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June 2023 - Standalone Suggestions
By Alaina · 12 posts · 35 views
last updated May 22, 2023 07:47AM
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I knew this book was going to make my heart *feel* within minutes of starting it. There are a couple of authors whose books have a similar effect- T. Kingfisher, Becky Chambers-who just have a really lovely way of creating relationships with heart- and Klune can join the gang. I loved, loved, loved all the character- Rambo and Nurse Ratched particularly- as well as Gio and Hap. A wonderful merging of Pinocchio and the Wizard of Oz: a hybrid fairy tale for the modern age. Many thanks to Netgalley
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This was a whimsical and heartfelt story, and it was entertaining and imaginative, but I have mixed feelings. The bond between Vic, Gio, and their quirky companions - Nurse Ratched and Rambo - is both endearing and humorous. The characters felt authentic and loveable. The journey to rescue Gio is filled with adventure, danger, and moments of genuine emotion, which kept me invested in the outcome.
However, I found myself struggling during certain parts of the book - maybe just uneven pacing? The d ...more
However, I found myself struggling during certain parts of the book - maybe just uneven pacing? The d ...more
Simply wonderful.
Maybe a little bit sickly sweet at times but sometimes, that's exactly what you need.
Also a big shout out for the Ace representation. - thank you for this T.J. Klune. ...more
Maybe a little bit sickly sweet at times but sometimes, that's exactly what you need.
Also a big shout out for the Ace representation. - thank you for this T.J. Klune. ...more
This disappointed me because I LOVE House in the Cerulean Sea and Under the Whispering Door so much but this was just kind of meh.
What is with ALL the sex jokes around a clearly uncomfortable asexual Vic? I didn't think they were funny at all. ...more
What is with ALL the sex jokes around a clearly uncomfortable asexual Vic? I didn't think they were funny at all. ...more
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