This was interesting and strangely sad. I feel like this could be interpreted a lot of different ways. Personally, though, I feel like it's just a commentary on society - i just think that most people have been both the tree and the boy at one time or another.... I mean i know i have. I kinda think this story could also be a lesson but idk how to put it into words
If you're looking for a super fluffy add-on to the series, this book isn't it. It's not bad, it just doesn't have the same intensity or as many fluffy moments as the others. but it was nice to see a little more of everyone's past....
I was not expecting to enjoy this book NEARLY as much as I did! It was written so well and had a good balance between the adventure and the romance.
AND THEN THERES JULIAN. I was so not expecting to like him but him and Scarlett - they're perfect for each other, and it's just so cute!!
Now I want to re-watch The Breakfast Club....
Anyways, this was really fun to read cause I only figured out the killer a few pages before it was revealed. I was definitely not expecting this level of complexity in the setup
And may I just say the CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT ❤️
♥️ a childhood favorite - it really is so good though!! And I love how similar the movie adaptation is to this book
This book will spin you around so fast until you don't know which way is up - the plot twists
It's a fun little classic about love and friendship. Can't believe I ever missed when the doctor created the FernxHenry ship
Glad we got to learn more about the other Naturals, but Dean specifically... I just wanted to give him a big hug this entire book
5 stars bc of my love of Sirius + Lupin + Buckbeak!!! I can't even express how much i love them
- Not to mention the fact that Lupin was one of the BEST DADA professors Hogwarts had while Harry, Hermione, Ron were there
And we can't forget about Fred + George + the Marauder's Map!
Justice4Buckbeak!!
LITERAL PERFECTION!! It's amazing to see how much everyone has grown throughout the series and the relationships that have been forged and strengthened!
NOT ONLY WAS ANNABETH THE ONE TO HELP HIM GET OUT OF THE RIVER AND GAIN HIS IMMORTALITY BUT HE GAVE UP BECOMING AN ATUAL GOD FOR HER!!!! And the Sally x Paul duo could NOT be more perfect!! They even slay monsters together
I enjoyed everything about this book: the humor, character development/relationships, and well, y'know the Greek mythology part
I can't wait for more Percabeth!! They get so much closer (cuter). I love how every adaptation of PJO gets Annabeth wrong
Also, the fact that everyone glosses over Smelly Gabe and his abusive behavior - so besides the hints of verbal abuse that we see throughout the book, what about the fact that he has been HITTING SALLY
I FORGOT HOW GOOD THIS BOOK WAS!!! Depth is added to a few characters, pasts are being introduced, and there's nothing like good ol' jealousy to add to the chaos
So this book DEFINITELY takes a darker turn than any of the other 4 books in the series but it is so good. Warning: You will end up crying if you're the type of reader to get attached to characters. You will also wind up RIGHTEOUSLY ANGRY because there are some, for lack of a better term, INFURIATING characters who make you want to either hurt someone or bang your head against the wall! But it really is such a good book.
MY PRECIOUS SIRIUSSSSSSSS! i ABSOLUTEY ADORREEEEE BELLATRIX AS A VILLAIN. HOWEVER i do not think i will EVVER be able to forgive her for that - I understand WHY it was necessary but NO. course the main reason i love bellatrix so much is because of Helena - she is LITERALLY AMAZING
This was so well-written AND THE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT!! I love how strong the bond between them became and just- idk I guess this book just really makes you think about things, about life....
I don't know how to feel about Chaol and Celaena. I just don't understand the relationship - I get her and Dorian, not Chaol. Aside from the ridiculously unnecessary triangle, I mostly enjoyed the story, and I'm glad Celaena got to experience a real friendship through Nehemia. I was a little disappointed though bc I was expecting a little bit more idek, not exactly action but, something!
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I miss sam! I'll give this a 4 bc it left me intrigued and bc shes like 18 and I keep forgetting how young she was when she was adopted by Arobynn and sent to Endovier
I have never really hated anyone - at least until I read this book
YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND HOW MUCH I DESPISE Arobynn!! However, this book was well-written and aside from my pure HATRED for Arobynn, i really did enjoy it....
And I understand why Sam had to die but I'm still a little sad bc I actually liked them together. I mean he was part of the reason celaena was able to get out from under Arobynns thumb and...
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This book will always be a bittersweet 5-star for me - partially because I know what comes next. Loved seeing snippets of Fred and George being successful I've never forgiven Rowling for what she does in book 7 and I'm not sure i ever will iykyk
This book was a nice little trip down memory lane & one of the more notable books that made up my 7th-grade year
I haven't decided if I like the book or the movie better... anyways, if you're looking for a book about the strange and unusual, time travel, and one with interesting vintage photos, then this is the book for you. Just know it might not be as fast-paced or scary as expected...
I can't believe its been so long since i last read it that I almost forgot about the ending...