This book is quite eye-opening as to how anyone can be more self-sufficient practically. There is a wealth of knowledge here, and I think the biggest takeaway is to find one or two things that work for you and do them well. Then, you can more forward and do even more things to sustain yourself.
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I wasn't too sure about the beginning of the book as it switched character perspectives quite a bit, but I was hooked after the first few chapters (which are quite short). My favorite character besides Johanna is probably Dominic as he reminds me a lot of my sister and her humor. I'm so glad there's a second book to finish Rafi and Johanna's story as it leaves on quite a cliffhanger!
This book kept me on my toes! With the variety of perspectives and the mystery of what actually happened 10 years ago, Gilbert weaves a tangled web that only makes sense towards the end of the novel. The characters are so unlovable I doubted if I could keep reading, but what saves them is that no one is innocent.
This was such a cool book--both because of its premise and writing style. Technically, it's a frame story, but besides the prologue and epilogue, it certainly doesn't feel that way. I appreciated the nod to academia and illuminated manuscripts within these two pieces as it caught my attention after studying them for a bit in college. The story flips the narrative of Rapunzel's "entrapment" in the tower on its head where this is actually a more positive story than the old witch who steals a child from royalty for her youth.
I've read a couple other books by Tricia Levenseller, and this one didn't disappoint! I loved the magic elements of the story as well as the characters. I thoroughly appreciate Ziva as a character and narrator as well as Kellyn. Thankfully there's a second book to finish the cliffhanger it leaves readers on. I can't wait to read it!
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March 2024
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