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Harry Potter y la Orden del Fénix by J.K. Rowling
5.0
Yes, it it almost 4am again. And I don't regret it a single bit.
I don't know how else to react without repeating my words but I don't care anymore so: oh my god. At this point nothing can be not all over the place with this books (in a good way, obviously).
The minute things started to get chaotic at the very beginning I knew I was gonna be stressed and excited for the rest of the book. Every minute of it was scary and hilarious at the same time. I can't count how many times I've laughed over simple sentences.
At this point, I have a (not so long) list of people I hate. And I love hating them, ngl. Today, I'm glad to add Umbridge to that list, next to Rita, Fudge, Percy and a few more that go without saying. When I said I hated Rita, yeah... I clearly hadn't met Umbridge. I mean I knew that woman was gonna be a pain in the as* but I never thought I would actually get angry. I just wanted to rip her head off in every sense of the word.
This was a wild ride. The range of emotions here was wider than ever. The amount of information. Honestly, it doesn't bother me at all. It's overwhelming and I love it.
I have to say I knew about Sirius. Still hurt tho.
Also, I've accepted my k!nky side for villain women and I'm just gonna say Bellatrix could hit me if she wanted to.
anywaaaaays, no words can accurately describe how one feels while reading something one loves, so I'm just gonna leave it here.
(my apologies for any spelling mistakes or whatever, I'm so tired).
__________
- Figg
- The hearing
- 12 Grimmauld Place
- Umbridge
- Luna
- Occlumency
- Bellatrix
- Prophecy
I don't know how else to react without repeating my words but I don't care anymore so: oh my god. At this point nothing can be not all over the place with this books (in a good way, obviously).
The minute things started to get chaotic at the very beginning I knew I was gonna be stressed and excited for the rest of the book. Every minute of it was scary and hilarious at the same time. I can't count how many times I've laughed over simple sentences.
At this point, I have a (not so long) list of people I hate. And I love hating them, ngl. Today, I'm glad to add Umbridge to that list, next to Rita, Fudge, Percy and a few more that go without saying. When I said I hated Rita, yeah... I clearly hadn't met Umbridge. I mean I knew that woman was gonna be a pain in the as* but I never thought I would actually get angry. I just wanted to rip her head off in every sense of the word.
This was a wild ride. The range of emotions here was wider than ever. The amount of information. Honestly, it doesn't bother me at all. It's overwhelming and I love it.
I have to say I knew about Sirius. Still hurt tho.
Also, I've accepted my k!nky side for villain women and I'm just gonna say Bellatrix could hit me if she wanted to.
anywaaaaays, no words can accurately describe how one feels while reading something one loves, so I'm just gonna leave it here.
(my apologies for any spelling mistakes or whatever, I'm so tired).
__________
- Figg
- The hearing
- 12 Grimmauld Place
- Umbridge
- Luna
- Occlumency
- Bellatrix
- Prophecy
Harry Potter y el misterio del príncipe by J.K. Rowling
5.0
okay so I'm likely gonna be a little more serious than usual, at least to address the first points of whatever this is. sorry for any possible spelling/grammar mistakes .
for the first time in six books, it's not sadness that I feel. it's rather like a void. I understand. I, Understand, how Harry feels. It's almost as if I were him. He's alone. Every possible chance of feeling safe under any circumstances is gone. I feel like some part of me was ripped off and now I don't feel safe. Not anywhere. It feels (and I dare say Harry feels this way) like you're missing something that will never come to you, because it missed the chance to happen. How hard can it get when you realize something can't change?
snape. I was rooting for him, I really was. Despite my hate since the very beginning I thought just a little bit of goodness could be pulled out of him. I wanted to believe he could change. but deep inside I knew that was not going to happen, I just kept trying to lie to myself. I am a little mad at Dumbledore. Or at least until I get an explanation on why did he even consider trusting Snape in the very first place. I'm so angry, that makes me furious. Little reminder: I have to stop puting people on pedestals.
On a not so serious note:
Ron and Lavender: not a fan. And if I here one more fight, one more silly argument between Ron and Hermione, I think I might lose it. I hated them ghosting each other.
I love this because there comes a point where there's like a hundred things going on and I don't have a clue about anything, and I vibe with that. I love the uncertainty of this books, although it kills me.
The way Voldemort's past is built. thank you. thank you so much. I've been wanting to know about every character's past individually since the first book. Everything makes even more sense now.
“The aftermath of our little
meeting proved that. You see, we have never been able to keep a Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher for longer than a year since I refused the post to Lord Voldemort.” Simply marvelous. Saw it coming, but still marvelous.
ahhh, this is coming to an end. I'm so excited but so sad because it's the last time I'll be able to read a book from this saga for the first time. I don't know what to say.
