Lonneke commented on a post
Suddenly reading about a prince named Jason is throwing me off, I keep imagining a suburban guy who loves wearing beanies😩
Post from the Circe forum
Suddenly reading about a prince named Jason is throwing me off, I keep imagining a suburban guy who loves wearing beanies😩
Lonneke commented on a post
Done! The last hundred pages convinced me that this book should be read by everyone (writing this in tears😭)
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Circe
Madeline Miller
Lonneke finished reading and wrote a review...
When I started reading this book I noticed that the review weren't very great and I started doubting my decision to buy it. Especially because I couldn't remember who recommended it to me.
In short, I liked that it makes you wonder what you would do if you were given her powers. The people that I spoke with about the book had varying ideas and thoughts, and all very valid. The fact that I had trouble agreeing with Thea and her motives was actually really refreshing. I just really couldn't be her friend😬 The same goes for most characters in this book. The ending also surprised me and felt fitting.
The reason I didn't score this book any higher is because the writing just felt very superficial at times. The beginning felt rushed and I wished there was a little more insight in to how life changing and confusing this could be. Sure, Thea kinda needs to spring into action but it still felt rushed to me. The same goes for the ending, eventhough I liked it.
Lonneke is interested in reading...

The Reaper
Jackson P. Brown
Lonneke is interested in reading...

Queen of Faces
Petra Lord
Post from the An Ethical Guide To Murder forum
So far this book is a great reminder that characters are allowed to make different choices than I would. Up untill now it's a lot of "wtf thea???" and "make it make sense"
Lonneke TBR'd a book

Beyond Beautiful: A Practical Guide to Being Happy, Confident, and You in a Looks-Obsessed World
Anuschka Rees
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An Ethical Guide To Murder
Jenny Morris
Lonneke finished reading and wrote a review...
Maybe I enjoyed this because I read the last short story while on my period, or maybe this sweet, tender, heartwarming book was just what I needed this week. This book isn't the greatest read of this year for me but it's still enjoyable. There are plotholes and some passages are very repetative. I also agree with others about the misoginy that is sprinkled throughout.
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