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book review || The Bone Houses by Emily Lloyd Jones

Upon re-read, I loved this even more. I think the first time I didn’t appreciate the wholesome familial relationships and particularly Ryn’s grief from losing her father, but both of these really stood out. I thought I would be focused on the gorgeous, whimsically creepy writing and the slow-burn relationship, but I had to start annotating for Ryn’s father as well. Each moment tugged at my heartstrings and I got misty-eyed more than once. You can truly feel the love she had for her father every time she thinks of him.

Slow fantasies are definitely my thing and the atmosphere was so immersive, coming to life as I read. Each time I picked this book up, I was transported to the story and the characters added to that as well. I love the grumpy-sunshine feel of Ryn and Ellis. They work so well as foils to one another and the romance that blooms between them is so sweet and wholesome. Throughout their journey, they become so protective of one another. I loved how Ellis’ chronic pain was talked about, as a part of him, a burden, but he refuses to let it overtake his life.

This held up so well and I definitely need to check out The Drowned Woods now.

5 / 5 stars

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In case anyone was worried, I still don’t know how to be a casual fan.

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Tabbed books>>> The LOML

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book review || You Deserve Each Other by Sarah Hogle

Holy crap, I did not plan to stay up till 4am reading this book when I started it, but it’s just so hilarious that I couldn’t put it down. Every single time, Naomi and Nicholas started pulling pranks and bickering with each other, it was like watching the world’s most immature and giggle-inducing tennis match. This book takes miscommunication as far as possible, it’s so outlandish that you can’t help but laugh. I mean, could a lot of issue have been resolved by a simple, open conversation between these two? Oh yeah, but it wouldn’t have been nearly as entertaining.

Upon re-read, I fell for Nicholas a lot faster. He still messes up, but he’s not ready to give up on the relationship like Naomi thinks. His small gestures always made me aw and once Naomi becomes aware of them, her responses were just as cute. I definitely think this book highlights the importance of understanding your partner’s love language and is a great showcasing of why getting married too quickly and for the wrong reasons can lead to resentment. I was swept away by their romance as they turn from enemies to partners in crime. In the end, I adore these two together, and the perfect parallel between Nicholas’ asking Naomi out on their first date to his second proposal is so damn cute, it’s burned into my brain now.

5 / 5 stars

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@opalparrxsh a long time ago you asked me for a list of how I highlight/tab my trc reread and since I’m finally starting the dream thieves I thought I post my updated list. I’m using zebra mildliners since they’re more subdued than the yoobi ones I used for trb. Thanks for your patience on this!