Who doesn't dream of meeting their book boyfriend and fictional world IRL? Who doesn't want to lose themselves, to freeze time and dip into the comforWho doesn't dream of meeting their book boyfriend and fictional world IRL? Who doesn't want to lose themselves, to freeze time and dip into the comfort books? Who wants to use logic and apply craft criticism to something that's written to feel like a hug? Not me.
The only reason I dock a star is the pacing. Using the word timeline feels like an insult but what even was the timeline? ...more
I was PISSED when this story ended. Very meta, Rooney. Make us feel the frustration of being in relationships that don't go anywhere and just end. ThiI was PISSED when this story ended. Very meta, Rooney. Make us feel the frustration of being in relationships that don't go anywhere and just end. This was an excellent short story. I wish this was longer but I am glad it isn't. ...more
I did judge the author, and it is giving 'not like other ___." The illustrations are nice. I really loved the use of color. My favorite bits were: theI did judge the author, and it is giving 'not like other ___." The illustrations are nice. I really loved the use of color. My favorite bits were: the 3 Rays, 9 Stages of a Reader, May your self-help be helpful, Advocating for animal diversity in children's books, How to treat a writer’s block, the Murakami bingo. What irked me about it all is every reference in the book is such a cliché. I expected more than relatable. I wanted caustically sarcastic. I wanted unadulterated judgement. This hater wanted to be fed. I leave hungry.
If you like social media posts consolidated under the title 'About books', go for this one. Otherwise, skip it. ...more
There are magic systems and then there is the world that exists in a small child's mind. How do we go from that to this? ::points an accusatory fingerThere are magic systems and then there is the world that exists in a small child's mind. How do we go from that to this? ::points an accusatory finger at the mirror::
The sketches contain this depth I assumed was impossible to create without words. I think if artists have something to say, the medium becomes irrelevant. The loneliness and imagination filling that empty space didn't need words.
Itiadi entertained me. Adi is looking for his wife, Iti. We get love, friendship, faith, mystery, and danger in one go. The setting is gorgeous and daItiadi entertained me. Adi is looking for his wife, Iti. We get love, friendship, faith, mystery, and danger in one go. The setting is gorgeous and dangerous, and the characters just work with each other. Their fears and hopes are thoroughly relatable. It was a nice winter read for me.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book as a gift from the author. ...more
I really enjoyed reading most of this book. The characters vibe with each other so well. The MMC and FMC are made for each other. It is so so cute. ThI really enjoyed reading most of this book. The characters vibe with each other so well. The MMC and FMC are made for each other. It is so so cute. Their interactions have no personality switches... just one interaction blending into intimacy, which is entirely about them understanding each other. I loved the author not creating unnecessary conflicts to maintain the tension. The ending was extremely disappointing (and why I begrudgingly docked a star). The execution and not the outcome was the issue....more
The descriptions, gosh the descriptions are so textured and delicious (stench never sounded this good!). The story and the song are incredible. I didnThe descriptions, gosh the descriptions are so textured and delicious (stench never sounded this good!). The story and the song are incredible. I didn't know what a shanker does before reading this book (just like Thomas not knowing about movie producers). I am going to read everything Benjamin Wood writes. ...more
I like Ashley Poston books because the storytelling is messy but the soul of the story is on point. The FMC is too in her head and that's okay. The MMI like Ashley Poston books because the storytelling is messy but the soul of the story is on point. The FMC is too in her head and that's okay. The MMC is there for the ride. Their interactions are nice. The family and friends exist. Everything else is messy and I don't care. Poston's books are comforting and I am thoroughly comforted. ...more
A dying man's serves some necessary tea. Father Sebastian Urrutia Lacroix is a Chilean Jesuit priest, poet, critic, and teacher of Basque-French desceA dying man's serves some necessary tea. Father Sebastian Urrutia Lacroix is a Chilean Jesuit priest, poet, critic, and teacher of Basque-French descent. The dude lived through a lot of things and dealt with illness and guilt (so much guilt). What I really liked is we get the deathbed confession that counts: what is the meaning of life (for people who choose words as their tools/weapons).
I put literature on this...pedestal. Then when it comes to living via the blahs one blabs, I choose betrayal. Like Urrutia, I wasted my youth on trivia (as civilization crumbles).
A difficult book to read, but do yourself a favour and read it. ...more
The spoof is surprisingly wholesome (full-some? IYKYK). I enjoyed the author's understanding of YA fantasy tropes to do this so well. I laughed out loThe spoof is surprisingly wholesome (full-some? IYKYK). I enjoyed the author's understanding of YA fantasy tropes to do this so well. I laughed out loud for real in a few places. I am excited for the sequel and how the red-one comes back. I want to know more about the waffle wizard and the library and so many yet-to-be-explored things. Adventure awaits the group. I will sign on for the next one. ...more
The Hazelwood helped me escape a reading slump (yet again). I enjoyed reading the dialogue exchanges between the characters. Serena-Koen flirted well.The Hazelwood helped me escape a reading slump (yet again). I enjoyed reading the dialogue exchanges between the characters. Serena-Koen flirted well. I liked the plot of Bride and the pairing of Mate. I also have a lot of petty complaints about the book, but then that epilogue where boring becomes the most interesting thing in the world got me good. Complaints rescinded. ::shrugs::
I docked a star because the chilly peppers are a major plot-driver in the book. ...more
The unending commentary in this book might be annoying for some. I am some. The characters’ arc, if I were to call it that, is predictable. I was seriThe unending commentary in this book might be annoying for some. I am some. The characters’ arc, if I were to call it that, is predictable. I was seriously annoyed, and I could not stop thinking about what I’d read. I think that is why I enjoyed reading the book. It made me think about a lot of things to the point of slipping into a reading slump and an introspective high.
I have docked a star for the size of this book. So much of it was not necessary. The sentences are too beautiful to cut... but they could have been cut.
The plot exists. The characters are trying to exist. The writing is excellent. The paisa and time weirdly vasools. ...more
"Endings are mixed blessings," the comic says, and I agree. I think I know where this is heading. T_T"Endings are mixed blessings," the comic says, and I agree. I think I know where this is heading. T_T...more
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