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therobinjoyce's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
5.0
I picked this book up from my library on a whim, having never heard of it before, and can honestly say it was been the most heartwarming, thrilling, emotional books I've had the pleasure of reading this year.
Phaedra's writing style and characters are so beautifully done they feel real. Not merely the figment of an author's imagination penned as words onto a page. Each character lives and breathes and invokes a whole plethora of emotion - rage, sorrow, pity, love - from the reader.
I identified so much with young Martha - her ideals and personality - and she was written so well that it was often heart-wrenching to read. The sign of a true wordsmith.
If I could rate it higher than 5 stars I would. This book has everything! Mystery, drama, romance, tension, and even a hint...of magic.
Phaedra's writing style and characters are so beautifully done they feel real. Not merely the figment of an author's imagination penned as words onto a page. Each character lives and breathes and invokes a whole plethora of emotion - rage, sorrow, pity, love - from the reader.
I identified so much with young Martha - her ideals and personality - and she was written so well that it was often heart-wrenching to read. The sign of a true wordsmith.
If I could rate it higher than 5 stars I would. This book has everything! Mystery, drama, romance, tension, and even a hint...of magic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Misogyny
Minor: Terminal illness, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, and Death
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