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The Elephant's Girl by Celesta Rimington
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
This book is so stinking sweet, I almost cried. That last scene went straight to the heart (and I still might cry if I think about it too much longer).
Elephants are so special to me, for very personal reasons, so the title of this book was an auto-listen (audiobook). I had to read the story about The Elephant's Girl and I'm so glad I did because I think this is a new favorite.
I haven't read very many Magical Realism books, but one of my other favorite middle-grade books (Winter of the Bees by Angela R. Watts) is also a magical realism story, so this may be a genre that I dive into headfirst. So far, my experience with the heartwarming stories of kids and their adventures with magical animals that help them discover truths and treasures is just unmatched and I want all books similar to this.
Lex is so sweet. Like, my heart just melted at her thoughts, actions, and experiences. She has a heart of gold and I loved how her adventure happened around her without turning her into a troublesome menace like so many middle-grade books do to their main characters. She truly meant well in all of her decisions and I loved her all the more for it.
The adults in this book are also incredible! Roger *cue teary eyes* is actual gold. Adoption is a topic so near and dear to my heart and oh my word, the way he loved Lex like his own daughter just made me want to cry every time. He was so understanding of her little twelve-year-old way of processing things and allowed her to be independent, while also always providing a safe space for her to come back to. Just, such a sweet relationship and bond and I'm here for it.
As for the storyline, it was exciting and mysterious. I thought it was the perfect balance between real life and magical realism!
I would caution some parents/guardians that ghosts are a prevalent part of the story, as I am aware that many parents/guardians may wish to filter ghosts out of stories for kids, but it isn't in a spooky way--no jump scares. The ghosts are just characters in the book and are accepted as completely normal, so it isn't like they're haunting anything or trying to scare the kids (she's very friendly and loveable even haha). Also, on this topic, Lex deals with the wind "speaking to her" and I viewed this as a personification of anxiety and anxious thoughts since everything she identified as the "wind's words" was something cutting her down or berating her. I thought this was a very creative way to identify anxiety for middle graders and I loved how Lex constantly fought back against them and encouraged herself whenever the wind said something rather than believing what the wind told her.
Everything about this book is gold, and I'm so happy that I impulsively listened to it!
Elephants are so special to me, for very personal reasons, so the title of this book was an auto-listen (audiobook). I had to read the story about The Elephant's Girl and I'm so glad I did because I think this is a new favorite.
I haven't read very many Magical Realism books, but one of my other favorite middle-grade books (Winter of the Bees by Angela R. Watts) is also a magical realism story, so this may be a genre that I dive into headfirst. So far, my experience with the heartwarming stories of kids and their adventures with magical animals that help them discover truths and treasures is just unmatched and I want all books similar to this.
Lex is so sweet. Like, my heart just melted at her thoughts, actions, and experiences. She has a heart of gold and I loved how her adventure happened around her without turning her into a troublesome menace like so many middle-grade books do to their main characters. She truly meant well in all of her decisions and I loved her all the more for it.
The adults in this book are also incredible! Roger *cue teary eyes* is actual gold. Adoption is a topic so near and dear to my heart and oh my word, the way he loved Lex like his own daughter just made me want to cry every time. He was so understanding of her little twelve-year-old way of processing things and allowed her to be independent, while also always providing a safe space for her to come back to. Just, such a sweet relationship and bond and I'm here for it.
As for the storyline, it was exciting and mysterious. I thought it was the perfect balance between real life and magical realism!
I would caution some parents/guardians that ghosts are a prevalent part of the story, as I am aware that many parents/guardians may wish to filter ghosts out of stories for kids, but it isn't in a spooky way--no jump scares. The ghosts are just characters in the book and are accepted as completely normal, so it isn't like they're haunting anything or trying to scare the kids (she's very friendly and loveable even haha). Also, on this topic, Lex deals with the wind "speaking to her" and I viewed this as a personification of anxiety and anxious thoughts since everything she identified as the "wind's words" was something cutting her down or berating her. I thought this was a very creative way to identify anxiety for middle graders and I loved how Lex constantly fought back against them and encouraged herself whenever the wind said something rather than believing what the wind told her.
Everything about this book is gold, and I'm so happy that I impulsively listened to it!
The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
5.0
I thoroughly adored this collection of stories! It allowed me to relive the TV show all over again.
