It took me a while to get into this, but once I hit the halfway mark I couldn't stop reading. Literally. I spent all day today lost in this story. WhaIt took me a while to get into this, but once I hit the halfway mark I couldn't stop reading. Literally. I spent all day today lost in this story. What a powerful book. ...more
I'd put off reading this, afraid it would trigger my climate change anxiety, and it kind of did, but it was SOOOOO good, it was worth it. I loved the I'd put off reading this, afraid it would trigger my climate change anxiety, and it kind of did, but it was SOOOOO good, it was worth it. I loved the intricate world building, and especially the way the book addressed privilege, climate disaster, and perseverance. Plus, the romance was top notch. I spent most of last night reading the last half. SO good!!...more
Saw this in the library and it reminded me of a book idea I'd had once. Kind of dated, but definitely brought me back to the books I read when I was aSaw this in the library and it reminded me of a book idea I'd had once. Kind of dated, but definitely brought me back to the books I read when I was a kid....more
I love this series so much. I really loved Fanny's character development in this one. so good!I love this series so much. I really loved Fanny's character development in this one. so good!...more
The vibes were impeccable, spooky and creepy, and the payoff sufficiently horrifying. My only complaint was the romance was super instalove-y and neveThe vibes were impeccable, spooky and creepy, and the payoff sufficiently horrifying. My only complaint was the romance was super instalove-y and never felt quite earned. ...more
This book is incredible. I can't imagine how comforting and helpful it will be to adoptees searching for ways to understand and process their own liveThis book is incredible. I can't imagine how comforting and helpful it will be to adoptees searching for ways to understand and process their own lives. As an adoptive parent, it has helped give me terms, perspective, and insight into ways I can better help my daughter as she grows and faces the complexity of her life and family. I suspect I'll be rereading it often over many years as her needs and relationship with her identity, her adopted family, and first family evolve. The author has given us all a huge gift in sharing her story. ...more
This was a fun read. I didn't invest in the romance quite as much as I'd hoped, but it was a fun setup with some good twists and turns, and the main cThis was a fun read. I didn't invest in the romance quite as much as I'd hoped, but it was a fun setup with some good twists and turns, and the main characters were compelling. ...more
It took me a little while to get used to the writing style, but I'm glad I stuck with it! Can't wait to read the sequel and find out what happens!It took me a little while to get used to the writing style, but I'm glad I stuck with it! Can't wait to read the sequel and find out what happens!...more
I'm amazed at how closely the TV show followed the books. It's so fun. I can't wait to read the next story in the series!I'm amazed at how closely the TV show followed the books. It's so fun. I can't wait to read the next story in the series!...more
I was intrigued by the premise, but this book was not a good fit for me. It felt a bit dated thematically, and as hard as I tried, I never felt investI was intrigued by the premise, but this book was not a good fit for me. It felt a bit dated thematically, and as hard as I tried, I never felt invested or fully engaged by the mc. But I can definitely see the appeal of a story like this!...more
This was a really cool story. I loved all the fairy tale elements and the building relationship between Violet and Cyrus. Can't wait to read the sequeThis was a really cool story. I loved all the fairy tale elements and the building relationship between Violet and Cyrus. Can't wait to read the sequel!...more
I haven't devoured a series of books like this in years. SO good. Stevie speaks to my soul. My anxiety is different to hers, but the way hers is portrI haven't devoured a series of books like this in years. SO good. Stevie speaks to my soul. My anxiety is different to hers, but the way hers is portrayed feels so authentic. ...more
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