Well, I don't know how to say this but this book was mid!!! Like, why???!!! First of all, it was almost the same storyline as the first book. It took tWell, I don't know how to say this but this book was mid!!! Like, why???!!! First of all, it was almost the same storyline as the first book. It took time for the story to pick up the pace and sometimes it became boring. Second, it either has a romance component to the story or it doesn't. I don't like when it's half-assed!! Honestly, the whole love triangle thing isn't giving!! It has potential but it sooo rushed we don't get any details, nothing. Finally the ending also was kind of rushed! It felt like I was reading an essay that was due tomorrow and I haven't started writing it yet!!! A bit disappointed, but I wasn't able to guess the plot which is a plus and still it wasn't bad to the point where I don't wanna continue reading the series. SO there's that! Hope the next one's gonna be better....more
I think it's one of my favourite plays. It's funny and educative at the same time.I think it's one of my favourite plays. It's funny and educative at the same time....more
The boys of Tommen will forever be my favourite series!! It's always nice to see Johny, Shannon, Joey and all of the other characters again. Like all tThe boys of Tommen will forever be my favourite series!! It's always nice to see Johny, Shannon, Joey and all of the other characters again. Like all the bits and pieces you get are just refreshing. I feel like my prayers were answered because we got to see past the 2005 period. I swear that was amazing. We got to check on them and have more or less of a closure to what happened before.
Of course I loved Gibs and Clair's story, I love them both so much, but I felt it was lacking something. Sometimes I felt maybe we could've seen more of their fighting, maybe more scenes were Gibs tried to win Clair back or how he fought for her! And don't get me started on how repetitive sometimes it was. Like, okay, enough, I got the point. In the other books it was repetitive as well but I didn't min because every time it was said differently in a different context where i added something good to the plot, it added spice but here it was just to much.
I still enjoyed very much and can't wait for the next book!...more
2.5 stars Always heard about how this book is very similar to the Mindfuck series. To be honest, I don't see it! Like AT ALL!!! If you're going into it2.5 stars Always heard about how this book is very similar to the Mindfuck series. To be honest, I don't see it! Like AT ALL!!! If you're going into it with this mindset you'll most probably be disappointed!
A nice quick book and easy to read! It wasn't bad and it wasn't amazing. It was okay I guess. It's the kind of book that doesn't really have a big plot. There's a plot that only lead us to the reunion of the two characters, if you know what I mean! I don't like books where the plot is only centred around smut!
Bonus points for the rescue scene!! It was a nice twist and I hadn't predicted it! ...more
3.5 ⭐ I love how light this book was despite all the trauma! It's a cute love story but sometimes it was boring. There was a lot of talking and unnecess3.5 ⭐ I love how light this book was despite all the trauma! It's a cute love story but sometimes it was boring. There was a lot of talking and unnecessary descriptions. there was something missing to the plot but I can't quite figure what. However this book has an amazing depiction of the post-death/ grieving state. Only for this, it's worth reading. (that's why I rounded up my rating) I enjoyed reading it very much and if you're searching for a book talking about grief and how life continues afterwards. Then it's worth giving it a try!...more
3.5 stars I love how books can be my exposure to the outside world. It was my first time hearing about embryo adoption. Before this book, I didn’t even 3.5 stars I love how books can be my exposure to the outside world. It was my first time hearing about embryo adoption. Before this book, I didn’t even know something like that existed. It’s amazing how the story depicted every problem, misunderstanding and consequence that might accompany the process of something like that.
I’m not gonna lie, at times I found myself cringing a little at the writing style. It was way too perfect, if that make sense. Plus, I think the story was lacking candour. I mean through all this grief, I felt like the characters were getting by just fine. Replacing what was missing with whatever comes their way. Even when it was said differently in the book, I didn’t feel it! It was way to easy and to good to be true. What happened to the five stages of grief!? Where's the pain.
Nonetheless the grief depiction at the beginning was spot on. There was a part talking about denial and it made me realize how after experiencing something as tragic as death you come to “gaining new skills” to survive. One of them is how we excel at believing the most irrational, unreal thoughts just so we can protect ourselves! Keep living the delusion we made up!
I think making peace with the idea that people will die someday is the most generous, unselfish act because we come to understand that it’s not about us but more about the other person. But usually, we tend to accept their pain over ours. Maybe it’s humain nature because we all want to be protected from the pain, but what if death will end their suffering, wouldn’t that be better for them?
