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I'm in the middle about this book. On one hand, the writing was amazing and I liked the descriptions of the Underworld, not to mention the romance. But, there were some times where the voice would be inconsistent. Also, Zeus was great as a villain, but during the climax he lost all his intimidation. Overall, it's a really great book. I'd recommend it!

When I read Carmilla, I was disappointed. There wasn't much of the romance promised, and the plot seemed slow until during the climax it was a bunch of nonsense with a massive info-dump. I liked how this book had a lot of the elements that the original had, but was much easier to follow. Not to mention the writing was fantastic as well as the romance. After comparing the two books, I feel like this book has way more plot, believable characters, and better worldbuilding. 10/10 would recommend!

Sima Yi was the real star of the show.

With that being said, I really enjoyed the book. The ‘unhinged-woman' trope was so entertaining and the presence of the villains were very intimidating.

Yes, the story itself is pretty weird in terms of how adult it is. But I pushed all of that away and marveled at the art style and voice of the queen. The story itself is creative (even though it does have some wild weird things) and so is the art style. Usually, I wouldn't pick up a graphic novel but looking at the pages and the concept, I knew I needed it. Every page was a stunning work of art. Gaiman's retelling is short and is told like a fairytale without it being an entire 300-page book. I enjoyed it and was the perfect book for Halloween!

The first half of this book I understood. A woman gets lost in some magical woods and stays at a woman's house. I thought initially it was like an “Into the Woods” type of deal perhaps without the fairy tale vibe. But the more I read into this book, the more I got lost. Soon there's this whole surreal world that somehow extends into the real world but it's still The Wood.

Even though I was lost, I had a great time. It was the first ever horror book I read and it was good. It genuinely creeped me out and had a really scary feel to all of it. The way it's written has this slowish feeling but in a good way. As the book creeps on, the creepier it gets.

Yes, the book didn't make sense but it was enjoyable.

Gaiman has that really unique writing style of making his stories like fairy tales that feel oddly nostalgic. Even though I have never read the book before and have never seen the movie, I felt like I knew the story. It felt familiar. Not in a creepy way, but in a comforting way. Needless to say, I loved this book and the characters. Highly recommend!

This book had so many plot twists I think I got whiplash...but in a good way. If you want a Spooky book without it being really scary plus having a huge plot twist, this book is for you. I actually really liked the protagonist because she was asking all the questions I was, and I instantly felt a connection with her.

There are some parts of the book where it gets muddled but it's an adventure all the same. I had no idea how it was going to end or how things were going to unfold so it was pretty thrilling to see events turn out. Overall, three out of five stars.

I loved the idea, I really did. But, the execution was something I was not a fan of. The whole book asks questions and it's only at the 340 page mark where it really starts answering them. For me, this wasn't the book.

This book was amazing. I loved how the writing style was flowery but witty. I also loved how everything in the book was so aesthetically pleasing. The plot twists were unexpected but not pulled out of nowhere. They fit into the story organically and I was wondering how I didn't see it coming. Honestly, a great book to read for autumn and goth aesthetic with a good spooky and dark plot.

Wow.

I honestly don't think words can describe this book. All I can say is:
1.I loved it.
2. I would recommend it to anyone willing to read it.
3. Kate Elizabeth Russel is a genius.

Edit: I just wanted to say that this book has changed me. Some of my friends one day were talking down a girl who had gone through a similar relationship in the book. They joked about her being crazy and said that she was disgusting, etc., etc. But it made me think: What if she was manipulated? What if she went through and was going to go through a life journey similar to Vanessa? It made me realize that prior to reading the book, I would've said the same things that my friends were saying. Now, all I want to do is try to help the girl. But I don't know her or even her name. This is what it feels like to have a book completely change your mindset.

I loved this book when I was younger and still do! This book gives me an overwhelming sense of nostalgia like with Percy Jackson. 10/10 would recommend.

