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I'm not going to a full blog review, so let's make this short and "sweet":
-The writing was eh
-The characters were flat as a thin sheet of paper
-The plot was boring
-Everything was really cheesy
-The character's names were spelled weirdly and just nope
-Uhhhhhhhhhhh idk I just really disliked it. I did not mesh with it.
My one weird comment is that I thought it would make a decent movie? It felt more like one than it did a book, which is kind of strange, but yeah...
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-The writing was eh
-The characters were flat as a thin sheet of paper
-The plot was boring
-Everything was really cheesy
-The character's names were spelled weirdly and just nope
-Uhhhhhhhhhhh idk I just really disliked it. I did not mesh with it.
My one weird comment is that I thought it would make a decent movie? It felt more like one than it did a book, which is kind of strange, but yeah...
Book Hugger
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It's been a hot second since I read this book, but I remember it really vividly. Erin Morgenstern painted such a picture in my head of the circus and the characters. Her prose is absolutely gorgeous and I honestly can't wait to read more of her works (do any exist, though?). I haven't read prose that beautiful in a long time and I can definitely see why everyone raves about it. Seriously, this book is beautiful beautiful beautiful.
“You may tell a tale that takes up residence in someone's soul, becomes their blood and self and purpose. That tale will move them and drive them and who knows that they might do because of it, because of your words. That is your role, your gift.”
As much as I loved this novel (and Celia and Marco and Bailey and Poppet), there were a few faults. For one, the time jumps were immensely confusing in the beginning, but gradually I became more understanding of the time lapses (though, I don't think it was necessary at all). As well, I felt less connected to the characters and more connected to the setting. I felt that characters took second place to the plot, which isn't how I run usually. I'm a huge fan of character-driven books and this was definitely plot-driven or setting-driven if that were even a thing.
“I am tired of trying to hold things together that cannot be held. Trying to control what cannot be controlled. I am tired of denying myself what I want for fear of breaking things I cannot fix. They will break no matter what we do.”
That being said, I loved Celia and Marco. Their relationship was really beautiful and I liked how the story didn't revolve around them getting together, but yet their relationship had a huge role in how the story played out. It was never overwhelming or overpowering to the plot.
I also liked the dynamic between Bailey and Poppet (I think? Correct me if I'm wrong about who was who because...time), and especially watching Bailey grow up. I wish I had a stronger connection to them because I think it would have made it that much more special.
Though, the other characters I had little to no connection to and there were so many that I often lost track of who was who.
Honestly, I loved this book, but it was just weak in the character department. I highly recommend it just for the prose and the enchantment of the circus! (Which I really want to go to, but unfortunately, it doesn't exist).
“We lead strange lives, chasing our dreams around from place to place.”
-Book Hugger
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“You may tell a tale that takes up residence in someone's soul, becomes their blood and self and purpose. That tale will move them and drive them and who knows that they might do because of it, because of your words. That is your role, your gift.”
As much as I loved this novel (and Celia and Marco and Bailey and Poppet), there were a few faults. For one, the time jumps were immensely confusing in the beginning, but gradually I became more understanding of the time lapses (though, I don't think it was necessary at all). As well, I felt less connected to the characters and more connected to the setting. I felt that characters took second place to the plot, which isn't how I run usually. I'm a huge fan of character-driven books and this was definitely plot-driven or setting-driven if that were even a thing.
“I am tired of trying to hold things together that cannot be held. Trying to control what cannot be controlled. I am tired of denying myself what I want for fear of breaking things I cannot fix. They will break no matter what we do.”
That being said, I loved Celia and Marco. Their relationship was really beautiful and I liked how the story didn't revolve around them getting together, but yet their relationship had a huge role in how the story played out. It was never overwhelming or overpowering to the plot.
I also liked the dynamic between Bailey and Poppet (I think? Correct me if I'm wrong about who was who because...time), and especially watching Bailey grow up. I wish I had a stronger connection to them because I think it would have made it that much more special.
