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Supermarket by Bobby Hall
5.0
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The novel is written in first person POV; Flynn is telling us his story, breaking the forth wall quite a few times at the beginning. Being a debut novel from this music artist, i’m quite stunned how realistic it felt – Flynn, the story, even the characters ! Though we know i’m not an expert of book writting, and specially not in english, it was just a excellent work to me.
When I thought this book wouldn’t make me cry.. surely enough it did. And I wasn’t out of my surprises with more plot-twists than I could imagine – leaving on a kind of cliffhanger where the reader can interpret the ending however they find fitting.
The novel is written in first person POV; Flynn is telling us his story, breaking the forth wall quite a few times at the beginning. Being a debut novel from this music artist, i’m quite stunned how realistic it felt – Flynn, the story, even the characters ! Though we know i’m not an expert of book writting, and specially not in english, it was just a excellent work to me.
When I thought this book wouldn’t make me cry.. surely enough it did. And I wasn’t out of my surprises with more plot-twists than I could imagine – leaving on a kind of cliffhanger where the reader can interpret the ending however they find fitting.
Hallow by Olga Gibbs
4.0
** Disclaimer: I did received a copy of this book from the author for review purpose. This has in no way, shape or form affected my opinion on it **
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The story took a turn I wasn’t expecting at all.. and left me sobbing quite a few time, alone in the darkness of my room 🙈 Even though i’m older than her, I kinda wish I’d have Ariel’s strength of mind – she really is an awesome character all over, even with her rage.
Herself and Rafe has that brother/sister attitude I cannot understand what it’s like as an only child, but that we see portrayed alot. They like to give the other some rough times when also stand up for them and be there when needed. While the relation with her sister is nothing but sweetness, pure big sister “must protect my baby at all cost” and not allowing her to follow the sad path she took growing up.
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The story took a turn I wasn’t expecting at all.. and left me sobbing quite a few time, alone in the darkness of my room 🙈 Even though i’m older than her, I kinda wish I’d have Ariel’s strength of mind – she really is an awesome character all over, even with her rage.
Herself and Rafe has that brother/sister attitude I cannot understand what it’s like as an only child, but that we see portrayed alot. They like to give the other some rough times when also stand up for them and be there when needed. While the relation with her sister is nothing but sweetness, pure big sister “must protect my baby at all cost” and not allowing her to follow the sad path she took growing up.
We Were Beautiful by Heather Hepler
4.0
**Disclamer: I did received this book via NetGalley. This had in no way, shape or form affected my opinion on it.**
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The friendship between Mia & Fig’s friends, aswell as the Relationship between the Brunelli family is really well made! Every one within the circle of friends are all broken in their own way, while always supporting each other! Wether it’s through a bad news, or just sharing their love of art. As for the Brunelli’s, they strongly believe that family is family no matter what happens, and are truly a sign of unconditional love; going as far as adopting Mia as one of theirs.
Though the novel in itself isn’t about the abuse or trauma in itself, it is about how each person may grieve differently; Not only Mia, but all of Fig’s friends have something to grieve of… And how it’s okay to keep on living, aswell as open up to others and turning towards the future.
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The friendship between Mia & Fig’s friends, aswell as the Relationship between the Brunelli family is really well made! Every one within the circle of friends are all broken in their own way, while always supporting each other! Wether it’s through a bad news, or just sharing their love of art. As for the Brunelli’s, they strongly believe that family is family no matter what happens, and are truly a sign of unconditional love; going as far as adopting Mia as one of theirs.
Though the novel in itself isn’t about the abuse or trauma in itself, it is about how each person may grieve differently; Not only Mia, but all of Fig’s friends have something to grieve of… And how it’s okay to keep on living, aswell as open up to others and turning towards the future.
Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell
5.0
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as their relationship between Eleanor and Parks grew.. so did my love for them! They reminded me exactly of Finch & Violet from «All our Bright Places».. The relationship between the teens felt so real, an although he was way more “luckier” than her, he would have gave her everything if he had could.
Though having a rather “dark” core in the story; as we are talking spouse abuse & bullying of her kids, the love story itself was everything – I would’ve wanted them to have all the good in the world, hoping so much it wouldn’t go to the separation we feared.
