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Foolish Hearts by Emma Mills
5.0

(This is not meant to be a review of the book. It's more akin to a teenager raving and rambling. Which is what it is. I'm probably not even qualified to write a review and I'm just writing this because I need to get my feelings out there. If you do continue past this point, I'm sorry for all the terrible grammar and metaphors.)



I would give it a million stars if I could. I absolutely effing loved it. It was everything I ever dreamed of. It gave me everything I wanted. And I think I'm in love. I'm in love because I wish I could go back in time, wipe my memory clean and read this book again because even though I just read it, I'd read it again.

It was beautiful and it's been so long since I've been this comforted and passionate about a book. Period.

The writing style was flawless. I realize, I don't know much about writing styles to be honest, like I'm just a kid. But I've read a few books and this book just hugged me. I loved the story. It was simple and clean. And lovable. Industry standard. (Yes, I'm being cheesy and quoting the book rather unsuccessfully.)

I loved the main character. And yes, I couldn't relate to her in a lot of ways. But I loved her. I loved Alex and Julia and Zoe.
And I loved Gideon and Noah and Iris. And it was something soft and beautiful.

I know sometimes, I can't relate to the characters and I don't like the book. But it's never because I can't relate to them. Because look at this book. I couldn't really completely relate to the lady who narrates it. Yes, we shared a few fears. But who doesn't. The point being, I still loved the book.

If you ever pick this up and and come across my review and think I'm just trying to sell this book to you, then you're not wrong. I'm not going to get anything out of this. I just want you to read this because maybe it'll make you feel as good as it made me feel.

I'd just really like to thank this booktuber- Booksandlala for saying that this was her favorite book. Because, that piqued my curiosity. Even though I watch her more for the nice and humorous way she talks about books than because I read the kind of books she does. (I'm sorry but I might never pick the thrillers you loved over the years because I'm not really into them. But still.) Thank you so much. Though you'll never read this. I'm grateful. (And yes, I probably sound like one of those weird gen z people. But to be honest, I am one.)