Though, the other characters I had little to no connection to and there were so many that I often lost track of who was who.
Honestly, I loved this book, but it was just weak in the character department. I highly recommend it just for the prose and the enchantment of the circus! (Which I really want to go to, but unfortunately, it doesn't exist).
“We lead strange lives, chasing our dreams around from place to place.”
-Book Hugger
Blog: http://www.bookhuggerreviews.com
Maybe not a five star read the second time through, but I remember why I loved this, and that's what's important :)
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Rating: ***** Suggested Age: 13
This is one of my new favorite series, no questions asked. This book picks up right where it left off and it didn’t slow down from there. I had a full period to read during school (88 minutes) and spent the whole time reading. I finished the book the next day. Hollow City was amazing and I enjoyed it so much.
It was definitely creepier than the first book, but I loved it. Of course, if you’re not into that kind of stuff, I wouldn’t recommend you read it, but it personally doesn’t bother me. I think it adds a special touch to the book that makes it even more exciting. Ransom Riggs definitely knows how to write and he’s written a perfect fantasy with time travel, peculiarity, and even a bit of history. His characters are so in-depth and creative. Emma is one of my new favorite characters (of all time) because she doesn’t let anything stop her. I also like Jacob a lot and think he’d be a really awesome friend.
I cannot express how unique this series is enough. Nothing is cliché with this series. It’s not like every other young adult book, it’s different. I think that’s the reason why I love this series so much. I highly recommend you give it a try, I swear you won’t regret it.
-Book Hugger
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Rating: ***** Suggested Age: 13
This is one of my new favorite series, no questions asked. This book picks up right where it left off and it didn’t slow down from there. I had a full period to read during school (88 minutes) and spent the whole time reading. I finished the book the next day. Hollow City was amazing and I enjoyed it so much.
It was definitely creepier than the first book, but I loved it. Of course, if you’re not into that kind of stuff, I wouldn’t recommend you read it, but it personally doesn’t bother me. I think it adds a special touch to the book that makes it even more exciting. Ransom Riggs definitely knows how to write and he’s written a perfect fantasy with time travel, peculiarity, and even a bit of history. His characters are so in-depth and creative. Emma is one of my new favorite characters (of all time) because she doesn’t let anything stop her. I also like Jacob a lot and think he’d be a really awesome friend.
I cannot express how unique this series is enough. Nothing is cliché with this series. It’s not like every other young adult book, it’s different. I think that’s the reason why I love this series so much. I highly recommend you give it a try, I swear you won’t regret it.
-Book Hugger
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Rebel of the Sands by Alwyn Hamilton was a breath of fresh air for young adult fantasy. Usually, the same themes are expressed with the same cookie cutter characters. Amani was not another "small, brunette, plain" girl and she wasn't lacking self-confidence. As seen with my love of Celaena Sardothien, strong female characters are a favorite of mine.
The plot of Rebel of the Sands was different and unique as well, set in a world never before seen. The world was creative and I have never read a book about djinn before. They're new to the fantasy world (or at least those I have read) and I was thoroughly excited about it.
Also, the writing was beautiful. Hamilton really has talent and I'm excited to see what else she'll throw out into the book world. She writes with gorgeous descriptions that paint a picture in your mind. However, this writing, which isn't dialogue based at all, can get a little boring for me. The ending of this book was extremely exciting, but in the beginning, I was just trudging through it.
My other main complaint is the only young adult cliché this book had: the "surprise" moment when the main character realizes that she too has some type of special power. I can't mention more without giving a spoiler away, but for once I would enjoy reading a book where the main character is average. Maybe even geeky.
However, I definitely recommend this book if you would like something exciting and unique (for the most part).
-Book Hugger
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The plot of Rebel of the Sands was different and unique as well, set in a world never before seen. The world was creative and I have never read a book about djinn before. They're new to the fantasy world (or at least those I have read) and I was thoroughly excited about it.
