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3.13 AVERAGE
3.13 AVERAGE
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was my first fiction audiobook. I think I would have really liked the physical book, the writing/words were beautiful and well done. But the overall plot/storyline was lacking. The childhood trauma was predictable. The trigger was sad but did not relate to the time of the drama and the journey to healing… eh. Not a fan. If the writing didn’t sound so great, I would have rated lower.
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I'm a bit torn on this one. It's maybe more of a 2.5. I like the premise of this, and I definitely think there are nuggets of wisdom to gain from the reading. It just feels like the author put every bad thing that can happen to a person in one story for shock value, maybe? There were parts that really had me intrigued, and I wanted to know more, but overall, it just missed the mark for me. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I was instantly drawn in by the synopsis of this book, intrigued by Lexi's experiences of drowning in the presence of a man she had never met. This book focuses on Lexi coming to terms with her newfound ability and seeking the help of standoffish Bea O'Neill, owner of the local "witchy" shop in their small Utah town. I enjoyed seeing how Lexi built her relationship with Bea, someone the rest of her friends and family disapproved of, and how she began the journey of healing herself so that she could in turn help others.
While the premise of this book drew me in and I found the details of Lexi's training with Bea interesting, I often became distracted by the random pieces of background information introduced throughout the plot. These pieces of information sometimes distracted from the dialogue, Lexi's internal monologue, or the book's plot. Due to the choppy nature of the writing, i found myself sort of having to force myself to finish. While this book may not have been exactly my cup of tea, I appreciate the new ideas introduced by this book and the difficult topics addressed, I just wasn’t a huge fan of the writing. The book also read as one long therapy session, which just isn’t my reading preference.
Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for this ARC in exchange for my honest review. Stay tuned for the release of Everything We Never Knew on August 12, 2024.
While the premise of this book drew me in and I found the details of Lexi's training with Bea interesting, I often became distracted by the random pieces of background information introduced throughout the plot. These pieces of information sometimes distracted from the dialogue, Lexi's internal monologue, or the book's plot. Due to the choppy nature of the writing, i found myself sort of having to force myself to finish. While this book may not have been exactly my cup of tea, I appreciate the new ideas introduced by this book and the difficult topics addressed, I just wasn’t a huge fan of the writing. The book also read as one long therapy session, which just isn’t my reading preference.
Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for this ARC in exchange for my honest review. Stay tuned for the release of Everything We Never Knew on August 12, 2024.
Probably more like a 2.5 or 2.75 for me but rounded up. The synopsis made it sound so interesting but it just fell kinda flat for me.
To be fair, this book was triggering to me in sooooo many ways... maybe I shouldn't judge it too harshly as it's probably more me than the book. That being said, the entitlement, the judgmental nature, the sheer stomach churning cringe had me putting this book down before the 25% mark.