This webtoon was a GAME CHANGER for me ,honest to god . I discovered webtoons around this time last year and while I did enjoy said webtoon , it didn'tThis webtoon was a GAME CHANGER for me ,honest to god . I discovered webtoons around this time last year and while I did enjoy said webtoon , it didn't really leave a lasting impression on me . Basically no strong emotions and nothing I would write to my friends at home about . Fast forward to this year and rediscovering webtoons , this one being the first .I loved this so much ! It changed my opinion on webtoons and ignited a love for them after spurring me to discover many more webtoons that now own my heart .
First off the art is AMAZING . After this i went straight to instantmiso’s other works and she's always been seriously talented but u can def see her improvement along the way . Her characters are so pretty and the webtoon is just so appealing . it's eye-candy ! And don't think her including hijabi characters in the background and sea of ppl passed me by , it was a heartwarming and lovely inclusion that I haven't really seen from other non muslim webtoon creators . Now if she had a hijabi character …! I would sell my soul for that
As for the plot … Its intriguing alright . interesting from the very beginning . Its easy to keep up with and is evenly paced . you know how Eve was basically an insomniac and cant sleep ? SAME GIRL bcz this thing kept me UPPPPP ( insomnia not being the case or cause ) . I think the creators biggest skill however would be her characters .ALWAYS HER CHARACTERS . I swear I fall in love with them so much , the plot could be kept absolutely minimal but you're going along bcz of them . So here its Character > Plot .
Firstly Daemon is the man of your dreams FR ( idc cringey pun intended ) He’s HILARIOUS ! and sweet and kinda hot and he makes me FEEL . the dynamic between him and Eve is so perfect and I CANNOT wait to see more of it . My stomach literally flipped when he held her hand . JUST THAT ! and the final scene of s2 ?! the romancing has sorta begun ? I was screaminggggg ,I want MOREEE . i ate that shit up ! ( double pun ? yes) . Every little blush and interaction , Im SMITTEN<3. Eve is so relatable somehow and you just cant help root for this babe .
Side characters included ! his roomates , eves siblings , TAPIIIIII which btw totally DOES count as a friend ( we heart you tapi ) they are all just SO loveable . This whole thing is just so loveable . bottom line : recommended :) ...more
Let me start off by saying as a future CS major this was so exciting ! I loved all the coding references and lingo but even without being one I think Let me start off by saying as a future CS major this was so exciting ! I loved all the coding references and lingo but even without being one I think it's still a really great story . These come into play due to our main character being a developer (her dream and hobby is developing and playing video games ) Her friends are also gamers(play only ) and I loved how they showed that they all had their different personalities and varying interests despite all being gamers .Also notice that her dog is called Bowser and he has a princess peach toy/doll !! MARIO REFERENCEEEEE .A collection of geeks brought together by this .I rlly need to highlight the amount of characters here that just rlly capture your heart in their different ways , such dimensions and vibrancy to them even with the side characters. From Jacob aka the guy who manages to be professional and appreciative with his funny comments that must include “dude” , while still maintaining formality and lightheartedness . My dude jacob to viki a practical goddess and such a sweetheart with her soothing presence ( I want me a viki ) and MONICA OH LORD MONICA ! I 100% did not expect to fall in love with this woman- if anything the complete opposite , yk that character you just expect to be catty and jealous and all that bull? COLOUR ME PLEASED . SHE IS A BAWSE , confident in herself to the point where she isn't threatened by other females and is actually super sweet and caring to them and others alike , as well as a TOTAL alpha female and i love to see it . *clears throat * sorry , did i say how much even side characters capture ur heart ? We also get their stories along the way and get to see them develop as well . Its so heartwarming . I think ill just dedicate a lil to our main characters and ships , I also have much to say on side characters but Ill just limit myself .
Characters Charles- At first I wasn't too into him , he felt very distanced and robotic… too composed . also like he might be hiding something and nefarious …he rarely showed emotion and it threw me off a lil but once again , he kinda won me over . First his nickname for her ! arghh when nicknames/pet names come into play…. He was approved by bowser . HE. WAS. APPROVED. OF. BY. BOWSER. Hes hot , hes actually rlly rlly hot when he lets his hair down ( quite literally ) messy charles that no one else gets to see is GOSHDAYUM yes plz ! Then I noticed how much he helped FMC , he really pushed her to better herself without being overbearing and allowing her to make the decision for herself ( which no one does ) , her confidence boomed as well as her self image and so ofcrs I thought the relationship to be very healthy .
