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Before I dived into this book, I wondered if it will be my next favorite read.
Now that I've finished it, I know the answer: a big fat YES.
This book was so good, and so funny, and so gay, I can't help but love it so much! From the writing style, the tone, the chemistry of the main characters, the romance, the plot, the theatricality of it all, everything! I knew I would like this book, but I didn't expect to love it this much. Definitely not complaining though!
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Now that I've finished it, I know the answer: a big fat YES.
This book was so good, and so funny, and so gay, I can't help but love it so much! From the writing style, the tone, the chemistry of the main characters, the romance, the plot, the theatricality of it all, everything! I knew I would like this book, but I didn't expect to love it this much. Definitely not complaining though!
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At first glance, I really couldn't help but be intrigued with A Curse of Roses. A sapphic retelling of a Portuguese legend? This immediately caught my attention! However, upon reading the book, I'm glad I was surprised in a few ways.
At its core, this book was a beautiful journey of discovering and accepting one's sexuality and identity. The hint of magic, and of course, the political intrigue made the story all the more interesting for me. Kudos to the author for bringing a new twist into this Portuguese legend!
Big thanks to Entangled Teen for sending a copy my way in exchange for an honest review!
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At its core, this book was a beautiful journey of discovering and accepting one's sexuality and identity. The hint of magic, and of course, the political intrigue made the story all the more interesting for me. Kudos to the author for bringing a new twist into this Portuguese legend!
Big thanks to Entangled Teen for sending a copy my way in exchange for an honest review!
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(Reread 11/25/2020) Now that I've finally read a physical copy, it feels like I have newfound appreciation for this book. So so beautiful and wonderful. I srsly hope everyone gets to read this!
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LISTENED TO THE AUDIOBOOK WHILE I WAS WORKING AND I BELIEVE THIS JUST ADDED 10 YEARS TO MY LIFETIME.
This was so good! So cute and wholesome and full of fluff. Showed the importance and beauty of friendships, of family, of young love. There are also great character developments, especially the main character's. And this was also so damn relatable! Honestly, this book is just perfect. Kudos to the author, and of course, the narrator (who did a pretty great job!)!
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LISTENED TO THE AUDIOBOOK WHILE I WAS WORKING AND I BELIEVE THIS JUST ADDED 10 YEARS TO MY LIFETIME.
This was so good! So cute and wholesome and full of fluff. Showed the importance and beauty of friendships, of family, of young love. There are also great character developments, especially the main character's. And this was also so damn relatable! Honestly, this book is just perfect. Kudos to the author, and of course, the narrator (who did a pretty great job!)!
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Oh, my. This was quite the ride!
My initial thoughts:
- This was so unbelievably queer, I loved it!
- Pacing could have been a little better, the middle parts dragged a bit, but that last 40% was a whirlwind!
- The story was plot-driven, but the characters will move you and leave an impact.
- Love all the action in the story.
- Overall, a solid read! (Perfect for those looking for their next queer SFF read!)
Thank you so much Gallery Books/Simon & Schuster for sending an e-arc in exchange for an honest review! Full review will be posted soon on The Nerd Daily.
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My initial thoughts:
- This was so unbelievably queer, I loved it!
- Pacing could have been a little better, the middle parts dragged a bit, but that last 40% was a whirlwind!
- The story was plot-driven, but the characters will move you and leave an impact.
- Love all the action in the story.
- Overall, a solid read! (Perfect for those looking for their next queer SFF read!)
Thank you so much Gallery Books/Simon & Schuster for sending an e-arc in exchange for an honest review! Full review will be posted soon on The Nerd Daily.
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WOW WOW WOW. THIS WAS SO GOOD AAAAAAHHH.
Just like the first book in the series, that prose is exquisite and it's my favorite thing in the world. The writing style is clever and puzzling. And overall, this one was dark, eerie, and yet, melancholic!
I particularly liked the focus on parenting and how this made such an impact on Jack and Jill. It's also disturbing actually, how their parents reflect a lot of people in reality. Apart from that, sisterhood/twinhood is also a big theme in the book; it showed how similar and unfamiliar Jack and Jill can be from each other.
Also, it's just so great finally knowing Jack and Jill's backstory. In Every Heart a Doorway, they were such significant parts of the story and yet we have so much more to know about them. I'm glad this book focused on their story and gave us an insight on how Jack and Jill came to be. 5 stars for this one!
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The vampire’s daughter, the mad scientist’s apprentice, they will never again be the innocent, untouched children who wandered down a stairway, who went through a door. They have been changed. The story changes with them.
Just like the first book in the series, that prose is exquisite and it's my favorite thing in the world. The writing style is clever and puzzling. And overall, this one was dark, eerie, and yet, melancholic!
I particularly liked the focus on parenting and how this made such an impact on Jack and Jill. It's also disturbing actually, how their parents reflect a lot of people in reality. Apart from that, sisterhood/twinhood is also a big theme in the book; it showed how similar and unfamiliar Jack and Jill can be from each other.
The trouble with denying children the freedom to be themselves— with forcing them into an idea of what they should be, not allowing them to choose their own paths— is that all too often, the one drawing the design knows nothing of the desires of their model. Children are not formless clay, to be shaped according to the sculptor’s whim, nor are they blank but identical dolls, waiting to be slipped into the mode that suits them best.