Also, the writing was beautiful. Hamilton really has talent and I'm excited to see what else she'll throw out into the book world. She writes with gorgeous descriptions that paint a picture in your mind. However, this writing, which isn't dialogue based at all, can get a little boring for me. The ending of this book was extremely exciting, but in the beginning, I was just trudging through it.
My other main complaint is the only young adult cliché this book had: the "surprise" moment when the main character realizes that she too has some type of special power. I can't mention more without giving a spoiler away, but for once I would enjoy reading a book where the main character is average. Maybe even geeky.
However, I definitely recommend this book if you would like something exciting and unique (for the most part).
-Book Hugger
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I'm not crying, you are. reread 2k19
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Hello, so I won't be posting a review of this on my blog for personal reasons, but time to enjoy one here! This book broke me into a lot of pieces and I have words to say:
First and foremost, I think it's important to mention that I flat-out sobbed halfway through and then sniffled through the rest. It just really, really resonated with me and made me both so happy and so sad and just—Simon deserves everything, he really does. ALSO WHY IS THE WORLD STILL HOMOPHOBIC? YALL, GET IT TOGETHER.
Secondly, I love Simon and I love his character's voice. I know it made the novel a little less "intelligent", so to speak, and all that jazz, but his voice felt so real and raw, which I think made it ten million times better. Nothing felt distant, and I felt as though I was Simon, which is really, how all books should make you feel.
And Blue...my sweet Blue. Unfortunately, I started the book knowing who he was because I clicked the "view spoiler" button on a review (ten out of ten, do not recommend). BUT, I don't think that made my experience reading this book any less (also I could see all the signs and be like HA I see what you did there, Becky, I see you).
Wow, I get so much more informal in Goodreads-only reviews.
Anyway, yes, Blue was this amazing guy and I loved him and totally see why Simon fell for him. I mean...his perfect grammar! Nauseated instead of nauseous! He's the full package!!
Okay yeah...onto Simon's friends and all of them. I didn't like Leah, at all, and after reading the first three chapters of Leah on the Offbeat I don't think I will enjoy it, despite wanting to see a f/f relationship in YA so badly. I DID like Abby, but I think she was wrong to blame Simon at the ending (though thankfully she saw the light). I think my favorite was Nick...he's such a sweetheart.
Also Martin. No. Do not like. I don't care if he apologized, he's a jerk and needs to repent for his crimes. Just...
Anyway, this book is immensely important. I haven't seen the movie yet, but I've never really wanted to see something so badly in my entire life. Hopefully, soon?
-Book Hugger
review to come http://www.bookhuggerreviews.com
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Hello, so I won't be posting a review of this on my blog for personal reasons, but time to enjoy one here! This book broke me into a lot of pieces and I have words to say:
First and foremost, I think it's important to mention that I flat-out sobbed halfway through and then sniffled through the rest. It just really, really resonated with me and made me both so happy and so sad and just—Simon deserves everything, he really does. ALSO WHY IS THE WORLD STILL HOMOPHOBIC? YALL, GET IT TOGETHER.
Secondly, I love Simon and I love his character's voice. I know it made the novel a little less "intelligent", so to speak, and all that jazz, but his voice felt so real and raw, which I think made it ten million times better. Nothing felt distant, and I felt as though I was Simon, which is really, how all books should make you feel.
And Blue...my sweet Blue. Unfortunately, I started the book knowing who he was because I clicked the "view spoiler" button on a review (ten out of ten, do not recommend). BUT, I don't think that made my experience reading this book any less (also I could see all the signs and be like HA I see what you did there, Becky, I see you).
Wow, I get so much more informal in Goodreads-only reviews.
Anyway, yes, Blue was this amazing guy and I loved him and totally see why Simon fell for him. I mean...his perfect grammar! Nauseated instead of nauseous! He's the full package!!
