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shaffe71's review against another edition
3.0
The writing in the beginning made me sleepy, but it got better after a while. This was a very middle-of-the-road kind of book for me.
giantsdancefarm's review against another edition
5.0
Actually a 4.75-ish.
This book grabbed me in the first few pages and I had a HECK of a time putting it down. It did slow down a bit for me a bit over halfway through, but I enjoyed the beginning so much it balanced.
This book grabbed me in the first few pages and I had a HECK of a time putting it down. It did slow down a bit for me a bit over halfway through, but I enjoyed the beginning so much it balanced.
morgancasanovaa's review against another edition
4.0
After 18 years of being told what to do by her mother, never having human contact expect to heal other, and living a life of solitude so her reputation will not be ruined. Marlene has decided to take her life into her own hands and live like a normal teenager. It’s a fun journey she travels down but like many roads, there is bound to be a few bumps. Marlena has to choose between the solitude life of a healer or the love of her life.
booksintheskye's review
5.0
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YABC Review - Staff Reviewer
Overall, The Healer by Donna Freitas is a great book. There is so much going on throughout the book but it all blends perfectly. This was a great story on growing up and learning about love, loss, and faith. I highly recommend this book for those that want a moving tale about a girl trying to discover who she really is.
YABC Review - Staff Reviewer
Overall, The Healer by Donna Freitas is a great book. There is so much going on throughout the book but it all blends perfectly. This was a great story on growing up and learning about love, loss, and faith. I highly recommend this book for those that want a moving tale about a girl trying to discover who she really is.
samwlabb's review
4.0
At 18, Marlena had yet to attend school, go to a dance, or get her first kiss. She had been kept separate from the world and revered for her gift as a healer. Tired of living in her "saint" bubble, she rebelled, and began stretching her wings a little, as she attempted to discover who she was when not being The Healer.
• Pro: Freitas set this initial mood with her beautiful writing, which really captured the mystical quality of Marlena the Saint. I found myself fully absorbed in her world, and was enthralled by the mystery of her gift.
• Pro: I always love a cute romance, and the feelings and euphoria of first love was so well illustrated. Finn and Marlena made me smile and my heart pitter-pat. Their love and affection radiated off the page, and warmed me from the inside out.
• Pro: Marlena's struggle with her identity was quite interesting and sometimes painful. Marlena the Saint was someone crafted by her mother, but who was Marlena, and who did she want to be?
• Pro: The naivety Marlena displayed was believable, and it was sort of interesting seeing and experiencing so many things for the first time with her.
• Pro: Marlena's frustration at her lack of connection and feelings of exploitation were palpable. I felt so much empathy for her. And her guilt! My heart cracked in half, as Marlena dealt with her feelings of betrayal for abandoning her gifts, her responsibilities.
• Pro: Freitas left me a sobbing mess at the end of this book. The tears started flowing at 91%, and I pretty much couldn't stop. So, that is a testament to my connection to the characters and their story.
Overall: A heartwarming and heartbreaking coming-of-age story, which explored love and faith and the different ways one can fulfill their destiny.
*ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.
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• Pro: Freitas set this initial mood with her beautiful writing, which really captured the mystical quality of Marlena the Saint. I found myself fully absorbed in her world, and was enthralled by the mystery of her gift.
• Pro: I always love a cute romance, and the feelings and euphoria of first love was so well illustrated. Finn and Marlena made me smile and my heart pitter-pat. Their love and affection radiated off the page, and warmed me from the inside out.
• Pro: Marlena's struggle with her identity was quite interesting and sometimes painful. Marlena the Saint was someone crafted by her mother, but who was Marlena, and who did she want to be?
• Pro: The naivety Marlena displayed was believable, and it was sort of interesting seeing and experiencing so many things for the first time with her.
• Pro: Marlena's frustration at her lack of connection and feelings of exploitation were palpable. I felt so much empathy for her. And her guilt! My heart cracked in half, as Marlena dealt with her feelings of betrayal for abandoning her gifts, her responsibilities.
• Pro: Freitas left me a sobbing mess at the end of this book. The tears started flowing at 91%, and I pretty much couldn't stop. So, that is a testament to my connection to the characters and their story.
Overall: A heartwarming and heartbreaking coming-of-age story, which explored love and faith and the different ways one can fulfill their destiny.
*ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.
BLOG | INSTAGRAM |TWITTER | BLOGLOVIN | FRIEND ME ON GOODREADS
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