This was good just like all of the books in this series are, but the reveal wasn't one of my favourites from the series. Also, wish there wasn't so muThis was good just like all of the books in this series are, but the reveal wasn't one of my favourites from the series. Also, wish there wasn't so much tension between Stevie and her friends and with David... why the drama?? And that ending?? LET THEM HAVE SOME PEACE FR
This was SO MUCH better than the first two books in the series. Anna was hilarious, and it was fun to have a different setting than what is typical ofThis was SO MUCH better than the first two books in the series. Anna was hilarious, and it was fun to have a different setting than what is typical of these books!
This was SO MUCH better than the first two books in the series. Anna was hilarious, and it was fun to have a different setting than what is typical of these books!
Unfortunately this book was just kind of boring. Honestly, not sure why this story needed to be in two parts, I wish it was just one good book that acUnfortunately this book was just kind of boring. Honestly, not sure why this story needed to be in two parts, I wish it was just one good book that actually did MarcellaMaddox justice because they had so much potential... Oh well
"I should have known it wouldn’t last. War has a way of sneaking behind you and cutting you off at the knees."
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⇢Thoughts
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"I should have known it wouldn’t last. War has a way of sneaking behind you and cutting you off at the knees."
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⇢Thoughts
I wasn’t initially sure what to expect from this book; dystopian isn’t one of my most-read genres, and I’ve only read the most popular dystopian novels as a result of this. I was nervous that this book would remind me too much of the dystopian stories we all know and love, because I find that the rules around dystopians lead to them all sharing certain traits.
So, I was extremely glad that right from the start, this book felt unique. Sure, it featured some of the traits that most dystopians do, but it still brought a refreshing perspective to the genre. The concept of the pods was both interesting and well executed! I was a bit surprised at how quickly the story picked up, often times the first book in dystopian series are set in the “normal” aspect of the world and it isn’t until the end of the book that the rebellion/ dismantling of the “normal” comes into play, but I mean, I won’t complain about things being too fast! Just adds to the excitement.
⇢The Characters
Meena was a good protagonist. When books are in first person, I think it’s very important for the main character’s voice to be one you enjoy, because otherwise, being in their head can get tiring. And I definitely liked being in Meena’s head. She was almost a blend of different character types; not too strong or too smart, but a mix of various traits. I like that, it made her feel more real. I particularly enjoyed her ability to connect with people. It really seemed like everyone she met was important to her in some way, and that meant that even when a character hadn’t yet grown on me/ become a key player in the story, it still felt like their presence was necessary. Overall, I’m excited to see what happens to Meena next!
One thing I noticed pretty quickly are that there are a lot of characters in this book. It was a bit overwhelming at first, but I got used to it pretty quickly. But if you’re someone who likes lots of characters, this book is for you!
⇢The Writing
Now, I can’t end this review without mentioning how great the writing was, especially for a debut novel. It was easy to get adjusted to this style of writing (which I mention because sometimes I just can’t adapt to certain writing styles no matter how hard I try), and I liked how most of the chapters got right to the point: short chapter supremacy!
ALSO that ending!!! WOW:
I shoot to my feet. “That was not your choice to make!” I scream. “You traded lives! People are dead!
I knew this book wasn’t exactly for me; I only read it because I want to read some of the later books in the series
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⇢Thoughts
I knew this book wasn’t exactly for me; I only read it because I want to read some of the later books in the series and I DESPISE reading a series out of order. I don’t feel like writing a properly structured review so here are some random thoughts:
1. Killian… lord. I knew going into this book that he would be what I hated most, and I was pretty much right. He had his moments, sure, but I don’t even know how to describe how many more moments of his just sucked. First, the whole psychopath thing… ok. You’re really telling me that like ALL of the kids of the original couples are this traumatized??? Clearly some parenting issues there. And the statistical probability…. ok I get it, this is fiction. Anyway, it was just so hard to take Killian seriously. I’m sorry, you are a child. 19 YEARS OLD. Pls get a life and stop acting like you’re god. 2. Glyndon was a lot better. The most annoying thing about her was by far her name, which I don’t think suits her at all LOL. She wasn’t exactly a pushover, which I liked, but she also didn’t stand up for herself as much as I wished, when it came to Killian. HE’S A PSYCHOPATH. Stop feeling bad for him and punch him or something. I really wish she hurt him at least once. Violent of me, I know, but if you read this you’d get it. (see how we keep getting back to how much killian sucks? yeah.) (also random comment number 2, when she said “im yours” i wanted TO RIP MY EYES OUT literally what. he grovelled for 0 SECONDS and you start saying stuff like that???? no) 3. A lot of people said this book was boring, and I disagree. I hated a lot of it, but at the very least, it was entertaining. 4. That ending sucked though. Way too sudden, and the stakes weren’t as high as they could have been when you take the rest of the book into account 5. These two had better not have any kids because I am SCARED for those poor children ngl
If someone compliments you, you shrug it off and pay attention to your flaws to negate what they’ve said. This mindset will chip away at your self-
If someone compliments you, you shrug it off and pay attention to your flaws to negate what they’ve said. This mindset will chip away at your self-worth…
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Thanks to the author for providing a copy of A Woman's Self-Love: Self-Love and Self-Compassion for Women in exchange for an honest review.
⇢Writing
As someone who doesn’t read much non-fiction, something that’s very important to me when deciding whether or not to pick up a non-fiction novel is accessibility. As in, will I be able to understand and appreciate the book with the current level of knowledge I have on the topic?
Even better is when the book itself acknowledges that its readers may not be fully aware of the intricacies of the subject and makes an effort to explain anything that isn’t common knowledge, and that was the case here. Everything was either understandable to me, or explained to a degree that made the experience better!
The writing itself was clear and straightforward (especially compared to the books I’ve read of similar topics) so I’d recommend this to anyone who wants that.
Last, I have to mention the way this book was divided. It had lots of different sections clearly labelled so that you know what to expect, and something about that just satisfies my brain AHAH
⇢Content
As the title of this book suggests, it discusses self-love, self-compassion, self-criticism, loving yourself, etc. Although some topics were a bit repetitive at times, and I would have liked some more personal anecdotes, I liked that the book wasn’t just throwing random advice out there; it was giving the reader attainable goals in a realistic way.
“No one can be completely positive all the time! A few rainy days are to be expected and it’s normal. The good news is that with self-compassion, you will be better equipped to handle your negative moods and this will prevent a rainy day from turning into a rainy week.”
I also appreciated the metaphors because metaphors always help me visualize, and I liked how the parts of the book that were more scientific and referenced the parts of the brain were easy to understand. Science is not my strong suit, so that was VERY helpful.
Overall, I’d definitely recommend this for anyone who wants an accessible way of learning about self-love and getting themselves started on that journey <3
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