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celestialbronz 's review for:
Of Earthly Delights
by Goldy Moldavsky
Rose moved with her dad from New York to Connecticut after her parents divorced. On her first night there, she met a boy named Hart at the gas station, who she believed was destined to be the love of her life.
Rose & Hart’s relationship progression seemed like a series of montages: it’s going smooth and fast. Not too many details, just enough to show that they’re all over each other. At a glance it looks like normal teenage love, except there’s a lot of foreshadowing that gave a sense of foreboding. Not to mention the rumors that has been circulating about the vast property where Hart lives, Hemlock Hill.
First of all I loved the setting: it’s atmospheric and mystical, giving vivid imagery. And though I wasn’t invested with the romance (I could feel something’s wrong with it since the beginning) I liked its part in the grand scheme of things, how love turned into obsession. Kept me on the edge of my seat and I couldn’t put the book down. I enjoyed the slow build-up, how it’s gotten more and more unhinged as I turned the pages. The peak was neat and staggering.
However, this is my personal issue, I’m disappointed that this book features a zionist book which is not relevant to the plot at all. Like, no book titles needed to be mentioned and the plot wouldn’t be affected, but the author decided to put it anyway. So it’s saying something. Also… THE ENDING WHAT THE HECK. There’s no closure nor clear resolution. Could be a potential for a sequel but for now this seems to be a standalone so I’m mad about that lol. Please let this be a duology at least!!
Rose & Hart’s relationship progression seemed like a series of montages: it’s going smooth and fast. Not too many details, just enough to show that they’re all over each other. At a glance it looks like normal teenage love, except there’s a lot of foreshadowing that gave a sense of foreboding. Not to mention the rumors that has been circulating about the vast property where Hart lives, Hemlock Hill.
First of all I loved the setting: it’s atmospheric and mystical, giving vivid imagery. And though I wasn’t invested with the romance (I could feel something’s wrong with it since the beginning) I liked its part in the grand scheme of things, how love turned into obsession. Kept me on the edge of my seat and I couldn’t put the book down. I enjoyed the slow build-up, how it’s gotten more and more unhinged as I turned the pages. The peak was neat and staggering.
However, this is my personal issue, I’m disappointed that this book features a zionist book which is not relevant to the plot at all. Like, no book titles needed to be mentioned and the plot wouldn’t be affected, but the author decided to put it anyway. So it’s saying something. Also… THE ENDING WHAT THE HECK. There’s no closure nor clear resolution. Could be a potential for a sequel but for now this seems to be a standalone so I’m mad about that lol. Please let this be a duology at least!!