sincerelydebi's Reviews (541)

What? Retsuko is always a great idea! One of my favorite anime’s on television. Reading this brought me so much joy it’s insane! Give us another season

Where do I start?! First I’ll say I feel like I’m pretty good at not giving away spoilers, but If I do this time…have mercy lol——Also Please read this book with caution, it explores attempted assault, abuse depiction, loss, substance abuse, attempted suicide, mention of cancer.

This was my first V.E. Schy book and there’s no way I won’t be reading another. This book was so well written, and draws you in from the first line.

What happens when you are so unhappy with a situation in your life, that you are willing to sell your soul to the devil? Or the darkness himself?

Addie is a young woman in a desperate situation & wants out badly. She makes a snap decision that changes her entire life forever! To be free is one thing. To be forgotten is another.

This story takes us on a wild ride of many adventures, that play out across history. What happens when someone who is forgotten, is suddenly remembered? We find ourselves being curious of this stranger & also full of hope…but what happens when the stranger has a secret as well?...I definitely cried at the end. It was such a beautiful ending to what some of us already knew might happen. I felt very emotional over these characters & the choices they made. This book was as heartbreaking as it was a love story for all.

Writing this review has me feeling like an author trying to draw you in lol…is it working? Some favorites from the book:

•Blink and half your life is gone
I do not want to die as I’ve lived
Born and buried in the same ten-meter plot
•”I don’t know what they want from me. I don’t know who they want me to be. They tell you to be yourself, but they really don’t mean it, and I’m just tired... I’m tired of falling short. Tired of being…It’s not that I’m alone. I don’t mind alone. But this—it hurts.”

I recommend especially if you like historical fiction & great story telling.

What a beautiful story!
This book has been on my TBR since it came out!

I have always been a bit hesitant to get it (not sure why)

So when I saw it on audio from the Libby app, I decided it was time!

Now naturally I wish I wouldn’t just purchased the book!

Alex & Henry are my favorite couple of 2020 lol. I’m so glad this book really got to explore their relationship as a whole, and equally as individuals. This was really great for understanding why certain things happened the way they did within the characters. Such a truly cute story to read.

Honestly, I read this book at the right time without even knowing. It was very political & gave me much hope for our own election coming up. Hopefully we are as lucky...blessed?!

I recommend this book to anyone who loves love & has an open mind :)

In love with this book! I’ve wanted to read it for so long & you know what? It doesn’t matter when it came out or how long you’ve read it for, it just matters what it meant to you! I find that I read this at the exact moment I was supposed to. Lou, the main character is hilarious. I love her fiery personality mixed with her sweet & gentle side. She was truly a lovable character on my end. Reid...I know you fine & I wish I could meet ya! The protector of all protectors. We do love a man in uniform. Coco

Make it a movie. First Alyssa Cole book.

So first I’ll start off by saying there was a lot of mixed reviews about this one. How it’s “not a thriller” and all that. Well, most of the people who said this were/are white! ...and I’m here to say it was a thriller! I believe those who said that didn’t take a moment to realize how hard it is growing up a POC especially black in this world. If you read this & couldn’t for a moment imagine how this was in fact a thriller, there’s much work to be done on your end. The number one reason for me was: there’s a lot of fear and paranoia AND accuracy in being helpless & having not even the people who are supposed to protect you care.

There were a lot of people that said the story picked up for them in the half/ending & I strongly disagree. The entire 50% really did it for me. It was filled with social commentary & gentrification. Yes there were a lot of secrets & half truths...but I feel like the anticipation built so much it made for a scarier story. The ending...even though we got answers felt like I was reading a whole new book. Partly superhero-ish

Trigger Warning: Violence, Domestic Abuse, Toxic Masculinity.

I truly enjoyed this book.

There were so many moving parts, that it made for a great journey.

There was a lot of character development, which I'm sure we all love to see as a means to growth and progress.
We mainly read about sibling rivalry, cousin rivalry (lol), and a lot of misplaced emotions on both ends.

Casiopea is living the Cinderella life, and is desperate for freedom.

Hun-Kamé is a death god who has been trapped for centuries, and is eager to get back to his throne.

Together they find a way to help each other, though the road is not as smooth as either of them would like it to be.
I throughly enjoyed the buddying romance and partnership that develops between these two characters.

...and the detailed description of what was actually happening to them.

I recommend if you like a good Mythology and exploration of a new world.

Super Cute Read

Please read this book with caution, it explores suicide.

This is my first Riley Sager book. I can honestly say, I’ll surely will be reading more. I thought this book was well written. I really loved the flow between the two storylines. Sometimes going back and forth can be annoying, but I enjoyed getting to know more about what happened in the past?! Vs the present?! *Trying really hard not to give a spoiler but I fear I may have lol.* The book was kind of slow for me. Not sure if I’m becoming one of those people who needs instant gratification or not, but I would’ve definitely appreciated a bit more action...I love scary things and was not scared at all

I absolutely loved this book, and it really helped me as a distraction from the BS election