![]() ![]() I just couldn't personally connect with any of them. I wouldn't say they were basic- I really don't think they were. The concept was cool and the worldbuilding was fascinating, but usually what makes or breaks a novel for me is the characters and their stories. However, I didn't find myself truly caring about most of the characters. It was a slow, but steady adventure story focusing on a girl who fell into her own writing and had to save it. The premise sounded so good: A cross between The Neverending Story, The Chronicles of Narnia, and The Wizard of Oz? While representing a main character who has OCD? It sounded like a dream.Īnd, to be honest, reading this really was quite dreamy. This was one of my most anticipated releases of the second half of this year. I'd personally recommend for ages 12 and above.įor those wondering, this book does have characters that are POC, queer, and have OCD represented within it.īOOK 1/2 FOR MY SEPTEMBER GOAL OF READING 2 BOOKS ON MY PHYSICAL TBR THIS MONTH. I cannot wait for the next installment.ĬONTENT WARNINGS: minor violence, some disturbing scenes involving anxiety and OCD, minor swearing, subtle hinting of past affairs of characters. This story was exciting, it was gripping and I personally can't get enough of the characters and the story. The last twist definitely hints towards a second book! Excited!!! It really keeps the reader on the edge of his/her/their seat. (we need more OCD/anxiety reps in books and not just in side characters, but in main ones). ![]() I could really relate with the main character which made me love the even book more. As a person who suffers from anxiety it was nice to read about it in a main character. The main character deals with OCD and anxiety and I really, really love that the author executed this so well. It has a finesse to it that a lot of authors miss when creating a new universe. ![]() The world is quite complex in my opinion, very nicely executed though. She takes her time to swiftly introduce the reader to the characters and to the world she has created. This story was very well written by the author. Imagine being on a nice, easy ride at the start and then plummeting to the depth, multiple times in a row. The Twin Stars is the first installment in the Coseema series. I really recommend giving this book a try when it will be released on July 6, 2021!ĭisclaimer: I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. I can't say anything since it would spoil the story for everyone, but this was not only a perfect twist, but also one that makes sense and sends a powerful message if you've been paying attention since the beginning. But suddenly, it's real - and so are the pain and hardships they had to go through.įollowing Olive, Nestra, Jambol and the others was a real adventure, and what makes this book more than interesting is the ending. The characters created by Olive are all interesting and well-written, and reading Olive's reaction to what she's done was sometimes very difficult. By bringing Olive and us, readers, into this alternate universe so quickly, we get to know Olive more than we would have by spending a few more chapters talking about her past, and it brings much more to the story itself. But I kept reading and saw how much it made sense. I was surprised, at first, that the author didn't introduce us more to Olive and her life. We get thrown into the universe created by Olive very shortly after, which could have been a disaster. Loving the main character from the very start is pretty rare, and the author did an amazing job in my opinion. The words won't come out anymore, which is also unfortunately something I was able to relate to. Once again, who doesn't wish to look in the mirror without seeing any of those so-called flaws we hate or are ashamed of? But when the story starts, Olive hadn't been able to continue her story for a while. Writing is her refuge and she created a character, Coseema, who unlike herself is flawless. Her family doesn't understand her disorder, which is also - unfortunately - relatable to every person suffering from any disorder. While I don't have OCD, I thought the representation was great and couldn't help relating to her on some level. From the first chapter, I already loved Olive. Both of those points were very, very well done. What made me request an ARC was that our main character, Olive, suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder (I'm always looking for more representation) and the coming to life story of the world and characters she created. The Twin Stars is Portman's debut novel and the first book in a new YA fantasy/scifi series. "There was once a girl who was destined to save the suns." I received an ARC of this book for free from BookSirens. ![]()
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