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con26books's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I loved this book so much!!
I couldn't put it down, it was so adventurous and left you wanting to know what happened next. This book is just perfection.
I'm going to be recommending this to everyone!! I really can't put into words how wonderful this book is.
A must read for teens!!
5/5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I couldn't put it down, it was so adventurous and left you wanting to know what happened next. This book is just perfection.
I'm going to be recommending this to everyone!! I really can't put into words how wonderful this book is.
A must read for teens!!
5/5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Moderate: Death of parent, Mental illness, Suicide, Eating disorder, and Toxic friendship
jem_carstairs's review
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
My second Laura Wood book and, as expected, I LOVED it.
The second I opened this book, I was completely torn between reading it and starting to reread The Great Gatsby. Just as with Under A Dancing Star, the vibes from this book were amazing.
The second I opened this book, I was completely torn between reading it and starting to reread The Great Gatsby. Just as with Under A Dancing Star, the vibes from this book were amazing.
As usual, Laura Wood’s descriptions are stunning and the dialogue felt so realistic. Her writing made the book so easy and so much fun to read.
And the ROMANCE. I was slightly unsure in the beginning, but I loved it.
And the ROMANCE. I was slightly unsure in the beginning, but I loved it.
Moderate: Eating disorder and Mental illness
Minor: Suicide
merenguita's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
medium-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
4.75
Loved it. It was a light and fun read, and it still got me feeling excited for the ending.
I would've liked to see more of the queer characters or about mental health.
I would've liked to see more of the queer characters or about mental health.
Graphic: Alcohol
Moderate: Death of parent, Suicide, and Mental illness
beautifulpaxielreads's review
emotional
relaxing
sad
medium-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
4.5
Have you ever finished a book and almost immediately wanted to turn back to page 1 and read it all over again?
That's what I wanted to do with A Sky Painted Gold. For me, this book was close to perfection. The descriptions painted a compelling picture of the surroundings and atmosphere without descending into purple prose. It was just so beautifully written.
I adored Lou, the protagonist, and I felt at some points I was going on the journey with her, discovering the decadent yet deeply flawed lifestyles of the young and uber-wealthy.
There aren't many books which I say, yes, I would love to read this again, but I feel this book will be reread for many years to come.
That's what I wanted to do with A Sky Painted Gold. For me, this book was close to perfection. The descriptions painted a compelling picture of the surroundings and atmosphere without descending into purple prose. It was just so beautifully written.
I adored Lou, the protagonist, and I felt at some points I was going on the journey with her, discovering the decadent yet deeply flawed lifestyles of the young and uber-wealthy.
There aren't many books which I say, yes, I would love to read this again, but I feel this book will be reread for many years to come.
Graphic: Alcohol, Death of parent, Eating disorder, and Mental illness
Moderate: Grief, Racism, Suicide, and War
Minor: Cultural appropriation and Vomit
literaryhedgehog's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Eating disorder, Grief, Mental illness, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Blood, Forced institutionalization, Infidelity, Suicide, and Racism
Period typical racism. Given the period, limited homophobia.
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