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melanievg's review
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
scarthorne's review
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Suicide, Homophobia, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Addiction
sophiepb's review
I can’t give this book a star rating yet, my feelings towards this book are conflicting and confusing. I have no words for this book.
nerida182's review
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
slow-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
4.5
bookishnix's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
romance_book_babe's review
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
“You are my muse, Brooklyn Crow. And I wish to keep you until the sand pools at the bottom of my hourglass.”
This book is so poetic. Marie’s writing just flows so insanely well.
Tobias is so odd and peculiar but in the best way possible, kept me guessing and trying to figure him out. Brooklynn is immensely broken but lovable, I just wanted to squeeze him.
I don’t really have words to describe what I just read other than, emotional, dark, heartbreaking and raw. You need to read it, FEEL it to truly understand.
But know this, there is no HEA here and it is going to stomp all over your heart.
But know this, there is no HEA here and it is going to stomp all over your heart.
booked_moody's review
5.0
“𝘐 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘶𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘐 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘬."
【 Ｍｙ Ｔｈｏｕｇｈｔｓ】
Extraordinary
adjective: beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
If I described Inevitable Destruction as an emotional sucker punch then choosing to read this book is the equivalent of bringing a kn!fe to a g•nfight because to say that I was ill equipped is a vast understatement. I finished several days ago and have just been sitting in my thoughts about it because Tobias and Brooklyn are truly extraordinary - and I don't know how to adequately describe that.
My Lovely Tragedy is unlike anything I've ever read before and I'm left with a weird mix of wanting to tuck it away and keep it for myself while also wanting everyone to experience it. Outside of it being a non-hea, I really had no idea what to expect and was constantly trying to figure it out. It's wild because I'm reading and taking all of this in - and there are these individual elements whether it be a word, a particular phrase, or just the way something is described, that grabbed me. It's one of those things that make you kinda squint and cock your head to the side, trying to place your finger on it - and all of these collective things leave you with a slight feeling of discomfort because what is going on. The next thing I know, I'm sobbing and all of those individual pieces that grabbed me are flying through my mind, clicking into place and everything makes sense now.
Finishing this book legitimately made me feel like I was mourning. I cried so much it made my eyes hurt. My brain also feels discombobulated because it's crazy to me that I went from being so unsure in the beginning, to these characters and this book as a whole wiggling its way all the way inside my heart.
After sitting in my thoughts about it for a few days and letting my emotions regulate, it's still tragic but not unsatisfying. Everything feels like it happened the way it should - and I don't want to imagine a single thing differently.
𝘛𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦.
*I received an arc in exchange for an honest review
【 Ｍｙ Ｔｈｏｕｇｈｔｓ】
Extraordinary
adjective: beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
If I described Inevitable Destruction as an emotional sucker punch then choosing to read this book is the equivalent of bringing a kn!fe to a g•nfight because to say that I was ill equipped is a vast understatement. I finished several days ago and have just been sitting in my thoughts about it because Tobias and Brooklyn are truly extraordinary - and I don't know how to adequately describe that.
My Lovely Tragedy is unlike anything I've ever read before and I'm left with a weird mix of wanting to tuck it away and keep it for myself while also wanting everyone to experience it. Outside of it being a non-hea, I really had no idea what to expect and was constantly trying to figure it out. It's wild because I'm reading and taking all of this in - and there are these individual elements whether it be a word, a particular phrase, or just the way something is described, that grabbed me. It's one of those things that make you kinda squint and cock your head to the side, trying to place your finger on it - and all of these collective things leave you with a slight feeling of discomfort because what is going on. The next thing I know, I'm sobbing and all of those individual pieces that grabbed me are flying through my mind, clicking into place and everything makes sense now.
Finishing this book legitimately made me feel like I was mourning. I cried so much it made my eyes hurt. My brain also feels discombobulated because it's crazy to me that I went from being so unsure in the beginning, to these characters and this book as a whole wiggling its way all the way inside my heart.
After sitting in my thoughts about it for a few days and letting my emotions regulate, it's still tragic but not unsatisfying. Everything feels like it happened the way it should - and I don't want to imagine a single thing differently.
𝘛𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦.
