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harrisonarachel's review against another edition
3.0
I picked this book up at Whitcoulls where it was sitting in the top 100 books, I think in maybe #4?
So was expecting it to be amazeballs. The story was really good actually, I love a good historical fiction, so that made it a bit more exciting for me. But there were definitely the eye rolling moments that also make me cringe with "I tried on this new dress that I never would have worn before, and looking in the mirror, omg, I looked stunning" actually giving me the creeps just writing that. Just so cliched and bleh. Be more real.
This is #1 out of... 7 books I think? So I am contemplating whether to carry on.... Or should I spend my time reading a book that leaves me feeling something more than cringe?
So was expecting it to be amazeballs. The story was really good actually, I love a good historical fiction, so that made it a bit more exciting for me. But there were definitely the eye rolling moments that also make me cringe with "I tried on this new dress that I never would have worn before, and looking in the mirror, omg, I looked stunning" actually giving me the creeps just writing that. Just so cliched and bleh. Be more real.
This is #1 out of... 7 books I think? So I am contemplating whether to carry on.... Or should I spend my time reading a book that leaves me feeling something more than cringe?
paygestafy's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
A fun read, entertaining. I loved how she did the story-telling of the past. I also love Maia as the eldest sister she is so perfect and as an older sister myself, I see her qualities as relatable.
adabada's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
slow-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? It's complicated
4.75
dionnerempt's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
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
lola_au_bellona's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.75
dee_die's review against another edition
5.0
This was a gripping novel. Heartwarming and compelling. Cannot wait to read The Storm Sister
skyu2's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
illusie's review against another edition
4.0
I like the author and does book was lovely. I liked the mix of the present and the past. Such an interesting story about Maia trying to find her roots.