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A review by valeriaprosperi
Touch by Natalia Jaster
5.0
This book was so beautiful. Such perfection.
I don't even know where to start with this review.
I loved Love's character from the beginning. Such a troublemaker, I was instantly attached to her character and her natural desire to create trouble.
This is a retelling of Eros, the mythological matchmaker. Only that in this story Eros is a girl called Love. And much of the things we know about mythological creatures are not that certain.
Love is an archer, along with her class: Anger, Sorrow, Envy and Wonder. All send to earth to help humans with their emotions. They are fast, strong, clever and can't be seen- except by completely selfless humans. That's how Love meets Andrew, and her whole existence takes a sharp turn in another direction.
The relationship with Andrew and Love was fantastic. They tentatively explore each other by asking questions an avoiding them, annoying the hell out of each other with fondness. Even if what they experience happens in such a short time (I am a Number One hater of Insta-Love) I never felt annoyed at what they were experiencing it. Because Natalia Jaster knew how to make it natural, simple, perfect. It was never rushed, and so, so incredibly sweet.
Books are a great part of this book, and stories in general, an aspect I completely adored. The importance of stories, telling them, holding them close to the heart. Believing, learning. It was all here.
Andrew was such a sweet character. Selfless, but not stupid. He knew where he stood, and was witty and quick to respond, always. Never lost. And I loved his limp! I'm sorry if this comes as shallow or offensive to some. But I loved that he had this part of him, this piece that made him so clearly imperfect. It was wonderful.
This book not only talks about love and fate and destiny, but casts a little light on depression, which I really appreciated. It wasn't overdone, just a spark there to acknowledge it. The heaviness of it.
This book had it all: Awesome characters, interesting plot twists, all the feelings, books, bittersweet ending, although most of it a happy one. Truly wonderful.
I don't even know where to start with this review.
I loved Love's character from the beginning. Such a troublemaker, I was instantly attached to her character and her natural desire to create trouble.
This is a retelling of Eros, the mythological matchmaker. Only that in this story Eros is a girl called Love. And much of the things we know about mythological creatures are not that certain.
Love is an archer, along with her class: Anger, Sorrow, Envy and Wonder. All send to earth to help humans with their emotions. They are fast, strong, clever and can't be seen- except by completely selfless humans. That's how Love meets Andrew, and her whole existence takes a sharp turn in another direction.
The relationship with Andrew and Love was fantastic. They tentatively explore each other by asking questions an avoiding them, annoying the hell out of each other with fondness. Even if what they experience happens in such a short time (I am a Number One hater of Insta-Love) I never felt annoyed at what they were experiencing it. Because Natalia Jaster knew how to make it natural, simple, perfect. It was never rushed, and so, so incredibly sweet.
Books are a great part of this book, and stories in general, an aspect I completely adored. The importance of stories, telling them, holding them close to the heart. Believing, learning. It was all here.
Andrew was such a sweet character. Selfless, but not stupid. He knew where he stood, and was witty and quick to respond, always. Never lost. And I loved his limp! I'm sorry if this comes as shallow or offensive to some. But I loved that he had this part of him, this piece that made him so clearly imperfect. It was wonderful.
This book not only talks about love and fate and destiny, but casts a little light on depression, which I really appreciated. It wasn't overdone, just a spark there to acknowledge it. The heaviness of it.
This book had it all: Awesome characters, interesting plot twists, all the feelings, books, bittersweet ending, although most of it a happy one. Truly wonderful.