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A review by allisonshewfelt
I'll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson
emotional
hopeful
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? Yes
5.0
I'll give you the sun was just a random book I bought from the thrift store and it wasn't really something I cared to read but OH MY CLARK GABLE this exceeded my expectations and it's now my new favorite for this year and I really don't think anything will replace it.
THE. WRITING. WAS. CHEF'S. KISS.
I've never read something with this kind of unique and beautiful and hopeful writing that made me feel like I was floating.
Every character is important to the story and the reader even the side ones. The characters are so developed and you really care deeply for each and every one.
I swear I cried about 35 times during the last 150 pages
THE RELATIONSHIPS
I usually never vibe with gay romances mostly because they're not developed enough or I don't care about the characters but NOAH AND BRIAN they were perfect. I think it's because they were so young and innocent and care free. All the relationship, familia and intimate, were so well written. The sibling dynamics between Noah and Jude were so close and they reminded me of my brother and I.
OSCARRR
Where can I get me an Oscar? That man is fine. If you stan Nikolai from shadow and bone, you will love Oscar, like he could be his brother. Who doesn't love a broken 19 year old Englishman who's fine af, rides a motorcycle, wears a leather jacket, takes pictures of Jude, CARRIES HER PICTURE WITH HIM AND STARES AT IT FOR HOURS, has scars on his face (why does that make him more attractive) and different colored eyes and of course has fluffy dark hair. He's so broken and hard to understand at first but he's such a soft sweetheart like he gives Jude his seashell that he always carries with him from his mom. Forget real men I already fell in love with Oscar.
Like idk but this was more than just a book. It gave me feelings of freedom and being true to your heart and like it's literally making me want to sign up for the drawing and sculpture class at my college. I don't think this review even begins to tell you what a glorious book this is. I have no words but this is my new comfort book. Everything about this was perfect.
I swear guys I'll read your favorite book if your read this even if it's coho or acotar whatever. I'll read it just pls give this gem that infiltrated my life a try.
THE. WRITING. WAS. CHEF'S. KISS.
I've never read something with this kind of unique and beautiful and hopeful writing that made me feel like I was floating.
Every character is important to the story and the reader even the side ones. The characters are so developed and you really care deeply for each and every one.
I swear I cried about 35 times during the last 150 pages
THE RELATIONSHIPS
I usually never vibe with gay romances mostly because they're not developed enough or I don't care about the characters but NOAH AND BRIAN they were perfect. I think it's because they were so young and innocent and care free. All the relationship, familia and intimate, were so well written. The sibling dynamics between Noah and Jude were so close and they reminded me of my brother and I.
OSCARRR
Where can I get me an Oscar? That man is fine. If you stan Nikolai from shadow and bone, you will love Oscar, like he could be his brother. Who doesn't love a broken 19 year old Englishman who's fine af, rides a motorcycle, wears a leather jacket, takes pictures of Jude, CARRIES HER PICTURE WITH HIM AND STARES AT IT FOR HOURS, has scars on his face (why does that make him more attractive) and different colored eyes and of course has fluffy dark hair. He's so broken and hard to understand at first but he's such a soft sweetheart like he gives Jude his seashell that he always carries with him from his mom. Forget real men I already fell in love with Oscar.
Like idk but this was more than just a book. It gave me feelings of freedom and being true to your heart and like it's literally making me want to sign up for the drawing and sculpture class at my college. I don't think this review even begins to tell you what a glorious book this is. I have no words but this is my new comfort book. Everything about this was perfect.
I swear guys I'll read your favorite book if your read this even if it's coho or acotar whatever. I'll read it just pls give this gem that infiltrated my life a try.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Infidelity, Sexual content, and Death of parent
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Homophobia