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La mala hija
Pedro Martí
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Like most adults picking up this book, I wanted to read it for the nostalgia. As someone who has owned countless Barbies, accessories, and outfits, loved the movies, and even enjoyed some of the newer shows, I was excited to read a Barbie story that wasn’t aimed at little kids, but instead at a slightly older audience, like teens.
Unfortunately, I’m not sure Alex Asher has ever actually experienced anything Barbie-related, because she completely changed her essence.
Barbie is not dull, completely insecure, and slightly annoying. And while the plot itself wasn’t bad—it actually gave me major Tangled vibes, especially with Robin feeling a lot like Mother Gothel—I just couldn’t get past how badly Barbie was written.
I did appreciate that Ken remained a side character rather than being turned into a love interest. It allowed the story to keep its focus on Barbie, which is exactly where it should be.
But seriously… how do you make the main character suck this badly? Especially when she’s the literal centerpiece of the entire franchise?
I went into this expecting nostalgia, but instead I spent most of the book wondering who this Barbie was supposed to be. 😭
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Barbie: Dreamscape
Alex Aster
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Honestly I was expecting more of a World War Z vibe since it's supposed to be the end of the world. Instead, it turned out way more serious and reflective than I thought it would be. Not bad, just.. different. This is one of those rare times where I'm actually hoping the movie takes a different approach.
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The Dog Stars
Peter Heller
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Alex Aster
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Famous Five Collection (3 Books In 1)
Enid Blyton
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The Dog Stars
Peter Heller
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Pink Ink
Avina St. Graves