Karolina

It was the most toxic thing for like 30% of the book and the sweetest thing for the other 70%.

3.75 🌟 Very short but with such vivid imagery. It showcased resistance from the patriarchal empire but in such a subtle non violent way that was refreshing. Also, I liked the emphasis on remembering: retelling our stories is to live them again. 

Cannot recommend it enough. It's written perfectly so that you cannot keep it down.  It blends science fiction and time travel with existential questions of loss, the effect of our choices and love. I liked that it also posed important questions about the ethics of science and technological advances. 

I couldn't make myself like this book. It was just too corny. Every time I read the names of the vampires I cringed. Also, there was not foundation for the main love story. One minute Wrath is a complete asshole and the next he asks her to marry him? Another stupid detail: she's about to become a fricking vampire but she decides to go to work? Hell nah

¿Qué es más crudo que el desencanto de muchas mujeres costarricenses en su vida cotidiana, sin autorealización ni autonomía completa, ahogada en las expectativas sociales? No pude evitar pensar en mi propia mamá. En lo que me une a ella y en la carga que siento. Llevo años diciendo que daría lo que fuera porque ella hubiese haber podido vivir una vida diferente pero este relato me dio una cachetada y me hizo pensar “no sos capaz de cambiar su pasado, pero, ¿qué estas haciendo para alegrar su presente?”. 

Elizabeth is lovely. A Strong-willed and likeable  heroine. I love Nathaniel's humorous retorts. Also, as a book lover, the concept of living books is quite alluring. 

FYI This is a crime novel with no paranormal/supernatural elements. King surely knows how to expand on the settings and characters of his stories, to the point you can pinpoint what underwear they're wearing 😅 BTW this is the most contemporary social commentary I've seen recently, which i liked.

It's supposed to be romantic?  Spineless dudes, one who is gaslighted the 95% of the book.  Everyone keeps stuff from him because he's human but he just takes it. They kept feeding Ox the “we need you” card but they just stepped on him again and again.  I had to force myself to finish it. BTW, the repetition was unnecessary, it didn't add what the author thought it added to the story

4.5 🌟 It took me months to go through this book because each story is as intricate as reading an entire book. The first five stories are all connected through language/words and how language shapes our brains and our world view. The author just makes an exercise -a great one- of exploring curious ideas and make you think. The stories don't have morals or resolutions but they allow you think many “what ifs” that I wouldn't have explored myself. My favorite one was ‘Seventy-Two Letters” because of the Frankenstein vibe it had. 

I'm so glad I stumbled upon this book. I would say it's a philosophical exploration within a dystopia. It deals with the concept of humanity and social norms. The topics of survival, death, and time and what they mean to each one of us is so intriguing.

I know this is supposed to be a light read but the bland female protagonist was so boring. No spine! and when she finds one, she gives a hard time to the person making a effort? The little “empowerment” the author wanted to give Vivian just crashed with her whole submissive acceptance to the marriage. Her compliance is not believable enough: she's almost 30 and she has her own money and close circle. Even the spicy stuff was bland. 

This was the worse one in the series, unfortunately. The whole interaction between Lilac & Seraph up to 60% of the book is without words, without knowing basic things about each other. It sounded like letting a pet do sexual things to you 🤮 . How could you develop romantic feelings for someone you don't know, you don't talk to? The connection just wasn't believable. I found myself wishing it would be over soon 😔 I gave it 2 stars because I love Edin & Wyn

I believe it highlights how one action can trigger multiple consequences for other people. It's written in a way that makes you wanna keep reading. Very short story that can be read in an hour or two. Narrative is non linear. 

4 🌟 Writing about descendants of such famous characters (Holmes&Watson) is an outstanding premise. It was well executed and written, taking into account modern times. I enjoyed it. 

I knew I was going to cry from the beginning. It's a spicier/more free version of Song of Achilles. 

This is a updated version on Frankenstein in a way. The ‘monster' itself has the chance to explore his own identity, the idea of belonging and his otherness. The difference is M has loving support while Frankenstein's monster didn't. The book deals with how people cope with grief and what what it means to live and love others - and their monstrous selves-.  I would say this is more magical realism than horror but there's body horror in it. 

It's like comfort food in book form. Just cheesy and sweet. 

Classic abduction story. I heard of Terry Lovelace on Astonishing Legends podcast. Not taking into account whether you believe him or not, the story is incredibly scary. 

I've seen this classified as romance but I disagree. I think it's mystery with just a hint of romance. I enjoyed it either way. 

I didn't get Jory's infatuation with Sam until this book. They're both dumb and deserve each other. 

series should be called ‘how stupid can a protagonist be?'  The things Kory finds ‘cute' are just a bunch of awful red flags and you don't even get to be sorry for him cause he loves getting himself in the most awkward situations. Ugh. 

I baffled by the good reviews 

Ugh I couldn't hate Sam more. 

It was a little hard to follow. I had really ponder to understand the ending. I did like the ambiance and horror in the story. 

Prepare to be amazed by this book. The collection of facts is wonderful. Author encourages us to view nature not as a collection of separate organisms but as a complex, harmonious system that needs to be preserved and respected. We're all connected ✨