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themelodyofspring's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Made me cry 😭 5 stars!!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Alcohol, Death, and Grief
bookcheshirecat's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
2.75
“Words do matter. They’re not pointless. If they were pointless then they couldn’t start revolutions and they wouldn’t change history and they wouldn’t be the things that you think about every night before you go to sleep.”
➽ Well … Words in Deep Blue was not the charming bookish story I was hoping it would be. The book is about Rachel and Henry who used to be inseparable until Rachel moved away. Not only did he never reply to her love letter, tragedy also struck her family and she hasn’t been talking with anyone from home about it. Now she’s forced to work at the bookshop Henry’s family owns and has to confront their unfinished business! I actually liked Rachel: she’s lost her brother and is dealing with this grief, as well as not having told anyone about it. Her life is in shambles and despite trying to avoid it, she ends up back at the bookshop where she used to be so happy and trade notes in the books.
➽ Well … Words in Deep Blue was not the charming bookish story I was hoping it would be. The book is about Rachel and Henry who used to be inseparable until Rachel moved away. Not only did he never reply to her love letter, tragedy also struck her family and she hasn’t been talking with anyone from home about it. Now she’s forced to work at the bookshop Henry’s family owns and has to confront their unfinished business! I actually liked Rachel: she’s lost her brother and is dealing with this grief, as well as not having told anyone about it. Her life is in shambles and despite trying to avoid it, she ends up back at the bookshop where she used to be so happy and trade notes in the books.
➽ Generally, this was a forgettable and average read. I’m writing this review months later and I don’t have any strong impressions from my reading experience. Words in Deep Blue prides itself on being perfect for book lovers and is all about books … but I felt like the characters were a bit pretentious about it. The story is short and a fast read, but doesn’t offer anything that made me connect or care about what’s going on.
➽ The worst offence of the book is Henry. He was a horrible character and he annoyed me so much. We’re supposed to like him but for most of the book he’s obsessing over his ex-girlfriend and being super creepy about it. He cannot let her go and doesn’t truly accept the breakup. Instead, he keeps dissecting her expressions and actions for ‘signs’ that she’s still interested. Despite her not showing any real interest, he convinces himself that she still wants him and it was so uncomfortable how entitled he felt to her. He was imagining what her looks meant and what message she was sending him … when there were none. There’s also so much miscommunication between Rachel and him, so I never rooted for them at all.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Death
Minor: Bullying
lectora21's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, and Grief
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Sexual content, Alcohol, and Bullying
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