Honestly so so interesting. At first, it was hard to understand some of the terms as I did not speak that particular language, but once I got into it, that was cleared up, it was fine. I absolutely loved the patriarchy fighting, fantasy and female power in this book, and it was this book that really got me into the fantasy genre since. The characters were perfectly developed, and the enemies to lovers trope for the main character was amazing too. All side characters were also carefully thought out, and each had their own important role throughout the book regardless of their appearances. Incredibly engaging, with a wide range of diverse and interesting people involved in the plot. The resolution at the end provided such a catharsis to any confusion or insecurity at earlier point in this novel, and I think the author did a great job of simultaneously creating …
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nocedanina finished reading Black Flamingo by Dean Atta
Black Flamingo by Dean Atta
Michael is a mixed-race gay teen growing up in London. All his life, he’s navigated what it means to be …
nocedanina reviewed Another day by David Levithan
nocedanina finished reading Another day by David Levithan
Another day by David Levithan
"Rhiannon is disappointed that her neglectful boyfriend Justin doesn't remember the one perfect day they shared, until a stranger tells …
nocedanina reviewed The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna
Absolutely incredible
5 stars
Honestly so so interesting. At first, it was hard to understand some of the terms as I did not speak that particular language, but once I got into it, that was cleared up, it was fine. I absolutely loved the patriarchy fighting, fantasy and female power in this book, and it was this book that really got me into the fantasy genre since. The characters were perfectly developed, and the enemies to lovers trope for the main character was amazing too. All side characters were also carefully thought out, and each had their own important role throughout the book regardless of their appearances. Incredibly engaging, with a wide range of diverse and interesting people involved in the plot. The resolution at the end provided such a catharsis to any confusion or insecurity at earlier point in this novel, and I think the author did a great job of simultaneously creating an engaging read, but with an air of defiance, stubbornness and completely valid unapologetic tone throughout. Would recommend for feminists, romance-fantasy lovers and those interested in an alternative religious structures in a supernatural world....
nocedanina finished reading The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna
The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna
Sixteen-year-old Deka lives in fear and anticipation of the blood ceremony that will determine whether she will become a member …
nocedanina finished reading Ellie Pillai Is (Almost) in Love by Christine Pillainayagam
nocedanina reviewed It ends with us by Colleen Hoover (It ends with us (tom 1))
nocedanina finished reading Nooit meer by Colleen Hoover
Nooit meer by Colleen Hoover, Colleen Hoover
‘Nooit meer’ van Colleen Hoover vertelt het aangrijpende verhaal van Lily, die verliefd wordt op de knappe neurochirurg Ryle. Hij …
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nocedanina reviewed Cinderella Is Dead by Kalynn Bayron
Wow
5 stars
Content warning Relationships, character development, plot points/twists
First off, the dystopia-style to the fairy tale twist was so so well done. It was engaging, addicting and yet still believable despite being a fantasy novel. I absolutely loved the slow-burn friends-to-lovers, which was allowed to develop perfectly and realistically beneath the main plot of the book, and every moment of intimacy and longing was captured to create such vicarious emotion within the reader simultaneously. One of my favourite parts is the preparation for the attack on the castle, where Sofia and Constance share their first moments of physical closeness amongst the anxiety and apprehension for the coming day. Another is the HUGE plot twist right near the end regarding Amina ( Fairy Godmother), which was so out of the blue, and something I truly could not have predicted. These are just some of the moments that just made the book such an engaging one that I could not put down, and one that I finished in a matter of days. I would 1000% recommend to anyone LGBTQ+, a lover of fantasy, and a big anti-patriarchal who has always felt uncomfortable at the helpless princess trope in too many children fairy tales. Hope you enjoy as much as I did! xx
nocedanina finished reading Cinderella Is Dead by Kalynn Bayron
Cinderella Is Dead by Kalynn Bayron
It's 200 years since Cinderella found her prince... but the fairytale is over.
Sophia knows the story though, off by …
nocedanina reviewed Cinderella Is Dead by Kalynn Bayron
Wow
5 stars
Content warning Relationships, character development, plot points/twists
First off, the dystopia-style to the fairy tale twist was so so well done. It was engaging, addicting and yet still believable despite being a fantasy novel. I absolutely loved the slow-burn friends-to-lovers, which was allowed to develop perfectly and realistically beneath the main plot of the book, and every moment of intimacy and longing was captured to create such vicarious emotion within the reader simultaneously. One of my favourite parts is the preparation for the attack on the castle, where Sofia and Constance share their first moments of physical closeness amongst the anxiety and apprehension for the coming day. Another is the HUGE plot twist right near the end regarding Amina ( Fairy Godmother), which was so out of the blue, and something I truly could not have predicted. These are just some of the moments that just made the book such an engaging one that I could not put down, and one that I finished in a matter of days. I would 1000% recommend to anyone LGBTQ+, a lover of fantasy, and a big anti-patriarchal who has always felt uncomfortable at the helpless princess trope in too many children fairy tales. Hope you enjoy as much as I did! xx
nocedanina quoted Cinderella Is Dead by Kalynn Bayron
“I don’t want to be saved by some knight in shining armor. I’d like to be the one in the armor, and I’d like to be the one doing the saving,” “Before I have a chance to overthink it, I press my lips to hers. Her hands move to my neck and face. A surge of warmth rushes over me as she pressed herself against me. There is an urgency in her kiss, like she’s trying to prove to me how much she cares, and I yield to her, unconditionally.” “Tears come again, but she wipes them away with the tip of her fingers, kissing my hand and pulling me close.”