struggle until the very end. At this point, we don’t know what the secret was about, but trust me, when you find out, this entire wait will be worth it. The first few chapters are about the life she used to live. Her husband used to be working until late at night, and they grew more distant as the days passed by, until one day when Issac started a new job. He got a big raise, and they managed to move to a new town. A new neighbourhood, a new house, a new job, in other words, a new life, but is it going to be better than what they had before? As soon as she settles in, she meets some of the others ‘Buckingham mums’ (Tanya, Edie and Kyoto), with whom she is going to start being friends. Each of them is toxic (except one, not going to say who, because I don’t want to give you spoilers), but is she going to realise in time who are de good guys and who are the bad guys?
By the time I have reached 20% of the book, I got some major Big Little Lies vibes, and I quite liked that. Rich moms and dark secrets, what do you want more? I still wasn’t convinced about the action, and not quite hooked to the story, but despite all of this, I kept reading. Within a few hours, I reached 70%, and I was happier than ever! The book was easy to read, and the chapters were short. If it sometimes happened to be a longer chapter than expected, the next one was shorter than usual. The length of each one was well balanced, and I appreciate that in a book. Just like that, I reached the 88% mark, and the big secret got revealed. I made a shit-ton of scenarios in my head but never expected what happened next, but after all of this, I felt like the author started to babble. She just threw a bomb at us, but then she kept talking, somehow destroying the whole mood. I had to stop for a couple of times because I got worn down.
After some time, I reached the ending, and it was simply marvellous. I can’t think of a better one for this novel. I nicely put everything together, and, by the time you finish the book, you have your heart at ease. Exactly like it should be!
Overall, I was a great book whatsoever, and K.L. Slater just made my favourite list of authors. I am going to give it four stars out of five because I got bored while reading. A thriller book is not supposed to make you tired, it should keep you at the edge of your seat, and make you stay until 3 am just to finish it. Despite this, I highly recommend it for further reading!...more
Before diving into the review, I want to thank Caffeine Book Tours and Anela Deen for giving me a review copy in exchange for an honest review! Now beBefore diving into the review, I want to thank Caffeine Book Tours and Anela Deen for giving me a review copy in exchange for an honest review! Now because things are settled, let’s start with the basics!
The first chapter kicked off with Simith cleaning his sword of blood, and this start reminded me a bit of A Curse So Dark and Lonely. There, the main male protagonist was asking himself how many people he killed this time. I have to admit, when I get weeks in a row without reading a solid book, this is a great place to start (catchy enough to keep me engaged, but not too confusing to make me mad). In the next chapter, the second protagonist, Jessa, was introduced, and her backstory surprised me to the point where I had to reread a few paragraphs (I won’t tell you more as you have to read to find out for yourself :))). She is an award-winning poetry writer with severe anxiety (among other stuff). After the 4th chapter, the book became a blast to read; the actual magic and action kicked it, and everything went down smoothly from there. You get shoved into your face amazing developed characters, an action-packed plot, and world-building that leaves you speechless. I have to admit, sometimes I wished there was more of Katie, Relle, or even Ionia, but this might be just personal preference.
Of Wicked Blood has been something; not at all awful, but definitely not astounding. I ended up finishing it in just one night, of course, not becauseOf Wicked Blood has been something; not at all awful, but definitely not astounding. I ended up finishing it in just one night, of course, not because I forgot about the book; I would never do that! It was easy to read, and there were some things I enjoyed, but there were also things I disliked.
First things first, I appreciated the wit of the authors and all the scattered references to known pieces of literature. For example, we have mentions of Anna Karenina, the Grimm brothers, Merlin, Harry Potter and many others. I feel like they made the read a bit more impressive, and I also more entertaining. The jokes and the funny moments were also well made, but sometimes they went a bit too far for my own taste. For example, this one joke didn't sit right with me for the very start: Cadence’s curly-headed friend from last night lets out a squeal and rubs the little pearl on her pinky finger. “Slate! Do you have any more tricks? Can you make something else disappear?”/ “Your virginity.” I'm not exaggerating when I tell you the book had over four mentions for virginity, which is a lot. Perhaps, if there wasn't so much accent on virginity, I would have liked this book a bit more.
I also enjoyed the whole dark academia with French vibes setting. The universe was grabbing and mysterious, just like a book about magic should be. At the same time, there was a fine line between telling and showing, which I feel the authors have crossed a few times. There is a lot of information dumped on how the characters look and how Brume (the town in which the action takes place) looks, which sometimes gets a bit overwhelming.