And their moments ? talk abt FIRE AND SPICE. Also rlly funny hahaha “did you know swans can be gay ?” “Yes, you already told me” “Isnt it beautiful ?” *proceeds to cry again in his arms * I WILL NEVER FORGET THIS SCENE YALL ❤...more
What can I say ? I’m reading this series back to back and loving every moment of it .And the cliff hangers ? If the next book wasn’t already released What can I say ? I’m reading this series back to back and loving every moment of it .And the cliff hangers ? If the next book wasn’t already released I might have done some killing myself . ( I ended up reading this while I had a psychology test the next day and I don’t regret it . Technically it’s parts psychological no ?)
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What can I say ? I’m reading this series back to back and loving every moment of it .And the cliff hangers ? If the next book wasn’t already released I might have done some killing myself . ( I ended up reading this while I had a psychology test the next day and I don’t regret it . Technically it’s parts psychological no ?)...more
I saw this going round some GR friends and decided to take a look and let me tell you : please don’t let the horrible book cover or series name deceivI saw this going round some GR friends and decided to take a look and let me tell you : please don’t let the horrible book cover or series name deceive you . It’s not what u think or what I thought .this book is sooooo good! Seriously
It’s of a different sort because never have I read a mixture such as this . Thriller ,romance and god knows what else I’ll find in store for me .The plot idea as well , Fbi agent dating the 'serial killer' he's looking for ? never crossed my mind . It’s so easy to get addicted to , a day without me reading the book felt torturous and it has a rather quick pace . oh yeah - our girl is a killerrrr ,in the best possible way . She’s funny ,dark ,tough , sarcastic ummm godamn amazing ? It’s humorous ,romantic ,suspenseful , it’s horrific and talk about unhinged ! This book literally started off with banter! Had me snickering from the first page and I was like “that’s it I’m in love - and fastest record for”. So basically READ IT . And I can tell it gets even better ( it’s not as dark in the beginning)
as some ppl have reminded me in the comments: check TW's !
I feel it deserves more recognition and imma certainly do my part in that .
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I saw this going round some GR friends and decided to take a look and let me tell you : please don’t let the horrible book cover or series name deceive you . It’s not what u think or what I thought .this book is sooooo good! Seriously
It’s of a different sort because never have I read a mixture such as this . Thriller ,romance and god knows what else I’ll find in store for me .The plot idea as well , Fbi agent dating the 'serial killer' he's looking for ? never crossed my mind . It’s so easy to get addicted to , a day without me reading the book felt torturous and it has a rather quick pace . oh yeah - our girl is a killerrrr ,in the best possible way . She’s funny ,dark ,tough , sarcastic ummm godamn amazing ? It’s humorous ,romantic ,suspenseful , it’s horrific and talk about unhinged ! This book literally started off with banter! Had me snickering from the first page and I was like “that’s it I’m in love - and fastest record for”. So basically READ IT . And I can tell it gets even better ( it’s not as dark in the beginning)
as some ppl have reminded me in the comments: check TW's !
I feel it deserves more recognition and imma certainly do my part in that ....more
I was waiting for this series to get even darker and ohhh did the fourth installment deliver . It was sooo incredible and ever so thrilling with all tI was waiting for this series to get even darker and ohhh did the fourth installment deliver . It was sooo incredible and ever so thrilling with all the reveals and drama . woman wrecked my heart , first it was the mini heart attacks and then it was the emotional trauma
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I was waiting for this series to get even darker and ohhh did the fourth installment deliver . It was sooo incredible and ever so thrilling with all the reveals and drama . woman wrecked my heart , first it was the mini heart attacks and then it was the emotional trauma...more
Welcome back to the Zaydi show ! Where I mostly showcase Ali’s amazing features (I swear even his flaws are attractive ) and drone on and on about howWelcome back to the Zaydi show ! Where I mostly showcase Ali’s amazing features (I swear even his flaws are attractive ) and drone on and on about how much I love him . But that aside , I read this book so fast I can barely remember it’s contents ! I’m gonna take that as an excuse to reread it . From what i do remember though , this was a whirlwind of emotions ; from despair and hate to anger to love , resulting in something bittersweet and passionate . The characters have come to mean a lot more to me and this book just feels like a homecoming . I am absolutely smitten with this triology.