I feel conflicted. The writer part of me likes this book: solid plot, excellent world, and great pacing. But the reader part of me isn't a fan: no characters to grasp onto, multiple info-dumps, and plainly unenjoyable. Though, I did like the subtle romance in the book.

Even though I enjoy science fiction and fantasy books, I can tell this book isn't for me. The world was always changing and reminded me of Kurt Vonnegut's “Galápagos”. Even with “Galápagos” I enjoyed it. So why not this book? I have no idea.

Maybe it's just one of those books that I just don't like. To be honest, I skimmed through a lot of the ending. But it's not a bad book, just not a favorite.

Wow. This book has been on my book shelf for four years and now I've finally read it.

I love this take on man vs. wild. I also loved the protagonist and his comedy commentary. If I were ever in a dire situation, I feel like I would also make jokes and swear to keep myself together.

However, the science mentioned in the book lost me a little bit but it was still enjoyable. Especially at the end. I don't think I've ever felt more anticipation and excitement for an ending.

I shared the same feelings of the protagonist all throughout. And the story itself is amazing.

I absolutely loved this book! The pacing is fast and the action is on point. It's basically an action/adventure movie with supernatural creatures and a slow-burn romance. There are twists and turns with too many close-calls to keep you on your toes the whole time.

The romance was on point too. I loved the chemistry between the main couple. I appreciated that the mental illness was not romanticized and was taken seriously. Yes, there is a little bit of spice. I can't wait to see how their relationship evolves throughout the series.

I honestly cannot wait for the rest of the series!

I...I literally have no words. In many ways, I feel like this book has changed me. It's changed how I see the world of books and how I see my own stories. The whole story kept me on my toes, waiting to see what would happen next.

Even though this book has changed me, I do feel as though some things were missing. For one, the ending was a tad bit chaotic but I was able to move forward with the story. Secondly, I wish that the main relationship of the book had gotten two or three more cute scenes together. But that is all.

This is a book I know I'll never forget. As I have said, it's changed me in many ways. I don't think I'll ever read a book or contemplate reality the same way again.

I'm not sure that I was going to like the book at first because it's not something I'd normally read. But it turned out to be a great book! The characters are interesting, the themes are amazing, and the writing is unique. Though it's not a book that I would say is ‘the-greatest-story-of-all-time', it's an enjoyable read. It's definitely a book to end a reading slump. With that being said, four stars to a very fun and enjoyable read with great themes.

The book was intriguing at the beginning but as the book went on and on it slowly became uninteresting. Throughout the book, it talked a lot about the Soul of the World and how people find their Personal Legends. It was in those parts that I got confused and wanted to know more about the story.

I found this book at a secondhand store and remembered wanting to read it. I didn't remember what it was about, but the cover looked pretty and it was short in length. But if I had known it was more of a self-help book than a fiction book, I probably would've never picked it up. The beginning had a strong plot but as the story went on, it dragged and dragged.

I prefer fictional books with the theme of exploring our existence in the universe rather than a self-help book with a plot. At some points, I felt that the author was info-dumping a lot and the more the book tried to explain it, the dumber I got.

Originally, I wanted to rate this three stars because there were some little parts of the book I enjoyed. But the more I think about it, there is nothing I care about in the book. I felt no emotion for the characters except for Santiago at some points, the plot slowly deteriorated, and the meaning kept being repetitive and dumped thus giving it a one star.

When people say that a book changed them, I never really understood what they meant. Until I read this book. As someone who contemplates existence on their free time, this book was perfect for me. It made me really think into the meaning and psychics in life and the universe.

The characters were amazing and felt so real. Especially the protagonist. I even found myself liking the villain sometimes. The relationship between the protagonist and the villain was so unique. Even though it was different, it still made sense.

Overall, I loved how innovative the story and its characters were. Not only was the world building and characters so real, but the progression of the story was so genuine. Everything made sense.

“Cat's Cradle” is a book about a man tracing the history of the father of the atomic bomb, leading him to the poor country of San Lorenzo. In the protagonist's journey, he finds a banned religion Bokononism and gets himself involved with the politics of San Lorenzo.