The characters weren't the best, but this is how many straight romances are represented in books; so I don't have an explicit problem with that. It may be just me, but I am sick and tired of the bad boy that is saved by the "angelic" virgin. There were a lot of references to purity culture, which again, I did not enjoy. Slate, the main male protagonist, was annoying most of the time, but also a tad intelligent, which I liked. Cadence, the main female protagonist was a lot better than Slate, but she was the exact embodiment of the perfect teenage girl, which is always the same.
It wasn't my cup of tea, I admit, but I can also see many people enjoying this book. Alexandra, the person I used to work on this blog with, would simply love this book. Plus, Of Wicked Blood has a lot of good reviews on Goodreads, so many people enjoyed it, and if you are an avid reader of straight romances with sparkles of drama and magic, this is the read for you! Try it and tell me what you think :)
Now, if I do not make you stop whatever you're doing to go to buy this book, I didn't do my job right. Home Is Not a Country has been one of the best Now, if I do not make you stop whatever you're doing to go to buy this book, I didn't do my job right. Home Is Not a Country has been one of the best poetry books I've read, and one of the clearest and hardest to read. When I say hard, I do not mean the language was hard, but I refer to the social issues approached. They were well explained, the author doing a great job when it comes to showing rather than telling.
I have never been the subject of racism based on the colour of my skin and religion, and yet I could feel the pain through the pages. The book talks about racism, xenophobia, poverty, bullying, and many other real and sadly common topics. Even if the first part was quite something when it comes to the tragic reality of so many people, the second and third parts were a bit more hopeful. We have sprinkled some magical realism, and if you are into that kind of stuff, you should definitely give this book a try.
Nima's story was touching, and I would be lying if I told you I didn't cry at least once. Powerful and vivid, this was a stunning story about finding yourself and loving who you are and what you represent. ...more
As I'm writing this review, I'm crying (nothing new), but I do have to say that this novel has been crueller, more heartbreaking but also more beautifAs I'm writing this review, I'm crying (nothing new), but I do have to say that this novel has been crueller, more heartbreaking but also more beautiful than many books I've read throughout the years. The Stars That Guide You Home will always have a spot in my heart, despite the pain it caused me - in an honourable way, of course.
Before I start with the praises, I have to bring to light something that puzzled me throughout my reading, aka the setting. This book takes place in the middle ages, which is perfectly fine by me -the Medieval European fantasy makes everything better- but there were some elements scattered along the book that shaped the present or modern history, rather than the past. On the one hand, we have mentions of framed photographs (to be fair, they were black and white), identity papers (which funnily enough, had no pictures), and even police. On the other, characters were travelling by carriages, arranged marriages were still a thing, and the king detained complete power over the state. This makes me believe that the state regime in the book resembled an absolute monarchy, which once again, points towards the middle ages. Now, I know this book is a work of fiction, and I know I shouldn't be taking things so literally, but the little details usually help the readers get acquainted with the universe and understand better the times in which the book takes place. Even with this minor inconvenience, I can't deny that Jemma has a way with words, and I can't deny the fact that I enjoyed the novel way too much
Now, let me tell you a bit about the characters. Sophia is the main hero of the book, and she will grow on you from the moment you start reading (I was hooked after page 4). Edmund, which reminded me so much of the awful King Henry the eighth, was the main antagonist, and if you didn't despise him form the moment he was introduced, the author didn't do their job. Tom was the love interest of Sophia, and I have to admit, their relationship, is to be admired. Throughout the book, more characters come and go, my favourite being Annalise, but it makes no sense for me to spoil this part for you.
As much as I loved Jemma's writing style, and as much as I admire this book for finally taking me out of my reading slump (I've been struggling since December), I can't tell you this book is only flowers and honey. As you go deeper and deeper into the novel, the descriptions get more graphic, and the violence reaches a point even I couldn't stand. Right before I approached the end, I got so disgusted at the level of graphicness of the abuse and violence, that I had to stop for a little while, just to let things sink in. I don't want to sound like a snob when I'm telling you that this book is not for everybody. I do not mean that only the most intelligent of the academics can understand this book, but I imply that if you can't take violence and abuse well, this book is not for you. Even so, I do think the ending was worth it (and the plot twist even more).
