Better than expected

I didn't know how I was going to feel about this book, but I actually wound up really enjoying it.

I'm lingering at about 4.75 stars. But it's a very close 5. I really did love this book though. It really started picking up near the end. The love story in itself had me hooked. Continuing as quickly as I can!!

There were some slow parts to this book, so that is why it is rated at 4 stars. Otherwise, I loved this book. The ending broke my heart, the epilogue was beautiful, and I am truly going to miss this world and these characters.

This was unexpectedly amazing. Dragons, halfbreeds, and music. That's all I need.

4.5 stars!! This book was phenomenal. I do believe it started out a little slow, but it really built the world that we are introduced to. This book makes you think a LOT! The entire time, I was putting myself in the characters shoes and thinking about if this world existed.

The Thunderhead itself is such an interesting concept and makes you think about how significant the internet is to everyone and how much information it really has stored.

Now what's not to love about our two main characters, Citra and Rowan? Sometimes I was concerned about how they were turning out as characters and if I was still going to like them throughout this rich story. I won't say too much because I do not want to spoil anything for those of you who haven't read this book.

Near the end, I cried!! SPOILER:

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I cried when she had to kill her brother. I cnan't help but put this in here. It hit home so hard as I have two brothers myself and I CAN NOT imagine if I was put in that situation. But Citra rose above it and prevailed in her final task.

I cannot recommend this book enough. It's themes are dark, but necessary, and will probably stay with me for a long time!

Here's the thing, I'm not a political person. I generally try to avoid politics. But I love the Obama's as people. Listening to Michelle Obama discuss her life is one of the best things of this year so far. If anyone denies that they care about people, they are insane. It's even more obvious to me from this book that Michelle worked her way up from the bottom and throughly cares about people.

My most favorite part of this book, as terrible as it sounds, is when she was discussing her father as he became more ill and eventually passed away. In my life, I have dealt with a very similar situation. My father became ill, refused medical attention until the end, when it was too late. It really personalized her for me and I feel an unspoken connection with her for this.

Overall, I feel Michelle presented her life story very well and I am so happy I was able to listen to her tell it.

Takes me back!!

This book takes me back. I loved this book as a child and I can see why I did! Ralph is so full of personality. Keith shows such a love for animals too. Definitely read this if you never have.