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readingwithaly 's review for:
The Beautiful Maddening
by Shea Ernshaw
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
“The Beautiful Maddening” is a very reflective and somber young-adult romance with magical realism and a hint of mystery. The writing was lyrical and descriptive which was very beautiful, BUT the descriptions got a bit repetitive throughout the book.
I personally was hoping for more background on the magic of the tulips and a stronger focus on the two main characters actively falling in love. Overall, this was a very nice read!
Read if you love:
- Curses
- Magical realism
- Flower power
- Lyrical writing
Thank you NetGalley, Simon Teen, Simon & Schuster, and Shea Ernshaw for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!
I personally was hoping for more background on the magic of the tulips and a stronger focus on the two main characters actively falling in love. Overall, this was a very nice read!
Read if you love:
- Curses
- Magical realism
- Flower power
- Lyrical writing
Thank you NetGalley, Simon Teen, Simon & Schuster, and Shea Ernshaw for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!