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3.42 AVERAGE
3.42 AVERAGE
I think that this book really has the potential to be great, it’s just not for me. I had a hard time relating to the main character, and couldn’t really immerse myself in the story. It unfolds too slow for my liking. I do think the idea of the two stories being told together and connecting is very interesting and is something that really appealed to me from the beginning. It is really well written, and again, it could be amazing for someone. I just don’t think it’s for me. I will probably give it another shot sometime down the road, but for now I DNF.
This had all the bones of a good book but the execution was dissatisfying.
I was provided a copy of this book by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
I was provided a copy of this book by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
"Only they aren’t roses. They’re poppies. A wilder, more dangerous beauty, but a beauty, nonetheless."
This historical drama was endearing, engaging, enthralling & entertaining. Taylor's connection with Ava is palpable & as a reader I identified very much with a person compelled by a book that felt like it was written for them. The dual time lines criss crossed very well, it was always clear where we were, which I appreciate. The historical elements regarding the Titanic were interesting and well placed without being distracting. This is easily worth a reread & will be my go-to recommendation for friends looking for an enchanting experience.
This historical drama was endearing, engaging, enthralling & entertaining. Taylor's connection with Ava is palpable & as a reader I identified very much with a person compelled by a book that felt like it was written for them. The dual time lines criss crossed very well, it was always clear where we were, which I appreciate. The historical elements regarding the Titanic were interesting and well placed without being distracting. This is easily worth a reread & will be my go-to recommendation for friends looking for an enchanting experience.
As soon as I saw that this was a retelling of the Titanic I was sold - and it really did deliver on the Titanic front. This didn't really feel like anything new to me; however, I did fall in love with the atmosphere and aesthetic of the surroundings.
Where this book lost it for me was in the dual perspectives. I usually love dual POV books for the opportunities to see the story and hear it from multiple points of view... but this one was lacking. It felt as though one of the perspectives added nothing to the actually overarching story that took place. The murder mystery wasn't very engaging and just felt very meh. I had hoped for more.
Where this book lost it for me was in the dual perspectives. I usually love dual POV books for the opportunities to see the story and hear it from multiple points of view... but this one was lacking. It felt as though one of the perspectives added nothing to the actually overarching story that took place. The murder mystery wasn't very engaging and just felt very meh. I had hoped for more.
Such a disappointing read.
The synopsis seemed to be really interesting and I was really expecting so much of it but it ended up disappointing me.
Most of the events in the story bored me and remained that way until like halfway towards the end and it just started going okay but ended up disappointing as well and nothing really strikes me the most and because of that it was kind of forgettable as well. I wasn't able to relate much to any of the characters, both Ava and Taylor annoyed me at some point and to the story overall despite atleast a good writing style an interesting concept and it just irks me.
I just wished that the beginning wasn't that dragging and the characters were much more well written and likable and it would be so much better tbh.
The synopsis seemed to be really interesting and I was really expecting so much of it but it ended up disappointing me.
Most of the events in the story bored me and remained that way until like halfway towards the end and it just started going okay but ended up disappointing as well and nothing really strikes me the most and because of that it was kind of forgettable as well. I wasn't able to relate much to any of the characters, both Ava and Taylor annoyed me at some point and to the story overall despite atleast a good writing style an interesting concept and it just irks me.
I just wished that the beginning wasn't that dragging and the characters were much more well written and likable and it would be so much better tbh.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
2.5/5
I wanted so much more from this book, I loved the two main characters but if they were given a 100 pages more I feel like it could have been a little better. The story obviously was set around Ava but I feel like Taylor got pushed aside.
I wanted so much more from this book, I loved the two main characters but if they were given a 100 pages more I feel like it could have been a little better. The story obviously was set around Ava but I feel like Taylor got pushed aside.
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I have received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Ever since I saw The Poppy & the Rose was a book that really intrigued me. Mostly because of the cover and the title but once I read the synopsis - I was basically hooked and wanted to dive into the book.
In it, you will meet Ava and Taylor. They are living in different timelines and have pretty different lives. Sometimes the dual timelines works for me but this one seemed a bit odd because nothing was really meshing with me. I mean, the characters themselves were pretty interesting and entertaining at times. Plus getting to see someone on the actual Titanic is pretty cool. Yet, these two didn't have much in common so it was hard to connect with them at times.
Out of the two, I actually enjoyed Ava's parts a lot more than Taylor's. It wasn't hard to fall for her parts because of knowing the Titanic pretty well. At one point, Taylor does become a bit more interesting than she originally was but that was near the ending of the book. So long story short, her parts definitely dragged for me and I found myself just wanting to skim them at times.
In the end, it was still an interesting book but it would have been nice to have both parts being equally intriguing and entertaining for me.
Ever since I saw The Poppy & the Rose was a book that really intrigued me. Mostly because of the cover and the title but once I read the synopsis - I was basically hooked and wanted to dive into the book.
In it, you will meet Ava and Taylor. They are living in different timelines and have pretty different lives. Sometimes the dual timelines works for me but this one seemed a bit odd because nothing was really meshing with me. I mean, the characters themselves were pretty interesting and entertaining at times. Plus getting to see someone on the actual Titanic is pretty cool. Yet, these two didn't have much in common so it was hard to connect with them at times.
Out of the two, I actually enjoyed Ava's parts a lot more than Taylor's. It wasn't hard to fall for her parts because of knowing the Titanic pretty well. At one point, Taylor does become a bit more interesting than she originally was but that was near the ending of the book. So long story short, her parts definitely dragged for me and I found myself just wanting to skim them at times.
In the end, it was still an interesting book but it would have been nice to have both parts being equally intriguing and entertaining for me.