I have to say that I was very surprised by how closely the show followed this book (1993). I'm fairly certain that every story in this book was an episode in the first season of the show, and they were followed with almost pinpoint accuracy! That made my bookworm heart happy; to see a show that honored the books this close.
That being said, The Last Wish wasn't at all what I was expecting. This book is a collection of short stories that are tied together by one central story told by one chapter in between each separate short story. The stories jump all over time, some present-day and some in Geralt's past, so that if I hadn't already known the story of The Witcher from the show, I don't know if I would've been able to follow this easily (come to think of it, the show did this as well, so maybe I would've caught on quick *shrugs*). I see a lot of people DNF'ing this one because of how confusing it is, so perhaps the fact that I saw the show first really helped me enjoy the stories independently because I technically already knew them. So I'd suffice it to say that if you loved the show, this book is definitely worth reading if you want to experience it all over again with a few new things here and there.
However, if you go into this book after not enjoying the show, hoping for something different or clarification on something...you probably won't enjoy the book because it's so incredibly similar to the show. The biggest difference that I noticed was how many of these short stories were twisted retellings of fairy tales, which also surprised me because I never got that vibe from the show! I picked up on Beauty & the Beast, there was a mention of a Repunzel, Snow White & the Seven Dwarves, Cinderella references, and even Rumpelstiltskin! So overall, The Last Wish was just a delightful surprise of a book!
Content warnings: Pretty much the same as the show. There is significantly less cursing than I expected, but it's still very TV-MA. The spice content is, however, much cleaner in the book than on the show. There are still some (incredibly vague) on-page scenes and mentions of nudity, but they are so tame that if you're listening to the audiobook on 2.0 speed, you might miss them entirely. I've read plenty of current "YA" novels that have more detailed kissing scenes than the details given for the (two) spice scenes in this book. However, the nature of many of the sexual topics in the stories Geralt tells may turn away some readers as they can be disturbing (again, if you've seen the show, this will be no surprise). The gore is pretty high too, because Geralt is an epic Witcher and nothing stands a chance when he's around!
I have to say that I was very surprised by how closely the show followed this book (1993). I'm fairly certain that every story in this book was an episode in the first season of the show, and they were followed with almost pinpoint accuracy! That made my bookworm heart happy; to see a show that honored the books this close.
That being said, The Last Wish wasn't at all what I was expecting. This book is a collection of short stories that are tied together by one central story told by one chapter in between each separate short story. The stories jump all over time, some present-day and some in Geralt's past, so that if I hadn't already known the story of The Witcher from the show, I don't know if I would've been able to follow this easily (come to think of it, the show did this as well, so maybe I would've caught on quick *shrugs*). I see a lot of people DNF'ing this one because of how confusing it is, so perhaps the fact that I saw the show first really helped me enjoy the stories independently because I technically already knew them. So I'd suffice it to say that if you loved the show, this book is definitely worth reading if you want to experience it all over again with a few new things here and there.
However, if you go into this book after not enjoying the show, hoping for something different or clarification on something...you probably won't enjoy the book because it's so incredibly similar to the show. The biggest difference that I noticed was how many of these short stories were twisted retellings of fairy tales, which also surprised me because I never got that vibe from the show! I picked up on Beauty & the Beast, there was a mention of a Repunzel, Snow White & the Seven Dwarves, Cinderella references, and even Rumpelstiltskin! So overall, The Last Wish was just a delightful surprise of a book!
Content warnings: Pretty much the same as the show. There is significantly less cursing than I expected, but it's still very TV-MA. The spice content is, however, much cleaner in the book than on the show. There are still some (incredibly vague) on-page scenes and mentions of nudity, but they are so tame that if you're listening to the audiobook on 2.0 speed, you might miss them entirely. I've read plenty of current "YA" novels that have more detailed kissing scenes than the details given for the (two) spice scenes in this book. However, the nature of many of the sexual topics in the stories Geralt tells may turn away some readers as they can be disturbing (again, if you've seen the show, this will be no surprise). The gore is pretty high too, because Geralt is an epic Witcher and nothing stands a chance when he's around!
Winter in the Forest: A Seasons in the Forest Book by Christine Copeland
relaxing
medium-paced
4.0
This is a very pretty book. The illustrations are soft and peaceful, making for a great bedtime story. I loved the style of the pictures as well, very realistic but equally artistic and unique.