P.s: I’ll watch the movie and keep you updated on what I think....more
I’m really torn, do I give it 4 or 5 stars!!!?! So to keep it spoiler free, there’s a trope used as part of the plot twist that I don’t like, like at aI’m really torn, do I give it 4 or 5 stars!!!?! So to keep it spoiler free, there’s a trope used as part of the plot twist that I don’t like, like at all. But the problem is that I loved it this time. Of course I loved the story and the writing style is just sooo smooth, it’s amazing. It was sooo easy to read. It’s the second book that I read this year that makes me wanna get back to it without feeling bored! It made me laugh, it made me cry but at the same time be angry. That’s the dilemma, I loved the trope that I hateeeeeee soooo much. It was used in way that didn’t make me hate the story! ...more
Really one of my favourite stories of all times! And one of the rare stories that creeps me out too!!!! It’s my first time reading the book, I only eveReally one of my favourite stories of all times! And one of the rare stories that creeps me out too!!!! It’s my first time reading the book, I only ever saw the movie. But both are extraordinary!!! There’re little differences here and there, but I get the chills every single time!!!!
Very interesting read. Really loved the way it was divided by themes and all. Maybe a little bit repetitive but really insightful!!!! It was eye opening Very interesting read. Really loved the way it was divided by themes and all. Maybe a little bit repetitive but really insightful!!!! It was eye opening at times. It might give you different perspective on multiple subjects!!!!...more
An honest review. I liked the book it was quick and easy to read but the first 150 pages were slow and kind of boring.
The second half was amazing!!! ItAn honest review. I liked the book it was quick and easy to read but the first 150 pages were slow and kind of boring.
The second half was amazing!!! It was fast paced and packed with events.
The only reason why I gave it 4 stars was that I guessed who the killer was! I guessed it from like the first half.
SPOILERS AHEADDDDDD:
There was somewhere in the first half of the book where agent Locke said something to Cassie and for some reason she put her hand on Cassie's face. IDK WHY but that was why I started suspecting her!!!!!
It’s fascinating how our perspective changes with time.
The other day, I was talking to one of my friends about the new book I was reading. And I was It’s fascinating how our perspective changes with time.
The other day, I was talking to one of my friends about the new book I was reading. And I was telling her all about this little girl who’s trying to find herself and how she’s trying to find God. How she’s navigating the different beliefs that are present all around her. How she’s confused about who to take as role model. But one of my other friends stopped me and told how she read this same book when she was in middle school and how it was her first introduction to periods and buying bras, how it had a huge impact on her teenage years. And back then, it made her feel less alone.
All of this made me think about how the same book can give different impressions on the same people depending on the time they read it in. How it can have an impact so strong on some people and others not. It also made me question all my books ratings to be honest. Because I felt that maybe if I had read it a bit earlier, I would’ve developed an entire different opinion on the book at hand. I would’ve had a whole new perspective depending on the circumstances of my life at the time of the reading.
It just blows my mind!!!!!!
Update: I liked the movie, it’s soooo cute but I still prefer the book!...more
Honestly, it's quite hard being honest while rating a book that talks about a true story. Especially when it unfolds all the struggles they went throuHonestly, it's quite hard being honest while rating a book that talks about a true story. Especially when it unfolds all the struggles they went through. Maybe it was hard for me to see there helplessness and disappointments all through Chika's story. But good god, it took me some time to finish this book, almost 4 months. I'm tying to ask myself why, but the only thing I can come up with is that it was extremely repetitive. It was already hard reading about what was happening to keep coming back time and again to the same points. Don't get me wrong, it was enjoyable nonetheless. Mostly because the book is divided into lessons, every part recounting the lesson the author learnt thanks to Chika. Which is quite interesting to say the least! My favourite lessons were number six: "when a marriage becomes a family" and seven "what we carry" Especially the seventh, it altered my perspective on some big things if I might say, to keep this review spoiler free. You should however still give it a try, because I do think that everyone will have his own subjective experience and will react differently to the story.
Here's my favourite : "What we carry defines who we are. And the effort we make is our legacy"
**spoiler alert** A very interesting book. I love Mia Sheridan's writing and the stories she writes. Archer's voice was an instant 5 stars. But this o**spoiler alert** A very interesting book. I love Mia Sheridan's writing and the stories she writes. Archer's voice was an instant 5 stars. But this one not so much. I debated it, a lot. It doesn't mean I haven't liked it, it was amazing, but not a 5...more
Surprisingly, that's my favourite book out of all the others!!!! No, it's my favourite book this year!!!!! I always wanted to read Connar and Rose's sSurprisingly, that's my favourite book out of all the others!!!! No, it's my favourite book this year!!!!! I always wanted to read Connar and Rose's story but when I was disappointed and then comes this gem!!!!!! DAISY AND RYKE ARE THE BEST!!!! They are my favorite two characters. Okay, nothing else to say....more
A little gem of a book!!!! A must read, it was wonderful and heart wrenching all at the same time. The ending killed me. There was such a tenderness in A little gem of a book!!!! A must read, it was wonderful and heart wrenching all at the same time. The ending killed me. There was such a tenderness in their goodbye. A softness, a lightness that pierces through your heart. It moved me beyond words!!!!!