He kept his gaze on the floor as he passed her( she was uncovered)"In peace" , he said softly . "Go jump in the lake",she returned under her breath in arabic . She saw him tense but he didn't stop.
I know -oooomphhh . see what i mean ?so unecessary but we'll just let that slide . Lets begin with Nahri this time . I came to like her a lot more in this book than the one before , maybe coz she opened her eyes to the light of our lives Alizayd *swoons* ahem ahem , sorry back to Nahri .Its the independance , strength and wisdom of the females this time round . From Nahri trying to make life better for those in Daevabad , refusing to be controlled and opening her own hospital with an awareness that ensures safety , to the sceptic doctor Subha and her modern , genius methods and ideas , to the queen Hatset ruling Ta Ntry and seizing up Ghassan ( i swear he holds so much power that it feels wrong to not have his name in full caps ) and lets not forget Nisreen (view spoiler)[ I like when ppl die in books coz it makes it more realistic (hide spoiler)] . Nahri is determined after being thrust into a whole new world ( excuse the unintentional aladdin pun...more
I'm just so relieved the cliffhanger was not as bad as that of book 2 (or does that mean its a good cliffhanger ?) While it was intriguing its not theI'm just so relieved the cliffhanger was not as bad as that of book 2 (or does that mean its a good cliffhanger ?) While it was intriguing its not the same, because I would have criiiiied
The villains in the books and their being hot is such a bonus . Pretty much every character is complex and a good number are morally grey . Making tough decisions with consequences and having numerous and sometimes unexpected sides gave them so much more depth. I especially enjoyed Viessa's appearances and I'm very intrigued by her development in the later books . Yes I am 100% finishing this series when the books come out and excited for it too. the improvement as time goes continuesss
"Thank god", Laurie muttered ."I was worried you were about to pickup another stray" "Its probably for the best, considering I'm pretty busy with the ones I already have" , I shot him a pointed glance and pulled free . Laurie sniffed ,"I am not a stray, you petty creature . I am magnificent"
Can I just say she has fabulous taste when picking her strays because I love them all : shoutout to franks wife especially and wolfyyy (I cannot remember her name . This is what happens when u wait a long time to review the book . so if someone does know , please help me out and spare me the embarrassment thanks) . They're all such a mixture of personalities . It gives found family vibes and the dynamic is just lovely
The chapters with Ollie were pretty long and boring and I certainly do not ship them , I just wanted her to wake up and find Collith or something (oops- did i reveal myself early ?) so I skimmed most of that , its disappointing because I liked Ollie in the first books . I'm surprised he still hasn't been made real after all this time, but lets keep it that way maybe .(view spoiler)[ do yall think ollie is olriel aka the fairy that can walk between worlds that they throw the festivals for ? (hide spoiler)]
When Laurie spoke , I discovered that the smile tucked itself inside his voice "We (he and Collith) can see your face my queen , because there are some people in the world who perceive authenticity as true beauty", he said
For a while I was Hella confused on who to ship this girl with !! In the beginning I was getting some Laurie vibes and was wondering whether the author would pull a Rhys and tam tam on us but after a while I picked my side . I think you can guess
Laurie blinked out of sight, then he re-appeared inside the shop and opened the door for me "welcome to my shop" , he said with a brilliant smile . "what kind of tattoo would you like today ? the face of the previous Seelie king perhaps (him) ? I heard he has a face of legend"
"oh he does " , I replied "The legend of Hephaestus to be more specific . Its said that he was so ugly his own mother pitched him off the highest mountain in Greece" Laurie released a long suffering sigh
Laurie and Fortuna have very amusing scenes , filled with Fortuna's annoyance as Laurie continues to crack his jokes and them constantly squabbling . I love our comic relief but I just see him as more of best friend material . Furthermore the jokes and sometimes heat between the two of them just isn't enough , we all know our boy Collith can crack em too . yes I'm biased
"For me you were never a nightmare , Fortuna Sworn . you were a dream come to life . There are many things I cannot promise you because we live in a world of variables (in these books , oh so many). Anything I can promise though , I do so gladly . my home , my life , my heart . I will never tell you goodbye because I will never leave you . I will give you a life of hellos , Fortuna "