The words match the peaceful undertone of the book, though I had expected more of a story. As it is, it's more of a collection of pretty pictures accompanied by captions, which isn't unpleasant, it's just not what I had expected. It's very simple, so I wouldn't recommend it to children above 5 or 6 years old as they might get bored.
Overall, it's a pleasant book and I really liked the page towards the end that displayed the different tracks and which animals they belonged to.
I received this book from the author. All comments and opinions are entirely my own and this review is voluntary.
The words match the peaceful undertone of the book, though I had expected more of a story. As it is, it's more of a collection of pretty pictures accompanied by captions, which isn't unpleasant, it's just not what I had expected. It's very simple, so I wouldn't recommend it to children above 5 or 6 years old as they might get bored.
Overall, it's a pleasant book and I really liked the page towards the end that displayed the different tracks and which animals they belonged to.
I received this book from the author. All comments and opinions are entirely my own and this review is voluntary.
And Maybe They Fall In Love by Emma Hill
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
I have 18 quotes highlighted, and I want to share them all!
"And what I think, at least, is that you are worth the maybes."
Contemporary Romance is a very much hit or miss for me and this one was charming in every way. I loved the simplicity of the plot and the little touch of fantasy sprinkled in to keep my fantasy-hungry side satisfied. Elle was such a sweet main character! I think what I loved about her most is that she was "real". She deals with OCD and anxiety, and the "afterthoughts" were a very creative way to put that into perspective for someone who doesn't know what it's like to have those thoughts constantly invading one's mental space. But she cares deeply and I related to her need to take care of her sister and try to fix her mom's problems.
"Don't make life decisions at midnight."
Christopher was a bundle of adorable-ness! I loved his heart and how just sweet and compassionate he is. I also appreciated how he processed the dilemma with his parents and his brother as an 18-year-old. My first reaction was that he was being a little selfish, but it was room for him to grow and I know that at his age, there was still a lot that he didn't understand. But the way he chose to love Elle was just so pure and made me smile.
"White like a rainbow was white. White like every color in the universe had converged at once and it was too beautiful for her to see."
And on the topic of Christopher's brother, Martin and Thea need their own book! I ADORED them and their whole side-plot was near and dear to my heart. I would love a book about them because they were such a solid and adorable couple. Plus, Martin made me laugh so much.
"Beautiful wife, beautiful beer, beautiful peanut butter socks. What's not to be happy about?" ~Martin
Overall, I adored this romance and cannot wait for more books from this up-and-coming author!
"And what I think, at least, is that you are worth the maybes."
Contemporary Romance is a very much hit or miss for me and this one was charming in every way. I loved the simplicity of the plot and the little touch of fantasy sprinkled in to keep my fantasy-hungry side satisfied. Elle was such a sweet main character! I think what I loved about her most is that she was "real". She deals with OCD and anxiety, and the "afterthoughts" were a very creative way to put that into perspective for someone who doesn't know what it's like to have those thoughts constantly invading one's mental space. But she cares deeply and I related to her need to take care of her sister and try to fix her mom's problems.
"Don't make life decisions at midnight."
Christopher was a bundle of adorable-ness! I loved his heart and how just sweet and compassionate he is. I also appreciated how he processed the dilemma with his parents and his brother as an 18-year-old. My first reaction was that he was being a little selfish, but it was room for him to grow and I know that at his age, there was still a lot that he didn't understand. But the way he chose to love Elle was just so pure and made me smile.
"White like a rainbow was white. White like every color in the universe had converged at once and it was too beautiful for her to see."
And on the topic of Christopher's brother, Martin and Thea need their own book! I ADORED them and their whole side-plot was near and dear to my heart. I would love a book about them because they were such a solid and adorable couple. Plus, Martin made me laugh so much.
"Beautiful wife, beautiful beer, beautiful peanut butter socks. What's not to be happy about?" ~Martin
Overall, I adored this romance and cannot wait for more books from this up-and-coming author!
Content Warnings
Minor: Infertility
Content Info: (PG13) Romance consists of a few make-out scenes (no grabby hands) | No cursing | No gore.
