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The Architect of Song by A.G. Howard
4.0
This book is a 4.5. If it wasn't for that bath tub scene midway through... It would have been a full 5.
All in all,this book is beautiful. It took me so long to finish it due to work, but I'm so glad I got my hands on it again and finished it. I was able to go through the emotions of the characters this way. I was able to go through the story with an open mind, as I had no reviews sitting at the forefront of my mind. And it was gorgeous.
I have always loved the writing style of A.G Howard, as she has this innate ability to really describe a scene, a character, an object, and make it stand out in the minds of her readers. For instance, when she describes the flower; one can practically smell the petals and see their glittery pattern.
The book is not without its faults. The possessiveness of Hawk, the fact that he staked claim over Juliet's body like she was his to view as a trophy on a shelf; for him to gawk at like she belonged to him.... It bothered me. If anyone has read Splintered... Jeb. Hawk is worse than Jeb when it comes to the possessiveness over the female protagonist. It's uncomfortable, it's demeaning, and I personally don't believe it belonged in this kind of story. It's my opinion, but that was the one HUGE flaw in the book.
I can't wait to read Hummingbird Heart (it's on its way from the Library). I feel like I've stumbled upon a new obsession.
All in all,this book is beautiful. It took me so long to finish it due to work, but I'm so glad I got my hands on it again and finished it. I was able to go through the emotions of the characters this way. I was able to go through the story with an open mind, as I had no reviews sitting at the forefront of my mind. And it was gorgeous.
I have always loved the writing style of A.G Howard, as she has this innate ability to really describe a scene, a character, an object, and make it stand out in the minds of her readers. For instance, when she describes the flower; one can practically smell the petals and see their glittery pattern.
The book is not without its faults. The possessiveness of Hawk, the fact that he staked claim over Juliet's body like she was his to view as a trophy on a shelf; for him to gawk at like she belonged to him.... It bothered me. If anyone has read Splintered... Jeb. Hawk is worse than Jeb when it comes to the possessiveness over the female protagonist. It's uncomfortable, it's demeaning, and I personally don't believe it belonged in this kind of story. It's my opinion, but that was the one HUGE flaw in the book.
I can't wait to read Hummingbird Heart (it's on its way from the Library). I feel like I've stumbled upon a new obsession.