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Thank you, GCP and NetGalley, for the e-ARC copy.
I've never read a book like this one where it is not only dual POV but also dual realities. With one being an alternate one, the reader has to pay close attention to how things shift from one reality to another based on which main character is present. It made for a very interesting reading experience, to the point where, in the beginning, I was very confused and relied heavily on the imagery that the author wrote.
Two sisters that share the same tragedy but have two different physical outcomes. Laine is now struck with anxiety in her day-to-day life. Alyssa is physically disabled and is now under the care of Laine and the facility Laine chose for her. But what happens when Laine is not there? The unthinkable. Laine and Alyssa fought to survive not only loss but abuse.
This story was a page-turner for me, mainly because I was trying to figure out how the two worlds would come together in the end. I have mixed feelings about Laine and how she went about handling the care of Alyssa. Who's to say what happened could've been really preventable? But what I do know is that if Laine had not been so caught up in "romance," she could've put more energy into being the overseer of Alyssa's care. I believe the guilt kept Laine alive when it wasn't her burden to bear.
The Princess of Thornwood is a unique, refreshing, new kind of work of fiction that tackles the loss of parents, inequities in the healthcare system, sense of identity, ill treatment of the disabled, and many more. That being said I do recommend this book, but the reader would benefit from having a key/ word bank at the beginning of the book so they can focus more on the contents of the story and not so much deciphering everything said.
4.5/5
I've never read a book like this one where it is not only dual POV but also dual realities. With one being an alternate one, the reader has to pay close attention to how things shift from one reality to another based on which main character is present. It made for a very interesting reading experience, to the point where, in the beginning, I was very confused and relied heavily on the imagery that the author wrote.
Two sisters that share the same tragedy but have two different physical outcomes. Laine is now struck with anxiety in her day-to-day life. Alyssa is physically disabled and is now under the care of Laine and the facility Laine chose for her. But what happens when Laine is not there? The unthinkable. Laine and Alyssa fought to survive not only loss but abuse.
This story was a page-turner for me, mainly because I was trying to figure out how the two worlds would come together in the end. I have mixed feelings about Laine and how she went about handling the care of Alyssa. Who's to say what happened could've been really preventable? But what I do know is that if Laine had not been so caught up in "romance," she could've put more energy into being the overseer of Alyssa's care. I believe the guilt kept Laine alive when it wasn't her burden to bear.
The Princess of Thornwood is a unique, refreshing, new kind of work of fiction that tackles the loss of parents, inequities in the healthcare system, sense of identity, ill treatment of the disabled, and many more. That being said I do recommend this book, but the reader would benefit from having a key/ word bank at the beginning of the book so they can focus more on the contents of the story and not so much deciphering everything said.
4.5/5
challenging
dark
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I will say I didn't exactly know what to expect when i went into this book,
This is the story of two sisters living the same life in alternate realities. After a tragic accident, the older sister Laine has to take care of her younger sister Alyssa who has been left paralyzed and nonverbal .
Laine is focused on what to do , financial issues and world issues. While Alyssa is transported ( in her mind) to the kingdom of Mirendal, an imagined fantasy realm, where she struggles as a cursed princess.
When an adult day center offers to care for the younger sister, the two siblings are faced with a new situation that will change their lives.
The author does a great job of bringing together the parallel experiences of both sisters.
It was unique and well written. But I didn't like the ending.
Thank you to NetGalley for the Arc. All opinions are my own.
This is the story of two sisters living the same life in alternate realities. After a tragic accident, the older sister Laine has to take care of her younger sister Alyssa who has been left paralyzed and nonverbal .
Laine is focused on what to do , financial issues and world issues. While Alyssa is transported ( in her mind) to the kingdom of Mirendal, an imagined fantasy realm, where she struggles as a cursed princess.
When an adult day center offers to care for the younger sister, the two siblings are faced with a new situation that will change their lives.
The author does a great job of bringing together the parallel experiences of both sisters.
It was unique and well written. But I didn't like the ending.
Thank you to NetGalley for the Arc. All opinions are my own.
Absolutely brilliant. The dual POV was done exceptionally well and so creatively. I have never read another book like this one and will definitely have future books from the author on my TBR.
I honestly didn't know what to expect when I read the synopsis, but the premise intrigued me and I'm so glad I took the chance on it.
I think this book does a tremendous job at showing the everyday challenges a caregiver experiences when taking care of a loved one, and fighting for their loved one. Laine loves Alyssa fiercely and only wants the best for her, to the point of sacrificing her own health and dreams to do so.
Experiencing the story through Alyssa's POV was remarkable and as noted, incredibly creative. And while perhaps unintentional, is a reminder that for people in positions similar to Alyssa's, we don't know how they experience the world, how they see it; we don't get the benefit of their perspective and truly appreciate how vulnerable they are.
No notes. No suggestions. Just brilliant.
I honestly didn't know what to expect when I read the synopsis, but the premise intrigued me and I'm so glad I took the chance on it.
I think this book does a tremendous job at showing the everyday challenges a caregiver experiences when taking care of a loved one, and fighting for their loved one. Laine loves Alyssa fiercely and only wants the best for her, to the point of sacrificing her own health and dreams to do so.
Experiencing the story through Alyssa's POV was remarkable and as noted, incredibly creative. And while perhaps unintentional, is a reminder that for people in positions similar to Alyssa's, we don't know how they experience the world, how they see it; we don't get the benefit of their perspective and truly appreciate how vulnerable they are.
No notes. No suggestions. Just brilliant.
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
This was a wild ride. I listened to it on audio, and I highly recommend it in audio! The narrators are brilliant, and it fully immersed you into the story.
The two timelines/realities was such a interesting take on a horrifying story. There are some TW's that you must be aware of before starting it, and the ending isn't what you're going to think it is.
I wished Moreau made the two realities a bit more clear, but it was good to have some confusion on which reality might be the right one.
The two timelines/realities was such a interesting take on a horrifying story. There are some TW's that you must be aware of before starting it, and the ending isn't what you're going to think it is.
I wished Moreau made the two realities a bit more clear, but it was good to have some confusion on which reality might be the right one.
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Grief
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Medical content
Minor: Gun violence