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amandasbrews's Reviews (458)
3 delicious, mysterious, baked stars!
This story was quite short so I can't say too much without giving it all away, but Riley works in a bakery and gets a strange request from a traveler. Though they only usually grant unusual requests to locals, she decides to fulfill his order.
This was a fun story that felt like a retelling, but upon further research it looks like its just a fairytale with influence from the Balkan, which is pretty cool! I could totally imagine this being told as a children's story through the years like a real fairytale. A story told orally through generations. Which means the author got it just right in tone!
I know its a short story, but I really wanted a bit more. My big downfall here was that the resolution felt like a coincidence and not purposeful, but I think it was meant to be purposeful. And I think we needed to know a bit more about the twins world, not a lot, but to put it into a little context. I still enjoyed this, though!
*I received a free ARC and am leaving this review voluntarily*
This story was quite short so I can't say too much without giving it all away, but Riley works in a bakery and gets a strange request from a traveler. Though they only usually grant unusual requests to locals, she decides to fulfill his order.
This was a fun story that felt like a retelling, but upon further research it looks like its just a fairytale with influence from the Balkan, which is pretty cool! I could totally imagine this being told as a children's story through the years like a real fairytale. A story told orally through generations. Which means the author got it just right in tone!
I know its a short story, but I really wanted a bit more. My big downfall here was that the resolution felt like a coincidence and not purposeful, but I think it was meant to be purposeful. And I think we needed to know a bit more about the twins world, not a lot, but to put it into a little context. I still enjoyed this, though!
*I received a free ARC and am leaving this review voluntarily*
Editing to say happy publication day to E Lily Yu!!!! This book is now available!!! :)
4 Stunning, lyrical, heart aching stars
Read my full review HERE. :)
Big Takeaway
On Fragile Waves has stunning prose that matches the dreamers and storytellers of this incredibly undertold experience of a family. Though it dragged a bit in the middle, it ties off with a beautiful solution filled with tragic love that broke my heart.
4 Stunning, lyrical, heart aching stars
Read my full review HERE. :)
Big Takeaway
On Fragile Waves has stunning prose that matches the dreamers and storytellers of this incredibly undertold experience of a family. Though it dragged a bit in the middle, it ties off with a beautiful solution filled with tragic love that broke my heart.
Would you walk away from Omelas? Or better yet, are you walking away from Omelas?
Read my full review HERE at Bookish Brews. :)
Big Takeaway:
Wicked Fox is a delightfully fluffy read with just the right balance of twists, turns, and cheesy drama without being overwhelming and tacky. Kat Cho did a wonderful job keeping me on my toes and weaving in Korean folklore. Definitely recommend to anyone looking for a lighter read. It was so fun!
ALSO This was a buddy read with Sarah, read her review HERE. :)
Big Takeaway:
Wicked Fox is a delightfully fluffy read with just the right balance of twists, turns, and cheesy drama without being overwhelming and tacky. Kat Cho did a wonderful job keeping me on my toes and weaving in Korean folklore. Definitely recommend to anyone looking for a lighter read. It was so fun!
ALSO This was a buddy read with Sarah, read her review HERE. :)
Oh my gosh, what a great second book. The character growth is so crazy. I knew who Jack and Jill are from book 1, but they changed so much based on their experiences here it was so incredibly interesting to watch.
This series was definitely waaay better after being prepared and knowing it was going to be a bit gruesome. Since I wasn't blindsided I loved every bit of it! I definitely had a ton of emotions at the end.. Rip my heart out, girls. Hehe
This series was definitely waaay better after being prepared and knowing it was going to be a bit gruesome. Since I wasn't blindsided I loved every bit of it! I definitely had a ton of emotions at the end.. Rip my heart out, girls. Hehe
Truly this book brought me so much joy! Wow, every single moment was just so warm and comforting. KJ Charles you make consent sexier than I've ever known.
