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A review by vanessa_issa
A Girl Made of Air by Nydia Hetherington
4.0
Thanks to Quercus Books for the DRC!
Oh. my. God.
This book.
I love stories that take place in the circus, so when I saw this cover (absolutely beautiful, by the way) I knew it would be one of my readings this year. I didn’t read the synopsis. I didn’t want to know beforehand what it was about.
At first, I thought the story would be mostly about the presentations and the artistic side of the characters. In fact, the main focus is on their personal lives, past traumas, dreams, passions and inspirations. The main character is searching for someone.
The story is told by 'Mouse' - we don't know her real name -, who grew up in the circus and was very influenced by the people she met there, mainly by Serendipity Wilson. I really liked the tales, always sending important messages. I am still reflecting on some of them.
It’s a very beautiful story. I confess that I found the first chapters a little slow, I thought I might not like it. But, from the moment I read Marta's letter, I was completely mesmerized and I didn't want to stop reading.
This is Nydia Hetherington's debut novel, and I totally became a fan! I’m definitely looking forward to future publications. :)
Oh. my. God.
This book.
I love stories that take place in the circus, so when I saw this cover (absolutely beautiful, by the way) I knew it would be one of my readings this year. I didn’t read the synopsis. I didn’t want to know beforehand what it was about.
At first, I thought the story would be mostly about the presentations and the artistic side of the characters. In fact, the main focus is on their personal lives, past traumas, dreams, passions and inspirations. The main character is searching for someone.
The story is told by 'Mouse' - we don't know her real name -, who grew up in the circus and was very influenced by the people she met there, mainly by Serendipity Wilson. I really liked the tales, always sending important messages. I am still reflecting on some of them.
It’s a very beautiful story. I confess that I found the first chapters a little slow, I thought I might not like it. But, from the moment I read Marta's letter, I was completely mesmerized and I didn't want to stop reading.
This is Nydia Hetherington's debut novel, and I totally became a fan! I’m definitely looking forward to future publications. :)