I highly recommend this book, but be mindful, this work can trigger painful memories if you've been through a lot. As it contains graphic violence (to the point where it resembles Outlander a bit), I wouldn't recommend this book for people younger than 16-17.
I hope the new year found you all well! I took a short break from the blog, but now I'm back, and I'll start to post weekly again. Without further adoI hope the new year found you all well! I took a short break from the blog, but now I'm back, and I'll start to post weekly again. Without further ado, let's talk about Hold Back the Tide, which was an interesting read, to say at least. When I first started this book, I was utterly surprised. The beginning was grabbing and on and all the chef's kiss. From there, sadly, things went down.
He told her over and over that he was sorry for what had happened, but that he needed her to get better. For her own sake. For my sake. And she didn’t. Wouldn’t. Couldn’t, I see now.
Alva, the main character was introduced at the very beginning, and she was the only one who had a strong background. Gavan was one of Alva's friends, and throughout the entire book, I felt as if he was only there to make the other characters more engaging. By the time I finished the book, I didn't even know what happened to him. On the other hand, Ren made everything better. He had a sassy attitude, and he made you smile from time to time. I liked him a lot, but as always, I wish we knew more about him.
Before I even start with the review, I want to say some words about the print version because I received a paperback as an ARC. Right off the bat, I wBefore I even start with the review, I want to say some words about the print version because I received a paperback as an ARC. Right off the bat, I was impressed with the quality of the print copy. It is a tall paperback, and the cover has a glossy finish. The colours are vibrant, and the cover is quite sturdy. The pages have a nice silky feel to them, and they are not at all reflective! The pages are glued well to the spine, and it was an overall blast to hold! Now that's settled, let's talk about the contents of the book. When I started this book, I didn't know much about T.S Eliot, but at the end of it, I was pleasantly surprised by the whole story!
Inspiration. All he needs is a little inspiration. If only there were a sunset. Sunsets are inspiring. Or at least they used to be. But now there's only darkness outside. Only dark, where anything can hide.
Let's break the ice with the pacing and the plot as a whole. Knowing that this is a fiction book written after the life of T.S. Eliot, I didn't expect much in terms of action, but I have to admit, I was pleasantly surprised. The whole book was quite great, and the pacing was just right. The only thing you should be aware while reading is that you cannot keep up with the characters and the action on itself if you are tired. The Wasteland requires quite a lot of concentration that you may not be able to achieve if you are tired.
Before I start; I received an Advanced Reader’s Copy of this book from the publisher and Caffeine Book Tours as part of my participation in their tourBefore I start; I received an Advanced Reader’s Copy of this book from the publisher and Caffeine Book Tours as part of my participation in their tour.
As always, the free copies I receive and the books I request never end tp surprise me, and this book wasn't an exception. Thorn of the Night Blossoms was such a different book from the ones I read lately, that is was a pleasant thing for a change. I had a few problems, but overall it was a great read!
To break the ice, the world-building and characters were just EXQUISITE. Despite being a short novella, the characters were quite complex and well developed, but you know me, I still want more. As I said earlier, the worldbuilding was enchanting, and that was mainly because of the abundance of details. Even so, they can still overwhelm you, as you can't keep up with the story if you are tired. This happened to be, and I had to stop the first time I started, as I kept reading, but as soon as I reached the end of the page, I couldn't remember anything.
The action was grabbing, and it keeps you at the edge of your seat. I found the whole idea of assassin spies that are undercover sex workers to be extremely original, and I just couldn't get enough. What helped a lot here was the way the sex working and the virginity were portrayed. I liked that the author subtly mocked, the concept of virginity through Jie (the main character). The author showed that Lilian wasn't comfortable with working in such an industry, but yet, they did not look down on her for doing something like that.
Lastly, the ending will leave you speechless! (consider this a warning) :))
I wish I could tell you more, but the book is so short I can't go into details without giving any spoilers. To sum everything up, Thron of the Nights Blossoms is worth reading, and you should start it ASAP.
I had this ARC on my TBR pile since November last year, and I am so mad at myself for not starting it sooner. I loved the book so much even if sometimI had this ARC on my TBR pile since November last year, and I am so mad at myself for not starting it sooner. I loved the book so much even if sometimes I got a tad confused. I am very bad at remembering names, and there were a lot of characters involved. Despite all of this, the book did get me out of a reading slump, and it also stamped itself on my mind!
