If you like Wings of Fire or any or the Warriors series, this is the book for you.
Well written, perfectly pacedTW: death, death by fire, enslavement
If you like Wings of Fire or any or the Warriors series, this is the book for you.
Well written, perfectly paced with great topics to help one think about morality. Are our protagonists the good guys, or are they the bad guys? Or maybe it's a lot more complicated than that? Despite the heavy thinking it also is just a great magical romp....more
Was the poetry well written? Yes, wonderfully accessible.
Why the one star? Because all this book does -TW: suicide, drive by shooting, sexual assault
Was the poetry well written? Yes, wonderfully accessible.
Why the one star? Because all this book does - all this author does- is shame Anna.
How could she do that when children have cancer? That's a literal poem here.
How could she do that when people are poor? That's a poem here.
How could she choose to ruin her family's lives? That's a poem here.
Anna's friends are sad now. How cruel could Anna be. That's a poem here.
All the praise the author claims at the end are from people affected by suicides of others, never from suicidal people finding hope in this book.
If you are experiencing suicidal ideations or would be triggered by such, please seek out resources other than this book. I do understand the authors intent was good, but it just left me angry and scared for those readers who are already in a dark place. You cannot logic or shame depression away.
TW: Infidelity, murder, body horror, blood, pins and needle horror, misogyny and sexual harassment, pregnancy and birth
Ok, I know many reviews are midTW: Infidelity, murder, body horror, blood, pins and needle horror, misogyny and sexual harassment, pregnancy and birth
Ok, I know many reviews are mid to low, and I can see them as quite valid. However I think I am one of the lucky people this book tickled in all the right ways. I related to the main character as I've experienced similar things, and he, for worse than for better, reflected me. The ending, while people will be polarized by his choice, before that when he finally faced his demons was very emotional for me. That and I listened to this on an audiobook while driving through mountains and calm country, so in many ways I hit the jackpot.
No, it's not for everyone and it has its weaknesses. But it's a good reminder for me to reflect on how the enjoyment of books can be very personal, and the ways we consume them can influence our enjoyment. I know, obvious right? But I have ADHD and forget these simple observations. ...more
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