#olivia blake

[youaremissingfromme]

Quotes I

[maskoko]

Am I supposed to hate everyone?

Hey, listening to the audiobook. I enjoyed the first one, and I'm almost done with the second book. Should I bother continuing? I'm trying to assume that everyone sucking is part of the point, and the third book is about that, maybe turning around? Like, everyone is progressively becoming more and more insufferable. And then Bellen appears, and I'm like OMG, finally someone who is likeable again. And then her chapter ends. Truly, this is a genuine question. Should I keep reading?

[bookishfreedom]

"I don't want to be considered beautiful without being seen as capable, too."

YA romcom Shakespeare retelling? grumpy x sunshine? mistaken identity? endless nerd content? I was so excited to read this book and I was NOT disappointed.

It did take me a little bit to get into the story. On the surface, both of our main characters can come off straight-up... unlikeable. Viola is abrasive and Jack is a little too 'Mr. Popular! But that only made their growth and getting to know them that much more impactful. This book is full of characters who leap off the page with distinct voices and depth, side characters included. (Bash and Olivia, my beloveds<333) This is one of those YA books that I think will appeal to readers of all ages. The characters authentically feel like teenagers - they are flawed and messy and just trying to figure things out - but also deal with issues that are universal and relatable.

I also loved just how much was packed into this book. Twelfth Knight is so much more than just a romcom, it's also a coming-of-age, with social commentary and a love of nerd culture smoothly weaved in. This novel explores everything, from video game and fandom culture, social and parental pressures, misogyny, sexuality, family dynamics, and so much more, all without losing its humor and heart. The romance isn't the sole focus, which may not be for everyone, but l thought worked well for this story.

As for the romance itself, the slow burn was, in my humble opinion, perfection. It felt so real and unrushed and believable, which isn't always easy in a contemporary 'enemies to lovers' setting. I loved every second of Vi & Jack's interactions.

I fully expect this book to take the internet by storm because it's just so darn QUOTABLE! There were so many lines that just hit perfectly that I wrote a LOT of them down, and the banter was laugh-out-loud-worthy. I hadn't read any Olivia Blake/Alexene Farol Follmuth before, but the writing was so excellent that I will absolutely be picking up everything else she's written.

My actual rating is 4.5 stars, but rounding up because I had so much fun reading this. Literally read this book in one sitting and could not put it down.

Thanks so much to Netgalley and tor teen for the arc in exchange for an honest review. I can't wait to get my hands on a physical copy for myself!

[disaster-bay-leaf]

the intense need to consume everything related to the atlas six while in a reading frenzy to finish it so i can do that but at the same time i know ill miss reading it for the first time so bad

[remusfinglupin]

Did it hurt? When he knew exactly what shape she took up in the universe?

[turtlenessie]

WHY CANT I SEE THE MASTERS OF DEATH TAG???

Someone help me when I look it up it says that there’s nothing and when I press the tag from another post it also says there’s nothing.

I just wanna see posts about it 😭😭

[addywhispers]

• even on vacation. I’m still reading. ~~

[khalepatekala]

THIS BOOK IS JUST WOW