The first thing that caught my attention (and the main reason why I accepted the request), was the cast. I have to admit; it did not disappoint! Lili, the main character, is an asexual siren. This is especially interesting because, in Greek mythology, sirens were known for alluring sailors to their death. They were known for you know, their seductive abilities. On top of that, Lili is also depressed, and throughout the book you, find her wondering what to do with her immortality. Along with Lili, we also encounter a transgender necromancer, an Asian lesbian jiangshi (basically vampires from the Japanese folklore), a ghost poet, a gay poltergeist, an indigenous shapeshifter, and also another lesbian, but this time make them a witch.
The author contacted me a while back to request a review for The Jagged Edge. This book claimed itself to be a novel about climFULL REVIEW ON MY BLOG.
The author contacted me a while back to request a review for The Jagged Edge. This book claimed itself to be a novel about climate change, and when I heard that fact, I was over the moon to give it a try. I finished it in just a couple days, and I'll admit; The Jagged Edge is a thriller I won't easily forget.
What was that they said about alcohol borrowing happiness from tomorrow?
The story starts with Dominic while he's in an expedition on Mont Blanc. While there, he experienced a near-death experience caused by climate change. I liked that the issue was introduced from the very first pages and that the book started with a lot of action; just enough to keep you engaged. Soon, we discover that Dominic is an amateur for nature expeditions and the founder of a media company; The Jagged Edge. Throughout these 300 pages of words, I have never found myself bored by the action, fact that let me finish the book in such a short time. The novel is a thriller for a reason, and I am all about it!
After what happened the day before, he didn't need reminding that the landscape was changing. The entire planet was transitioning into a new phase.
As we dive deeper into the book, the work becomes very informative and full of details. At first, I got a tad confused by all the technical terms, but after 20% I got the hang of them, and I flew through the book. I know it might seem like a lot of time, but you can't feel the pages turn. The writing was impressive, and the inner monologues were even more interesting! I got a chance to get into Dominic's mind, and it becomes fascinating because Dominic is a morally grey character. He knows that Victor Sagen killed innocent people, but at the same time, he does everything in his power to stop climate change. Does the end justify the means? It is fascinating to witness how Dominic sees the situation, and throughout the book, it becomes even more engaging. Also, there was a light touch of romance, which brought the book to a whole other level. The thing wasn't too over the top, nor too light, and it really played out in the end.
Climate change had become so massive, so predetermined, that there really was nothing that could be done. To Dominic's thinking, there was no stopping it now, only dealing with the tragic and terrifying consequences as best as possible.
Scepticism may be able to describe the way I felt about this novel when I first started it, but soon, as I got deeper and deeper into the book, the chScepticism may be able to describe the way I felt about this novel when I first started it, but soon, as I got deeper and deeper into the book, the characters and the story started to grow on me. There were things I liked and disliked, but without a doubt, the good outnumbered the bad and Beautiful Beast had been a wonderful Sunday read!
As you know, the ice shall be broken with the characters and the overall writing quality of the book. The book started a bit clicheic, but even so, there was the mystery element. We know darn well that Kalista was cursed and that Arawn came to her with the desire of killing her. What we don't know is why Arawn was so eager to end Kalista's life and why she let him into her house, even if it was clear as daylight that he wanted her dead. Even so, while reading the first third of the book, I didn't see anything special; it all seemed like an ok-ish Beauty and the Beast retelling.
Honestly, when I agreed to review this book, I didn't know what to expect. At first, I wanted to turn down the request, but I am so glad I decided to Honestly, when I agreed to review this book, I didn't know what to expect. At first, I wanted to turn down the request, but I am so glad I decided to on with reading The Healer in the Mist. Despite some minor issues I had while reading, this debut novel deserves all the love it can get; I won't forget Althea easily!
For the first time she felt that the ability to be strong was beyond her reach, and in the stability of her hiding spot she fully let go her pain into her clamped hands. By medicine life may be prolonged
As soon as I started the novel, I got very confused. The story is told in the third person, and each chapter focuses on one character and their way of doing things. It may have been my tiredness or my lack of attention, but I couldn't concentrate on anything. Soon, as I got more into the story, I fell head over heels for Althea, the main character, and I couldn't put the book down. Frankly, even if at first I got a tad annoyed, it was all worth it in the end, as the story left a mark on my heart. On the same note, this book is rich in details which enhance your experience, but at the same time, might destroy it if your mind is somewhere else. The novel is not a light read, as it requires concentration, but can easily make you invested, to the point where you can't sleep unless you finish it. Take my word; it is addicting!