“Cat's Cradle” is one of the many books by Kurt Vonnegut who was deemed ‘one of the best living American authors' by Graham Greene. The two strong messages about politics and religion are present throughout the entirety of the novel. Most of the messages are represented through the novel's infamous black humor. Every page and every short chapter had me entertained and laughing. The book, in most ways, is incredibly genius with how it is written and how it is told. The short chapters feel like memories with them being so brief. The author's voice in the book is extraordinary with San Lorenzo feeling real and how he describes the antagonist in the book. Overall, the story was very gripping and was so hilariously chaotic.
However, the characters did seem realistic but not fully developed. Though I did like all of the characters, they did not seem real. Many books do have the spell where characters come straight from the page and into real life. This book did have that spell, but it was not a very good one. I think the author could have spent more time developing the characters, especially the protagonist. Though the characters could have been more fleshed out into real people, I did enjoy the novel.
I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn more about politics and religion. The book does have some vulgar language and is considered an adult book, so I would recommend it to people who are above the age of fourteen. Kurt Vonnegut has a collection of novels, including the one he is famous for, Slaughter-house Five. I highly recommend this book as a starting point for his collection. I absolutely loved this book and will reread it many times in the future. The strong messages did change my point of view and did open my mind more to the logic of religion and politics. Overall, I rate this book a nine out of ten stars.

This is an awesome book that I could not put down! I loved every single one of the characters and loved the great jokes and puns too! I highly recommend reading this book for something immerse, entertaining, and extremely interesting. I actually was not aware that I was chiming near the end and was very sad when it ended. But, it was an amazing book. I'm definitely going to read this a million more times in the future!

I loved this book. It's definitely one of those books that stick with you like Harry Potter. You will cry in the end, that's a promise. It's so good. It's one of those books that I'll keep re-reading every once in a while. I think no matter how many times I re-read it, I think I'll still feel so sad, yet so happy at the end. This is definitely a book I'll recommend to all of my friends to read.

DNFed @ 25%

someone said that this book is full of millennial cringe and they're right. I hoped that I could just turn my brain off for this book, but the writing is so bad I couldn't go through with it

DNFed @ 54%

This book commits three atrocities which I have put into a cute little list:

1.) This book is over 600 hundred pages long. To put it in perspective, Pride and Prejudice is ~350 pages long, depending on the version and copy you're reading. They were able to make a 6+ hour mini series of Pride and Prejudice and covered everything in the book. I got to page 343 of this godforsaken book. All that happened so far in the story could be summed up in a 14-minute Youtube short film.

2.) Why so much headspace? That's what all this book was: characters having a little dialogue to only be interrupted by several paragraphs of thought and feeling often being repetitive information. How many times do I have to know that Charlotte's grandmother was president? Clearly not enough for the writer to put it in countless times. Not only that, but whenever there was a conversation and the author thought it necessary to put in a few pages of thoughts and feelings etc, I could only imagine the other character staring at them like they're on the Truman Show.

3.) Sutton, conceptually. I actually related to her a little bit in the beginning. I kept thinking that she was one of those characters that seemed shy at first, but shows off confidence once the relationship grows. But she wasn't. Even when things were clear as day, she still was blind to it and reacted negatively because the author told her to. She constantly worries about adding stress to Charlotte and then PROCEEDS TO ADD STRESS TO CHARLOTTE. Such an annoying character to read. There wasn't even one hint of development in the 343 pages I read - that goes for both her and Charlotte.

Anyways, sorry for yapping. Thx for reading!

DNFed bc she called her wife her sister

DNFed at 31%

Trust me, I wanted to like this book. I mean, it's about a woman killing her terrible family. But it was...not what I was expecting. I understand the hustle, but I didn't like that she killed her cousin. I started and stopped the book so many times to where I didn't see a point in continuing the story. However, it's a great read for a murderous mood.