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A review by xokristim
The Girl and the Grove by Eric Smith
4.0
I have to start by saying this book was unlike anything I’ve read before. I feel like it’s best not knowing much about it before you jump in, because a lot could spoil key points to the story. While there was significant character development, I would consider this one more plot driven.
Leila and Sarika were such fun characters, I loved their interactions and how genuine they seemed. Their banter back and forth made me laugh, as much as their sweet personal moments made my heart swell. I would absolutely want a best friend like Sarika in my life. The fact that they overcame so much was admirable and just made me love them even more. Leila’s adoptive parents were wonderful, I loved all the scenes where they interacted.
If you are looking for a different type of contemporary read, with gorgeous writing, look no further. I have to mention the fantasy parts of the books aren’t super prominent (maybe because I’m an avid fantasy reader), but there is some element of fantasy. The only slight issue I had with it was that the story seemed to unfold extremely fast, I wasn’t the biggest fan of the pace.
Leila and Sarika were such fun characters, I loved their interactions and how genuine they seemed. Their banter back and forth made me laugh, as much as their sweet personal moments made my heart swell. I would absolutely want a best friend like Sarika in my life. The fact that they overcame so much was admirable and just made me love them even more. Leila’s adoptive parents were wonderful, I loved all the scenes where they interacted.
If you are looking for a different type of contemporary read, with gorgeous writing, look no further. I have to mention the fantasy parts of the books aren’t super prominent (maybe because I’m an avid fantasy reader), but there is some element of fantasy. The only slight issue I had with it was that the story seemed to unfold extremely fast, I wasn’t the biggest fan of the pace.