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VE Schwab could write a grocery list and I’d rate it 5 Stars.
BRING ON VENGEFUL!!!!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOP!!
BRING ON VENGEFUL!!!!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOP!!
Reread 11/2021– *sobbing intensifies*
“She never gets closure, never gets to say good-bye-– no periods, or exclamations, just a lifetime of ellipses. Everyone else starts over, they get a blank page, but hers are full of text. People talk about carrying torches for old flames, and it’s not a full fire, but Addie’s hands are full of candles. How is she supposed to set them down, or put them out? She has long run out of air.”
It’s hard for me to find the right words to express how special this book is. After waiting for so long (it’s literally been the very first book on my Goodreads TBR for YEARS now), to finally read it and not get caught up in the eagerness and anticipation because of the absolute magic of it all is a feat in itself. It’s strange to be reading a book and know in your bones that you will come out of it a different shape. That you’re experiencing a story that is wholly comfortable and reflective yet you’re still fully enraptured in seeing how the plot unfolds.
I think if I had to describe this book in two words it would be painfully soft. It’s a slow build, and you’re so deep in the characters’ minds that some lines just hit you because the feelings are SO REAL. It’s jarring how human it all is. The amount of times I read a line and then immediately let out a SOB were too many to list. I always love Victoria’s ability to write interesting and entertaining storylines, but it’s in her character work that she truly teaches new levels. Addie and Henry have much of the same fears that we all experience and they are amplified by the magical stakes, but it almost makes it even more emotional because of that.
The plot is definitely slower and softer than anything Victoria has written, but I think it lends to the comfort level of just being able to sit, relax and savor every page of this book. It never felt slow in the way of, ‘oh my god I can’t wait for this part to be over’. I really enjoyed the structure and felt that the flashbacks were timed well. I really don’t want to give any specific details at all about what I loved because I think it’s even better going in and knowing next to nothing.
The ending was emotional and perfect and rewarding. It’s truly a special book that immediately became one of my favorites before it was even over. So happy that I got to enjoy the experience and I’m grateful and thrilled to finally have this story on my shelves!
“She never gets closure, never gets to say good-bye-– no periods, or exclamations, just a lifetime of ellipses. Everyone else starts over, they get a blank page, but hers are full of text. People talk about carrying torches for old flames, and it’s not a full fire, but Addie’s hands are full of candles. How is she supposed to set them down, or put them out? She has long run out of air.”
It’s hard for me to find the right words to express how special this book is. After waiting for so long (it’s literally been the very first book on my Goodreads TBR for YEARS now), to finally read it and not get caught up in the eagerness and anticipation because of the absolute magic of it all is a feat in itself. It’s strange to be reading a book and know in your bones that you will come out of it a different shape. That you’re experiencing a story that is wholly comfortable and reflective yet you’re still fully enraptured in seeing how the plot unfolds.
I think if I had to describe this book in two words it would be painfully soft. It’s a slow build, and you’re so deep in the characters’ minds that some lines just hit you because the feelings are SO REAL. It’s jarring how human it all is. The amount of times I read a line and then immediately let out a SOB were too many to list. I always love Victoria’s ability to write interesting and entertaining storylines, but it’s in her character work that she truly teaches new levels. Addie and Henry have much of the same fears that we all experience and they are amplified by the magical stakes, but it almost makes it even more emotional because of that.
The plot is definitely slower and softer than anything Victoria has written, but I think it lends to the comfort level of just being able to sit, relax and savor every page of this book. It never felt slow in the way of, ‘oh my god I can’t wait for this part to be over’. I really enjoyed the structure and felt that the flashbacks were timed well. I really don’t want to give any specific details at all about what I loved because I think it’s even better going in and knowing next to nothing.
The ending was emotional and perfect and rewarding. It’s truly a special book that immediately became one of my favorites before it was even over. So happy that I got to enjoy the experience and I’m grateful and thrilled to finally have this story on my shelves!
*eARC received from NetGalley. All opinions are my own.*
OHHHHHH MY GOD. This was so freaking amazing!! I was really excited about this because I LOVE Warwick’s North series (it’s seriously one of the most underrated fantasy series out there) and this one had so many things I usually go for: Greek myth! Fairytale retelling! Hades and Persephone! Grumpy immortals! Badass female lead! Marriage trope! There’s only one bed! THIS BOOK HAS EVERYTHING.
And it absolutely blew me away! I completely devoured this in a day and a half because it was just so addicting. I LOVED Wren and really enjoyed watching her grow into herself and deal with her personal demons. Boreas was so much fun (I will never get over him saying he couldn’t sleep on the floor because “I have back pain”) and peeling back the layers of his character and backstory was great. Their relationship was TOP NOTCH, so much angst and tension and cuteness, I couldn’t take it.
I also loved the mythology— I LOVE anything to do with Greek myth and it was great to see these smaller gods get their time in the spotlight! The worldbuilding was really unique too and can definitely see how further books will work on expanding that. Also includes some incredible side characters— my favorites were Orla and Silas (Pallas was great, too). Overall just a FANTASTIC adult romance with amazing characters and one of my favorite books of the past couple months!
OHHHHHH MY GOD. This was so freaking amazing!! I was really excited about this because I LOVE Warwick’s North series (it’s seriously one of the most underrated fantasy series out there) and this one had so many things I usually go for: Greek myth! Fairytale retelling! Hades and Persephone! Grumpy immortals! Badass female lead! Marriage trope! There’s only one bed! THIS BOOK HAS EVERYTHING.
And it absolutely blew me away! I completely devoured this in a day and a half because it was just so addicting. I LOVED Wren and really enjoyed watching her grow into herself and deal with her personal demons. Boreas was so much fun (I will never get over him saying he couldn’t sleep on the floor because “I have back pain”) and peeling back the layers of his character and backstory was great. Their relationship was TOP NOTCH, so much angst and tension and cuteness, I couldn’t take it.
I also loved the mythology— I LOVE anything to do with Greek myth and it was great to see these smaller gods get their time in the spotlight! The worldbuilding was really unique too and can definitely see how further books will work on expanding that. Also includes some incredible side characters— my favorites were Orla and Silas (Pallas was great, too). Overall just a FANTASTIC adult romance with amazing characters and one of my favorite books of the past couple months!
Reread 11/21 Victor how dare u hurt me like this again
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ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS: WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This was SO GOOD and I love anything and everything V writes and that ending was still CRAZY. Victor is such a goth dad and I cried over him and Syd like five times so ya I love them and I hope I get to read more about them 5 years from now..*hint hint nudge nudge*
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ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS: WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This was SO GOOD and I love anything and everything V writes and that ending was still CRAZY. Victor is such a goth dad and I cried over him and Syd like five times so ya I love them and I hope I get to read more about them 5 years from now..*hint hint nudge nudge*
Reread 11/21 ELITE. TOP TIER. LEGENDARY. ICONIC. EMBER IN THE ASHES SUPREMACY. BURY ME WITH THESE BOOKS.
ALSO STEVE WEST AUDIOBOOK NARRATION I BOW DOWN TO YOU
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FIRST 5 STAR OF 2020 WOOP WOOP! So good. Now excuse me while I do nothing else but read the rest of this series thank u goodbye
ALSO STEVE WEST AUDIOBOOK NARRATION I BOW DOWN TO YOU
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FIRST 5 STAR OF 2020 WOOP WOOP! So good. Now excuse me while I do nothing else but read the rest of this series thank u goodbye