goose_friends's reviews
306 reviews

just loved this. a lot of visceral moments, enjoyed the dream-like quality of it all

really liked this. got so stressed at the end that i had to put it down for a couple of minutes, but otherwise i had a hard time putting it down. gave me such intense gut feelings. having a hard time eating it but will do 4.5 for now. 

definitely an interesting look at the political landscape of malaysia, and the role that religion and identity play. characters were insufferable though, and 2D. 

i can’t get over these books. the way i feel reading these books is exactly how selin feels when she reads the books that somehow, inexplicably, relate to her life and draw the connections she craves. the revelations she has at the end brought tears to my eyes, and i can’t eve begin to understand why. i am just so grateful that these books were written, and that i am lucky enough to get to read them. 

i ended up liking this way more than i expected. great discussion/reflection of comp het, class divides, human dynamics. first quarter was unbearable, even though it was needed for exposition. i would recommend but not screaming from the rooftops about it but i would read more of her books. 

Okay I did really enjoy this still, but I was a little sad at how similar it felt to EITRWSBD in the first third/half of the book, but it definitely picked up after that and took on its own spirit. I think I would have rated this higher had this been my first book by Austin - I might have even enjoyed it more than EITRWSBD. Feeling really conflicted about this star rating, might come back to it.

like i like the island and it was fun but i forgot how many questions he leaves unanswered and it was frustrating!! i want more answers lemony!

This was good. The end of this series is so good. Can't wait to start the end.

this was so, so sweet. something i would have absolutely loved to have as a 12 y/o. i love you rick! long live nico and will!

wow the end of this series is so good. can’t stop listening.