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“I love you. Most ardently.” What can I say about this book that hasn‘t already been said? In short, this book is the perfect example of what “romance” novels have lost today. Characters with flaws who become better people by overcoming those flaws instead of being told “it‘s okay” or “people should just accept you”. Okay I‘m getting off of my soap box (comment below for more thoughts) but this is a truly perfect book in every way #52challenge

When I first read this book I truthfully was a bit disappointed with my dear Jane Austin and felt this wasn‘t her best work. Then I found out that she wrote it when she was only 14!!! I shall never doubt such a beloved author again. So is it amazing? No… but it is worth reading and is still impressive considering the age and experience of the author as this was also her first book. #52challenge

“I‘m afraid to speak or move for fear all this wonderful beauty will vanish just like a broken silence.” This book will live forever in my heart. I have vowed to give a copy of this book to every young girl who is going out into the world on her own for the first time. If ever a book could be a friend, this one would be. With its lessons of pain and joy that comes with becoming oneself and building a life in this world. #52challenge

"I believe the nicest and sweetest days are not those on which anything very splendid or wonderful or exciting happens but just those that bring simple little pleasures, following one another softly, like pearls slipping off a string." The second book in the beloved Anne of Green Gables series teaches the lesson of growing up and the transition from being a child who is invested into to an adult who now can invest in others. #52challenge

“Isn‘t it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it yet.” If there is one fictional character that I relate with and love above all others, it would most definitely be Anne. This is easily one of my favorite books and its lessons have a very special place in my heart. That life, no matter how hard it may be, is as beautiful as you choose to see it as and that the people you love are the truest richest of life. #52challenge

Even though I do prefer the original 3 books, I will admit that I greatly enjoyed this book. Without spoiling anything, I really appreciated how this book was written. It‘s a very good “bad guy” origin story because it doesn‘t make you cheer for the villain but yet it does allow you to understand and even sympathies with him without justifying his evil. I also found it interesting that there are actually no true heroes in this book. #52challenge

I love C. S. Lewis… but this book was just weird. The first book in this series was “Ok” but this one felt like a drug trip through allegorical theology. I know the message Lewis was trying to get across but it was just poorly executed. This was a difficult read that I had to force myself to finish even though it was relatively short. #52challenge

I would give this book a 6/10. The story concept and the description of the world was very interesting. However, for as short as this book was, it was really hard to motivate myself to finish it. I love C. S. Lewis, but I feel like in this book he was still trying to perfect the skill of allegory, which he obviously masters by the Narnia series. #52challenge

I‘m not saying I hated this book. In fact the idea of the story is very fascinating and I was excited to read it. Unfortunately though the writing and execution of it as a whole was very lacking. And don‘t get me started on the grammar. With that said, I do hold self publishers with great respect and do not wish to discourage them. #52challenge

This book is very well written and kept my attention locked in from the first page to the last. It has also sparked a curiosity to learn more about this time in American History. However… following such praise I sadly must say that I would not recommend this book. This wasn‘t just a sad book, it was depressing for absolutely no reward. And don‘t get me started on the communism. Would love to discuss more in the comments. #52challenge