alexa_frost's Reviews (344)

while you can see how this book was popular at the time of writing, had it been written by another author it would probably not still be available 600 years after its publication. 

There were a few times that the lyricism of the writing was lost in the translation, leaving it felling a little stilted but overall was a relatively enjoyable read. 

There was a level of inherent amusement that the story was written by a pope, which was enhanced further reading about his life story 

**I was provided a copy of this book through netgalley in exchange for an honest review**

The writing style and subject matter reminds me slightly of Khaled Hosseini’s A thousand splendid suns. Particularly the way that the domestic love is presented against the backdrop of the socio-political context. 

At times the plot points and conflict felt a little convenient or overly simplified but Overall a really enjoyable read 

Literally perfectly encapsulates the feelings and thought processes of adolescence

Not sure why I put myself through this knowing my own dislike of powerless. 
I guess I was hoping the plot and writing would improve. 

I have never read such repetitive and irritating internal monologue. 
The whole book is road trip fan fiction with 0 plot. 

The ending was predictable and a cheap attempt to create enough intrigue for the last book of the series