eyreibreathe's reviews
369 reviews

Recently, as it's come to my attention that my TBR stacks have become precariously BIG, I've taken to making myself choose a book from the stacks more and buying less. (Really, the only other option was dying in my sleep from a book a avalanche.) It's not always easy; and, yes, I have had a couple setbacks.

I've always lacked confidence when it comes to home decorating. I can tell you exactly what I like in style and know what I like in the feel of a room, but I've never quite known how to go about achieving this look and feel. I was so excited to have stumbled upon this book, written by someone who enjoys the same cozy minimalist style I gravitate towards. After following the steps for a room we were in the middle of remodeling, I feel much more confident in choosing the right pieces for that room (and the rest of my home), and I'm no longer self conscious about loving a quieter, more minimalist space.

Do I have any fellow HSP friends out there?  If so, you guys may understand when I say it took me a while to work up the courage to read The Great Alone. Sad books and  hard topics usually weigh heavily upon me and can leave me in a slump. I finally did it, though, and am I ever glad I did!  I was slower in my reading of this book, occasionally having to lay it aside after reading a particularly hard passage, but I also found myself completely swept away in the Alaskan setting. I loved the symbolism in the turbulent weather interwoven and coinciding with Ernt's turbulent moods (trigger warnings for domestic violence and PTSD) - as gut-wrenching as it could be to read, I found that so cleverly and beautifully done.  The slow unraveling of the Allbright family felt like a building crescendo, dramatic and haunting.  The characters, too, I found to have depth and such realness to them that I sometimes forgot I was reading fiction. I especially loved the mother-daughter relationship in this story and had tears streaming down my face by the end because I could relate to that relationship. Even though I finished this book almost two weeks ago, I find that I'm still living in the story.  I think I will be for quite some time. This was a ⭐⭐⭐⭐

I've been saving The Snow Child all year long for December, and it did not disappoint. The writing was beautiful, at times almost poetic, and it had a fairy tale feel to it that captivated me.  Everything, it seemed, was laced in a subtle magic.  If you're looking for the perfect cozy December read, a touch of fantasy, and a book that shimmers with magic, I highly  recommend this one! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⁣