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A review by georgiasanger
Peaches and Honey: These Immortal Truths by R. Raeta
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
5.0
There are a few books that I often think about for months (even years) after I've read them and Peaches and Honey definitely makes that list.
I am a scan reader sometimes but I found myself going slower and devouring every single word of this book. The only word I can think of that describes the writing style for this book is "elegant". Elegant without stuffiness. Somehow, the writing felt peaceful despite Anna dealing with wars, famine, and plagues. The emotions that Anna dealt with felt effortlessly conveyed to the reader. I felt her pain of losing people around her, her peace in finding a new home, her determination to save as many people as she could. The author did an amazing job of filling this book with deep, heartfelt emotion.
The romance was the slowest burn I think I've ever read. Centuries of friendship turning into love and admiration. I love a slow burn romance and this hit the spot.
I will never stop thinking about this book.
I am a scan reader sometimes but I found myself going slower and devouring every single word of this book. The only word I can think of that describes the writing style for this book is "elegant". Elegant without stuffiness. Somehow, the writing felt peaceful despite Anna dealing with wars, famine, and plagues. The emotions that Anna dealt with felt effortlessly conveyed to the reader. I felt her pain of losing people around her, her peace in finding a new home, her determination to save as many people as she could. The author did an amazing job of filling this book with deep, heartfelt emotion.
The romance was the slowest burn I think I've ever read. Centuries of friendship turning into love and admiration. I love a slow burn romance and this hit the spot.
I will never stop thinking about this book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Blood, Antisemitism, Colonisation, and War
Minor: Slavery
This book spans centuries and it doesn't shy away from the horrors that happened throughout human history. War, plagues, famine. It's a deeply emotional book and every subject is treated with honesty but also respect.