rellaviir's reviews
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3.5 stars

Parts of this book really gripped me and left me wanting more. But the other part of it was just blah to me. I expected more i guess and unfortunately i was glad when it was over.

I really wasn't expecting much out of this and was a little nervous to read it. Well turns out I LOVED IT and couldn't put it down. While the story was not needed, I feel like it was the cherry on top of the ice cream. I can't wait to read the next one!!

4.5 stars!! This book was phenomenal. I do believe it started out a little slow, but it really built the world that we are introduced to. This book makes you think a LOT! The entire time, I was putting myself in the characters shoes and thinking about if this world existed.

The Thunderhead itself is such an interesting concept and makes you think about how significant the internet is to everyone and how much information it really has stored.

Now what's not to love about our two main characters, Citra and Rowan? Sometimes I was concerned about how they were turning out as characters and if I was still going to like them throughout this rich story. I won't say too much because I do not want to spoil anything for those of you who haven't read this book.

Near the end, I cried!! SPOILER:

Spoiler

I cried when she had to kill her brother. I cnan't help but put this in here. It hit home so hard as I have two brothers myself and I CAN NOT imagine if I was put in that situation. But Citra rose above it and prevailed in her final task.

I cannot recommend this book enough. It's themes are dark, but necessary, and will probably stay with me for a long time!

Here's the thing, I'm not a political person. I generally try to avoid politics. But I love the Obama's as people. Listening to Michelle Obama discuss her life is one of the best things of this year so far. If anyone denies that they care about people, they are insane. It's even more obvious to me from this book that Michelle worked her way up from the bottom and throughly cares about people.

My most favorite part of this book, as terrible as it sounds, is when she was discussing her father as he became more ill and eventually passed away. In my life, I have dealt with a very similar situation. My father became ill, refused medical attention until the end, when it was too late. It really personalized her for me and I feel an unspoken connection with her for this.

Overall, I feel Michelle presented her life story very well and I am so happy I was able to listen to her tell it.

4.5 stars!!
I will admit, the first half feels slow. There is a lot of world building that was needed, so this was the reason for that. But oh.my.goodness. Let me tell you about this book! I am in LOVE with the Witchlands. Everything about it is phenomenal and Susan Dennard is a very skilled writer. This world feels so immersive, and despite all the war and fighting, I really want to live in a world with a giant sea fox and a giant mountain bat. Call me crazy, but this all sounds amazing. And who wouldn't want to be a witch and have powers??

I see why everyone calls him Baeduan though! Ooooohhhhh I am in love.

And of course, the best part is still the friendship. While Safi and Iseult are not together in this book, the friendship is still strong. It's beautiful how Threadsisters are trying to come back together and really be there for each other. This will always be my favorite part!!

So this book really threw me for a loop! I was totally expecting to like it, which I did. The whole time you are following our main character, a princess who runs away because she does not want to get married strictly for political reasons. On her journey, there is an assassin that was sent after her and her betrothed is trying to find her. You don't know until close to the end which is which and that blew my mind. I love it though! Strong female lead, a little bit of magic, and an awesome friendship! Can't wait to keep reading!

I honestly wasn't expecting to like this very much, but I was incredibly wrong. First of all, I love fairy tales. And this is thick with them. Also, it's dark. Yes please! I grew attached to the characters almost immediately, and couldn't turn the pages fast enough. I highly recommend this one. I think even my mom is going to read it!!

Takes me back!!

This book takes me back. I loved this book as a child and I can see why I did! Ralph is so full of personality. Keith shows such a love for animals too. Definitely read this if you never have.