Maddie
Started with very cringy very clearly YA targeted writing, but as the book went on I fell more and more in love with all of the characters. Chess was a great background to set this story against as it kinda felt like what I imagine a sports romance would feel like (as of yet I have not read any). I really enjoyed this book overall, though the ending left a bit more to be desired. I wanted more in the last chapter before the epilogue!
Started with very cringy very clearly YA targeted writing, but as the book went on I fell more and more in love with all of the characters. Chess was a great background to set this story against as it kinda felt like what I imagine a sports romance would feel like (as of yet I have not read any). I really enjoyed this book overall, though the ending left a bit more to be desired. I wanted more in the last chapter before the epilogue!
Jennette, I'm glad your mum died too.
The book that has gotten me back into reading - easy to read but a hard hitter for sure. Makes you question parenting and the entertainment industry, but also how powerful the human mind is. Massive trigger warning for victims of emotional abuse, eating disorders, religious trauma, substance abuse, and OCD. As someone who has been through a few of those things myself, it marked an unexpected milestone in my recovery where I can read about such things and be proud of my progress and even cry with joy at hers! Jennette you have been dragged through life, but you've come out the other side running, and it is a wonderful thing that you have shared your story with the world.
Jennette, I'm glad your mum died too.
The book that has gotten me back into reading - easy to read but a hard hitter for sure. Makes you question parenting and the entertainment industry, but also how powerful the human mind is. Massive trigger warning for victims of emotional abuse, eating disorders, religious trauma, substance abuse, and OCD. As someone who has been through a few of those things myself, it marked an unexpected milestone in my recovery where I can read about such things and be proud of my progress and even cry with joy at hers! Jennette you have been dragged through life, but you've come out the other side running, and it is a wonderful thing that you have shared your story with the world.
In short: I loved this book. Baldree continues to impress with his inspired characters and slice of life storytelling. Bookshops & Bonedust has a sprinkle more physical conflict than Legends & Lattes, but don't let that fool you into thinking that it doesn't provide you with the same warm and cosy embrace of L&L. I really enjoyed learning more about Viv's past and watching new friendships bloom - not to mention the coastal setting adding a new depth to the world. Despite this being a prequel, I would still recommend reading L&L first, as I think that really helps set the tone. The books complement each other wonderfully. And for those who have already read B&B but not L&L: you are going to love the story after the story.
In short: I loved this book. Baldree continues to impress with his inspired characters and slice of life storytelling. Bookshops & Bonedust has a sprinkle more physical conflict than Legends & Lattes, but don't let that fool you into thinking that it doesn't provide you with the same warm and cosy embrace of L&L. I really enjoyed learning more about Viv's past and watching new friendships bloom - not to mention the coastal setting adding a new depth to the world. Despite this being a prequel, I would still recommend reading L&L first, as I think that really helps set the tone. The books complement each other wonderfully. And for those who have already read B&B but not L&L: you are going to love the story after the story.
It was okay! Film helped clarify some of my misunderstanding.
It was okay! Film helped clarify some of my misunderstanding.