*I received an arc in exchange for an honest review
mary_goddess_of_oz's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
mmitzner's review
emotional
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Check your tw and cw. This book is so beautifully written. It's deep and raw and emotional. It brings to reality a situation a lot of people don't truly understand and for that I'm grateful. I cried and cried through it this read but I'm so glad I got to experience it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Panic attacks/disorders, and Suicide
readingwithfefe's review
5.0
1st person/dual pov
Spice: 3.5/5
In a world where love is often portrayed in cliched manners and happy ever afters, Marie Ann's My Lovely Tragedy immerses you in a story that explores the depths of hurting, healing, desperation, love, and the power of acceptance.
A random encounter on a snowy night in the city brings our two characters Brooklyn and Tobias together. Their meeting is both a little uncomfortable and intriguing. A spark of something nameless and curious between them leads them back to Tobias' cabin in the woods secluded from smothering city life just as a major snowfall blows through keeping them together until it clears. As the snow melts and the end of their days together draws near they find themselves drowning in pieces of each other they thought they would never see the light of day.
I've always loved the way Marie can weave together words so poetically that it doesn't just fill your mind with impeccable imagery, it also swarms the rest of your senses as if you were standing in the cabin right there with the characters. You can hear the notes from the piano, smell the fragrance that is Tobias, feel the cold bite of metal against your skin, and taste the desperation in the air. All of the pain, curiosity, and comfort shared between these two seems to flow through you as you turn the page. You don't just read a Marie Ann story... you FEEL it.
Through Tobias Marie shines a light on unconditional love and devotion and how they can transform a person on the receiving end of it. Through Brooklyn, she provides a raw and honest portrayal of the struggles one's soul faces when battling the demons that live in their darkness. The slow build-up in their dynamic as each day passes creates an atmosphere that crackles with tension causing every nerve in your body to sizzle in anticipation of the moment they melt into each other. While the level of spice in this particular book is less than that of the rest of what she has published it is hardly noticeable as you're reading. The emotions that hang between them in the words they don't speak and the way a simple touch can feel like giving into an addiction will leave you drooling all on its own.
As for the ending... I knew it was going to rip my heart out of my chest but the sob fest that followed was so needed and cathartic. It was entirely worth it! I said before I opened this book that it would be the book to beat this year for me and I sure do love it when I am right! These other books need to step it up over the next eleven months because My Lovely Tragedy is undoubtedly my new favorite tragedy.
Spice: 3.5/5
In a world where love is often portrayed in cliched manners and happy ever afters, Marie Ann's My Lovely Tragedy immerses you in a story that explores the depths of hurting, healing, desperation, love, and the power of acceptance.
A random encounter on a snowy night in the city brings our two characters Brooklyn and Tobias together. Their meeting is both a little uncomfortable and intriguing. A spark of something nameless and curious between them leads them back to Tobias' cabin in the woods secluded from smothering city life just as a major snowfall blows through keeping them together until it clears. As the snow melts and the end of their days together draws near they find themselves drowning in pieces of each other they thought they would never see the light of day.
I've always loved the way Marie can weave together words so poetically that it doesn't just fill your mind with impeccable imagery, it also swarms the rest of your senses as if you were standing in the cabin right there with the characters. You can hear the notes from the piano, smell the fragrance that is Tobias, feel the cold bite of metal against your skin, and taste the desperation in the air. All of the pain, curiosity, and comfort shared between these two seems to flow through you as you turn the page. You don't just read a Marie Ann story... you FEEL it.
Through Tobias Marie shines a light on unconditional love and devotion and how they can transform a person on the receiving end of it. Through Brooklyn, she provides a raw and honest portrayal of the struggles one's soul faces when battling the demons that live in their darkness. The slow build-up in their dynamic as each day passes creates an atmosphere that crackles with tension causing every nerve in your body to sizzle in anticipation of the moment they melt into each other. While the level of spice in this particular book is less than that of the rest of what she has published it is hardly noticeable as you're reading. The emotions that hang between them in the words they don't speak and the way a simple touch can feel like giving into an addiction will leave you drooling all on its own.
As for the ending... I knew it was going to rip my heart out of my chest but the sob fest that followed was so needed and cathartic. It was entirely worth it! I said before I opened this book that it would be the book to beat this year for me and I sure do love it when I am right! These other books need to step it up over the next eleven months because My Lovely Tragedy is undoubtedly my new favorite tragedy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, and Self harm