As someone who doesn’t read much sci-fi, I was glad that the writing style was simple and easy to understand. Enough details are provided to bring the story to life, and multiple points of view (POVs) give the full scope of what key characters encounter and their emotions. Only the worldbuilding made this aspect of the story underwhelming, as it is presented in information dumps at the start and then poorly developed over the course of the story.
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FABLE by Adrienne Young
This story is brought to life with a picturesque writing style and beautiful prose. A unique, gritty world with fascinating character types is also nicely established, though the scope is relatively small.
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THE LIGHT WE CARRY by Michelle Obama
The conversational writing style incorporates creative metaphors and captivating stories to maximize the impact of the content. Repetition is also used to drive home key concepts, and a positive, uplifting atmosphere keeps the book engaging throughout.
September 2023 Monthly Spotlight
I cannot believe we are already in the last third of the year, and the summer season is over! Thankfully, we have the beauty of Autumn and many exciting new books to look forward to. Which new releases are you most excited about? Here are a few that drew my attention:
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IT ENDS WITH US by Colleen Hoover
The simple, emotive writing flows beautifully with vivid details that enrich the raw storyline. Besides this, transitions between past and present events are smoothly executed without affecting the controlled pace of the story.
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CRUSH THE KING by Jennifer Estep
As expected from this series, the writing style is simple yet rich – smoothly bringing the story to life. The fascinating world and magic are also nicely expanded through the grand political intrigue that takes place.
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THE REVELATION OF LIGHT AND DARK by Sawyer Bennett
From the start, a palpable atmosphere of foreboding and mystery kept the story engaging. Equally intriguing was the concealed paranormal world gradually established throughout the story. However, I struggled slightly with the overly descriptive writing style, especially since there is lots of filler information, and much is told, not shown.