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Laurie's scent arrived a moment later , familiar in its allure. I wish I could talk to Colllith. The thought came out of nowhere; and suddenly I found myself comparing them again . If he were here , the faerie id loved (correction: she LOVES ) would have some wise words to comfort me ,to lend me strength . somehow , like a storm rolling in , a slow drizzle giving way to relentless torrents , he'd become the one who made it easy face my fears . It was different from how I felt when I was with Laurie
I'm sticking with Collith . They are just perfffect for each other and balance each other out so well while being able to understand the other. plus her thinking of him while she's with another male and giving supporting points . its pretty obvious ppl ! I also just LOVE colliths character if you couldn't tell from all my other reviews . Though Iv got to admit Laurie+Colllith was probably the hottest relationship EVER ...more
"Heres what i do know" , oliver murmured finally , his drowsy face raised towards the heavens. "That the first thing we do on a dark night is look up "Heres what i do know" , oliver murmured finally , his drowsy face raised towards the heavens. "That the first thing we do on a dark night is look up . Always "
I'm glad I held on because the more I read the better it gets. The book is no longer predictable or 'recycled' , its pretty good but once again I sense even more potential in the next books . I love Fortuna's character , with her badassary and her sarcasm , Laurie's taunting and teasing is fun and Collith - I like how were getting to know more about him gradually . Fortuna and Colith shared such cute moments and I loved how their relationship actually develops and evolves .Sutton leaves nothing behind , every time I forgot about something or was about to remember something that was left unfinished she reintroduce it and I couldn't help but appreciate it . However there was a lot of travelling here and it could get a lil confusing or disconcerting. All the themes felt realistic here with people like Damon and other side characters . This woman is a boss with her cliffhangers because WHATTTTTT !???? will most definitely be reading all books in this series...more
The angst ! The drama! After the previous RELIEVING cliffhanger it was obvious this book would serve
Ofcourse the first thing im gonna talk about is mThe angst ! The drama! After the previous RELIEVING cliffhanger it was obvious this book would serve
Ofcourse the first thing im gonna talk about is my baby collith . He and Fortuna have had more time to develop their relationship here, but after the progress we made in book 2 this was so infuriating ! I was murderous and ready to kill the next person who interrupted them , especially when 'his voice was urgent' and he goes " I need to tell you something" . Let him sayyy itt . Do you think he was gonna talk about .....about the plot twist/reveal we get towards the end of this book ? (view spoiler)[ powers during sex bit (hide spoiler)] which again was so oooomphh . The recaps and memories they shared previously that were incorporated made me feel so nostalgic , it was a great addition . I also love that he refused to do anything with her until she accepted her feelings for him . Respect . I would have loved to have a bit of Collith's pov . I feel it would help us connect more to him since he's usually so guarded . I went a while before I could tell exactly what Collith's situation was , with the way he was behaving ( so distant) I almost thought he lost some memory or something .
For every step forward these two take , they take another 3 backwards but it works because Im hooked and so stoked
The best thing about this book was the inclusion and importance of therapy . We need this to be more recognized . I also liked how the topic of sexual assault was handled
Ps: Did we not send authors a memo on using 'his velvet length'?...more
Loved this ! Firstly the art style was so appealing , rlly impressive work with beautiful characters .Seriously like evry1 is hot here ....including aLoved this ! Firstly the art style was so appealing , rlly impressive work with beautiful characters .Seriously like evry1 is hot here ....including a certain hot character's father … Guess it runs in the family The mmc here was actually so cute , he's so shy it's adorable. FMC .. loved her too !! Lively, awkward, relatable* mwah* . Their interactions make me FEEL. I almost thought this was a lil cliche with how the ex was starting to behave but it didn't turn out that way at all :)
Shiro and Rhea are childhood friends who reunite and start to rekindle their friendship . It's so cute to see how the friends never let go of each other's memories and how their relationship reblooms and develops even more as they’re now grown .
