Prequel to the amazing YA, The Hate U Give. Similar metaphors: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, growth from struggle & hardship. Also reminiscent lyrics from Ben E King's 1960 song: There is a rose in Spanish Harlem. . . It's growing in the street right up through the concrete. And most obvious, the poem by Tupac Shakur: Long live the rose that grew from concrete
when no one else ever cared.
#Roses #FeelintheLove @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs
Started this today - quite pleased with it already. The type of YA novel that should be read/taught in high school because the characters feel like believable teens while still having rich, lyrical writing.
My not a real bookclub chose Sabriel for February and I‘m having the best time rereading!
“Oh yes,” the Wizard said, tapping his cane lightly against the yellow bricks. “I am very ready indeed.”
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#Roses 🌹🥀 #FeelinTheLove 🍓🍰💌🧸💝🍫❣️🎀
#BookNerd 🤓📚💙
I am ready to read this. To see what everyone is talking about. It's been on my shelf for a while and it's time to pick it up. Perfect buddy read for #LittensLoveRomance @StayCurious
I like fantasy and romance.
I didn't know what to post under #LoveIsBlind
#Romantasy has become a popular genre. Readers crave fantasy creatures (or so the booktok says). I, too, sometimes dream of vampires, dragons...
So love is blind sometimes😜
pickA wryly funny, complex, and lovable queer cast of characters ground this ambitious and engaging exploration of how humans respond to the unknown and to the crucible of social media celebrity—ultimately resonating deeply as a celebration of curiosity, found family, and online community. Recommended for fans of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow!
pickI enjoyed this more than I thought I would, and I'll definitely be continuing the series at some point. While the subject matter is definitely dark, it doesn't become morbidly grotesque or seem to become intentially dark to entertain morbid fascinations. It is a unique take on a dystopian with some fun twists that were unexpected. It is definitely a YA, with it's tropey love triangle, but the book has substance aside from this.
so-soI thought this was a fun and unique spin on how the story of Sleeping Beauty came about. It did have a bit of a slow start but it definitely picked up. I would give it 3 stars.
#BookedForLife
The terminology being used is so cringey. I know it‘s time period “appropriate”, but damn.
