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“For him and his brother, he now knew, that music was real. Becuase all you had to do, really, was be willing to use your imagination. And listen.”
Okay so I read this years ago (I was maybe in 7th grade) in my school's library and I remember loving it to bits that I just needed more. And 7th grader me at that time was still reading Geronimo Stilton books and I remember being surprised at how much I enjoyed it.
I was touched by the relationshipSam had with his brother, Riddle. I simply loved the character development here and the writing style was one that got me intrigued and got me to love this book despite me not being fully dived into the genre yet.
I am not sure is this is a suitable read for YA or Middle Grade because I just simply cannot remember.. . but this is definitely something that readers who are looking for a family based and contemporary based plot will enjoy.
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Okay so I read this years ago (I was maybe in 7th grade) in my school's library and I remember loving it to bits that I just needed more. And 7th grader me at that time was still reading Geronimo Stilton books and I remember being surprised at how much I enjoyed it.
I was touched by the relationshipSam had with his brother, Riddle. I simply loved the character development here and the writing style was one that got me intrigued and got me to love this book despite me not being fully dived into the genre yet.
I am not sure is this is a suitable read for YA or Middle Grade because I just simply cannot remember.. . but this is definitely something that readers who are looking for a family based and contemporary based plot will enjoy.
Full Review: http://wp.me/p8IxRn-4H
THIS MADE ME FEEL SO NOSTALGIC!!! I MISS ALL THE PJO AND HOO DAYS!! the feels...
I loved the plot and all that but found the story a bit slow, boring and a bit predictable. Although I loved the world.
I don't know what is wrong with me but I will definitely try to read the second book because I still have hope for myself in this series.
I don't know what is wrong with me but I will definitely try to read the second book because I still have hope for myself in this series.
[I have talked with the author themself and they completely understood my sentiment about this already but some people still don’t understand so I’m going to repeat it: I LIKED and AGREE with the way other people reacted to Rick but being in Rick’s mindset, as he is the main character was extremely triggering to me personally. The title being the title is not enough of a warning, BUT I am happy that the author took this in stride and said that they would place trigger warnings in the upcoming publications and the website.
It is not my intention to force a negative perspective on this book but I was triggered for personal reasons and it’s possible that other people might be too.]
tw: main character starts off with a toxic mindset towards religion and the gay community, homophobia, negative depictions on Christianity
DNF @21%
The reason I am dnf-ing this is because I just felt extremely uncomfortable reading about the trigger warnings above. I did not know those going in and I hope anyone who reads this book in the future would be aware of those.
For an overview of the beginning of the story: Rick is a pastor and basically he's homophobic. So his upper ranks decided to send him to this atonement camp that deals with, well, homophobes.
It's really not a bad premise but I personally was just comfortable being in his head, having to deal with those kind of negative and toxic thoughts. Perhaps Rick's mindset will be treated throughout the rest of the book. Rick has a lot of room for character development so that's still interesting, I just can't continue reading the story from the point of view of a character that looks at my own religion in a way that I don't agree with.
Again, this probably gets solved later on but I am just not in a place to read it.
*Thank you to the author for sending me an ARC to review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*
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It is not my intention to force a negative perspective on this book but I was triggered for personal reasons and it’s possible that other people might be too.]
tw: main character starts off with a toxic mindset towards religion and the gay community, homophobia, negative depictions on Christianity
DNF @21%
The reason I am dnf-ing this is because I just felt extremely uncomfortable reading about the trigger warnings above. I did not know those going in and I hope anyone who reads this book in the future would be aware of those.
For an overview of the beginning of the story: Rick is a pastor and basically he's homophobic. So his upper ranks decided to send him to this atonement camp that deals with, well, homophobes.
It's really not a bad premise but I personally was just comfortable being in his head, having to deal with those kind of negative and toxic thoughts. Perhaps Rick's mindset will be treated throughout the rest of the book. Rick has a lot of room for character development so that's still interesting, I just can't continue reading the story from the point of view of a character that looks at my own religion in a way that I don't agree with.
Again, this probably gets solved later on but I am just not in a place to read it.
*Thank you to the author for sending me an ARC to review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*
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ARC received from the author -Dominic J. Anton- in exchange of an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
— overall thoughts: 3.5 —
Every few pages there are images or other drawings that turns this poetry collection into a mixed media format at times, which I really liked. It gave an authentic effect that I am a fan of.
