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A review by paracosmere
In This Iron Ground by Marina Vivancos
5.0
Man, I don't even know what to say. My brain just couldn't form proper words right now. This book broke me and then built me up over and over again.
I might be clouded with bias but one thing about MV's writing style is it speaks to you. It speaks to you so strongly through each and every single word that you couldn't help but feel whatever it was the narrator was feeling. It's like piercing through multidimensional walls and suddenly you're in the narrator's shoes, at least that's how I feel. Particularly in this book. If that's not magic, then I don't know what is. Just like how magical Damien's life was with the Salgados.
Not magical in the sense that it's all rainbows, and sunshines, and butterflies, no, absolutely not. It's magic that coursed through finding a family, having a second chance, and claiming it. Damien's story portrayed perseverance and somehow, a stark contrast to everything he lived by, hope. I won't even focus on the romance side cos frankly, I think that was only secondary to to the things mentioned above. It's always been the sense of belonging, overcoming obstacles that were out of your control, and finally accepting that not all hope is lost, which is too difficult to accept at times.
In This Iron Ground just digs deep into your soul and takes over your being. This book is all about healing. A nice, warm hug or a just gentle pat on the back that we all need.
I might be clouded with bias but one thing about MV's writing style is it speaks to you. It speaks to you so strongly through each and every single word that you couldn't help but feel whatever it was the narrator was feeling. It's like piercing through multidimensional walls and suddenly you're in the narrator's shoes, at least that's how I feel. Particularly in this book. If that's not magic, then I don't know what is. Just like how magical Damien's life was with the Salgados.
Not magical in the sense that it's all rainbows, and sunshines, and butterflies, no, absolutely not. It's magic that coursed through finding a family, having a second chance, and claiming it. Damien's story portrayed perseverance and somehow, a stark contrast to everything he lived by, hope. I won't even focus on the romance side cos frankly, I think that was only secondary to to the things mentioned above. It's always been the sense of belonging, overcoming obstacles that were out of your control, and finally accepting that not all hope is lost, which is too difficult to accept at times.
In This Iron Ground just digs deep into your soul and takes over your being. This book is all about healing. A nice, warm hug or a just gentle pat on the back that we all need.