Though I cannot judge if said representation is good or not, this novel has quite some diversity; Park’s family is asian, his mom being Korean; being described as sun-kissed skin or “yellow” by parks himself. We also get to see his struggles into being the only asian at school/his neighborhood. Though it means tonight to her specifically, Eleanor has irish & danish roots; white skinned with really strong ginger hair.
as their relationship between Eleanor and Parks grew.. so did my love for them! They reminded me exactly of Finch & Violet from «All our Bright Places».. The relationship between the teens felt so real, an although he was way more “luckier” than her, he would have gave her everything if he had could.
Though having a rather “dark” core in the story; as we are talking spouse abuse & bullying of her kids, the love story itself was everything – I would’ve wanted them to have all the good in the world, hoping so much it wouldn’t go to the separation we feared.
Though I cannot judge if said representation is good or not, this novel has quite some diversity; Park’s family is asian, his mom being Korean; being described as sun-kissed skin or “yellow” by parks himself. We also get to see his struggles into being the only asian at school/his neighborhood. Though it means tonight to her specifically, Eleanor has irish & danish roots; white skinned with really strong ginger hair.
Fierce Fragile Hearts by Sara Barnard
5.0
**Disclamer: I did received this book via NetGalley. This had in no way, shape or form affected my opinion on it.**
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First thing first, Our main character is suffering with Complex-PTSD from her past abuse; having went through therapy in the past and is still getting helped through the novel. Although we do not have the same illness, as I am suffering from anxiety and not PTSD, I relate to Suzanne alot with how she react to it; avoiding the ones that loves her when her “crisis” happens as she refuse to have them worry for her.
The relationships in this book are really well made! We see how Suzanne’s two best friends (Caddy & Rosie) means so much to her and help her through the novel. Although that don’t mean they don’t pick up fights – which makes the all so much more realistic to me. We are following the long-lasting relationships of those three girls, while discovering three new ones aswell. They are forming and evolving throughout the book, just like real friendship does; I particularly appreciate the bits where Suzanne “loses control” and get mean with them, and shockingly they stay. Because they love each other and we all know fury can make us say crappy things we don’t actually means.
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First thing first, Our main character is suffering with Complex-PTSD from her past abuse; having went through therapy in the past and is still getting helped through the novel. Although we do not have the same illness, as I am suffering from anxiety and not PTSD, I relate to Suzanne alot with how she react to it; avoiding the ones that loves her when her “crisis” happens as she refuse to have them worry for her.
The relationships in this book are really well made! We see how Suzanne’s two best friends (Caddy & Rosie) means so much to her and help her through the novel. Although that don’t mean they don’t pick up fights – which makes the all so much more realistic to me. We are following the long-lasting relationships of those three girls, while discovering three new ones aswell. They are forming and evolving throughout the book, just like real friendship does; I particularly appreciate the bits where Suzanne “loses control” and get mean with them, and shockingly they stay. Because they love each other and we all know fury can make us say crappy things we don’t actually means.
The Blood Prince by Josie Jaffrey
5.0
** Disclaimer: I have received a copy of this book from the author for review purpose. This has in no way, shape or form affected my opinion on it **
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Through the journey, i’ve became even more attached to Julia’s, Lucas’ and Cam’s characters; cherishing their very different relationships than one another’s. But especially the one between Cam & Felix that was so particuliar and sensual, even though the love wasn’t developped the same way at all.
My heart will forever melt for Lucas, who quite sincerely makes me think alot of Alex in his behavior and i’d very much enjoy to read about him again. From the middle of the book I’ve cried countless of times, a happy and a sad cry at times (never underestimate my ability to cry for anything..)
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Through the journey, i’ve became even more attached to Julia’s, Lucas’ and Cam’s characters; cherishing their very different relationships than one another’s. But especially the one between Cam & Felix that was so particuliar and sensual, even though the love wasn’t developped the same way at all.
My heart will forever melt for Lucas, who quite sincerely makes me think alot of Alex in his behavior and i’d very much enjoy to read about him again. From the middle of the book I’ve cried countless of times, a happy and a sad cry at times (never underestimate my ability to cry for anything..)