Trigger warnings: Infertility | Adoption | Anxiety & OCD | Divorced parents
The Lipstick Bureau by Michelle Gable
emotional
slow-paced
3.0
A woman with three degrees and fluent in 7 languages is sent into WWII to spread propaganda and aid in the war efforts.
This book was okay. I typically love WWII novels, so this one seemed to check all of my boxes, especially being inspired by a real-life hero. However, it was just very difficult for me to stay engaged with the story. I had difficulty understanding the time jumps at the beginning of the novel and then I had a hard time relating to Niki as a character. I felt like a lot of the story preferred to focus on her forbidden romance rather than the war efforts and found myself speed-reading through scenes to get to what was happening on the war front.
Also, I have a hard time reading books that justify infidelity by making the husband/wife distant or "unloveable". It just leaves a sour taste in my mouth, so I didn't care for that whole side-plot.
Overall, I loved the historical aspects of this book and frankly, I think that's what kept me reading. I had hoped to be more engaged than I was. I almost wish I hadn't known that the book was inspired by a war hero because I think I found myself wanting to know her story rather than the fictional one that was presented here. Overall, it's well written and I enjoyed Niki's spunk and enthusiasm, I just didn't relate to her enough to be moved by her story.
Content guide: Cursing is much higher than I expected, dropping several "f-bombs" and an array of others | Gore was very low, I don't recall hardly any at all | No spice -- just mention of "pleasure" workers and a couple of undetailed kisses.
I received this book from NetGalley for free. All comments and opinions are entirely my own and this review is voluntary.
This book was okay. I typically love WWII novels, so this one seemed to check all of my boxes, especially being inspired by a real-life hero. However, it was just very difficult for me to stay engaged with the story. I had difficulty understanding the time jumps at the beginning of the novel and then I had a hard time relating to Niki as a character. I felt like a lot of the story preferred to focus on her forbidden romance rather than the war efforts and found myself speed-reading through scenes to get to what was happening on the war front.
Also, I have a hard time reading books that justify infidelity by making the husband/wife distant or "unloveable". It just leaves a sour taste in my mouth, so I didn't care for that whole side-plot.
Overall, I loved the historical aspects of this book and frankly, I think that's what kept me reading. I had hoped to be more engaged than I was. I almost wish I hadn't known that the book was inspired by a war hero because I think I found myself wanting to know her story rather than the fictional one that was presented here. Overall, it's well written and I enjoyed Niki's spunk and enthusiasm, I just didn't relate to her enough to be moved by her story.
Content guide: Cursing is much higher than I expected, dropping several "f-bombs" and an array of others | Gore was very low, I don't recall hardly any at all | No spice -- just mention of "pleasure" workers and a couple of undetailed kisses.
I received this book from NetGalley for free. All comments and opinions are entirely my own and this review is voluntary.
The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
3.5
I want to begin this by saying that this is the first "horror" book I've ever read. Not really sure what spurred on the mood, but I had been scrolling on Libby for a while and this book kept jumping out at me. It was available to check out immediately so I said "what the heck" and checked it out from my library.
That being said, I have no idea how to rate a horror book, because obviously...I was horrified and appalled and may even be traumatized. I loved the main characters and their camaraderie, all of the ladies were perfect representations of what I would expect in a Southern Book Club in the 90s.
My primary complaint, and reason for docking stars, is how long and slow the book is. There was a place towards the end where I started skipping the audiobook trying to get to the next exciting bit... I already had the reading speed set to 2.4 and I still felt like we were turtle crawling through the plot. Plus, I'm a mood reader, so even though I was 8 hours into the book, whatever strange mood possessed me to start this book, passed after the second day so I had to convince myself that I did want to know what happened.
Overall, for my first horror book, I'm pleased that I made it all the way through. This would definitely be rated "R" for many different reasons (it's horror), so I don't see a need to list them all. Very disturbing scenes both in content and description. Overall, I feel as if my feelings and newfound fear of vampires upon finishing the book are exactly what the author hoped for, so I'm settling for a 3.5 rating.
That being said, I have no idea how to rate a horror book, because obviously...I was horrified and appalled and may even be traumatized. I loved the main characters and their camaraderie, all of the ladies were perfect representations of what I would expect in a Southern Book Club in the 90s.
