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A review by jaylinsoto
Fragments of Wasted Devotion by Mia Arias Tsang
emotional
sad
fast-paced
3.75
Thank you to NetGalley and Quilted Press for providing an advanced copy of Fragments of Wasted Devotion by Mia Arias Tsang. I really enjoyed Mia’s writing style—each sentence felt thoughtfully put together, and the flow of the vignettes kept me engaged. Many of the lines stuck with me, and the themes of heartbreak, longing, and the pain of wanting love that always seems to hurt were powerful and moving.
One idea that stood out to me was the emotional distance in some of the relationships described. Several lovers seemed more focused on being written about than on the emotional connection with Mia herself. I found this heartbreaking, and you could really feel the pain behind these moments in the writing. It added a raw, vulnerable layer to the collection.
Overall, I really enjoyed the book, though I did find the illustrations a bit distracting at times. The music references were nice, but since I wasn’t familiar with some of the albums, they didn’t resonate with me as much. Still, I’m grateful to Mia for being so open and sharing such personal experiences with us. Thank you for letting us into your world through these pages.
One idea that stood out to me was the emotional distance in some of the relationships described. Several lovers seemed more focused on being written about than on the emotional connection with Mia herself. I found this heartbreaking, and you could really feel the pain behind these moments in the writing. It added a raw, vulnerable layer to the collection.
Overall, I really enjoyed the book, though I did find the illustrations a bit distracting at times. The music references were nice, but since I wasn’t familiar with some of the albums, they didn’t resonate with me as much. Still, I’m grateful to Mia for being so open and sharing such personal experiences with us. Thank you for letting us into your world through these pages.