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A review by xxivo
Nine of Swords, Reversed by Xan West
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
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
This was such a wonderful read. It touched me very deep.
This novella shares a situation in which two lovers haven't been communicating well and then follows how they resolve this. What makes this different from other books is that the disability and gender of the main characters plays a big role in this. So many books I've read this isn't the case, and made this book actually relatable to me. Like someone who stresses over walking a stairs instead of so other main characters who never would think on it. And thus the spoon theory is mentioned which is done so wonderfully.
When figuring this out talking to friends or the MC to their partner there was constantly such a good dynamic with people drawing boundaries and others keeping to them. It made me feel so warm and happy to see such things exist. But then also made me realize I probably should make my own friendships like that, instead of constantly hiding my needs and wants. So through the book I felt like I actually had a sort of wake-up call to take better care of myself.
I also absolutely loved the way the MC and xyrs partner shared intimacy in such a sweet amd tender way. It made me feel really good when they were cuddling or touching.
I have reread this a few times now and definitely will keep doing so.
This novella shares a situation in which two lovers haven't been communicating well and then follows how they resolve this. What makes this different from other books is that the disability and gender of the main characters plays a big role in this. So many books I've read this isn't the case, and made this book actually relatable to me. Like someone who stresses over walking a stairs instead of so other main characters who never would think on it. And thus the spoon theory is mentioned which is done so wonderfully.
When figuring this out talking to friends or the MC to their partner there was constantly such a good dynamic with people drawing boundaries and others keeping to them. It made me feel so warm and happy to see such things exist. But then also made me realize I probably should make my own friendships like that, instead of constantly hiding my needs and wants. So through the book I felt like I actually had a sort of wake-up call to take better care of myself.
I also absolutely loved the way the MC and xyrs partner shared intimacy in such a sweet amd tender way. It made me feel really good when they were cuddling or touching.
I have reread this a few times now and definitely will keep doing so.