Okay yeah...onto Simon's friends and all of them. I didn't like Leah, at all, and after reading the first three chapters of Leah on the Offbeat I don't think I will enjoy it, despite wanting to see a f/f relationship in YA so badly. I DID like Abby, but I think she was wrong to blame Simon at the ending (though thankfully she saw the light). I think my favorite was Nick...he's such a sweetheart.
Also Martin. No. Do not like. I don't care if he apologized, he's a jerk and needs to repent for his crimes. Just...
Anyway, this book is immensely important. I haven't seen the movie yet, but I've never really wanted to see something so badly in my entire life. Hopefully, soon?
-Book Hugger
review to come http://www.bookhuggerreviews.com
This is probably more closely a 2.5, but I don't like half star ratings, so this is where it's at, I guess. I can't in good conscience give this three stars because the more I think about it, the less I like it. The ending was somewhat okay, so I'm vaguely tempted to read the sequel...but idk right now. We'll see.
Review to come because this one'll actually be kinda fun to write.
Review to come because this one'll actually be kinda fun to write.
Rating: ***** Suggested Age: 13
I had the hardest time putting Glass Sword down to do my daily tasks, such as school and homework. I read as often as I possibly could because it was that amazing. I finished it during class yesterday and was in denial of the ending for the rest of the day. I don’t think it should be legal to finish a book that way…that was horrible. I want the next book so badly, but it comes out in FEBRUARY OF NEXT YEAR!!!! How am I supposed to survive until then?
The plot kept unravelling and unravelling throughout this book. Everything kept happening and it was so thrilling. I was able to appreciate Victoria Aveyard’s writing even more because everything was so detailed and captured perfectly. She’s a really good writer and I was able to overlook the present tense writing because of that.
I’ve heard many complaints that Mare is annoying, but I didn’t really find that. In Red Queen, I wasn’t overly fond of her, but in Glass Sword, I found myself somewhat relating to her. A lot of the things she said seemed really true and relatable. If I were in her place, I felt that I would have made the same decisions. She is real and that was what I liked. She is flawed, sure, but she’s real.
I also have a favorite quote: “If I am a sword, I am a sword made of glass, and I feel myself beginning to shatter.” -Mare Barrow, I do not have a page number for this quote (oops). I cannot express how much I love this quote and I don’t even know why I like it. It’s so cool though…
Anyway, I highly recommend this book (despite the mixed reviews). It’s extraordinary.
-Book Hugger
For more reviews like this, check out my blog at http://www.bookhuggerreviews.com
I had the hardest time putting Glass Sword down to do my daily tasks, such as school and homework. I read as often as I possibly could because it was that amazing. I finished it during class yesterday and was in denial of the ending for the rest of the day. I don’t think it should be legal to finish a book that way…that was horrible. I want the next book so badly, but it comes out in FEBRUARY OF NEXT YEAR!!!! How am I supposed to survive until then?
The plot kept unravelling and unravelling throughout this book. Everything kept happening and it was so thrilling. I was able to appreciate Victoria Aveyard’s writing even more because everything was so detailed and captured perfectly. She’s a really good writer and I was able to overlook the present tense writing because of that.
I’ve heard many complaints that Mare is annoying, but I didn’t really find that. In Red Queen, I wasn’t overly fond of her, but in Glass Sword, I found myself somewhat relating to her. A lot of the things she said seemed really true and relatable. If I were in her place, I felt that I would have made the same decisions. She is real and that was what I liked. She is flawed, sure, but she’s real.
I also have a favorite quote: “If I am a sword, I am a sword made of glass, and I feel myself beginning to shatter.” -Mare Barrow, I do not have a page number for this quote (oops). I cannot express how much I love this quote and I don’t even know why I like it. It’s so cool though…
Anyway, I highly recommend this book (despite the mixed reviews). It’s extraordinary.
-Book Hugger
For more reviews like this, check out my blog at http://www.bookhuggerreviews.com
I'm going to Barnes and Noble today so you best bet I'm going to get the sequel
Okay...so...I kinda want to read Glass Sword, but I do not have it in my possession right now... *cries for eternity*