Kara

Did I enjoy this book? I’m genuinely not sure. However, I did enjoy the themes this book explores. It is beautifully written, the characters are morally complex, often to the point of being completely unlikeable, yet utterly human. Sally has pieced together the narrative so skilfully, often times it feels like you are listening to the inner workings of someone’s actual mind and thoughts.

The book explores themes of monogamy, polyamory, grief, social expectation, the importance we place on social norms, family dynamics, trauma, and so much more.

For me though, the storyline lacked excitement. I’m not sure. I am still processing.

The audiobook lost my interest part way through. Although the female narrator was amazing.

This felt like watching a Rom Com. Entertaining and satisfying

Is Kristen Hannah becoming my new favourite author?! So beautifully written and I learnt something about a period of history, I knew nothing about.

This book had me feeling every possible emotion. I cried, laughed out loud, cried some more. So beautifully written. Amazing!

Phenomenal

0.000001 stars. Truly awful

It reads like a trashy teen drama. It isn't the best writing, it's immature and it does fall flat in parts but the magic system is compelling and it's addictive. Warning: Full of bullying and non consensual acts.

I was worried the movie ruined the book for me but I just loved it. I cried like a baby

I adored this book. I think living in the area for quite some time, really made this book stand out for me. It meant I was able to fully immerse myself. When Dalton spoke about sitting on the corner of Adelaide Street, watching the Brisbane population stroll on by with their lunch, I was there with him.
I loved Trent's writing style. I loved the whimsical nature in which he retold the love stories of the people that came his way. I was nostalgic reading this... taking myself back to where I was in 2021, when Trent would have been sitting on that corner. I just loved it

I wanted to love this but I was slow to get into it and never really got hooked. It was decent but I think just not for me. I did not love the FMC.

I listened to the audio and I just adored this book. Bunnie and Jelly Roll are living proof that we love a good redemption arc. Profoundly human, and awe inspiring. What a woman