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I was really enjoying this book I thought it was going to be a solid end to the series but then we got to what I thought was going to be the climax and the book kind of just resolved. I thought there was going to be a reveal that this scene was just a trick or a dream but no it was the ending. So I am disappointed with the way the series wrapped up because it felt rushed and incomplete.

Maybe it was a case of too many characters too soon but I couldn't connect with the characters. Also Fen was interesting but so overprotective of Laurie that it got on my nerves, let the girl breathe.

I listened to the audiobook, which was beautifully read by the author. An honest, sometimes, heart wrenching and other times heart warming look at a woman's life struck unexpectedly by cancer in a time when things were starting to kick off. Suleika speaks of the mysterious symptoms, the long arduous battle with cancer and learning to adjust to the land of the well after she is in remission. This book really showed me how flawed and wonderful people can be.

Phil was a nice addition to the group but I missed Ollie. Book 3 Didn't grip me like the first two books did but it was still a good read and I definitely need to read the next book.

Quick, fast paced and intense. This time around I knew the kids were going to be OK because this is a series so I wasn't as scared for them as I was when reading Small Spaces I just didn't know how they were going to make it out of this situation. Read it nearly all in one sitting and will be reading the next book.

This was cute and wonderful. Loved the characters and the story.

I recommend this for fans of urban fantasy, if you like Kelley Armstrong, Rachel Vincent, Patricia Briggs i think you would like Book of Night. Also i don't think the cover fits the book definitely gives a different feel.

Review and rating to come after i've a think on it.

This is not a binge read that you sit down to finish in one sitting, this is a book that is consumed slowly, it is filling and requires time to digest. It made me have many uncomfortable moments of introspection and because of that I would read it between other books, I would pick it up when I felt brave enough to have those moments because I needed to read the words and think on them. I highlighted so many paragraphs, sometimes whole pages in my ebook that i know i need to get a physical copy and mark it up. This is a book I want to revisit over and over. Everyone should read this.

For me this started off interesting and I wanted to know where the story was going but then as I got further into it my interest in the characters started to wane and by the last third of the book I didn't care what happened so I was just reading to end it. I will say it's an interesting world.

In the beginning i wasn't sure if the writing style in this book was for me. I know going in it was part of an expedition to the Challenger Deep and part a teen boy's life as he starts to be affected by mental illness. The expedition side was what had me hesitant as it was absurd but i just accepted nothing was going to make sense to me and at the 30% mark I was gripped by the story and at the 50% mark the connection of two stories was finally started to be made clear. I recommend this to anyone who wants an insight into the mind of what it's like to have a mental illness like schizophrenia that alters your perception of what is real and true.

I breezed through this one

It was cute, i loved the disability and the lgbtq+ representation. This was a cozy fantasy and i need more of these

3.5 stars. The writing was beautiful.

Cute and lovely fans of Miyazaki will enjoy

This is a cute and lovely graphic novel that will appeal to fans of Hayao Miyazaki. If you enjoyed Kiki's Delivery Service, Howl's Moving Castle, Ponyo, or Spirited Away I can't see how you wouldn't enjoy this graphic novel. The art style is very reminiscent of Studio Ghibli but the storyline that follows young Sophie as she grows and discovers her strength and how to be a good friend are themes that you would come across in a Studio Ghibli film

Such a lovely graphic novel and funny at times! It hit me with all the feels, I could relate to Nao's character so much of feeling like an imposter in your own culture and the struggle to find the right words to cross that divide. Late last year I started to try to learn Spanish (again) and I continued in January but feeling hard on yourself when you make mistakes is something i need to overcome.

Cheryl's physical journey and personal growth on the Pacific Crest Trail was inspiring. I was really proud of how she pushed herself through the many hardships she endured how she pulled herself out of her lows even before she stepped foot on the trail. I loved how this was a story about a real person with flaws and who shared her true self and was raw with honesty.

3.5 but rounded up to 4. I am happy with where the story left the main characters. The villain in the final novel wasn't all that interesting to me. He was an entity and not a person so he felt one dimensional and I didn't find his POV interesting at all. However I loved Lilah, Kell, Rhy and Holland so they made up for those chapters.

I loved the idea of this book but it wasn't the one for me. I believe my main dislike were the characters. If this novel was shorter and more of a novella in length I would have liked it more but the characters lost my interest before I reached the half way point and soon after that I was just reading to find out how it would conclude, who would win.. would anyone win? But the ending was underwhelming and the story feeling incomplete.

So cute and a great story

I went into this story completely ignorant. I had no idea what it was about only that it was well liked. I loved the characters of Nimona and Ballister,. I thought the plot was great and well developed. I will gladly read more by Noelle Stevenson.

This was so lovely

This was a lovely and beautiful graphic novel about first love. Figuring out how to be your most authentic and vulnerable self with those you love the most. It really got me in the feels, felt the old dust in the eyes at a few parts. But in the end it made my heart happy.

Update: I finished the audiobook. It was a much more tolerable read when listened to while I carried on doing other things vs sitting down to read it myself. The Night Circus is filled with such beautiful descriptions that I am surprised that the publishers have not printed an edition with illustrations. Adults love art work too and they would make money I am sure(edit: just saw there IS an illustrated edition coming). If this is ever adapted into a movie or mini tv series I would love to see how visuals are brought to life. As a novel though it just the wasn't for me. I didn't become interested in what was happening until around 40% through and even after that the only chapters that I enjoyed were the ones that focused on Bailey, Poppet and Widget (and neither of them are the two main characters). The way the characters and the story was written felt like I was observing from far away or above I never felt immersed in the story.

This book is all atmosphere, mood and tone. If that's your catnip then you might enjoy it, however if you are like me and prefer character driven and a good plot then just skip this one or borrow it from the library in audio.

Jim Dale did a great job with the audiobook if you choose to read this book I recommend listening to the audio version.
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Previous review:I tried. I was almost halfway through but reading this isn't fun or delightful or intense or enjoyable it just is. I really wanted to love it because so many people love it but it's not the book for me.

I thought i already wrote a review for this. When i first listened to atomic habits I thought the fact that the author provided supplements to help you track habits and told you how to build systems was great. And it is on paper but his methods don't work for me. he has some good nuggets of information like how just because you find something boring doesn't mean you no longer want to do it. Like say you want to write a story but after the initial rush a motivation has left you it feels boring to work on your story. It doesn't mean you no longer want to write it, that feeling of boredom is normal and doesn't mean you should give up.

Beautiful artwork and a wonderful story

This was such a lovely story with beautiful artwork. I loved how the story wasn't just about Sebastian and his enjoyment of presenting as a woman in beautiful and bold outfits but also about Frances and her dream of becoming a designer and creating beautiful things for people to wear.

So cute and i love the humour and the dialogue. If they ever make a sequel I will gladly read it.

Beautiful artwork and an interesting adventure

The artwork was beautiful and I enjoyed reading about Vonciel's adventure to save her family's farm. It had a fairytale feel to it. The ending, unfortunately, felt off to me. I would have been happy if the last scene hadn't been included, it felt a little jarring.