Reviews

The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender by Leslye Walton

pinkodd's review

hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

faeriesparks's review against another edition

4.0

This book was just what the title implies - very, very strange but at the same time so beautiful. AND HEARTBREAKING!
I really enjoyed the whimsical writing and the way this story was told. The entire book is told from Ava's POV but we start with her grandmother growing up, then her mother and then get to Ava.
A lot of times I actually had no idea what was happening but I didn't mind at all.

smithce23's review

emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad fast-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? No

5.0

calloe's review

3.0

You can read my review here: https://camillaloesite.wordpress.com/2018/01/29/the-strange-and-beautiful-sorrows-of-ava-lavender-book-review/

sorcerors's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

tashaseegmiller's review

5.0

I had a feeling I would like this book. I did, for the background it provides, for the way it depicts the awesome power of love to lift or destroy, for the lyrical language and the absolute magic of it all. It’s a masterclass in magic realism and I thoroughly enjoyed every page.

abbyl819's review

4.0

4.5 stars: I went into this book knowing absolutely nothing about it, and that s the way that I would recommend reading it. The title of this book is the best title that they could have chosen. It fits the book in an accurate yet fittingly beautiful way. The author spends almost 100 pages outlining the history and past of the main character, Ava Lavender. It had originally been a little dull but quickly picked up, and I was soon able to see how necessary the strange heritage of the main character is. The title truest is he best way to describe this book, as it truly is very strange, incredibly beautiful, and painfully sorrowful. Overall, this book was very well written and I would reread this book again.

passanteltarek2's review

3.0

2.5*

zoekatetrezise's review

5.0

Unbelievingly amazing. Beautifully written and an outstanding debut. The only downfall is that, much like with Hazel Grace and An Imperial Affliction I'm the Fault in Our Stars, I have many questions about what happens after the end. Like what happens to Henry? Does Viviane change her mind and marry Gabe? Does she change our of that goddamn dress? Does Ava marry Rowe?!

I need these answers D:

All I want is for this to be a duopoly. It ended to soon :(

moonblink39's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad slow-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

3.5