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blcksailormoon_'s review against another edition
5.0
One word to describe this book is messy. There was drama, love and sadness . I really liked it
jennitarheelreader's review against another edition
5.0
Wowowowow. I read Akwaeke Emezi’s novel, Freshwater, which is a literary masterpiece. Since then, I’ve bought all of their books and “saved” them. Thank goodness I did not save this one and jumped right in. I’m not sure I’ve read another literary romance, and if I have, it definitely was not as original as this story.
About the book: “New York Times bestselling author and National Book Award finalist Akwaeke Emezi (they/them) reimagines the love story in this fresh and seductive novel about a young woman seeking joy while healing from loss.”
Feyi’s husband was killed in an accident five years earlier. She struggles with survivor’s guilt, especially because she walked away from the same accident. She is finally putting herself out there and dating again, but on her own terms. This is something I loved most about Feyi. She set standards for herself and she stuck to them. She keeps her guard up when she’s unsure, and she lets it down when she is ready. Feyi eventually lands on a tropical island and finds love in perhaps an unexpected way. Will she also find healing?
I loved Feyi’s complexity and her story arc. I also loved her best friend, Joy. We all need a loyal friend like her.
You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty is perfect to read for Pride or any time. It’s less than three hundred pages, reads quickly like a fever dream, and has me in further awe of the writing chops of Akwaeke Emezi.
I received a gifted copy.
Many of my reviews can also be found on my blog: www.jennifertarheelreader.com and instagram: www.instagram.com/tarheelreader
About the book: “New York Times bestselling author and National Book Award finalist Akwaeke Emezi (they/them) reimagines the love story in this fresh and seductive novel about a young woman seeking joy while healing from loss.”
Feyi’s husband was killed in an accident five years earlier. She struggles with survivor’s guilt, especially because she walked away from the same accident. She is finally putting herself out there and dating again, but on her own terms. This is something I loved most about Feyi. She set standards for herself and she stuck to them. She keeps her guard up when she’s unsure, and she lets it down when she is ready. Feyi eventually lands on a tropical island and finds love in perhaps an unexpected way. Will she also find healing?
I loved Feyi’s complexity and her story arc. I also loved her best friend, Joy. We all need a loyal friend like her.
You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty is perfect to read for Pride or any time. It’s less than three hundred pages, reads quickly like a fever dream, and has me in further awe of the writing chops of Akwaeke Emezi.
I received a gifted copy.
Many of my reviews can also be found on my blog: www.jennifertarheelreader.com and instagram: www.instagram.com/tarheelreader
chaseb212's review against another edition
2.0
I heard so many great things about this book, I was excited to read it. But this book it wasn't for me. I am not big on messy romances and there is nothing more messy than this love triangle. Well written, and I can appreciate the fact that this book exists while understanding everythang aint for everybody. So it's a no thanks for me, but if you like it I love it for you.
alexaesperanza's review against another edition
5.0
This book is absolutely breathtaking. I really loved how poetic and vibrant the writing style is and I’m hoping this isn’t Akwaeke Emezi’s last book in the romance genre!
TW: lots of talk about death, grief and blood.
TW: lots of talk about death, grief and blood.
zeldapru's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
emily_meyer's review against another edition
might come back to it later but got bored of all the sex
rcsiers's review against another edition
4.0
when will i find my west indian famous chef husband with a mountain house and trauma to match my own?
emilyacollins123's review against another edition
2.0
I loved the writing and the characters but Feyi falling in love with Nasir’s dad who she came to the island with was not it for me