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Paola Santiago and the River of Tears by Tehlor Kay Mejia
3.0
3,5/5
Fun book and an overall easy read. I don't care what anyone says I'll defend Paola Santiago until I'm not in this world anymore (astronomy lovers have to support each other after all).
But, the book at times felt a little lacking???, especially in character development for anyone who wasn't Pao or Ondina, this perfectly showcased through Dante with whom I couldn't even bring myself to care that much about him and his "boy-girl weirdness", as the book describes it, with Pao.
Maybe if the book's synopsis hadn't already told directly at your face that La Llorona (who appears for less than 4 chapters) was going to be a main part of the story I would've like it more.
I'm still going to read the rest of the series, In hope to see these issues resolved.
Fun book and an overall easy read. I don't care what anyone says I'll defend Paola Santiago until I'm not in this world anymore (astronomy lovers have to support each other after all).
But, the book at times felt a little lacking???, especially in character development for anyone who wasn't Pao or Ondina, this perfectly showcased through Dante with whom I couldn't even bring myself to care that much about him and his "boy-girl weirdness", as the book describes it, with Pao.
Maybe if the book's synopsis hadn't already told directly at your face that La Llorona (who appears for less than 4 chapters) was going to be a main part of the story I would've like it more.
I'm still going to read the rest of the series, In hope to see these issues resolved.
Paola Santiago and the Forest of Nightmares by Tehlor Kay Mejia
4.0
This book accomplished something that before reading, I would've easily classified as impossible...
Make Dante an interesting character
Sometimes annoying, but his internal conflict and his past is so interesting to read that when he is supposed to be more unlikable I liked him more.
It's good to have Emma back too, her relationship with Pao it's the sweetest, just what the book needs after so much Pao and Dante drama. The pacing has also seen a major improvement, and the mystery is well written.
An overall rectification compared to the first book in the series, can't wait to see the conclusion to the trilogy.
A solid 4/5
Make Dante an interesting character
Sometimes annoying, but his internal conflict and his past is so interesting to read that when he is supposed to be more unlikable I liked him more.
It's good to have Emma back too, her relationship with Pao it's the sweetest, just what the book needs after so much Pao and Dante drama. The pacing has also seen a major improvement, and the mystery is well written.
An overall rectification compared to the first book in the series, can't wait to see the conclusion to the trilogy.
A solid 4/5
Paola Santiago and the Sanctuary of Shadows by Tehlor Kay Mejia
4.0
Great end to a great series.
The author does a pretty good job of transmitting the fear that El Cucuy causes, a villain that certainly has more presence than the antagonist of the previous books.
I also love the Rainbow Rogues! Kit is the funniest character in the series, and I'll die on this hill. The Niños, while significantly less present, are also great (with the exception of Franco, who became increasingly more annoying as the book progressed).
But, I feel like the series relies too heavily on the whole forgiveness thing, even when the actions are just inexcusable. The Cucuy ends up with little to no punishment, and Franco, to a lesser extent, is also absolved of his behavior just because of what happens to him later in the book.
Regardless, I still enjoyed the series, and I would 100% read a spinoff or an extra if it were ever to be released (especially of Dante or Naomi; they still have tons of potential).
P.S. I don't care what anyone says, Pao and Emma are adorable, the girlfriends ever
The author does a pretty good job of transmitting the fear that El Cucuy causes, a villain that certainly has more presence than the antagonist of the previous books.
I also love the Rainbow Rogues! Kit is the funniest character in the series, and I'll die on this hill. The Niños, while significantly less present, are also great (with the exception of Franco, who became increasingly more annoying as the book progressed).
But, I feel like the series relies too heavily on the whole forgiveness thing, even when the actions are just inexcusable. The Cucuy ends up with little to no punishment, and Franco, to a lesser extent, is also absolved of his behavior just because of what happens to him later in the book.
Regardless, I still enjoyed the series, and I would 100% read a spinoff or an extra if it were ever to be released (especially of Dante or Naomi; they still have tons of potential).
P.S. I don't care what anyone says, Pao and Emma are adorable, the girlfriends ever
Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life by Bryan Lee O'Malley
3.0
Never ask a man his salary
Never ask a woman her age
Never ask a Scott Pilgrim fan what is the first line of the comic
Never ask a woman her age
Never ask a Scott Pilgrim fan what is the first line of the comic
Where Sleeping Girls Lie by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
4.0
A great book!, it has a slow start so you need to get beyond the 40% to actually get invested, but when you do time goes flying.
Sade it's an interesting protagonist, and the secondary characters and their relationship with both, each other and Sade, feels very real.
And while the book doesn't have n breathtaking writing I thought the themes were handed with a lot of delicacy, and the vivid description of the characters' feelings made the scenes more believable!
I am definitely reading the next book of the author, she has incredible potential!
(Persephone is the best girl <33)
Sade it's an interesting protagonist, and the secondary characters and their relationship with both, each other and Sade, feels very real.
And while the book doesn't have n breathtaking writing I thought the themes were handed with a lot of delicacy, and the vivid description of the characters' feelings made the scenes more believable!
I am definitely reading the next book of the author, she has incredible potential!
(Persephone is the best girl <33)