I'm not usually fan of red flag hero BUT HEYY, this is the most consistent character development I've read, pf. Like, Lothaire remained being red flagI'm not usually fan of red flag hero BUT HEYY, this is the most consistent character development I've read, pf. Like, Lothaire remained being red flag for like 96%. How could our Ellie fell in love and handle his toxic manner. We got a lot to see Ellie's charm and her skillful psychology deduction (owh owh, and her playful manner aa). Despite having red flag hero, Kresley empowers the heroine by shoving off facts that some things are unforgivable easily. This book is truly a roller coaster ride! (Chapter 51 hits home too hard!!)
(view spoiler)[New thing I learnt: "vampire doesn't see memories they can't bear to see". This would bring a reason not to go overpowered, or spice up the story (hide spoiler)] ...more
Buku yang benar-benar menampilkan bagaimana seseorang untuk kembali ke masa lalu dan menjalani kesempatan keduanya dalam sebuah hubungan. Dibarengi deBuku yang benar-benar menampilkan bagaimana seseorang untuk kembali ke masa lalu dan menjalani kesempatan keduanya dalam sebuah hubungan. Dibarengi dengan rasa penyesalan, tanggung jawab, dan ketakutan dari kekerasan yang pernah dihadapi Yeon Woo. Di satu sisi, kitadiingatkan bahwa komunikasi itu penting dan dalam sebuah hubungan kedua orang akan saling mempengaruhi satu sama lain.
Di awal cerita kita dikisahkan dengan Yeon Woo, tokoh utama wanita yang menilai diam adalah solusi menyelesaikan masalah & menjaga keharmonisan. Wanita yang rela merawat luka orang lain terlebih dahulu dibandingkan dirinya. Sedangkan Soen Jae, sebagai tokoh utama pria, dikenal sebagai orang yang tegas dan dingin. Ia memberikan 'ruang' bagi Yeon Woo agar wanita tersebut dapat merasa nyaman tanpa kekangan. Ada saja asumsi-asumsi, kesalahpahaman, dan pertikaian diantara mereka. Namanya juga hidup bersama, pasti ada saja gesekan. Tapi ini saja hidup satu atap pun terasa seperti terpisah dunia&dimensi.
Berkat perjalanan waktu, Yeon Woo memberanikan diri berbicara gamblang kepada orang- orang. Contohnya ketika kepada suaminya, ia berkata "makasih, walau aku tahu itu basa basi/sandiwara". Awalnya mungkin terkesan baik tapi cara penyampaian seperti itu bisa jadi menyakiti orang juga, kan? Nah, itu dia lika liku yg dibahas di novel ini!
Meskipun konfliknya tidak menggambarkan konflik suami istri pada umumnya (karena pengaruh dari magical realismnya), tapi secara keseluruhan menggambarkan permasalahan dibalik perceraian, yaitu tentang komunikasi dan hubungan yang merenggang (kurangnya selebrasi kecil yg mendekatkan satu sama lain).
Aku suka di page 190 dan 204, ketika Seon Jae berkata, "kau tidak seharusnya takut padaku, aku suamimu. Mari kita menjadi suami istri yang sesungguhnya. Sampai kau yakin aku org yg aman, sampai kau percaya padaku". Aku gemas melihat tingkah kedua pasutri ini. Semakin kesini semakin meninggalkan kesan 'berharap-harap cemas' di diri Soen Jae.
Minus: Membaca ini harus cermat dengan detail, karena alur cerita maju mundur dengan terlalu cepat. Penanda pergantian alur juga gak begitu kentara. Tapi setelah terbiasa, lama-lama jadi mengalir dan masuk akan mengapa dibuat seperti itu.
Kutipan favorit: "setiap org punya awan diatas dan dibawah, tapi ia sedari kecil mengenal bahwa status orang tinggi berbeda" (hal 24).
