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![Book review : Seasons of blooming by @doreenotaru
I finished Seasons of Blooming a few days ago, and GIRL, I still have so many feelings about this book. š„¹š¤
When I started reading Solehnās story, I didnāt expect it to affect me this much. Watching her move from New York to Austin was not easy for her, leaving her only friends she had behind, and trying to adjust to a completely different life was already emotional, but what really got me was seeing how much she changed because of the people she surrounded herself with.Her mom and her only brother havenāt shifted to Austin with her, and something broke in her.
Solehn isnāt a perfect character, and thatās what made her story feel real. There were times when I wanted to shout at her and give some sense into her, but there were also moments when I just wanted to hug her. She was trying so hard to fit in, to be accepted, and to figure out who she was that she didnāt always realize what she was losing along the way. And honestly, that hurt.
The friendships, the family drama, and the consequences of her choices made this story so much more than just a coming-of-age book. It shows how easily the need to belong can make us forget ourselves.
BUT CAN WE PLEASE TALK ABOUT ALEXANDER? BECAUSE THAT BOY HAS MY HEART. šš
There was something so special about the way he cared for Solehn. He didnāt have to be loud about it or make grand gestures; the little things were enough.
And the rain and the yellow umbrella? PLEASE, MY HEART COULDNāT TAKE IT. šI also wasnāt prepared for THAT incident. I genuinely had to pause and process everything because WHAT WAS THAT, DOREEN? And the ending? Definitely not what I expected.
I was sobbing like a baby when I had reached to that accident. Oh my god, I canāt even express what I was feeling at that time.
Seasons of Blooming left me emotional, thoughtful, and wanting more of these characters.
Definitely a memorable October read. š·š¤
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Book review : Seasons of blooming by @doreenotaru
I finished Seasons of Blooming a few days ago, and GIRL, I still have so many feelings about this book. š„¹š¤
When I started reading Solehnās story, I didnāt expect it to affect me this much. Watching her move from New York to Austin was not easy for her, leaving her only friends she had behind, and trying to adjust to a completely different life was already emotional, but what really got me was seeing how much she changed because of the people she surrounded herself with.Her mom and her only brother havenāt shifted to Austin with her, and something broke in her.
Solehn isnāt a perfect character, and thatās what made her story feel real. There were times when I wanted to shout at her and give some sense into her, but there were also moments when I just wanted to hug her. She was trying so hard to fit in, to be accepted, and to figure out who she was that she didnāt always realize what she was losing along the way. And honestly, that hurt.
The friendships, the family drama, and the consequences of her choices made this story so much more than just a coming-of-age book. It shows how easily the need to belong can make us forget ourselves.
BUT CAN WE PLEASE TALK ABOUT ALEXANDER? BECAUSE THAT BOY HAS MY HEART. šš
There was something so special about the way he cared for Solehn. He didnāt have to be loud about it or make grand gestures; the little things were enough.
And the rain and the yellow umbrella? PLEASE, MY HEART COULDNāT TAKE IT. šI also wasnāt prepared for THAT incident. I genuinely had to pause and process everything because WHAT WAS THAT, DOREEN? And the ending? Definitely not what I expected.
I was sobbing like a baby when I had reached to that accident. Oh my god, I canāt even express what I was feeling at that time.
Seasons of Blooming left me emotional, thoughtful, and wanting more of these characters.
Definitely a memorable October read. š·š¤
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I finished Seasons of Blooming a few days ago, and GIRL, I still have so many feelings about this book. š„¹š¤
When I started reading Solehnās story, I didnāt expect it to affect me this much. Watching her move from New York to Austin was not easy for her, leaving her only friends she had behind, and trying to adjust to a completely different life was already emotional, but what really got me was seeing how much she changed because of the people she surrounded herself with.Her mom and her only brother havenāt shifted to Austin with her, and something broke in her.
Solehn isnāt a perfect character, and thatās what made her story feel real. There were times when I wanted to shout at her and give some sense into her, but there were also moments when I just wanted to hug her. She was trying so hard to fit in, to be accepted, and to figure out who she was that she didnāt always realize what she was losing along the way. And honestly, that hurt.
The friendships, the family drama, and the consequences of her choices made this story so much more than just a coming-of-age book. It shows how easily the need to belong can make us forget ourselves.
BUT CAN WE PLEASE TALK ABOUT ALEXANDER? BECAUSE THAT BOY HAS MY HEART. šš
There was something so special about the way he cared for Solehn. He didnāt have to be loud about it or make grand gestures; the little things were enough.
And the rain and the yellow umbrella? PLEASE, MY HEART COULDNāT TAKE IT. šI also wasnāt prepared for THAT incident. I genuinely had to pause and process everything because WHAT WAS THAT, DOREEN? And the ending? Definitely not what I expected.
I was sobbing like a baby when I had reached to that accident. Oh my god, I canāt even express what I was feeling at that time.
Seasons of Blooming left me emotional, thoughtful, and wanting more of these characters.
Definitely a memorable October read. š·š¤
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Comments (19)
7 days agosabrinawagnerauthor
I love when a story makes you go through all the emotions! Sounds like a great read. š
7 days agosylvansoul_
I love how you highlighted that Solehn isn't a perfect character thatās exactly what makes a coming of age story feel real. Your review makes the book sound incredibly moving. @doreenotaru your writing sounds magical ā¤ļø
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