"Secondly, I want to hear you speak of this pain that makes you suffer. If you don't face it... if you don't speak about it and give it light, it'll be this illusive shadow that neither of us will know how to battle." Whether 'tis Nobler in the mind...
What stood out while reading the novel, was the repicture of the old tropes we all know so well. The wise person who helps the main character through their quests was no longer an old person, but rather someone you wouldn't expect. Of course, throughout the book, there were multiple passages when Althea thought of her mother and grandmother to guide her in the harsh moments, but even so, they are not the ones who truly impact her. This person was Baldrik, the Queen's brother. I can't say more due to spoilers, but I guess you have to see on your own! Also, Samantha has a gift for writing truthful and touching relationship between characters; whether romantic, platonic or familial. I cannot describe into words the chills I felt on my spine.
How could she not be safe in love? DEVILS SOONEST TEMPT, RESEMBLING SPIRITS OF LIGHT
Armand was another exquisite book in an enchanting trilogy, and I can't explain how heartfelt the entire book was. Just like Hiss, Armand was full of Armand was another exquisite book in an enchanting trilogy, and I can't explain how heartfelt the entire book was. Just like Hiss, Armand was full of action, easy to read and overall fantastic. The only difference (as I might call it) is the way the characters were pictured. Both Leonie and Armand grew up from the events of the last book, and it was just a blast to see them again.
I must not cry. If I cried, I’d go mad. If I cried, I’d never stop. I took a deep gulp, fighting against the dizziness, trying to order myself back into sanity.
Let's pave the way with the writing style and the course of action. As usual, Amaya's books are easy to read and grabbing. The book started with a little overview of what happened in the last book, and if you are like me, you will enjoy being reacquainted with the universe. I tend to read a lot, and sometimes it happens to forget certain details. A start like this makes sure that you begin the book without misunderstandings and questions.
Troubled, I subsided. Six months. Was that the time limit for keeping a boy’s attention? No matter how eagerly they pledged themselves to you, if you left them to their own devices for half a year, could you expect to come back and find they’d glued themselves to a Mildred?
I had a feeling that Armand was a tad more brutal than Hiss when it comes to trigger warnings. If you recall the review I wrote for Hiss, you'll remember that I flinched multiple times as a result of the violent scenes, in this book though, I feel like everything was more specific, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. I do love details, and I do believe that they made the story even better. If you, as a reader, are sensitive to the trigger warnings I listed, you might want to pass this book. However, if you keep on reading, you won't regret it for a second!
When I chose to read this book, I had no idea what was coContent Warnings: physical abuse, sexual abuse (off-page), self-harm, blood, graphic violence
When I chose to read this book, I had no idea what was coming for me. I was intrigued by the premise that the main character, Asagi, was both a male and a female, and decided to give it a try. By the time I reached the end, this novel had wrapped itself around my heart and did not let go. I was devastated, and I do not lie when I say I cried for days after finishing the novel!
I was young, so much younger than him, when I learned to stop fighting. Please, I silently pleaded, don’t let him be like me. Let he remain a child a little longer.
The novel itself started as grabbing. The first chapter was entitled 'A Boy or A Girl?', and this is when Asagi and Tsukito were introduced. These two were newly bought by a master, and at that moment, Asagi and Tsukito created a bond that was about to last forever. Tsukito was a little boy, and Asagi took the responsibility to look after him. They called themselves the mother of the child. In that house, things got dark, and no matter how much Asagi tried to protect his youth, they had no power against Kanjin.
He’d tried to weaken me, but instead, he’d created something androgynous and otherworldly. Something he couldn’t touch.’
When they were working for Kanjin, Asagi was often beaten and abused. Yutaka was the man who used to do the dirty work, and even if the violent scenes were quite graphic, they weren't as bad as what came after. Yutaka had no desire to hurt Asagi, so when he came to apologise, something broke into my heart. You could see how broken both of these people were, and by reading, I could feel their pain in my chest. I can't explain into words how emotional this book made me! Eventually, Asagi is bought by a new master named Mahiro. Tsukito is left behind, and Asagi suffers greatly after him. Despite the pain he feels, a new era starts for Asagi.