The characters are so funny too . I love how the creator didn't decide to throw aside Obasi ( yay for rep !) As shiro's best friends and focus just on romance . I see a lot of content where friends are foregone and forgotten but I'm so happy to see that his friendship is still more valuable to him . And I love Obasi , he's so funny and sweet .Finally, someone who puts his best friend above the girl .After all he's always been there. I always hate how most characters treat their friends after they meet some girl but he said he trust him most and would have turned to him first and he deserves that so yes my man. The best friendship ,the best fucking bromance, I love them
Iv been on a quest for only completed webtoons and its so difficult to find one that is interesting from the beginning and completed . The reason being all my free daily passes are going towards sirens lament and I'm already following a few series that aren't completed .This was listed under completed and while it's no longer running it is not in fact completed . It's left off somewhere and the artist/author explained that she wanted to start a new story with the main genre being drama (allowing for some romance )it's the same family and setting but I don't believe we'll just be focusing on these current characters and their romance . While it was disappointing not to receive more it's also exciting bcz what Iv seen from this author is encouraging and something I'd be willing to wait for ....more
I know but once you get the idea of it , it all kind of starts to come together . Its not a list of rules to memorise , its just a mindset
I put off wrI know but once you get the idea of it , it all kind of starts to come together . Its not a list of rules to memorise , its just a mindset
I put off writing this review for a while because I had so much to say and no idea how to write it , hoping that one day the words would come to me . Just so you know , they didn't really but leaving this pending and gatekeeping the book did not sit well with me . Simply put , its absolutely refreshing and wrecking at the same time.
"Yes , you either have to be overcoming it or completely disconnected from it . God forbid it be an important part of your identity that you're just living with . Why is that ?"
"Its because they cant imagine it"
What I loved most about this book was most definitely the representation . We got to take a sneak peak into the lives of not one but TWO comfortably chronically ill main characters . It was really an eye and mind opening experience that i could take little lessons from as they shared their thoughts and feelings in an understandable and unapologetic manner . I could certainly appreciate the bluntness of their words since it came out sounding firm . It was really important for me to see and read this not only because we should all be aware and understanding but also because i have a chronically ill younger sister . I want to be there for her as she grows up with it , i want her to be able to relate and see herself in a book , to be understood and comfortable with herself . maybe this book will be one of those and hopefully this helps me be one of those people . I have Reading on wheels to thank for the rec ( Thank you so much , truly <3) . so be sure to check out her #ownvoices review i think she says it a lot better than i did .
Not only did we get disability/illness rep but it also incorporated jewish characters and faith , it made me realize i hadn't seen that a lot and encouraged me to search for more books with that inclusion .It was still relatable in the way that most minority groups are , I think we can all agree that fox news' depictions are BAD NEWS .
"Hang out with me instead . I'll be out of here . We can go somewhere . Well get hot chocolate !" I roll the die in my hand , I think its my turn . " I don't date" "Good" he says. "You don't wanna be the kind of person who blows your friends off for a date". Im smiling , i cant help it ."Okay its not a date"
Ibby- She could be quite relatable with the way she over thinks , she had her flaws she wasn't always nice- bitchy/brattiness could pop up( blew things out of proportion or just itching for a fight) , it annoyed me sometimes but she was still a good character nonetheless and did make sense. Her creativity and the problems she struggled with including her sense of self made the story even deeper and more realistic . She was just REAL is all i can say . Unfiltered and imperfect and conflicted and that just hit DEEP .
"Im not being mean , you're the one who's trying to argue me into missing work , like your going to find some loophole and all of a sudden I agree with you that , you're right , i don't actually have to keep up my commitments , Im so stupid , if only i had a boy here the whole time to show me how i was actually ... what , hurting the medical process by being around to pick up the slack?"
"Yeah my dad doesn't actually come every time i get enzyme replacement" "Thats too bad" "I understand if that a deal breaker in our friendship , if thats something u look for in a guy" "Shut up" , I say
Sasha- THE CUTEST .He's basically the comedian so of course we love him. Dorky and easygoing with his snarky comments from the very beginning . He was quite relatable too but boy did he surprised me with his hidden depths , u get em !
