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Oh this book. This book. It's wonderful and sweet and charming and beautiful and relatable and perfect. Cath is a complete delight. There were lots of tears shed. Happy tears. Because some things felt so familiar. And because...ahh it's just lovely. ""Seriously. Look at you. You’ve got your shit together, you’re not scared of anything. I’m scared of everything. And I’m crazy. Like maybe you think I’m a little crazy, but I only ever let people see the tip of my crazy iceberg. Underneath this veneer of slightly crazy and socially inept, I’m a complete disaster."I read it on a Sunday a couple of weeks ago. It had been a bad day until I let myself climb into my duvet fort with a mug full of hot tea and escape. Escape into a world that wasn't my own, but one I really wanted to be a part of, if only for a few short hours. And there I stayed until I turned the very last page. This book is like a warm, lingering hug. You know the ones that make you feel safe and loved? Exactly like that.
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This book is going to be the basis of my final essay this term for University. Choosing a Children's Literature module is the best decision I've made in terms of my education thus far. Literature for young people right now is dynamic and exciting. This is a special book. Heartbreaking, but very special and incredibly important.“You see, the what ifs are as boundless as the stars.”
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I recently finished reading Fan Girl too and adored it. I think I fell for Levi a little bit! What a sweetheart!
ReplyDeleteI'm currently reading a book called Mr Penumbra's 24 Hour Book Store by Robin Sloan. It's a bit bizarre at the moment, but it's definitely caught my curiosity so I'm going to keep at it x
Ahh I know, he's a cutie! That's definitely on my to-read list, it sounds fabulous! xo
DeleteI would love to read both of these! I've heard so many good things about Fangirl and your little review convinced med to put it on my wishlist :)
ReplyDeleteIt's a lovely read! xo
DeleteI'll put 'Maggot Moon' on my to-read list! I'm glad you enjoyed Fangirl, I still think I prefer Eleanor & Park though! xxxx
ReplyDeleteIt's such a wonderful book! x
DeleteI can't wait to read Fangirl! I've heard so many good things about Rainbow Rowell's books :) I'm currently reading The Passion of New Eve by Angela Carter, possibly the weirdest but most absorbing book I've ever read x
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Ooh I'll have to look that one up for sure! xo
DeleteFangirl sounds great, I think I could do with a book-hug at the moment! Lovely little post Jennie :)
ReplyDeleteI'm currently reading a series by Holly Black about faeries which is actually a lot better than I was anticipating :)
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She wrote the Spiderwick Chronicles? You make me want to check these books out...
DeleteOoh that sounds super interesting! xo
DeleteI just read a different Rainbow Rowell book which I've been thinking about reviewing, I'm currently reading a new anthology of John Keats' love poems and a biography of Jimi Hendrix (which I've read before), I slammed my way through about 8 fiction books last month and wanted a break for a bit. X
ReplyDeleteI'd love to hear your thoughts! <3
DeleteI have just added Fangirl to my Goodreads list :) It sounds just like thing I need to read at the moment Jennie.
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It's such a sweet read! xo
DeleteI recently read Fangirl too and I completely agree, it was amazing! Cath is so relatable and Levi is kinda perfect :)
ReplyDeleteHope that you're having a lovely weekend, Jennie! xx
Thank you lovely, I hope you are too! xo
DeleteI've been reading more children's lit lately and love it! For some reason Rainbow's other book doesn't appeal to me despite all the hype-- I think I might like Fangirl though! Thanks for sharing these recommendations- I love book posts :)
ReplyDeleteFangirl is the one that most appealed to me, but I think I'm going to read the others this summer! xo
DeleteAw these both sound like beautiful, poignant reads for their individuality and I'm now intrigued and very much would love to get stuck into them both (: I have another Rainbow Rowell novel on my shelf, Attachments which I must get round to starting-- I have a whole stack of books piling up haha!
ReplyDeleteAt the moment I'm reading 'Things I want my Daughters to know' by Elizabeth Noble, as her other novels always are, this is really enjoyable xo
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That's definitely on my list too. I'm really intrigued by Rainbow Rowell, her style is so wonderful! xo
DeleteI'm currently reading The Final Empire: Mistborn Book One by Brandon Sanderson and I am soooo enjoying it! The best part? It's the first book of four and it's thick - perfect to satisfy my undying readers' needs. ;)
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Ooh I've heard good things about that on booktube, I'll have to look it up! xo
DeleteI've heard great things about Fangirl, it's definitely something I want to get my hands on soon! Thanks for the reviews Jennie! x
ReplyDeleteIt's so lovely, I think you'll really enjoy it! xo
Deleteglad you are back! im dying to read fangirl despite not enjoying rowells other books :/ xxx
ReplyDeleteI haven't read any of her other books, Fangirl was definitely the one that appealed to me the most. I think I'll read the others over the summer because I'm intrigued by Eleanor & Park! xo
DeleteI bought fangirl after seeing it on here, I haven't read it yet but I really need to get around to it! <3
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It's so lovely! xo
DeleteI am currently embarking Philippa Gregory's 'The Red Queen.' I am not sure how I am going to go about reading a few of her books, but I bought a few that were suggested...chronologically. I think, even if I read them out of order, I may still be able to enjoy the stories. BUT, I have not heard of 'Fan Girl'...WHERE HAVE I BEEN!?!??!?!
ReplyDeleteOoh, I'll have to look that one up! xo
DeleteI need to read a good book! -Hanna Lei
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Deletegreat reviews Jenny! I found Eleanor and Park by RR on Audible (which i use to download books to listen to when I'm running, so handy) so I will definitely download that, and i want to read this one too. It sounds like a charming read. x
ReplyDeleteIt's so lovely! xo
DeleteI love getting book recommendations from you, I'm definitely purchasing Fangirl!
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DeleteTwo new books to try - love adding items to my to-read list!
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DeleteI'm always looking for new reads. Just finished Elephant Moon by John Sweeney and currently reading the secret history by Donna Tartt
ReplyDeleteOoh the latter is on my to-read list for sure! xo
DeleteI can't wait for my exams to finish so I can get reading again!
ReplyDeleteMegan x | MeganRoisinn
Me too!! xo
DeleteI'm currently reading Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde! I've just finished all my exams for my first year so I have so much time to read all these books! :)
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