My primary complaint, and reason for docking stars, is how long and slow the book is. There was a place towards the end where I started skipping the audiobook trying to get to the next exciting bit... I already had the reading speed set to 2.4 and I still felt like we were turtle crawling through the plot. Plus, I'm a mood reader, so even though I was 8 hours into the book, whatever strange mood possessed me to start this book, passed after the second day so I had to convince myself that I did want to know what happened.
Overall, for my first horror book, I'm pleased that I made it all the way through. This would definitely be rated "R" for many different reasons (it's horror), so I don't see a need to list them all. Very disturbing scenes both in content and description. Overall, I feel as if my feelings and newfound fear of vampires upon finishing the book are exactly what the author hoped for, so I'm settling for a 3.5 rating.
Night of Teeth by Nathaniel Luscombe, Nathaniel Luscombe
adventurous
fast-paced
5.0
I love this world so much, I'm dying for a full-length novel. Highly recommend if you've read The Ones with Gilded Bones and want more! Also, I highly recommend reading while listening to the playlist!
Sky in the Deep by Adrienne Young
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
5.0
I didn't realize how many of Adrienne Young's books were on my TBR until recently, but somehow this one made it to the top of my list. Sky in the Deep is my first read of hers and I want to binge all of her books now!
Sky in the Deep is such a fresh YA Fantasy compared to what I've been reading lately. It's a simple, straightforward plot that is both exciting and easy to follow. I loved the sibling's relationship. I loved the portrayal of how intimate friendship looks, both male friendships and female friendships. And of course, the romance was very natural and sweet.
The Viking clan theme is one of my favorites and this one was done very well. And the parents that are in this? Viking parents have always been some of my favorites in literature and the parents in this book are no different. I kept picturing Hiccup's dad from How to Train Your Dragon whenever Eelyn mentioned her father. The family dynamics are just so nice in this book. Highly recommend it to lovers of Viking fantasy!
Sky in the Deep is such a fresh YA Fantasy compared to what I've been reading lately. It's a simple, straightforward plot that is both exciting and easy to follow. I loved the sibling's relationship. I loved the portrayal of how intimate friendship looks, both male friendships and female friendships. And of course, the romance was very natural and sweet.
The Viking clan theme is one of my favorites and this one was done very well. And the parents that are in this? Viking parents have always been some of my favorites in literature and the parents in this book are no different. I kept picturing Hiccup's dad from How to Train Your Dragon whenever Eelyn mentioned her father. The family dynamics are just so nice in this book. Highly recommend it to lovers of Viking fantasy!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gore, Torture
Minor: Rape
Content warnings: Spice levels are very low, two semi-detailed kissing scenes and implied/fade-to-black seggsy scenes. There are also a couple of suggestive, sexual harassment comments made, as well as an attempted r*pe scene. Gore levels, however, are very high with battle scenes very descriptive and some torturous acts made by the main character. This is very unlike me, but I cannot for the life of me remember if there was any cursing... If there was, it would've been mild enough that I overlooked it. But I truly don't think there was any language.
Third Circle Theory: Purpose Through Observation by Pejman Ghadimi
informative
medium-paced
5.0
A friend recommended this book to me, and it took me quite a while to finish it because nonfiction and I don't always get along, but it's a very thought-provoking read and I've found that a lot of my beliefs on life were actually articulated within the pages of this book.
I really appreciated Pejman Ghadimi's emphasis on life purpose rather than money-making purpose. It seems like most of the business books I read (which, let's be honest, are the only nonfiction books that I ever read) measure someone's leadership skills, entrepreneurship skills, and success based on monetary status, and in a lot of ways, that's depressing. It's typically one extreme to another; this "expert" calls you "successful" only if you have no debt in your life, while this "expert" only calls you "successful" if you can master debt to make millions. A "successful entrepreneur" has a multi-million-dollar business in almost every business book I've read. A "successful leader" is leading from the top of the world. As if chasing money should be one's only goal in starting a business, not just because you love it or have a passion that you want to fulfill. But Third Circle Theory suggests a new perspective, one that I had already been leaning into before reading the book, but completely solidified upon completing the book.