(view spoiler)[OMG KAMAR MANDI TRANSPARAN?! YASH...WKWKWK PERNAH JUGA SIH AKU MENEMUKAN HOTEL DENGAN KAMAR MANDI SEPERTI ITU (hide spoiler)] ─ ⋅ ⋅ ── ✩ ── ⋅ ⋅ ─── ⋅ ⋅ ── ✩ ── ⋅ ⋅ ─ ⋅ ⋅ ── ✩ ── ⋅ ⋅ ─ Re-read 2024: AAA kukira aku bakal cuma skimming, ternyata tetep kubaca seakan bacaan pertama kalinya. Gak bikin bosen konflik dan challenge dari miskomunikasi yang mereka alami. Romance nya masih memiliki efek membuat pembaca berguling-guling hahaha...more
"Making the best of less than desirable circumstances had become a way of life for her" -Genevieve, a lady who's fascinated by possibility she will hav"Making the best of less than desirable circumstances had become a way of life for her" -Genevieve, a lady who's fascinated by possibility she will have with Bowen Montgomery. • • • • • • •• • • • • • •• • • • • • •• • • • • • •• • • • • • •
3.5 stars — similar plot with the previous instalment, but it gives deeper background of the characters. • The vile wrongdoings and obsessions of Ian McHugh (the villain) • Humiliation and abuse (a little reminder, it's revolting to know what this entire clan had done)
Favorite part: Genevieve keep her rational view intact, even though she had endured the hell. Most of women in her position would think all men are horrifying. some scars won't heal (physically and mentally), but her womanhood might inspire me to bear the pride and bravery to reach respectful life. But it's also touching how she lean on herself to Bowen
Least like: Too many repetition of "deciding this or not" with same concerns and lines.
and Lol I agree Ian's death is far too quick, I wished he could have impending and prolonged death....more
People found their circle, and through books I found my 'circle' here! From vampire, merlock, angel, demon, ghost—and other mystical beings— marveled bPeople found their circle, and through books I found my 'circle' here! From vampire, merlock, angel, demon, ghost—and other mystical beings— marveled between cute, charming, wicked, and suspense stories. Featuring outstanding authors, Chloe Gong (Author of Foul Lady Fortune ), Hafsah Faizal (Author of We Hunt the Flame ), and many more.
Get ready to tug a warm blanket, because Eternally Yours will get you to wonderous ride of paranormal stories!
✧ ˚ · . Personally, Eternally Yours didn't fail me with its surprise and witty remarks. A retort of vegan ghoul. Or whether there's a scene where people hearing a blabbering theory and they bought in. "Spells aren't real, magic isn't real. But here's the thing— desperation is"
My top romantic choices are A Thousand More, If You Give an Asura a Cookie, My Demon Prince Charming. But I can't deny the suspense stories wrenched my heart! It made you wondered "how it can go this way, what have you done". Katrine and Rowan's Exit interview showed unique storyline with its interview plot and climax.
All stories brought their meanings. In Undead Ghoul Meet-Cute, Mariah missed something out but gained a new lifeworthy after accidentally turned into a ghoul (if it's not for a bite from a boy she thought he's crying under a tree. Poor her). A setback won't make the whole life ruined. The journey to reach those insights might take a detour—with a lot of self-questioning and shattered dreams. it might be easier for Mariah to solely blame on the boy, but she chose otherwise. Even hateful boy can flip your life, from bad to something bigger....more
How can be a writing be simple and so exquisitive at once! I've seen Colho almost EVERWHERE. Give a shot and won't doubt this hype. We're lured into FMCHow can be a writing be simple and so exquisitive at once! I've seen Colho almost EVERWHERE. Give a shot and won't doubt this hype. We're lured into FMC feelings, seeing in her perspective. But the writing framed us to think the alternative because well, we're the outsider as a reader. Then the author just turned it over, countering our thoughts. Making the characters are knowing what's been happening with their life, all this time. Plus.. The author note feels like a secret ending...
The story made us believed that the relationship was nurtured with love and trust. Who doesn't feel 'clicked' when two strangers shared "naked truths" abruptly, with no defense. It's also mesmerizing the FMC has an inquisitive and provoking thoughts (e.g when standing on the rooftop, charity, the age gap between 16 y.o to 18 y.o, etc).
All of the revelations in the book made me shuddering, jaw-dropping, it's a roller coaster ride!! (view spoiler)[Even though the abuse incited between the parents, their children would suffer too. And the book explored the thoughts FMC has had. The most thing resonated me was the vicious cycle the family would have, she resented her mother for not showing her mettle in the abuse, but eventually we're doomed with the same path. It hurts... a lot, when someone so profoundly matching, yet a redflag trait ruptured all. Is it too selfish to wish he hadn't have that? Anyway, I wished I could pinpoint all things I discovered in this book, because it's hella heartwrenching! (hide spoiler)].
