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laura_mayfair's review
4.0
A very unique story with a slightly dark fairy tale vibe. Enjoyable. Perfect October read.
shes_book_obsessed's review against another edition
5.0
The Hearts We Sold
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This is a book I didn't even know I needed, and it´s one of the best I´ve ever read.
Somehow, my sister ended up with two copies of this book, and she gave one of them to me. I had no expectations and no idea what it was about. There wasn't really a storyline to keep me going, but rahter all the unanswered questions that kept me wanting to continue. This book was atmospheric, and had underlying themes such as dealing with PTSD and abusive parents, sadness, friendship and love.
There was so many beautiful quotes, and my favourite would have to be this:
"She might not be alive - but she wanted to live."
*SPOILERS AHEAD*
I was so happy when she finally stood up to her parents, and I silently cheered her on. That was when we got somewhere with the plot.
James was so cute, and they were so wholesome together, as if they had been looking for their other half. But, halfway through I realized that this ending would hurt. You just read and then you get that feeling, you just know that a character is going to die.
"After she lost her heart, she had lived. Not simply existed, but lived. She couldnt regret that; she was only sad it had not lasted longer."
As if I needed another reason to cry about this book!
I needed something else than YA fantasy for a change, and this was the perfect opportunity. I was pleasantly surprised, and I might just have to read something like this again.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This is a book I didn't even know I needed, and it´s one of the best I´ve ever read.
Somehow, my sister ended up with two copies of this book, and she gave one of them to me. I had no expectations and no idea what it was about. There wasn't really a storyline to keep me going, but rahter all the unanswered questions that kept me wanting to continue. This book was atmospheric, and had underlying themes such as dealing with PTSD and abusive parents, sadness, friendship and love.
There was so many beautiful quotes, and my favourite would have to be this:
"She might not be alive - but she wanted to live."
*SPOILERS AHEAD*
I was so happy when she finally stood up to her parents, and I silently cheered her on. That was when we got somewhere with the plot.
James was so cute, and they were so wholesome together, as if they had been looking for their other half. But, halfway through I realized that this ending would hurt. You just read and then you get that feeling, you just know that a character is going to die.
"After she lost her heart, she had lived. Not simply existed, but lived. She couldnt regret that; she was only sad it had not lasted longer."
As if I needed another reason to cry about this book!
I needed something else than YA fantasy for a change, and this was the perfect opportunity. I was pleasantly surprised, and I might just have to read something like this again.
devynbrown's review
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Honestly just not the concept for me personally but I loved Dee’s transformation into her own person
nicholemurphy's review
3.0
3.5 stars. I liked this book more than I thought I would have. The ending did break my heart.
silver_anchor4's review
4.0
Great characters and an amazing story. Mental illness was portrayed beautifully and I could see myself in the main character.
A brilliant work of art that both warmed and broke my heart.
2nd read note: I still sobbed. This is very sad.
A brilliant work of art that both warmed and broke my heart.
2nd read note: I still sobbed. This is very sad.
deevie's review
adventurous
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0