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3.35 AVERAGE
3.35 AVERAGE
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This was so sad! From the cover and synopsis I thought it would be a lighthearted summer read but it ended up being very different to that!
It was a quick read and the story grew on me the more I read. Not a new favourite but I would still recommend it for those who are interested.
It was a quick read and the story grew on me the more I read. Not a new favourite but I would still recommend it for those who are interested.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Thank you NetGalley and Bonnier Books UK for giving me an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I thought this was very well written, but unfortunately was a little young for me. I thought there was a lot of emotional depth to the characters and plot. It was so touching and you did get invested at certain points. This book would be perfect for people ages 10-16, but definitely not 16+ (YA).
emotional
fast-paced
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I’m really disappointed with this book. The description made it sound like it could be really fun. But unfortunately, the idea was not executed well at all and so the book just ended up being really boring and repetitive.
I wouldn’t class this as YA like it is said to be on NetGalley, as it just felt like it was written for kids - apart from the swearing of course. Was also classed as LGBTQIA+ on NetGalley, but that aspect was barely there.
Was a short read though and it was nice to read a book that is set in Sweden. The book has been translated from Swedish into English, so maybe it packs more of a punch in its native language? I don’t know.
Thank you to NetGalley and Hot Key Books for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
That NetGalley for an eArc of this book in exchange for an honest review
This was beautiful and subtle LGBTQIA+ book and a lovely way to start pride month. It is a story that will make you wish for simpler times and summers on the beach but sprinkles with the ups and downs of a family breaking apart and a bittersweet ending
This was beautiful and subtle LGBTQIA+ book and a lovely way to start pride month. It is a story that will make you wish for simpler times and summers on the beach but sprinkles with the ups and downs of a family breaking apart and a bittersweet ending
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
oh I ugly cried at the end
"Rhubarb Lemonade" by Oskar Kroon is, the story of Vinga who spends her summer with her grandfather on a Sweden island who wants to do something for her grandfather.
I would give"Rhubarb Lemonade" by Oskar Kroon a 2-star review because, it was emotional read, I liked the setting and the emotion but the plot and everything I didn't get.
I would give"Rhubarb Lemonade" by Oskar Kroon a 2-star review because, it was emotional read, I liked the setting and the emotion but the plot and everything I didn't get.