I can't tell you how much I wanted and how much I waited for the second book to be published! Where Shadows Grow is the second book in The Call of TheI can't tell you how much I wanted and how much I waited for the second book to be published! Where Shadows Grow is the second book in The Call of The Crow Quartet, and this review might contain spoilers from the first book. Long story short, it just as good as the first one, if not even better and I will tell you everything about it!
He'd come to a place where shadows grow, and something enormous and destructive was gathering strength inside of him, and there was nothing he could do to get rid of it. now.
Let's break the ice with the style of writing and quality. As always, Alanna manages to surprise me with her books. The action few nicely, and what I liked the most is that in the beginning, everything was clear enough, and I didn't feel the need to go back to the first book to remember the story and the ending. I have to say; I read When We Vanished a while back, and I was prepared to reread the first book. Don't get me wrong, I would gladly reread the first novel, but right now, I do not have the time, and it helped me! On top of that, Alanna knows how to write a grabbing and dark novel, and just like the last one, this book will keep you at the edge of your seat. I can't wait to see what is in store for the third book!
Look at this. All of this. Beautiful, right? Perfection. It isn't real, though. None of this is real, it's just the fantasy they've created with their money, os that they can come here and enjoy their sunset and sit around their tables with fucking apple centrepieces and pretend like it was all created effortlessly for them, like no one suffered for it!
I've had this book on my NetGalley shelf for a while now, and I didn't pick it up until the start of September. I don't know why, but I am so happy I I've had this book on my NetGalley shelf for a while now, and I didn't pick it up until the start of September. I don't know why, but I am so happy I finally brought myself to read it.
I don't know what I was expecting to gain after finishing this read, but I am so grateful. Dear Girl has been a very empowering read, and I can see myself going back every time I need a little motivation.
It has been short, and the audiobook brought to life the message of the story. Aija Mayrock has a powerful voice, and you were able to sense that from the very few worlds. Also, at the beginning of every single part, there was some piano music which marked the ending of the last part, but also gave some musicality to the verses.
It is a feminist read, and it features heavy subjects as rape, racism and gender. I loved it with all my heart, I will read it over and over again, and I recommend it for further reading!
I was hyped, and a tad scared to start this book. It is on the shorter side, and trust me when I say; I did not know what to expect. There rating: 3.6
I was hyped, and a tad scared to start this book. It is on the shorter side, and trust me when I say; I did not know what to expect. There is an audiobook you can listen to it for free on YouTube. I tried to listen to it, but I realised I could finish the book faster if I read the ebook.
The Cloud covered the entire metropolis, permanently blotting out the sun. The inhabitants of the city knew nothing of the sun, or of day or night.
There were some things that I liked, and some that I did not. Let's start with the things that I loved about this book, just to set the mood for the review. I usually tend to avoid reading books with female protagonists written by male authors, because some of these people have no idea how women work. Happily, T.S. Galindo didn't make me rip off my eyelids. The way he described Kalan and Sett was just perfect, and I enjoyed reading about them. The author is very good when it comes to writing inner monologues (they make you question your ideas), but not great when it comes to the action. The book had a great premise and was off to a great start, but it wasn't as engaging as I wish it were. The description was amazingly written, giving you a detailed insight of how the life in the city below The Cloud was; and I enjoyed that.
"I don't think I really have a choice. Do I?" No. You don't. You never did. That is the price of purpose."
When I received the request to review this book, I was very excited. It had been a long time since I last read a middle-grade fantasy, and I was down When I received the request to review this book, I was very excited. It had been a long time since I last read a middle-grade fantasy, and I was down for Briar Coats. The book was less than 200 pages long, and I devoured it in a matter of hours.
Briar is a 13-year-old son of River Rum (as they call him in the book). The boy grew up without a father, and since he can remember, he wished to be an explorer. Briar Coats is a wonderful tale about being perseverant and never forgetting your goals.
The book was one of the sweetest novels I have ever encountered in my life. The characters were quite likeable and easy to remember (for the most part).
There were many of them, and I have to admit, it was challenging for me to get used to the names in the beginning. Rose is Briar's mother, and I liked her from the very beginning. She's very protective of her son because she's afraid she might lose him. She was present throughout the first quarter of the book, but I wish we had more of her in the end. Briar is the main character, and he's the sweetest! He has his goals, but he does his best not to hurt others for his benefit. He would be a great example for kids! Verity along with Coral, Teton and others are the characters who help Briar throughout this journey.
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