The author have done a great job narrating the story. The way he conveys every emotion, every single moment he had with Morrie. Just exceptional! Every lesson he wanted to pass on was on point. I really felt the author's loss. The loss of losing someone who prioritises you, somehow. A person you can turn to when you need advice or lost and don't know what to do. A person you can look up to, take as a role model. But most importantly someone who listens, with an open heart, who's doing this out of love and doesn't make you feel like you're getting on their nerves. I felt the void Morrie left after his death. But as he said in the book: "Death ends a life, not a relationship"
A 100% wholesome read!!!!! Totally recommend!!!!!...more
**spoiler alert** I enjoyed it very muchhh!!!!! It's a simple read that could be picked up by anyone who needs something light and funny. I enjoyed th**spoiler alert** I enjoyed it very muchhh!!!!! It's a simple read that could be picked up by anyone who needs something light and funny. I enjoyed the whole story, I never got bored but maybe the fact that in the epilogue she ends up getting pregnant, didn't do it for me. Maybe It's the fact that I spent the whole time worrying about her getting knocked up, for her to end up pregnant by accident after she got her golden medal. Honestly it frustrated me. ...more
This is my first Jennifer Hartmann book and definitely not the last. I’m in love with her writing style!!! I’m in utter shock and loss of words!!!! ThiThis is my first Jennifer Hartmann book and definitely not the last. I’m in love with her writing style!!! I’m in utter shock and loss of words!!!! This was one hell of a storyyy, from the first page till the very end I was hooked!!!! I loved all the plot twists, the characters, the tragedies, etc… literally everything!!! I guess this book has become one of my favourite books of all time and it’s my number 1 this year. I hope that all my upcoming reads are as good as this oneee!!!
One of the most insightful books on grief I've ever read!!!! The author’s very open about her journey, it helps you feel seen, understood and most of aOne of the most insightful books on grief I've ever read!!!! The author’s very open about her journey, it helps you feel seen, understood and most of all not alone. It was amazing! Being able to see what she went through and how she overcame all the obstacles. IT GIVES YOU HOPE!!!! My favourite chapter is the last one. It talks about love and what she discovered about it through her grief. How they’re intertwined and how the first can’t exist without the latter!! Unfortunately, it was a bit repetitive.
Really an inspiring book full of hope and enough tools to give you the strength and hope to keep going. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️...more
Well, I’m officially having an existential crisis!!!! Someone send help!!!
One of the things I thought about while reading was: Is it really necessary Well, I’m officially having an existential crisis!!!! Someone send help!!!
One of the things I thought about while reading was: Is it really necessary to keep fighting for something if you’re paying with your own comfort in return? Like is it worth fighting for your life, to extend it despite the miserable outcome? Is life really better than death if I can’t live it? Why is death so apprehended? Is it really the epitome of tragedy or because it’s unknown? If I was in Kate’s place, hypothetically speaking, I think I would’ve preferred death over seeing everyone else living their life and leaving me behind. But really who knows, when you’re in it you do the things you least expect!!
Another big question was: What does it mean to be a parent? Does it give us the right to contradict our children’s wishes? Is doing what subjectively seems right, the right thing to do? Can we consider that as a form of manipulation? Or is it an instinct to overprotect them but to control them in the process? What rights does the “Parent" title give us? Of course I spent approximately THE WHOLE BOOK hating Sarah (the mother), but you know I thought maybe while the story progressed I’ll understand, why she did the things she had done. Disclaimer: The further you read the angrier you’ll get!!! Like why can’t you take a step back and think for a moment. Then I said to myself maybe I can’t truly understand what she’s going through because I’m not a mother. But I can still see her struggle, the dilemma she’s in how she’s being torn from the inside out in utter silence. But sometimes all this build up and explode in your face! Can we call what she’s doing love or selfishness a better term? Or is love selfish from the start?
And then the ending came… (IYKYK) This is when I spiralled into despair!!! One thing I really needed but was missing was seeing the mother POV after what happened at the end. Did she regret her choices? Did she loose her mind trying to figure out what happened? It would've been interesting.
But I really think it was amazing being able to read the multiple POVs. It’s like you get a tiny piece from each one of them, which leaves you too conflicted with your own thoughts that you don’t know what to do anymore.
At the end of the day I came out with two conclusions which are: 1. we’re all doing are best regardless of the outcome 2. we have control over nothing, we can’t prevent the unpreventable. Call it destiny or whatever, but it makes me question, is fulfilling our purpose really the end of us?
P.S: The epilogue needs to win a Noble prize!!! I don’t care but the accuracy is out of this world. The way everything is described!! My favourite part out of the whole book!!!!...more
Loading...