"This is how you learn things , yknow? by gathering opinions . I don't know how you learn anything" "Books" , he says
Just giving u another reason to love Deckler :)HELL YA , BOOKS!
Their relationship-These two FOUGHT ok? it wasn't just smooth sailing throughout . They disagreed but they would WORK THROUGH IT .Thats right , it wasn't the annoying conflict or miscommunication thats kept to add some drama , this actually HELPED . It showed how they grew and put effort in their relationship . They had to understand and empathise , had to voice their opinions and learn each other because that person was important , because they were worth it .
"You don't have to get it" Im standing up now . I don't know when i stood up ." You just have to listen to me when i tell you something is important to me"
so then later.....
"Im sorry" , he says . "You were right and Im gonna do better . Ill listen more . Ill stop trying to make you blow things off . Ill stop you know . Acting like Im heartless . Im not heartless "Sasha , I know you're not"
I didn't ask him to change . I didn't ask him to apologize. He just shows up and says hell be different . Its sweet and its thoughtful
prepare yourself: ...and i wouldn't do it for him *sputters* WHAT?! yeah so obv it wasn't always gonna be like that . Ibby ( that bitchy part) wasn't willing to do the same for him . honestly it makes me wanna re-evaluate their whole relationship . maybe too much fighting ? idk . so here comes the unnecessary drama : she cant be with him bcz she's unsure of herself and since all the women in her family were like these terrible partners or something , so is she . This was pissing off . A relationship needs effort from BOTH sides and her side was not giving enough . Don't quote me on this tho , Im no expert on relationships . i guess she kinda rights i tho?
Sahsa also tell her when she's in the wrong ( such as with her mom) and eventually she does listen again . OMG i loved when Sasha called her out on her BS but damn if i didn't feel it too
"Honey Im sorry , but you don't...you don't make shit!" "what?" "You dont decide anything without asking everyone you can find .I still don't know if wed even be together right now if most of the people you asked hadn't said yes . I never know how you actually feel about anything because you're too busy over-thinking everything to death. how do you feel? what do u actually want?ppl commit"
"Like every moment your with them your head is spinning and you cant catch your breath and you just know that this person is changing your life for t "Like every moment your with them your head is spinning and you cant catch your breath and you just know that this person is changing your life for the better. Someone who challenges you to be better"
Rowan and Neil have been academic rivals since middle school. Constantly bickering and competing against each other . As high school comes to an end they battle for the final and most epic victory : who will emerge victorious , both as valedictorian and howl winner? . Theres banter , chemistry , teasing and scheming. From enemies to reluctant friends and eventually lovers .Its perfect .Howl was such a fun and great idea and the book had a fun pacing to it ( does anyone have some final fun activity they do before leaving school as well ?) . The qoute above summed up their whole relationship and they really are good for each other ...more
Reread:01/09/2022-When he doesnt just call you plain pretty and means what he says:
"Are you calling me beautiful?"She whispers , her eyes wide as she Reread:01/09/2022-When he doesnt just call you plain pretty and means what he says:
"Are you calling me beautiful?"She whispers , her eyes wide as she looks my way My tongue swipes across my lips and i lean in, my mouth brushing the edge of her ear."Im saying you could drive a man insane.Make him rave the world just to see you smile"
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a fantasy inspired by lion king? inspired by scar? SCARRRRR !! I love lion king so so much ,so of course I had to read this and I WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED.
The story revolves around Sara Beatreaux , the daughter of a duke sent to the king as a candidate for marriage . Sara seeks to avenge her dead father and overthrow and rid the world of the Faasa family. She is warned to stay away from the kings scarred brother who dark rumor's follow but she cannot help but be swept by the beautiful and cunning prince into a scorching and passionate romance
"i should kill you for making me feel this way" "so kill me then", she whispers. "Death would be a gift . I'd rather see you suffer"
This book was addicting and hottttt . I feel Emily really captured and executed the lion king resemblance. Tristan (scar in this case) was a dark and complicated character , he really was messy and cruel and I really appreciated how he didn't have some abrupt change in his behavior after Sara came along , he was every bit the anti-hero while still earning my love . Sara could have been developed a bit better in my opinion , she didn't really have much character , what did she like ? who exactly was she ? but it was good enough and she certainly wasnt one of those annoying Mary sue characters , neither was she great at everything she did . The scenes between the two were absolutely steamy , with lingering stares , exciting situations and burning passion . I'm usually not one for smut but I actually didn't mind it being here . I do wish the physical attraction was focused on a little less however .For a book meant to be set back in 1910 it didn't really feel that way much , the book read more like a contemporary romance with bits of a fantasy world mix which kept the pace going .The plot with the court dealings and world building was done really well . I usually find myself unsatisfied and wanting more after a standalone and though I could take more of these two I find the book was ended suitably and we weren't left hanging .