If I was going to pick the most prominent tone that I got from this collection it definitely gives me those travel vibes that you get when you visit different countries. It reminded me of the time that I went to Paris which I think might be the inspiration since there were images of, I would like to say Paris, throughout the book. I’m really not sure of the places featured but it felt like reading through someone’s journey which was interesting!
With that, themes of freedom and trusting yourself was prevalent throughout most of the pieces, among other things.
I was a bit lost on the overall coherence and connection of the poems to each other but maybe that wasn’t the intention.
Even though some of the poems didn’t speak to me personally, I appreciated the raw thoughts that the author placed into writing. I read another review that about how this would sound great as spoken word and I definitely agree. It might have resonated more with me.
Nevertheless, this was a great collection to go through! Especially if you are looking for the kind of collection that take you into the author’s inner workings.
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— overall thoughts: 3.5 —
Every few pages there are images or other drawings that turns this poetry collection into a mixed media format at times, which I really liked. It gave an authentic effect that I am a fan of.
If I was going to pick the most prominent tone that I got from this collection it definitely gives me those travel vibes that you get when you visit different countries. It reminded me of the time that I went to Paris which I think might be the inspiration since there were images of, I would like to say Paris, throughout the book. I’m really not sure of the places featured but it felt like reading through someone’s journey which was interesting!
With that, themes of freedom and trusting yourself was prevalent throughout most of the pieces, among other things.
I was a bit lost on the overall coherence and connection of the poems to each other but maybe that wasn’t the intention.
Even though some of the poems didn’t speak to me personally, I appreciated the raw thoughts that the author placed into writing. I read another review that about how this would sound great as spoken word and I definitely agree. It might have resonated more with me.
Nevertheless, this was a great collection to go through! Especially if you are looking for the kind of collection that take you into the author’s inner workings.
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”You shouldn’t close doors just because you don’t like what’s on the other side.”
— overall thoughts: 3.5 —
THAT WAS SO GOOD. This is exactly my vibe *cue the tears, old letters, top hats and split personality*
I have wanted to read this (well-deserved) classic for the longest time and I'm so happy I finally got to buddy read this. And even though we all basically know what the outcome of the story is the way it was written just truly stands the test of time.
the writing. the WRITING. It's so beautiful and I can see how this inspired so many more types of literature and musicals (ehem one of my favorite musical ever)
I never actually knew what the ending of the actual story was so I was really pleased with how it was tied together. It was perfect to me, I'm gonna scream.
Please read the audiobook if you can because the performance is amazing and the music that they pair it with just gives me all the Jekyll and Hyde vibes. There is a touch of humor among all the seriousness and I just love it.
I don't know what else to say but if you want a horror classic that isn't horror (am I making sense?) that is not a heavy read... perfect! read this.
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I have wanted to read this (well-deserved) classic for the longest time and I'm so happy I finally got to buddy read this. And even though we all basically know what the outcome of the story is the way it was written just truly stands the test of time.
“You must suffer me to go my own dark way.”
the writing. the WRITING. It's so beautiful and I can see how this inspired so many more types of literature and musicals (ehem one of my favorite musical ever)
I never actually knew what the ending of the actual story was so I was really pleased with how it was tied together. It was perfect to me, I'm gonna scream.
Please read the audiobook if you can because the performance is amazing and the music that they pair it with just gives me all the Jekyll and Hyde vibes. There is a touch of humor among all the seriousness and I just love it.
“I learned to recognise the thorough and primitive duality of man; I saw that, of the two natures that contended in the field of my consciousness, even if I could rightly be said to be either, it was only because I was radically both.”
I don't know what else to say but if you want a horror classic that isn't horror (am I making sense?) that is not a heavy read... perfect! read this.
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“What is so great about being good?”
What I love most about the plot is how it's different form most of the fantasy and fiction stories. It is told from the villian's side, her story because not all of us can be perfect heroines all the time. Not all villains are at fault for what they do, a lot of times it's just who they are and we aren't all strong enough to fight it. In terms of plot, it has gotten better throughout the story.
I have a bit of the problem in terms of writing style because I find some parts to be too descriptive.
Although, I love the characters so much and the deaths are realistic and not unreal to the point that nobody dies. It's realistic and almost as if the readers can say "that is what I would have done" and you see the consequences later on in the story. This is a dark story but what would you expect from a villain?