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Ignore
- scrimgeour
- Slughorn
- weasleys' wizard wheezes
- advanced potion-making
- felix felicis
- Horcruxes
for the first time in six books, it's not sadness that I feel. it's rather like a void. I understand. I, Understand, how Harry feels. It's almost as if I were him. He's alone. Every possible chance of feeling safe under any circumstances is gone. I feel like some part of me was ripped off and now I don't feel safe. Not anywhere. It feels (and I dare say Harry feels this way) like you're missing something that will never come to you, because it missed the chance to happen. How hard can it get when you realize something can't change?
snape. I was rooting for him, I really was. Despite my hate since the very beginning I thought just a little bit of goodness could be pulled out of him. I wanted to believe he could change. but deep inside I knew that was not going to happen, I just kept trying to lie to myself. I am a little mad at Dumbledore. Or at least until I get an explanation on why did he even consider trusting Snape in the very first place. I'm so angry, that makes me furious. Little reminder: I have to stop puting people on pedestals.
On a not so serious note:
Ron and Lavender: not a fan. And if I here one more fight, one more silly argument between Ron and Hermione, I think I might lose it. I hated them ghosting each other.
I love this because there comes a point where there's like a hundred things going on and I don't have a clue about anything, and I vibe with that. I love the uncertainty of this books, although it kills me.
The way Voldemort's past is built. thank you. thank you so much. I've been wanting to know about every character's past individually since the first book. Everything makes even more sense now.
“The aftermath of our little
meeting proved that. You see, we have never been able to keep a Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher for longer than a year since I refused the post to Lord Voldemort.” Simply marvelous. Saw it coming, but still marvelous.
ahhh, this is coming to an end. I'm so excited but so sad because it's the last time I'll be able to read a book from this saga for the first time. I don't know what to say.
__________
Ignore
- scrimgeour
- Slughorn
- weasleys' wizard wheezes
- advanced potion-making
- felix felicis
- Horcruxes
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
5.0
I'm currently unable to properly see the whole screen because I cried for the last 50 pages. Unlike any other time, I really don't know where to start. My reviews on these books have been all over the place, full of the things I was amazed by, things I didn't want to forget. Just like that, I could start saying that this was hilarious, but all of them, 7 books, were. But this one was different, in every aspect. And I did not expect that and I liked every minute of it. I love constant action. Although the missing typical Hogwarts days made me a bit nostalgic.
Despite the fact that the author decided to kill half of the characters, we can all agree that Hedwig's death was, in a way, symbolic. I'm so proud of everyone's character development throughout the saga. It really makes me happy.
Once again, I was shown how much we judge people, even though we might have all the right in the world to think we can do so. There's a few characters that I've changed my mind about completely only by reading this last book. No need to explain why Snape is one of them. I've never felt this sorry for someone, and without justifying his acts, I can say I understand him better now, and it makes me feel relieved but so sad for him.
I can say I'm satisfied because I remember wanting to know about the past of some and I was overloaded with information, a lot of information that I wanted and needed.
I don't wanna finish writing this because it means finishing for good. Took me three entire months. But I know I can always come back to these books and I know it will feel as exciting as if it was the first time.
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ignore
- Godric's Hollow
- Hedwig, Dobby, Fred, Lupin, Tonks,
Despite the fact that the author decided to kill half of the characters, we can all agree that Hedwig's death was, in a way, symbolic. I'm so proud of everyone's character development throughout the saga. It really makes me happy.
Once again, I was shown how much we judge people, even though we might have all the right in the world to think we can do so. There's a few characters that I've changed my mind about completely only by reading this last book. No need to explain why Snape is one of them. I've never felt this sorry for someone, and without justifying his acts, I can say I understand him better now, and it makes me feel relieved but so sad for him.
I can say I'm satisfied because I remember wanting to know about the past of some and I was overloaded with information, a lot of information that I wanted and needed.
I don't wanna finish writing this because it means finishing for good. Took me three entire months. But I know I can always come back to these books and I know it will feel as exciting as if it was the first time.
__________________
ignore
- Godric's Hollow
- Hedwig, Dobby, Fred, Lupin, Tonks,
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
5.0
I struggled in regards to how I could approach this review without excepting any details that ever crossed my mind during the story. Then I realized that wasn't possible because, mostly, they weren't thoughts, they were feelings. Euphoria, understanding, relief, sadness, the now identified but no-name sentiment that puts a big hole in my chest. Comfort. So much comfort. I didn't know I needed to read this as much as I did.
This book shines in diversity. It took me off of my life, detached me from it. I found myself so immersed that I forgot I have things to get round to irl.
I still wonder why and how stories like this can cause me such a wrench in the heart. Stories only real in another world. Maybe it has to do with an identity, with the fact that some part of me has a part of what these characters felt and longed for.
To me, it couldn't've had a better ending.
This book smells like vanilla tea and sounds like the fifth symphony of Mahler.
This book shines in diversity. It took me off of my life, detached me from it. I found myself so immersed that I forgot I have things to get round to irl.
I still wonder why and how stories like this can cause me such a wrench in the heart. Stories only real in another world. Maybe it has to do with an identity, with the fact that some part of me has a part of what these characters felt and longed for.
To me, it couldn't've had a better ending.
This book smells like vanilla tea and sounds like the fifth symphony of Mahler.
Reino de Papel by Victoria Resco
4.0
Wow. No puedo pensar en otra cosa más que en la sorpresa que me llevé leyendo esto.
Es del género literario al que recurro prácticamente nunca. Pero decidí darle una chance pues ✨Victoria✨ y qué bueno que lo hice.
