Cute romance

I went in to this book already seeing the miniseries adaptation of it. (I being one of the few that like the miniseries - I think). I really enjoyed the miniseries when I saw it. Seeing it when I was 6 or 7 years old (yes I started seeing those horror movies young) I loved seeing horror movies. This one in particular intrigue me because it involved actual kids. They where the main characters at the beginning of the miniseries.

I have always wanted to read the novel that the miniseries was base on and I was glad that I finally came around in reading it. This novel shows way more into the characters history and why they connected. Also, how the town was blinded by this creature. Compare to the book the miniseries seems like a Disney movie to the novel. I felt that the miniseries lack the connection of the characters.

I was scared for the characters in the novel. Stephen King truly capture the pure essence of evil with his character Pennywise. The creature scared me. I like the connection between the kids and how there was so much character development. Another thing that was terrifying was the idea of them being kid and not getting help from the grown-up. They where alone in this horrific situation. They couldn't trust the people that had the authority or the adults simply didn't care.

I thought it was was such a brilliant book. If you are looking for a novel that scares you and focuses on characters this is a great book.

I have read 3 Stephen King books so far and all of them have been 5 stars for me. This man has done no wrong so far in my book.

*ARC was provided by author for an honest review*

Torn between a 4/4.5

This was my second book in the #contemporaryathon and I wasn't disappointed at all. We follow Willa's journey to confronting her father in a country she has never been in. In her journey she comes across 3 people a famous YouTuber (Daphne), a quiet lovable guy (Tosh), and an annoying musician (Ollie) who like getting under her skin every chance he gets. Together travel New Zealand.

I love the feeling that the book gave me when I first started. It gave me a vibe of earlier romcom films. The girl looking for something and finding challenges along the way. Loved that. I really liked how the book handle how a person can over think too much and being scared of doing things out of the norm. It's something that people struggle. It's hard to break free from something that you are use to doing to something that is a risk.

I did love the banter between the characters. It always brought a smile to my face.

Will completely recommend if you would love to read friendship and rode trip journey.

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I like everything about this comic book. The story, the art, everything.

Dark themes.