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Sara Ella

Autore di Coral

7 opere 350 membri 24 recensioni

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Opere di Sara Ella

Coral (2019) 105 copie
Unblemished (2016) 101 copie
Unraveling (2017) 47 copie
The Wonderland Trials (2022) 45 copie
Unbreakable (2018) 39 copie

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Oh my word, Sara Ella knows how to write. Her prose is beautiful, lyrical, and pulls at heartstrings. She handled the difficult aspects of this novel with tenderness and care. All that being said, this story is very triggering to those struggling with depression, anxiety, or suicide.
To lighten the mood, there were many quips and quotes from other people or books that made me smile.
However, the middle and ending when the characters' stories met left me so confused. The beginning of the novel had slow pacing and then the middle happened with a BANG. Everything was revealed so quickly and I couldn't keep up.
All this said I am divided over what to think about this book. There were definite strengths and weaknesses in this story. I would recommend this book to those who enjoy fairytale retellings and who don't mind diving into deeper issues.
Rating: 3 Stars
Content: 1 Star due to triggering subjects

*I received a complimentary copy of this novel from the publisher/FFBC. All thoughts are my own and a positive review was not required.

Favorite Quotes

They didn't respond to things the same way Coral did. Soon she learned they didn't see or hear the same as she. Her world produced the brightest, most brilliant shades of turquoise and aqua and sapphire blue, all mixed with harmonies she couldn't begin to describe. Blues composed the prettiest sounds. Soft but full of life. Soothing but awakening too.

I am not nothing.

I helped you because that's what you do when someone is in trouble. We're both human. Both worth saving.
She resists at first, but I lock my eyes on hers. "You are not nothing," I say. "And neither am I."
My heart takes flight with the first lyric. I sing of drowning and sending floods. My own flood releases through the song, and soon I'm closing my eyes and getting lost in the melody. Hope joins in and we find our harmony. It. Is. Glorious.

She doesn't let me in, but I sit and lean against the barrier for a while. I slip my fingers under the crack so she knows I'm here. She's never given up on me. Not when I pushed her away or tried to throw life to the sea. So I stay. I choose this. Now. I choose after. I can only have faith that she will too.

"I know enough to tell you that love isn't cruel or controlling. I know that true love is patient and gracious and understanding. It's the kind of love that accepts you, tears and wounds and brokenness.

A leaf flutters to my lap. I examine its gradient hues -- a sunset of oranges, yellows, and reds bursting between each vein. Winter nears and colder days lie ahead. The world will dull, and the days will seem bleak. But I won't forget the warmth of summer.

That's the beauty of life, isn't it? Every day is a new page, waiting to be written.

We stay in the place. I take in his summer scent and he holds my gaze, challenging me to keep the intense stare without looking away from fear of what he might see. I match his stare with everything inside me, unafraid for the first time to let him look into who I am.
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libraryofemma | 5 altre recensioni | Oct 20, 2023 |
A whole different Alice in Wonderland. Very detailed and convoluted, really needs to be a movie to keep it straight. This is book two...I think reading book one would be very helpful. Of course, the whole struggle for Alice is a learning process, for her and for the other characters. Who are human by the way, with the characteristics of their wonderland persona. Took a long time to read...couldn't miss a word. Interesting story and conclusion, somewhat allegory to Christian beliefs although it's difficult to connect.

I received this book free from the author, publisher and CelebrateLit book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.

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Robin.Willson | 5 altre recensioni | Oct 10, 2023 |
"It isn't until we close our eyes and trust that what we can't see still remains, that we finally can believe in the impossible."

This sequel in The Curious Realities Duology is more intense, electrifying, complex, and mind-bending than I imagined - and that's saying a lot since the first book was superb in its intricate plot and deeply layered characters. This story will completely absorb you as Alice and Chess, sometimes together but oftentimes separately, traverse through the Fourth Trial, which turns out to be a whole lot more than just the last trial. I felt like I was right there with them through the crazy wild ride of following clues, unwinding riddles and battling fears. Themes of forgiveness and believing in the impossible were keys to what Team Heart was called to do in the Trials. I loved getting to know the secondary characters better and loved seeing new faces enter the Team's rank. The backstory between the Hatters and Shires was enlightening and Alice's own past was brought to light with the clues within the looking glass. Of course, the plot had plenty of action and surprises, as well as betrayals and sacrifices, to make it an exciting adventure.

If you love YA fantasy, this book is a must read. Its captivating plot and characters make it unforgettable and you will never look at Alice in Wonderland the same way again. I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Enclave Publishing via Celebrate Lit Tours and was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own.
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SBMC | 5 altre recensioni | Oct 7, 2023 |
This fairy tale-inspired story will appeal to fans of Alice in Wonderland because it includes some of the characters and events from the original book. The Wonderland Trials, another title in the Curious Realities series, is followed by this one.

I haven't read the original Alice in Wonderland novel or viewed the animated version. If you have a reference for the plot and the characters, you can get more out of the story. This book, I believe, would have made it better for me to understand and navigate if I had read the first book and/or Alice in Wonderland first. I suggest reading the first book in the series before beginning this one. You'll gain more from the experience.

If you loved Alice in Wonderland, you'll adore this book and the entire series.

Disclosure Material Connection: I requested and received a copy of this book from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Nora St. Laurent
TBCN Where Book Fun Begins!
The Book Club Network blog https://psalm516.blogspot.com/
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norastlaurent | 5 altre recensioni | Oct 5, 2023 |

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7
Utenti
350
Popolarità
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Voto
½ 3.7
Recensioni
24
ISBN
28

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