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I loved this to pieces. A full review will be written about my experience reading Isla’s story. Beautifully crafted.
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The third installment in Stephanie Perkin's series, Isla and the Happily Ever After was my favorite. I loved how Isla was real. She was uncertain, insecure, obsessive, jealous. What makes a character more authentic? When they are flawed. And Isla Martin is a flawed individual. The portrayal of these emotions is what made me love her as I saw a little of myself reflecting back at me.
Isla has been in love with Josh Wasserstein for years, and after a summer evening, Josh becomes a constant part of her life. At first, Isla is shy around Josh. She doesn't know how to act nor does she know how to speak to him. She is tongue-tied as the boy she has watched from afar slowly, but surely falls in love with us Isla, too.
But sometimes, the past cannot be easily forgotten. Insecurities surface when ex-girlfriends are involved. Isla's reaction is so relatable, it is all-consuming, and for those who have experienced the doubt that arises from your significant other's past, it is also too familiar. I couldn't help but feel Isla's pain, especially when she breaks down later in the book; when she truly believes that she cannot be loved.
I cried for a good half hour and as Isla's heart broke, mine did, too.
I am getting a little ahead of myself. Isla's story is not all about heartbreak as it is predominantly a happy and feel good story about love, falling in love, and knowing the difference in true love. It is also about taking risks, and if there is anything that Josh teaches Isla, it is that. In these risks, Isla finds herself. She is uncertain of what to study in college, of where to go to college, of what she wants to do with her life. These uncertainties, these fears are real. There are those people in life who know what they want to do, who have a set map of where life will look like, but then there are others like Isla who are lost. And there is nothing wrong with that. Those who are uncertain find their way, their Right Way.
The romance was heartwarming, and again, I couldn't help but sob uncontrollably at the end. It wasn't sad...it was the most romantic declaration of love I've ever experienced from a fictional world. I loved Josh. I loved Isla. I loved our beloved characters who made a cameo in this novel. It was perfect. Absolutely beautiful. I urge you to read this final installment, and if you have reservations to read it, please read it anyway because it is a true and authentic portrayal of love. The good. The bad. And everything in between.
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The third installment in Stephanie Perkin's series, Isla and the Happily Ever After was my favorite. I loved how Isla was real. She was uncertain, insecure, obsessive, jealous. What makes a character more authentic? When they are flawed. And Isla Martin is a flawed individual. The portrayal of these emotions is what made me love her as I saw a little of myself reflecting back at me.
Isla has been in love with Josh Wasserstein for years, and after a summer evening, Josh becomes a constant part of her life. At first, Isla is shy around Josh. She doesn't know how to act nor does she know how to speak to him. She is tongue-tied as the boy she has watched from afar slowly, but surely falls in love with us Isla, too.
But sometimes, the past cannot be easily forgotten. Insecurities surface when ex-girlfriends are involved. Isla's reaction is so relatable, it is all-consuming, and for those who have experienced the doubt that arises from your significant other's past, it is also too familiar. I couldn't help but feel Isla's pain, especially when she breaks down later in the book; when she truly believes that she cannot be loved.
I cried for a good half hour and as Isla's heart broke, mine did, too.
I am getting a little ahead of myself. Isla's story is not all about heartbreak as it is predominantly a happy and feel good story about love, falling in love, and knowing the difference in true love. It is also about taking risks, and if there is anything that Josh teaches Isla, it is that. In these risks, Isla finds herself. She is uncertain of what to study in college, of where to go to college, of what she wants to do with her life. These uncertainties, these fears are real. There are those people in life who know what they want to do, who have a set map of where life will look like, but then there are others like Isla who are lost. And there is nothing wrong with that. Those who are uncertain find their way, their Right Way.
The romance was heartwarming, and again, I couldn't help but sob uncontrollably at the end. It wasn't sad...it was the most romantic declaration of love I've ever experienced from a fictional world. I loved Josh. I loved Isla. I loved our beloved characters who made a cameo in this novel. It was perfect. Absolutely beautiful. I urge you to read this final installment, and if you have reservations to read it, please read it anyway because it is a true and authentic portrayal of love. The good. The bad. And everything in between.
I really liked this novella and I can’t wait to read more of this series! I read majority of it in one sitting and really liked how fun, sexy, and incredibly cute it was! Paisley and Preston will have you cheering them on!
Also, I love how Perkins incorporated her other characters in this book!
Also, I love how Perkins incorporated her other characters in this book!
I didn’t know what to expect...and it certainly wasn’t as magical and whimsical as it turned out to be. I was captivated from the very beginning, enamored with the intricate detail and beautiful storytelling of three sisters who come back every summer and seek vengeance.
The story is woven in mystery and love, perfect for a comfy night in. I highly recommend!
The story is woven in mystery and love, perfect for a comfy night in. I highly recommend!
A refreshing take on Latin American mythos, Labyrinth Lost is a magical story with beautiful characters who fight for love and survival.
What I loved so much about this story is the integration of Latin American culture and myths to something wholly new and never before read or experienced. I really liked how family is at the center of the story as well, and the power that it holds against trials and tribulation. There is sprinkle of romance, which had me cheering for one team and then quickly had me cheering for the other. There is also betrayal, the most shocking of all.
I highly recommend this novel! It’s fresh, different, and utterly captivating.
Representation in book:
LGBTQ
Latinx
Own Voices
What I loved so much about this story is the integration of Latin American culture and myths to something wholly new and never before read or experienced. I really liked how family is at the center of the story as well, and the power that it holds against trials and tribulation. There is sprinkle of romance, which had me cheering for one team and then quickly had me cheering for the other. There is also betrayal, the most shocking of all.
I highly recommend this novel! It’s fresh, different, and utterly captivating.
Representation in book:
LGBTQ
Latinx
Own Voices
A fantastic conclusion to a whirlwind adventure to the west. I listened to the series on audiobook and fell in love with the narrators ability to portray a multitude of voices, keeping me engaged while I commuted to work.
I loved the story itself for its portrayal of the West during the 1850s; it was full of adventure, a dash of romance, mystery, and friendship. I loved the HEAs of some of the characters; the ending was absolutely perfect and fitting.
I highly recommend this series. If you can’t seem to enjoy reading historical fiction then I suggest the audiobook as Erin Mallon truly captures the essence of Leah Westfall.
I loved the story itself for its portrayal of the West during the 1850s; it was full of adventure, a dash of romance, mystery, and friendship. I loved the HEAs of some of the characters; the ending was absolutely perfect and fitting.
I highly recommend this series. If you can’t seem to enjoy reading historical fiction then I suggest the audiobook as Erin Mallon truly captures the essence of Leah Westfall.