"I'd like to draw you", I rephrase, moving in closer,my fingers dancing across her skin."just like this, with your face kissing the stars...I think its the most beautiful thing I've ever seen."
if your moral compass is slight skewed , if your a bit on the insane side ( my kinda people) then I urge you to read the book .If you liked the cruel prince i think ud want to check this out too. its not gonna be everyone's kinda thing so be sure to check TW's before reading the book....more
“fight until you can’t breathe & if you have to forfeit , you forfeit smiling , make them think you let them win”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 fantastic stars .A beaut “fight until you can’t breathe & if you have to forfeit , you forfeit smiling , make them think you let them win”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 fantastic stars .A beautifully story that follows two sisters whose paths collide as they struggle with the death of their father who kept them secrets from each other , living two lives , with different wives ( look at that , I rhymed !) The book presents sensitive elements of tragedy,betrayal,bitterness and the struggles of mourning which Acevedo does stupendously, vividly highlighting each sisters emotions and developing both characters distinctly .It is a rich book that contains metaphor,repetition and is written in free verse that strongly impacts the reader and draws attention to the words and lines which I really appreciated .It makes the book very unique .The style gives the book a lyrical/musical and soothing tone , plus DRAMAA . Moreover it was a multicultural book . I found it enlightening to see the Dominican culture incorporated in both their lives and was interested as the plot unraveled.
“I was raised so damn Dominican Spanish my first language ….. If you asked me what I was & you meant it in terms of culture I’d say Dominican No hesitation , no questions about it Can you be from a place you’ve never been?
You can find the island stamped all over me, But what would the island find if I was there? Can you claim a home that does not know you Much less claim you as it’s own?”
I RELATE.
Overall a heartwarming and mind enriching story. I don’t cry easy when it comes to books but this brought me a littttle close .I’m still badass though ,ok ? If you guys have any books that are heart wrenching, depressing and worthy of my tears , recommend or comment them ! We can make it a challenge .
“A queen offers her hand to be kissed ,and can form it into a fist while smiling the whole dam time”...more
ok shorter of my reviews but it was good i liked it , glad i picked it up , do so too. that sounds a bit too detached but i promise its nice i just dook shorter of my reviews but it was good i liked it , glad i picked it up , do so too. that sounds a bit too detached but i promise its nice i just dont have the motivation to write an acc review...more
" In this moment I wish I were a poet - not to speak beauty but to speak pain "
I can for sure say this is one of those books everyone needs to read , " In this moment I wish I were a poet - not to speak beauty but to speak pain "
I can for sure say this is one of those books everyone needs to read , not for the typical reasons but because its a book that has some very important topics and representation . The diversity had me loving it from the beginning .its themes include loss , grief , sexual assault , substance abuse and islamophobia so I would recommend checking the TW before starting it . Some parts of the book were hard to get into and required the right headspace but that makes sense and it shouldn't deter you . A book full of emotions and consequences revolving around Pakistani characters in America each facing their own struggles. It has some romances though its not quite the centre attraction and is a three person POV ( I liked that ) Auntie Misbah is such an inspiration and absolutely loved her and the little snippets of her story .
" If we are lost then god is like water , finding the unknowable path when we cannot "
I love how faith was presented , without shame or cliché .While I couldn't relate to their way of practicing it I could still appreciate it and I liked how it grew on Noor .There were struggles as a result of islamophobia , they felt real not grandiose or overdone . Not everyone was Islamophobic and the islamophobia wasn't flounced too openly . I also really loved the characters of Imam and Khadija , those two are a power couple and admirable alongside Misbah herself .
update : the more i think abt this the more i think i wouldnt actually like it much on reread. or rather i wouldnt stand by this exact rating or review ... yeah i dont remember connecting or rlly liking any character other than misbah who hasnt quite the main focus (if only ). i dont think i liked the romance either and i felt it could be more muslim? butttt yeah its the topics this book handles that makes it appealing and strong . ...more
“I’m under absolutely no obligation to make sense to you.”
