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A review by shimauchiha
The Hidden Palace by Helene Wecker
4.0
Pre-publication:
2016: Is there hope that this book will see the light of day?
Because I feel like as long as there is, I can handle whatever life throws at me.
2021: Coronavirus, but also a release date. So I guess I was right.
Post-publication:
2024: It's here.
Where the Golem and Jinny had a more traditional villain and plotline, this book is a quieter story, where the antagonists are the character's own flaws more than any outside force.
In other words, compared to the first book, it's less myth and magic and more fears and insecurities.
If you loved the first book because of the magical plot, epic confrontations and mythological creatures, you might be a little disappointed.
If you loved the first book because at its heart, it was about immigrants finding their place in New York City, or because of its flawed and beautifully drawn characters, then you'll be right at home here. (If you loved it because of the romance, well, you have a tumultuous road ahead with this book).
I loved it, though where the first book was a comfort read for me, this one left me feeling a little melancholy.
I loved Golem and Jinny's relationship, though this book is the definition of giving the reader crumbs.(CRUMBS).
I loved spending more time with Sophia, and liked the new characters, though I felt bereft of time with Chava and Ahmad.
P.S. If you read the first one years ago, don't worry, this book talks you through the most important bits and pieces in the first few chapters and you can hit the ground running.
2016: Is there hope that this book will see the light of day?
Because I feel like as long as there is, I can handle whatever life throws at me.
2021: Coronavirus, but also a release date. So I guess I was right.
Post-publication:
2024: It's here.
Where the Golem and Jinny had a more traditional villain and plotline, this book is a quieter story, where the antagonists are the character's own flaws more than any outside force.
In other words, compared to the first book, it's less myth and magic and more fears and insecurities.
If you loved the first book because of the magical plot, epic confrontations and mythological creatures, you might be a little disappointed.
If you loved the first book because at its heart, it was about immigrants finding their place in New York City, or because of its flawed and beautifully drawn characters, then you'll be right at home here. (If you loved it because of the romance, well, you have a tumultuous road ahead with this book).
I loved it, though where the first book was a comfort read for me, this one left me feeling a little melancholy.
I loved Golem and Jinny's relationship, though this book is the definition of giving the reader crumbs.(CRUMBS).
I loved spending more time with Sophia, and liked the new characters, though I felt bereft of time with Chava and Ahmad.
P.S. If you read the first one years ago, don't worry, this book talks you through the most important bits and pieces in the first few chapters and you can hit the ground running.