I NEED THE THIRD BOOK NOW. I can't wait to see how this series will end.
What I love most about the plot is how it's different form most of the fantasy and fiction stories. It is told from the villian's side, her story because not all of us can be perfect heroines all the time. Not all villains are at fault for what they do, a lot of times it's just who they are and we aren't all strong enough to fight it. In terms of plot, it has gotten better throughout the story.
I have a bit of the problem in terms of writing style because I find some parts to be too descriptive.
Although, I love the characters so much and the deaths are realistic and not unreal to the point that nobody dies. It's realistic and almost as if the readers can say "that is what I would have done" and you see the consequences later on in the story. This is a dark story but what would you expect from a villain?
I NEED THE THIRD BOOK NOW. I can't wait to see how this series will end.
UPDATE: I realized I didn't even touch on the reason so many people didn't like this collection: Magnus portrayal. Honestly, I had no problems with it like... this is supposed to show how he became the Magnus we are the most familiar with and maybe it's because TID is the freshest in my mind but the Magnus here feels the closest to the victorian Magnus. I don't like it anyway when characters are the same all throughout different books and given that all of these stories are sometimes decades apart shows just how much various events affected his characterization.
In conclusion, I didn't think the way he was portrayed bad or in a weird way. He was just being Magnus to me? What I mean is, the plot for 1-2 of the stories was what turned me off but other than that I just loved following Magnus around.
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I love magnus and thoroughly enjoyed this collection. Special mention to the music at the beginning of these audiobooks because I was just vibing to all of them. Jesse Williams' narration was my personal favorite
1. What Really Happened in Peru - ★★★☆☆
2. The Runaway Queen - ★★☆☆☆
3. Vampires, Scones, and Edmund Herondale - ★★★★★
4. The Midnight Heir - ★★★★★
5. The Rise of the Hotel Dumort - ★★☆☆☆
6. Saving Raphael Santiago - ★★★★☆
7. The Fall of the Hotel Dumort - ★★★★☆
8. What To Buy the Shadowhunter Who Has Everything - ★★★★☆
9. The Last Stand of the New York Institute - ★★★★★
10. The Course of True Love [and First Dates] - ★★★★★
11. The Voicemail of Magnus Bane - ★★★☆☆
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In conclusion, I didn't think the way he was portrayed bad or in a weird way. He was just being Magnus to me? What I mean is, the plot for 1-2 of the stories was what turned me off but other than that I just loved following Magnus around.
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I love magnus and thoroughly enjoyed this collection. Special mention to the music at the beginning of these audiobooks because I was just vibing to all of them. Jesse Williams' narration was my personal favorite
1. What Really Happened in Peru - ★★★☆☆
2. The Runaway Queen - ★★☆☆☆
3. Vampires, Scones, and Edmund Herondale - ★★★★★
4. The Midnight Heir - ★★★★★
5. The Rise of the Hotel Dumort - ★★☆☆☆
6. Saving Raphael Santiago - ★★★★☆
7. The Fall of the Hotel Dumort - ★★★★☆
8. What To Buy the Shadowhunter Who Has Everything - ★★★★☆
9. The Last Stand of the New York Institute - ★★★★★
10. The Course of True Love [and First Dates] - ★★★★★
11. The Voicemail of Magnus Bane - ★★★☆☆
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"one needs mispleasure to live happily,"
a book of truths.
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personally, I am a fan of things/truths like this so you cannot imagine how happy I was when I found out that there was a book like this XD. You can simply go open a random page and enjoy something to get you through the day. So many different topics, different arguments, different sides, sigh. This was so good I wish people created more books like these.
this may not be for every one since I don't think everyone actually enjoys reading a whole book of phrases like this but you know. . to each their own.
nothing more to say because I don't think you can explain something like that other than a classic.
love.
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"The aim of love is to love: no more, and no less."
a book of truths.
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personally, I am a fan of things/truths like this so you cannot imagine how happy I was when I found out that there was a book like this XD. You can simply go open a random page and enjoy something to get you through the day. So many different topics, different arguments, different sides, sigh. This was so good I wish people created more books like these.
this may not be for every one since I don't think everyone actually enjoys reading a whole book of phrases like this but you know. . to each their own.
nothing more to say because I don't think you can explain something like that other than a classic.
love.
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"The aim of love is to love: no more, and no less."