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A review by xanderbernhard
Ivory Apples by Lisa Goldstein
5.0
One of my favourite writers. After being a little disappointed with her last two or three books, this story about stories - a familiar them for her - felt like a return to form. I love her style of writing and subtle character work. Ivy, the POV character is very Goldstein reserved and somewhat anti-social. So refreshing in this time of tough, sarcastic female leads. I like them too, but they feel rather overdone at the moment
Knowing that she was dissatisfied with her previous publisher, I couldn't help but wonder if the push-pull relationship with the muses in the story was metaphorical with some of the author's own experiences with writing. I like being able to read different levels into a story and there was plenty to work with here.
My actual star-rating would probably be closer to 4 1/2 stars. It wasn't perfect, the story meandered a little before it hit the conclusion, but I was enchanted the whole time and will re-read it (at least once) while I wait for her next book.
Knowing that she was dissatisfied with her previous publisher, I couldn't help but wonder if the push-pull relationship with the muses in the story was metaphorical with some of the author's own experiences with writing. I like being able to read different levels into a story and there was plenty to work with here.
My actual star-rating would probably be closer to 4 1/2 stars. It wasn't perfect, the story meandered a little before it hit the conclusion, but I was enchanted the whole time and will re-read it (at least once) while I wait for her next book.