Nina

Well, well, well. Second stop of my reread tour of the series, and I was regretting it a little. With so much passing time, my memories of this book got all muddled up. First time, I probably loved this one, but this time around, it wasn't so good. I couldn't wait to finish it. Although I love Anthony's character, their relationship with Roslynn was a torture to read. Their dancing around each other, arguing about nothing was not enjoyable.

Only saving points of this book was James and Jeremy, my two favourite Malorys. I don't think without them I would have finished the book.

Decided to reread this, as it has been many years since I last read this series, and I have to say, I wasn't dissapointed. Is this the best book ever? Of course not. Does it have it's problems? Hell yeah. But was it an enjoyable read to turn off my mind and relax? You can bet.

The plot is engaging and easy to follow, the characters are delightful, and some situations are hilarious, with all the kidnapping shenanigans.

I flew through the pages, and I can't wait to revisit the rest of the series between more depressing books, just to cleanse my pallet.

I'm not one to read memoirs but I'm happy I picked this up. I laughed, I cryed, it made me angry. I could relate to it at certain points. It's a book worth picking up.

Oh my god!! What was this ending?? And I don't have the second book yet! I might just scream.

3.5/5

Read it for a uni class on Atwood. To be honest, I liked parts of it, and I love Atwood's writing style, but this book wasn't for me. It was a vey taxing read, with parts that made me feel awful.

Where to start? I liked the parts with Duncan the most. Marian seemed the most herself with him, and she wasn't afraid to speak her mind or to ask for things she wants. He was also a very interesting character. I also enjoyed the ending, that is why I gave a half star more.

The parts where she was thinking about food and eating really disturbed me, as I am easily influenced and was afraid something would be so graphic that would make me not eat that thing ever again. So I think if someone has an actual eating disorder, this book would be very triggering.

Overall, it wasn't the worst, but I strongly prefer Atwood's short stories, and this was a book that I wouldn't have read on my own accord, if it wasn't for the class.