Elle
Honest Review in exchange for an ARC copy of this book from NetGalley! All opinions expressed are solely my own.
This was a quick and easy read. But I found it dull and unconnected to the reader. It seemed really intriguing by its description in its synopsis but was nothing like what I expected from the synopsis. If you're looking to expand your poetry stylings and poets it may be worth a read, but to me, it was not worth it. I think the ebook format could use some work; as it just felt like one long poem.... The cover of the book is gorgeous and I can get how to some people this style is exactly their cup of tea, it's definitely not mine. I guess the facts on bones were interesting to be inserted into the poetry, but it felt very confused and as if the line between fact and opinions were blurred... but it felt just ill-written.
I'm a lover and sucker for fairy tale retellings... and Cinderella? Is a favourite in a heartbeat! I enjoyed the aspect Stephens adds and love the way they connect spoilers through a book! But I thought the writing lacked grit and I felt like the writing intended to be flowery and pretty like icicles and felt misused and dead... It was a sweet little tale but when spoilers you're left with the glass slipper and Elyas not in your arms I would expect to be left longing for the tale to continue, rather than a huh oh okay. Next! Feeling.
Sapphic, fake-dating trope, and teeming with an diverse cast of characters! A lovely, quirky romantic comedy suitable for anyone looking for a cozy, happy ending. Childhood best friends turned distant turned high school sweethearts. With beautiful moments of dialogue, bringing a realistic view on the often missed bisexuality spectrum, this slow burning love story is sweet as pie, with a slightly bittersweet crust. I'd recommend this to anyone who enjoys coming-of-age sapphic tales or contemporary romance.
VE Schwab fans eat your heart out! I loved this! The only way it would've been better was an adult version with even more real death and gore! I enjoyed the use of multiple P.O.V.s and how that was used to keep the narration flowing. Best example of how to actively use the narration timeline as a tool; finding out contestants at the same time as the characters made it much more exciting and fantastical. It had a compelling unique magic system that added to brilliant worldbuilding. One of my favourite arcs from the past year!
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One word: Dull. A book about three incredibly interesting plants and their effects on the human mind. Or, so I thought when I decided to read it... Instead I was given 10% intriguing information, and 90% the life story of someone who I did not agree to read about. Overall, this was a relatively boring, unnecessary in personal details and not at all what I signed up for. Bleh.
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