Okay this was adorable and I’m obsessed with the art style. I wasn’t expecting this to focus on how parents/guardians should apologize when they’re inOkay this was adorable and I’m obsessed with the art style. I wasn’t expecting this to focus on how parents/guardians should apologize when they’re in the wrong and have hurt their children, but this was just very fitting considering the past week...more
I will say, this one is probably my least favourite. It was a lot slower than the others, and I think tree speaking had That ending almost made me sob
I will say, this one is probably my least favourite. It was a lot slower than the others, and I think tree speaking had a lot to do with it, what with it being all about listening and understanding your thoughts and slow movements. The book felt so long and started to drag after what happened in Daire. And the tree-speaking parts especially made me skim some sections.
I honestly didn’t remember most of this book, so that definitely kept me engaged. And while Rinna is an interesting character, and I connected in some ways with her, there was also something off. She didn’t leave as memorable an impression as the others.
I did like the plot overall, it kept me on my toes and made me angry in all the good ways, and I loved Rinna and Tusken’s relationship. I also loved seeing more of Razo though I feel like he talked a whole lot more than in River Secrets. It was also nice to see the other girls. Also Geric finding Isi hot when she’s angry or powerful is just incredible, 10/10, great husband behaviour.
Also, I’m going with my head canon that Rinna is ace because I too would like to hide in a tree if I saw Finn and Enna staring into each other’s eyes lol...more
This was so cute and I love Razo so much. Also his obsession with Dasha’s ankles is hilarious and I can’t believe he had a growth spurt. Why can’t anyThis was so cute and I love Razo so much. Also his obsession with Dasha’s ankles is hilarious and I can’t believe he had a growth spurt. Why can’t anyone stay short like me??
This was actually a pretty well-written and thought-provoking read. Martin mentions a lot of things that are super relevant right now especially with This was actually a pretty well-written and thought-provoking read. Martin mentions a lot of things that are super relevant right now especially with COVID. I just wish there was a way to get everyone on the same page and make these changes ...more
okay this was so creepy. I made the mistake of reading a good chunk of this book last night before bed, and I have major regrets because I couldn't slokay this was so creepy. I made the mistake of reading a good chunk of this book last night before bed, and I have major regrets because I couldn't sleep, and this morning my phone was randomly turned off and I missed my alarm to wake up so now I'm even more freaked out.
this was good overall, really intense, terrifying, and it kept me on the edge of my seat. The only problem I have is the ending. Firstly, I wasn't even expecting what actually ended up happening, even though I guess it makes more sense than there being real ghosts haunting a house. But, the ending was so sudden and it didn't answer any questions? Like I want to see what Mari does to the Sterling Foundation, and I wanted to see her mom and Alec reuniting with her, Piper, and Sammy. I don't know if there's supposed to be a sequel to this and that's why it ended off this way, but it just felt weird. I think we could have gotten a better, more satisfying conclusion....more
I loved this and it’s no surprise. The art style was beautiful and I especially loved the scenes in the mountains when it’s fall. Lek is just as creepI loved this and it’s no surprise. The art style was beautiful and I especially loved the scenes in the mountains when it’s fall. Lek is just as creepy as ever and I hate him. But I loved Katsa and Po and this makes me want to reread the book again so I can spend more time in this world ...more
I was not expecting something so dark and graphic, but this book does not hold back. If you're looking**spoiler alert** okay this book was something.
I was not expecting something so dark and graphic, but this book does not hold back. If you're looking for dark fantasy, you're in the right spot.
Ren is also not your typical heroine. She starts off likeable and relatable, and then somewhat gradually changes as the darkness and Death consumes her. And I'm not sure if I liked it?
Her relationship with her brother Neven was what made me really like the book from the onset, but then everything sort of changed. Neven does not understand what Ren feels–how lonely it must be to not belong in England, but also not belong in Japan. I think a lot of us who are immigrants can relate to that feeling so well, but at the same time she treats Neven terribly, and it's really quite a mess. I don't think Ren is meant to be likeable. She admits she's selfish and a horrible person, and I understand her motivations, but I think what really put me off was the romance that seemed to come between her and her brother.
Hiro started off great, but the second Ren started to notice his pulse and his eyes and kept getting drawn to him...I started to get uncomfortable, which is just me when it comes to romance. Neven's warnings about Hiro and how they shouldn't trust him did make the ending kind of predictable, but it did annoy me how infatuated Ren became with Hiro and how she picked him over her brother who she had dragged across the country. She is really selfish and throughout the book she even agrees and says she only brought Neven along so she wouldn't be alone. She doesn't think about anyone else until it's too late.
I feel like by the end of the book, Ren sort of lost her agency because of her infatuation with Hiro. The whole marriage thing happened so fast, and she just said yes right away without thinking about it at all. It really made me like her even less.
Overall, I just don't know how I feel about this book. I guess if you're looking for a book with a character who is selfish, murderous, and kind of evil, then this might be for you? I honestly don't read a lot of books with characters like Ren, so this is probably why I wasn't as huge of a fan. And despite sort of understanding some of Ren's motivations and reasons for doing what she did, it just went a bit too far for her to remain likeable enough....more
This was a really heartwarming read. Nisrin’s story is very different from my own, but there were many parts that were still relatable. I also liked hThis was a really heartwarming read. Nisrin’s story is very different from my own, but there were many parts that were still relatable. I also liked how we learned a little more about the history of Bangladesh at the end. I honestly didn’t know anything about Bangladesh so this was very eye-opening for me and also makes me sad because this is the kind of stuff I wish we were taught in school....more
I'm going to blame this horrible review on me recovering from surgery :)
This book was so much fun. I laughed out loud so many times and I loved all thI'm going to blame this horrible review on me recovering from surgery :)
This book was so much fun. I laughed out loud so many times and I loved all the characters and their relationships with each other. While this book does deal with death and the afterlife, it doesn't make the book depressing or sad. And while it does not align with what I believe happens in the afterlife, I think it was very unique and interesting.
Nelson has to be my favourite though. He is the cutest, grumpiest, sarcastic old man. And Mei has a soft spot in my heart.
The only complaint I have is that it felt like Wallace changed a bit too much from who he was before. And I get that was the purpose, since this is a very character-driven book, but I just found it a little unrealistic that he was having such deep conversations with everyone when prior to his death he was pretty much an "asshole" and cared about nothing and no one. The ending also felt a little too perfect, but I guess it was balanced out in the epilogue.
Overall, would rate this more a 3.75/5 stars. Definitely a fun read, would have finished it quicker if I wasn't busy/had surgery....more