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bessjoyce's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I found the pace a bit too slow and that the author tried to fit too much in but otherwise I enjoyed reading it. Was a nice reflection on sisterhood.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Mental illness, Miscarriage, and Suicide
Minor: Self harm and Pregnancy
alicew2000's review against another edition
adventurous
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction and Miscarriage
Moderate: Child death and Death
Minor: Alcoholism, Animal death, Self harm, and Alcohol
scottsmom's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicide, Vomit, Grief, and Pregnancy
etyllers's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Miscarriage, Self harm, and Pregnancy
cballar5's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I received this ARC from netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Let me start by saying I should really read descriptions more. I saw selkie and I thought for sure this was a fantasy novel.
Boy was I wrong! Even though this book isn’t what I was looking for, it ended up being very beautiful and touching. I’m not usually big into women’s fiction esque books, but I enjoyed this one.
Definitely a slow moving plot as we follow Esther’s journey. This is more of a book to read to smell the flowers rather than get to the finish line. It was a bit slow for me, but still enjoyable. This is not a one sitting kind of book. It’s absolutely more about the journey, and it is left very open ended.
The characters definitely have development throughout. I also appreciated the short viewpoints from other characters in the book. It was a really nice insight to plot points, plus it gave you a level of empathy for them you may not normally have. At the beginning of this book, all I could think of was how unfair Esther’s parents were. The further we progressed and the more we learned, the reader begins to understand so much more than what is on the surface.
The writing is almost reminiscent of a Brontë novel but more gothic and yet modern perhaps? It was a slow and descriptive read, but well thought out. It seems as though the author did a good bit of research in this one. There’s representation for the lgbt+ community and native communities, and considering where this takes place, offers a good bit of variety.
The main thing this book did for me was fuel my wanderlust. I’d never even heard of the Faroe Islands and now I’m dying to go see them. The music from the region is beautiful. I really loved how the author incorporated different cultures into this book, especially lesser known cultures. It was truly an experience to read. All in all, a good read, but more of a slow read. I think I would’ve enjoyed this more in a different mindset and time, but still wonderful. No regrets about reading it.
Let me start by saying I should really read descriptions more. I saw selkie and I thought for sure this was a fantasy novel.
Boy was I wrong! Even though this book isn’t what I was looking for, it ended up being very beautiful and touching. I’m not usually big into women’s fiction esque books, but I enjoyed this one.
Definitely a slow moving plot as we follow Esther’s journey. This is more of a book to read to smell the flowers rather than get to the finish line. It was a bit slow for me, but still enjoyable. This is not a one sitting kind of book. It’s absolutely more about the journey, and it is left very open ended.
The characters definitely have development throughout. I also appreciated the short viewpoints from other characters in the book. It was a really nice insight to plot points, plus it gave you a level of empathy for them you may not normally have. At the beginning of this book, all I could think of was how unfair Esther’s parents were. The further we progressed and the more we learned, the reader begins to understand so much more than what is on the surface.
The writing is almost reminiscent of a Brontë novel but more gothic and yet modern perhaps? It was a slow and descriptive read, but well thought out. It seems as though the author did a good bit of research in this one. There’s representation for the lgbt+ community and native communities, and considering where this takes place, offers a good bit of variety.
The main thing this book did for me was fuel my wanderlust. I’d never even heard of the Faroe Islands and now I’m dying to go see them. The music from the region is beautiful. I really loved how the author incorporated different cultures into this book, especially lesser known cultures. It was truly an experience to read. All in all, a good read, but more of a slow read. I think I would’ve enjoyed this more in a different mindset and time, but still wonderful. No regrets about reading it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Self harm and Suicide
erica_cb's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Miscarriage, Suicide, Blood, Grief, Car accident, and Alcohol
Minor: Animal death, Mental illness, Self harm, Vomit, and Pregnancy
elsea_readingelsea's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Suicide
Moderate: Miscarriage and Self harm