If you had told me a while ago that I would be giving a vampire book five stars, I would have laughed in your face.
There is a bit of a story behind how I came to read this wonderful novel and it starts with the rekindling of an old friendship. It had been years since I had seen my good friend Elliott and I was surprised to see a message from her on my Goodreads account. Of course, it was about books that I had read. We began talking and texting about our most recent reads and soon we were meeting up at our favorite local bookstores. The first time we met up, she handed me this book.
I was doubtful and started to question every conversation we had in which I thought she had good taste.
*Yes, I get judgmental about what books people like. I'm working on it.
But, I also consider it extremely rude to not read a book received as a gift. It's like telling someone that you don't want a piece of their soul because you don't like the color of their shoes.
I'm very glad that I picked it up despite my misgivings.
This book is glorious and original! It just works. No one is perfect, no one is exempt from the pain, but there is never a loss of hope and I find that important. Tana is so strong, not because she goes out and does what needs to be done, but she believes in it and is motivated by wanting to see the world better for everyone. Please, just read so you know I'm not insane in my review.
There is a bit of a story behind how I came to read this wonderful novel and it starts with the rekindling of an old friendship. It had been years since I had seen my good friend Elliott and I was surprised to see a message from her on my Goodreads account. Of course, it was about books that I had read. We began talking and texting about our most recent reads and soon we were meeting up at our favorite local bookstores. The first time we met up, she handed me this book.
I was doubtful and started to question every conversation we had in which I thought she had good taste.
*Yes, I get judgmental about what books people like. I'm working on it.
But, I also consider it extremely rude to not read a book received as a gift. It's like telling someone that you don't want a piece of their soul because you don't like the color of their shoes.
I'm very glad that I picked it up despite my misgivings.
This book is glorious and original! It just works. No one is perfect, no one is exempt from the pain, but there is never a loss of hope and I find that important. Tana is so strong, not because she goes out and does what needs to be done, but she believes in it and is motivated by wanting to see the world better for everyone. Please, just read so you know I'm not insane in my review.
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