The mindset in this book is one of selflessness and self-awareness. It measures success based on things that are obtainable whether you have money or not. Things like emotional awareness and making emotionless decisions. Thinking logically and ethically. Essentially, the biblical principle of existing to serve others rather than yourself and how to view the world in a way that both reduces drama (because you take yourself out of the equation) and gives you a purpose to make a difference in those around you. I really, really appreciated his emphasis on how many of the billionaires that a lot of people look up to as "successful" actually aren't even in his "Third Circle" classification because they are so money-driven that if you took their money away, they've done absolutely nothing else to serve the world or those around them; their only value is money, and these types of people do not fit into the Third Circle. I just really appreciate this mindset of simplifying money to something like a tool that you keep for when you need it and place your focus on other, far more important things.
I would say that I agree with about 95% of this theory and that it's one of the best leadership and entrepreneurial books that I've read and I actually see myself referring back to this theory on a daily basis. I talk about it often and it has vitally changed how I approach business decisions and even my relationships and friendships. Where I don't agree with this theory is in the places that it differs from my Faith. He acknowledges the importance of one's "faith and/or religion" as part of one's identity, which is true, but he places a very large emphasis on one's self and that "purpose" is self-assigned and self-accomplished. Personally, I believe that purpose and the fulfillment of that purpose is from God, but that is a very personal belief and it is the only thing that I would say that I disagree with Ghadimi's Third Circle Theory on. Everything else is absolutely great and I've been recommending this book to all of my friends!
I really appreciated Pejman Ghadimi's emphasis on life purpose rather than money-making purpose. It seems like most of the business books I read (which, let's be honest, are the only nonfiction books that I ever read) measure someone's leadership skills, entrepreneurship skills, and success based on monetary status, and in a lot of ways, that's depressing. It's typically one extreme to another; this "expert" calls you "successful" only if you have no debt in your life, while this "expert" only calls you "successful" if you can master debt to make millions. A "successful entrepreneur" has a multi-million-dollar business in almost every business book I've read. A "successful leader" is leading from the top of the world. As if chasing money should be one's only goal in starting a business, not just because you love it or have a passion that you want to fulfill. But Third Circle Theory suggests a new perspective, one that I had already been leaning into before reading the book, but completely solidified upon completing the book.
The mindset in this book is one of selflessness and self-awareness. It measures success based on things that are obtainable whether you have money or not. Things like emotional awareness and making emotionless decisions. Thinking logically and ethically. Essentially, the biblical principle of existing to serve others rather than yourself and how to view the world in a way that both reduces drama (because you take yourself out of the equation) and gives you a purpose to make a difference in those around you. I really, really appreciated his emphasis on how many of the billionaires that a lot of people look up to as "successful" actually aren't even in his "Third Circle" classification because they are so money-driven that if you took their money away, they've done absolutely nothing else to serve the world or those around them; their only value is money, and these types of people do not fit into the Third Circle. I just really appreciate this mindset of simplifying money to something like a tool that you keep for when you need it and place your focus on other, far more important things.
I would say that I agree with about 95% of this theory and that it's one of the best leadership and entrepreneurial books that I've read and I actually see myself referring back to this theory on a daily basis. I talk about it often and it has vitally changed how I approach business decisions and even my relationships and friendships. Where I don't agree with this theory is in the places that it differs from my Faith. He acknowledges the importance of one's "faith and/or religion" as part of one's identity, which is true, but he places a very large emphasis on one's self and that "purpose" is self-assigned and self-accomplished. Personally, I believe that purpose and the fulfillment of that purpose is from God, but that is a very personal belief and it is the only thing that I would say that I disagree with Ghadimi's Third Circle Theory on. Everything else is absolutely great and I've been recommending this book to all of my friends!
The Ones with Gilded Bones by Nathaniel Luscombe
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
5.0
I definitely want more of this world!
I was captivated by the opening lines and read this novella in one sitting! The story is exciting and straight to the point, taking the reader on an exciting adventure. I would have loved for this book to have been a full-length novel, to get to know the characters even more, but even as it is, I really enjoyed it.
"The ocean is what keeps us alive. We all have a bit of its salted water in our veins."
I highly recommend picking up this novella if you enjoy ocean fantasy.
I was captivated by the opening lines and read this novella in one sitting! The story is exciting and straight to the point, taking the reader on an exciting adventure. I would have loved for this book to have been a full-length novel, to get to know the characters even more, but even as it is, I really enjoyed it.
"The ocean is what keeps us alive. We all have a bit of its salted water in our veins."
I highly recommend picking up this novella if you enjoy ocean fantasy.