Hablemos de Aspen por favor. Qué personaje tan individual, particular, simplemente fantástico.
Pude sentir su cansancio inicial, su terror a afrontar lo que sea y la comodidad de quedarse en lo incómodo, sus ganas de entregarse a algo más pero tener que seguir llevando la máscara frente a todos, su necesidad de control. Vive con mil cosas en la cabeza, y se podría pensar que la mayoría de las personas lo hacen, pero está demostrado de tal forma que se logran transmitir el estrés y la ansiedad súper precisamente. Y lo que le cuesta salir de ahí, todo su proceso, está tan bien descripto que quiero llorar. Aspen es muy compleja y por eso me encanta; además de que me identifico muchísimo con ella en quinientos millones de aspectos. Está construida increíblemente.
Y su relación con Aaron es nbshxjwfbwjdb. Quién pudiera tener la paciencia y amor que él tiene. Me cuesta mucho sentir emoción suficiente como para querer a dos personajes juntos, por eso nunca leo romances, pero con ellos incluso sonreí, fue muy fácil.
Y LOS PLOTS??? Quedé con la mandíbula en el piso más veces de las que puedo contar. Y además me encanta como escribe la autora y jshdabzbanxbaicjqcbk. Excelente.
Es del género literario al que recurro prácticamente nunca. Pero decidí darle una chance pues ✨Victoria✨ y qué bueno que lo hice.
Hablemos de Aspen por favor. Qué personaje tan individual, particular, simplemente fantástico.
Pude sentir su cansancio inicial, su terror a afrontar lo que sea y la comodidad de quedarse en lo incómodo, sus ganas de entregarse a algo más pero tener que seguir llevando la máscara frente a todos, su necesidad de control. Vive con mil cosas en la cabeza, y se podría pensar que la mayoría de las personas lo hacen, pero está demostrado de tal forma que se logran transmitir el estrés y la ansiedad súper precisamente. Y lo que le cuesta salir de ahí, todo su proceso, está tan bien descripto que quiero llorar. Aspen es muy compleja y por eso me encanta; además de que me identifico muchísimo con ella en quinientos millones de aspectos. Está construida increíblemente.
Y su relación con Aaron es nbshxjwfbwjdb. Quién pudiera tener la paciencia y amor que él tiene. Me cuesta mucho sentir emoción suficiente como para querer a dos personajes juntos, por eso nunca leo romances, pero con ellos incluso sonreí, fue muy fácil.
Y LOS PLOTS??? Quedé con la mandíbula en el piso más veces de las que puedo contar. Y además me encanta como escribe la autora y jshdabzbanxbaicjqcbk. Excelente.
El Manhattan perfecto by Leanne Shear, Tracey Toomey
3.0
*3,5*
Spoiler alert?
Very nice read, a page-turner to me, honestly, and I enjoyed Cassie's journey of self discovery.
It was certainly not the ending I thought it would be. I don't know how I feel about it. I like that it was not conventional but I was expecting something more. James was a little different from his (not so) dreamlike surroundings; at the beginning it seemed too good to be true but I was happy that his romance with gradually-Hampton-addicted Cassie was going well. I thought maybe this has another turn, not so centered in a relationship that has difficulties because a traumatized father with issues doesn't want his son with a name being with a "commoner". And it did have much more than that: it wasn't the main theme, but I'm upset that it ended the way it did because of it. I guess it was just part of Cassie's journey at the Hamptons and it is fine, it makes sense from a bigger perspective.
Spoiler alert?
Very nice read, a page-turner to me, honestly, and I enjoyed Cassie's journey of self discovery.
It was certainly not the ending I thought it would be. I don't know how I feel about it. I like that it was not conventional but I was expecting something more. James was a little different from his (not so) dreamlike surroundings; at the beginning it seemed too good to be true but I was happy that his romance with gradually-Hampton-addicted Cassie was going well. I thought maybe this has another turn, not so centered in a relationship that has difficulties because a traumatized father with issues doesn't want his son with a name being with a "commoner". And it did have much more than that: it wasn't the main theme, but I'm upset that it ended the way it did because of it. I guess it was just part of Cassie's journey at the Hamptons and it is fine, it makes sense from a bigger perspective.
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
3.0
i wouldn't know how to review this, because I loved it and I hated it. it was very slow paced for me; not hard to read but I couldn't manage to read more than 20/30 pages every time I grabbed the book. still i enjoyed it very much.
i couldn't fully grasp what the story was about, what it meant to tell. none of the characters were likeable and I sort of felt like the main character: not being able to know the rest entirely, always looking for that secret part of them, something that was covered.
also, it feels as if I was told everything and nothing simultaneously. i don't know how to explain.
for some reason when I ended reading it I found myself sad and wanting to cry.
i couldn't fully grasp what the story was about, what it meant to tell. none of the characters were likeable and I sort of felt like the main character: not being able to know the rest entirely, always looking for that secret part of them, something that was covered.
also, it feels as if I was told everything and nothing simultaneously. i don't know how to explain.
for some reason when I ended reading it I found myself sad and wanting to cry.