That quote is there in hopes of MY making sense in this review but if i don't ,well...... To “I’m under absolutely no obligation to make sense to you.”
That quote is there in hopes of MY making sense in this review but if i don't ,well...... To those who are thinking of reading this book , I urge you to do it . It was a lovely book , not necessarily too deep but trust me when I say it wasn't light either . It may look sultry but theres more to it . I absolutely loved how evelyn was portrayed the good and the ugly , the unflinching truth and boy was there a lot of ugly that wasn't justified , I LOVED HER FOR IT . Now she wants to be seen ,no filters attached .The different marriages and love types in the books were interesting to see and hey you got your LGBTQ+ characters for those looking. She was such a different sort of character -and not the only complex one - and that really drew me .Not only that, it made me really think about these things and I found myself constantly making comparisons . It was DIFFERENT , not something I would usually read but Im sure glad i did .so take it up y'all ! and smash the patriarchy ;)
ps:( iykyk) there were constant quotes of "you're too much" and so I dedicate this one to ojos . ...more
Seriously we need to applaud this author for her showcasing of islamophobia . Firstly lemme start by sMARVEL: other than me , how great this book was
Seriously we need to applaud this author for her showcasing of islamophobia . Firstly lemme start by saying this was A GREAT book . Ladies and Gents we FINALLY have the right representation here , Netflix take notes . I was quite curious to see how exactly the author would manage to write a love story while keeping it halal and all but she did it and it was SUCH. A. CUTEEE. STORYY!! I dont usually read muslim love stories coz they just aren't written well enough for me but this was jackpoooott . The characters were connected to their faith without being extremists and elements of Islam were presented accurately . The characters were of two completely different personalities and very well developed just as the romance was : Adam's caring , peaceful vibes were so refreshing while Zayneb's stubbornness and passion for justice was inspiring . I had to keep reminding myself it was A TRUE STORY and that reeeaally made me take it in differently , this means I can have it too so whoever you are, hurry it up !. To be honest at one point I did find Zayneb to be a wee bit annoying BUT i totally get her anger and hopelessness because Iv felt it too, the injustice and hate that comes with being muslim or even arab in general. it makes her so very relatable and the hijabi tips thrown in there , bonding moment ! I also went thru something similar as the plane scene and it makes me so grateful to live in a country where its not as bad as others ,but that doesn't mean I don't experience it too , however now I have this to story to carry with me "never ever quake in the face of hate" .The line in which she talked of how islamophobia wasn't only about the big grand gestures of hate and violence ( vandalism , murder , laws against islam) and how the smallest things :tiny acts of prejudice , "your people are trash" comments are like lightsaber cuts that tear and peel strips of your soul until you cant feel your numbed heart anymore" that was so well put ! As well as this part of the text :
"Seeing her totally okay, completely comfortable in life, made me tear up.I mean I’m sure that girl might have all sorts of other problems going on. Most probably she did.It’s just that when people first saw her, a bunch of crap thoughts didn’t instantly load into their brains.Her coat sticking out didn’t sum her up.My coat sticking out could. Because of all the years of rumors about people like me. I didn’t have to open my mouth or do anything for people to judge me. I just had to be born into a Muslim family and grow up to want to become a visible member of my community by wrapping a cloth on my head. I just had to be me."
my heart . as Iv said myself, an individual is usually judged by their actions and only THEIR actions however one muslims actions are generalised to a whole 1.8 billion people who are judged and mistreated from that
As for why I didn't rate it 5 stars , while it was a good book it just wasn't anything AMAZING , its a light and cute romance .nothing mind or life changing while I was into it i simply wasn't ADDICTED .There we’re some times we’re the plot dropped a bit in terms of interest but it caught up .
So glad to see muslims finally taking ownership of their own goddamn narratives
This one is dedicated to My Siren , a friend I can always rant and discuss All issues such as this with , the one who shares and spreads awareness with me , who understands me and whose always there for...more
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