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3.35 AVERAGE
3.35 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I received an advanced copy of LITTLE BIRD FROM netGalley in exchange for an honest review.
After reading the summary, I expected Josie’s story to be horror—but it ended up being a funky, bizarre fantasy. Josie, having been through a divorce, is super relatable and her way of coping with it is not ideal but definitely realistic. Her talking to her dog, Po, hit a bit close to home for me.
As Josie’s life twists with her new neighbor, Sue, and the talking skeleton that appeared in her yard, Skelly, the story explores grief an coming to terms with things you can’t change. It gets sad and realistic, but there is a spark of underlying hope that makes you keep reading even when it’s hard.
I enjoyed this book and recommend it to folks who like weird stories that unpack some heavy emotions.
After reading the summary, I expected Josie’s story to be horror—but it ended up being a funky, bizarre fantasy. Josie, having been through a divorce, is super relatable and her way of coping with it is not ideal but definitely realistic. Her talking to her dog, Po, hit a bit close to home for me.
As Josie’s life twists with her new neighbor, Sue, and the talking skeleton that appeared in her yard, Skelly, the story explores grief an coming to terms with things you can’t change. It gets sad and realistic, but there is a spark of underlying hope that makes you keep reading even when it’s hard.
I enjoyed this book and recommend it to folks who like weird stories that unpack some heavy emotions.
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Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This story starts off immediately in an interesting way. It's humorous, and the relationship of Josie and her dog and everyone else was entertaining. Yet, that entertainment didn't last. This book feels more like something that should have been more of a short story, or novella, rather than a book. If it had been about 50-100 pages shorter, I think I would have enjoyed the entire story more.
This book focuses, seemingly, more on confusing and jarring stories the skeleton is telling rather than the ongoing plot. The stories felt distracting, and by the second or third one, I was over it. I realized it was a theme in the book, and it made me less interested in picking the book back up and continuing with my read. I wanted to know about Josie and Skelly, about the neighbor, about this relationship. Unfortunately, outside of the tidy clean up at the end, I didn't really get that.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This story starts off immediately in an interesting way. It's humorous, and the relationship of Josie and her dog and everyone else was entertaining. Yet, that entertainment didn't last. This book feels more like something that should have been more of a short story, or novella, rather than a book. If it had been about 50-100 pages shorter, I think I would have enjoyed the entire story more.
This book focuses, seemingly, more on confusing and jarring stories the skeleton is telling rather than the ongoing plot. The stories felt distracting, and by the second or third one, I was over it. I realized it was a theme in the book, and it made me less interested in picking the book back up and continuing with my read. I wanted to know about Josie and Skelly, about the neighbor, about this relationship. Unfortunately, outside of the tidy clean up at the end, I didn't really get that.
I requested this book because I loved the cover, the description sounded interesting, and I'd heard someone mention it. I had no idea what to expect and I was blown away by this book.
The story was compulsive and I just couldn't wait find out what happened. I loved our main characters and the way the story wove together.
I did not expect the ending at all and I absolutely loved it. There was one plot point I wish there had been a resolution to but I understand why there was not.
I highly recommend this book.
The story was compulsive and I just couldn't wait find out what happened. I loved our main characters and the way the story wove together.
I did not expect the ending at all and I absolutely loved it. There was one plot point I wish there had been a resolution to but I understand why there was not.
I highly recommend this book.
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Alcohol
Minor: Vomit
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A unique exploration of grief and anxiety, Little Bird is not often a subtle book, but stands as one of the more unique pieces of weird fiction I've come across recently. This tale of a broken woman forced to face her past trauma with the help of her skeleton friend will probably not resonate with everyone, but those who can get on its wavelength are sure to find it a worthwhile and enriching read.
funny
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Still coping with her divorce and grieving the death of her father, Josie Lauer closes herself off inside her home. But to say she is coping is quite the stretch, as Josie seems to be anything but coping. When her well-planned routines are suddenly disrupted by the small shrub that sprouted in her backyard, Josie’s life takes an unexpected turn. As if one surprise is not enough, Josie also finds out that a new, and quite nosey neighbor, just moved to the house next door. In a matter of days, Josie needs to figure out the reason why all things happened at the same time, and how to deal with all of them.
I am terrible at book descriptions, but I did try my best. However, this lame excuse of a synopsis really doesn’t do the book any justice!
I was drawn to the cover, but it was the synopsis that really sold this book to me. I discovered last year how much I love weird fiction, and while I’m still discovering what that really means, I feel like “Little Bird” really fits into that very general notion.
The story was wonderful, and it got me hooked from beginning to end. The characters were really interesting to read about. I felt like I could really empathize with Josie and her struggles, and I really like how her pain and grief were explored in the story. However, I do wish that it had a little more horror mixed into it.
If I had to describe “Little Bird” in just one word, I would say Atmospheric. It really sets a mood and that really gave the sensation that I was also part of the story. I do have to say that I listened to gothic and horror playlists while reading “Little Bird”, and I would recommend to anyone who likes to listen to music while reading to also do this!
Thank you to @netgalley and @blackspotbooks for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review!
I am terrible at book descriptions, but I did try my best. However, this lame excuse of a synopsis really doesn’t do the book any justice!
I was drawn to the cover, but it was the synopsis that really sold this book to me. I discovered last year how much I love weird fiction, and while I’m still discovering what that really means, I feel like “Little Bird” really fits into that very general notion.
The story was wonderful, and it got me hooked from beginning to end. The characters were really interesting to read about. I felt like I could really empathize with Josie and her struggles, and I really like how her pain and grief were explored in the story. However, I do wish that it had a little more horror mixed into it.
If I had to describe “Little Bird” in just one word, I would say Atmospheric. It really sets a mood and that really gave the sensation that I was also part of the story. I do have to say that I listened to gothic and horror playlists while reading “Little Bird”, and I would recommend to anyone who likes to listen to music while reading to also do this!
Thank you to @netgalley and @blackspotbooks for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review!