Member Reviews
Ily R, Media/Journalist
I really enjoyed reading Enlightened.
This book is much better and an easy read. In this story from tragedy, hope is born. Evaline unable to remember anything after a tragic accident awakens to find the Sun asking her what she wants the most. Her answer, a home. As her wish is granted the journey begins and along the way she finds the courage to be her true self.
Overall, it was a an easy read that captivated me.
Carmen V, Librarian
A huge thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with a free ecopy in exchange for an honest review.
This little book is such a breeze to read, with a lovely message of hope for everyone reading: It will get better, you will be better. (Did I just quote Shinedown there? Maybe. It's just too perfect.)
It has the same kind of feel like Alice in Wonderland but with less weird-ness, it's a lot more straightforward, which I enjoyed.
The only thing that creeped me out a bit was (seemingly) adult sea creatures vying for Evaline, like proper preying. I felt that entire bit of plot wasn't entirely necessary, and I loved Cinch's quote about just wanting friends and a home was more than enough. As an ace person that quote resonated with me even more.
Two other quotes that I absolute adored were:
<i>No one forces another person to be unkind to another. Everyone chooses their own intentions and whether they're driven by gentleness or malice.</i>
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<i>Trust you can do anything you set out to do.</i>
I feel both of those quotes are very important to kids these days, for a multitude of reasons.
The only thing I had wished for was that this book was a bit longer. It felt very rushed, especially at the end, which was a shame. I would have loved to explore her journey a bit more, and the Lands, and to have a clearer view of the end, because it still confuses me a lot, but that's a personal thing.
This is just a really cute little book (with a simply stunning cover) that I think would be great for kids to read!
