pick3/5 - soft pick
Enjoyable read, liked the creativity of the author, also liked how the plot is structured. All the elements work well together.
That being said, I found some parts too glamorized and unrealistic, a little bit too cheesy. Not sure it's a story that is going to stick with me.
pickHappy St Patrick's Day from N Ireland ☘️🍀
This is my book of the year (so far).....flipping gorgeous! Bittersweet and so clever; spanning countries and time periods with beautiful threads that tie the whole thing together 💚
bailedThis book had so much hype, so I decided to read it. I guess I am the odd ball, but I could not get into it. It dragged on without much happening. It seemed the same scenario was repetitive just a different year. I am on part two and still not interested. This will be my first bail of the year
pickAddie La Rue makes a deal with a devil in the woods the night before her wedding, and comes out to find the entire village has forgotten her. Then, in the beginning of the new millenium, she finds someone who can remember her name...
Full review: https://lamp.works/bwl?s=B084357H23
#fantasy #occult #historical
pickThis was so good!! This isnt my normal read but im so glad i picked it up!
pickI vacillated back & forth about how I felt on this book. Ultimately — it was far too long and the parts more about Henry felt far more heartbreaking & nuanced than the parts about Addie herself. Much of this read like Phantom of the Opera to me — except the Phantom continued a charade of “choice”. It was difficult to feel empathy for Addie (to me), overall she felt quite selfish. Still, it‘s a pick for Henry/the writing itself. #AuthorAMonth
#LittensDressedInBlood Today's prompt is Sympathy for the Devil
This is the first book that popped in my head when I thought of the prompt, and I just went with it. This is my favorite Schwab novel, although I know it's a book that people tend to love or hate (kind of like my all time favorite book, The Night Circus), but I'm squarely in the LOVED IT camp. ;)
bailedHad to bail on this book, too long and everything was drug out. I see that everyone is hyping it up and that it‘s a great book but I had to bail. Maybe it gets better in the 2nd half?
A magical coffee cup for this magical book 😍. I saw an Instagram post that V.E. Schwab posted with her Addie LaRue cup and I just had to have one too! It's so cute! ☕
1- the tagged, which was great, and The Sanitorium, which was only ok
2- Dragons🐉are my first choice but since almost everyone else picked them also I'll go with mermaids 🧜♀️ 😁
@TheSpineView #Two4Tuesday
Visited a local bookstore this afternoon and found Book ❤️
Now she plays in the field, and does not leave a mark...
pickI think everyone has seen the hype around this book. So I decided to put the audiobook on hold and wait for my turn. To me it didn‘t really hold up to the hype. To me the ending is what saved the book for me. My heartbroken was for Addie and Henry and the way their story ended. I am very curious to check out the authors other books!
Friday filled with snow and ice are for self care for the soul 🖤
I‘ve been excited to read this one.
Find your Valentine's Read. It's one on my TBR! 💝
https://bookriot.com/quiz-find-your-valentines-book-date/?utm_source=bloglovin.c...
pickI am kind of on the fence for this one, between a pick and so so for me. Addie LaRue makes a deal with a god of the dark making her immortal but with the catch that no one will remember her. I appreciated her glimpses of history throughout the years but felt some of the book felt repetitive and dragged a bit. I went in with high expectations which the book didn‘t quite meet for me but it was an enjoyable read overall.
pickI wasn‘t excited when my book club chose this book, but I‘m pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. Fantasy is not usually my thing, but there is enough historical fiction and a love of art and music woven in, that it kept me engaged in a story I would normally pass on.
An hour and 9 min so far for the #20in4 readathon!
1. Trying new crafts!
2. The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
3. Mr. Sempere from the Cemetery of Forgotten Books series.
@ cupcake12
#motivationalmonday
pickSuch a fun ride! Here and there, the writing was too flowery for my taste, but I was sucked in anyway and loved it! ⭐⭐⭐⭐ and a half.
Four books returned. Five books taken out. 🤦♀️ oh well.
#ThankfulThursday @Cosmos_Moon
1️⃣ Nothing yet... but the year is young.
2️⃣ No snow!🥶😱
I'm late so if you want to play and haven't consider yourself Tagged. 💙📚💚🏷
200 pages to go... In the last book of 2020
So if you'll excuse me; I'll just read for the rest of this year 😊
pickAddie La Rue makes a deal with the devil- she gets freedom and he eventually gets her soul. The catch is no one can remember her once she leaves their line of sight.
I really liked this. It‘s a solid fantasy with great characters. Addie travels the world, never being able to really put down roots. There‘s queer representation, and a beautiful story.
The audio narration is very good as well. Would recommend. 😊
Oh Lisa, you spoil me. Puzzles AND a book AND treats?! ❤️🥰😘
Just as I was feeling the post-holiday drabs (which the rainy, cloudy weather isn‘t helping), I finally get to the post office and find this lovely package waiting for me. Thank you Lisa! ❤️❤️❤️ I‘ve heard a lot about this book, so I‘ve been curious to read it. And I love caramels. And, of course, puzzles. 🧩 #puzzleaddict
My slightly late #weeklyforecast, the last of 2020!
I‘ve been unfocused in reading for the last 2 weeks, but I hope I can finish The Toll and Addie La Rue this week.
Austin has gained a lot of new murals this year, and I love this one on Lamar, not far from Book People. I happened to be stopped at a light and had the perfect photo op.
pickAddie is 300+ yrs old, has lived through wars, rebellions & liberations. But she's made a deal that means nobody remembers her - each day she starts with a clean slate. It's a book to get lost in - the story winds slowly and carefully with it's wonderful side details. I loved the connection to books, art and artistic expression. The ending is really interesting - it leaves you with a warm, romantic and memorable final scene!
This month I‘ve listened to so many podcast - so many more than normal. So if course I‘ve heard so many great author readings and interviews which has resulted in #bookmail! Oops!
I'm so excited to get started with #wintergames2020! I am sure this list will evolve, but here is my current TBR for December. 🎅🎄 @clwojick #merryreaders
The Child recommends V. E. Schwab's The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue.
For the love of God. How do people get into this book? I'm trying so hard but it's so slooooow... Help me!
I am struggling with reading any physical book, so I‘ve started the audiobook today.
pickI couldn‘t put this down (mostly)! I loved the characters, the writing, the story, and the atmosphere. Perfect fall read. Still, during the last 1/3 of the book, it started to feel a bit long. Maybe I‘m spoiled by short stories, but I feel like 50 pages could have been cut out & it would have still been wonderful. Also, though the super short chapters makes it easy to pick up and put down, it also (for me) interrupts the immersion every 2-3 pages.
Love sending little ones books! This is my niece in Pennsylvania.
Happy reading today! 😎🖤 #amreading #happyweekend
pickDifficult to review. This was mysterious and interesting, yet wasn‘t memorable for me 😕 it kept me turning the pages though. Started out slowly then became more interesting as we learned more about the characters (not just addie)yet I just couldn‘t shake the feeling of having heard this story before with the movie The Age of Adeline 🤔so didn‘t feel that original.
WON‘T be in my top books this year.. still it was entertaining enough. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
I cannot believe how lucky and excited I feel right now. I went into my library for my book hold and both of these books were on the new release shelf! I told the librarian that I felt guilty taking both and she shook her head and said no, take them. With Covid they‘ve had fewer patrons coming in and new books go to the library‘s patrons first, then get sent out if there are holds. The perks of my library being small. I love my library! ♥️
It‘s always a happy day when my #BOTM box comes!
Excited for another #botm I struggled this month to make my selection. It was this or Leave the World Behind which I may make my birthday pick if I see good reviews here.
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