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A review by amandas_reading_nook
The Phoenix Pencil Company by Allison King
4.0
I thought this was a beautifully written story. I loved the overall theme of what it means to share and be survived by your life's story. I also enjoyed the magical elements in this book and thought they were very unique. I was captivated by Yun's story and everything that she had to endure while working for the pencil company.
The only part of this book that didn't work for me was the relationship between Monica and Louise. I did not care for Louise's character or trust her feelings for Monica. By the end of the book, I still had not forgiven her and felt that the relationship had been left underdeveloped. I think the author should have either given their romance more page time or left the relationship platonic.
But I would still recommend this book to anyone who enjoys historical fiction or magical realism!
The only part of this book that didn't work for me was the relationship between Monica and Louise. I did not care for Louise's character or trust her feelings for Monica. By the end of the book, I still had not forgiven her and felt that the relationship had been left underdeveloped. I think the author should have either given their romance more page time or left the relationship platonic.
But I would still recommend this book to anyone who enjoys historical fiction or magical realism!