Last but no least, Thank you Colho for giving us more understanding on domestic abuse. Colho is one of the bravest woman with amazing mother, send bunch of warm hugs!
Note (view spoiler)[Actually I found it hilarious when Ryle prowled to Lily's house, blurt out to make love with her like... what?! were you that desperate Ryle. Speaking of which, I have heard toxic relationship escalated way faster (getting married sooner, for instance)? the surface might be seemingly smooth, yet it cracks underneath (hide spoiler)]...more
Content Warning: It has some mature and disturbing contents inside. It's suggested to read the warning before proceed (such as gore, drug use, death oContent Warning: It has some mature and disturbing contents inside. It's suggested to read the warning before proceed (such as gore, drug use, death of family, PTSD, dangerous BDSM, depravity act, etc). Reader discretion is advised.
What's more mortifying than having no one to trust you. Being seen as ill-mannered girl in the school might be a mundane day for Juniper. The only remarkable thing in her city is a living-underneath God granted a mercy for miners and the alluring forest call. But she couldn't fathom anyone going to any length to sacrifice her for a God. A damned cult had done it, most people she knew had done it to her. They throw her seemingly as a lamb, yet they just put a little wolf that will bare her teeth.
You can't be seen as sane anymore after seeing a lot of things, as selling her soul to a devil won't make changes.
"Give a human knowledege, and he thinks he's wise. Give a human magic, and he thinks he's strong. Give human religion, and he'll think he's right"
The details of the terror and the wild adventure were seamlessly breathtaking! I'm not fans of profanity and moral degeneration, so to speak. Or I might shook off inwardly how ludicrous a cult. BUT this... wow... the writing style sent a sheer of trepidation. The moral degeneration is intended to let the readers immerse into the intensity. Tho, It's still pang of pain in FMC revelation, that gradually she feels broken going throughout this irreversible fate.
"I don't think you need to be fixed, Juniper. I think you need to catch your light"-Zane
What intrigued me was that the story doesn't put simply "offer a soul in exchange for annihilate all things, mission completed". (view spoiler)[My favorite scene was during Juniper's nostalgia of her brother and the fight in the yard. The first encounter of the red lurking diety. And when Zane recognized his feelings and cared for Juniper, out of his responsibility. (hide spoiler)] Also, not gonna lie. With such content warning, the intercourses and the foreplays were...mindblowing. (view spoiler)[I got speechless when they did it beneath a Kent's death, it's literally immoral. but given the writing and her motive, it's... hell, I couldn't rebuke (view spoiler)[some things left bitter on me. The time Juniper and Zane slaughtered Kent, Both of them indulge in night club. Like, ey. I thought they'd act fast according to plan, but oh well here another debauchery. and the worst was the final fight, I thought they had the witch Everlyn and strongest-build demon Callum to handle the God. They're nowhere in the rest of story. I wished the upcoming novel will explain their whereabouts, as written in the promising blurb. (hide spoiler)]
When enough people tell you you're crazy, you begin to question your own mind. You pick apart your memories, bit by bit, unraveling them until they're disjointed and stained, rearangged, every second doubted Survival is messy. Survival has no morals or kindness. Survival isn't black or white, good versus evil. Survival is shades of red; it's blood taken and blood lost
She was brave as hell, but bravery didn't mean she wasn't afraid(hide spoiler)]...more
People argued about Sophie decision for living alone after going through dreadful past. But to me, there are still realistic setting where Kate (SophiPeople argued about Sophie decision for living alone after going through dreadful past. But to me, there are still realistic setting where Kate (Sophie's bestfriend) deemed her to get professional. While it's also Sophie's choice alone to decide. As it's not easy to disclose and throw back those painful memories.
Nevertheless, living alone in state of panic attack also a bit unsettling. it would do good if Sophie lived in a villa, and had her far relative lived nearby (tho they didn't visit her frequently). Plus Sophie's house near the forest. ---------------------------------- I love how the story flowed, to where Sophie enacted her boundaries but also notice her love growing. This book also brought more curiosity, of how having an intercourse with a shadow figure. Also the author could deliver the nonverbal of abuse signs, especially when (view spoiler)[Cruce looked as if mad and Sophie raised both of her arms. As form of defend (hide spoiler)]...more
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