Also, it's just so great finally knowing Jack and Jill's backstory. In Every Heart a Doorway, they were such significant parts of the story and yet we have so much more to know about them. I'm glad this book focused on their story and gave us an insight on how Jack and Jill came to be. 5 stars for this one!
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Interestingly, this was kind of sweet and hopeful! It still had that dark atmosphere in it, but it's toned down compared to the first two books of the series.
So great to see familiar characters in this third book. In a way, (and in a timeline standpoint) the story is a continuation of the first book (Every Heart a Doorway). I loved seeing all the old characters and getting to know what happened after the first book.
There's also more world-building here in this book. We get to know more details about the Compass and how worlds and doors, function or behaves. It was absolutely fascinating.
To my surprise, this book also had fat rep! One of the main characters is fat, and I liked how real and raw her character was. It's safe to say that I definitely related to her.
My only wish is more character development. Especially with Cora (with her struggle as a plus-sized teen), and with Christopher (with his longing for his door/his home). I think these two characters are my top two favorites, so I really wanted more for them.
Also, can I just say how amazing it is that there's LGBTQ+ rep in every book of this series?! It's amazing and I definitely want more of it!
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So great to see familiar characters in this third book. In a way, (and in a timeline standpoint) the story is a continuation of the first book (Every Heart a Doorway). I loved seeing all the old characters and getting to know what happened after the first book.
There's also more world-building here in this book. We get to know more details about the Compass and how worlds and doors, function or behaves. It was absolutely fascinating.
To my surprise, this book also had fat rep! One of the main characters is fat, and I liked how real and raw her character was. It's safe to say that I definitely related to her.
My only wish is more character development. Especially with Cora (with her struggle as a plus-sized teen), and with Christopher (with his longing for his door/his home). I think these two characters are my top two favorites, so I really wanted more for them.
Also, can I just say how amazing it is that there's LGBTQ+ rep in every book of this series?! It's amazing and I definitely want more of it!
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I love this book, I just do. There's something so bittersweet in this volume that I can't quite explain. The main character, Lundy, gained so much and lost so much, and she also experienced so much and missed so much at the same time. This story was just so beautiful and melancholic at the same time, I am amazed.
Also can I just say, McGuire's writing style/prose is just so so so so fucking beautiful, I am in love. This is the fourth volume in the series and she never fails to take my breath away with every story. I'm loving Wayward Children so much. I cannot wait to read the rest of the series.
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Also can I just say, McGuire's writing style/prose is just so so so so fucking beautiful, I am in love. This is the fourth volume in the series and she never fails to take my breath away with every story. I'm loving Wayward Children so much. I cannot wait to read the rest of the series.
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ANOTHER INCREDIBLE STORY. I don't know how Seanan McGuire does it! This was humorous and dark, gripping and wistful. (I want ramble on more about the author's writing style and the beautiful prose filled with metaphors and elegance, but that might be too much already lol.)
Anyway, I can't wait to read the next one! AAAAHHHHHHHHH
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Anyway, I can't wait to read the next one! AAAAHHHHHHHHH
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Wow wow wow. This was so good and so heartwarming! The Magic Fish is such a beautiful story of families trying to communicate despite that language barrier; of immigrants and the hardships they go through; of friends being there for each other; and of fairy tales inspiring us and representing our lives all at the same time. The illustrations and colors were also so beautiful! Definitely made the story more alive and moving. Overall, this was a nice quick read and I highly recommend it!
Also, this book is my 100th read of 2020! What a wonderful book to end the year.
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Also, this book is my 100th read of 2020! What a wonderful book to end the year.
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The author of this book gave me an e-book version in exchange for an honest review. I was a literary writer and editor back in college, so I was truly excited to delve into this book.
Crack of Dawn is a poetry book about a girl and her journey to falling in love. Reading it was a refreshing change of scene, since the books I read are either really long and emotional (and overwhelming!). It was nice to read something light and short, plus the illustrations were really fun and added more impact and feel into the different pieces.
There were poems that I really liked, pieces that really managed to kick me in the heart. However, there were also pieces that were a little too vague for me, and so, it gave off a feeling of disconnection. Also, there were some poems that didn’t quite get to me as much as I wanted because it contained ornate words that were actually distracting. So, instead of feeling and understanding the message that the poem was trying to convey, I was busy trying to make sense of that one word instead.
Other than that, the book was entertaining enough and reading through the protagonist’s perspective was fun. The poems really focused on the girl’s newfound feelings and experiences about love. I’m sure those who are into romance and love will adore this poetry book.
The author of this book gave me an e-book version in exchange for an honest review. I was a literary writer and editor back in college, so I was truly excited to delve into this book.
Crack of Dawn is a poetry book about a girl and her journey to falling in love. Reading it was a refreshing change of scene, since the books I read are either really long and emotional (and overwhelming!). It was nice to read something light and short, plus the illustrations were really fun and added more impact and feel into the different pieces.
There were poems that I really liked, pieces that really managed to kick me in the heart. However, there were also pieces that were a little too vague for me, and so, it gave off a feeling of disconnection. Also, there were some poems that didn’t quite get to me as much as I wanted because it contained ornate words that were actually distracting. So, instead of feeling and understanding the message that the poem was trying to convey, I was busy trying to make sense of that one word instead.
Other than that, the book was entertaining enough and reading through the protagonist’s perspective was fun. The poems really focused on the girl’s newfound feelings and experiences about love. I’m sure those who are into romance and love will adore this poetry book.