i desperately need this book in my life

[3.5] like any other mclemore book, i couldn't do anything else but sit in silence after finishing, in awe of their writing.in other words: i loved it.

This book was so beautiful and important and had so many important elements weaved into it, I can't possibly coherent about it right now.That above is a previous update, right after I finished the book, and now, a month later, as I came here to finally write a (brief) review, I'm finding that it still holds true. Although this isn't one of my favorite Anna-Marie Mclemore's book the quiet words within its pages still had a big impact on me. So if you know me, you know I'm a sucker for books with

The blurb sounded to be something I would enjoy very much. Liked the play on the dancing shoes and place. However the audiobook didn't quite work for me. The story didn't make me as intrigued as I had hoped but it wasn't a bad story by any means. Just wasn't my cup of tea. Would try something else by Anna Marie McLemore in the future though

You can see this review and many others on my Blog"We are more than what we've survived"In this retelling of the classic story "The Red Shoes", this story is told in alternating perspectives. One set in 1518 Strausburg, France.A dancing fever takes over its residents compelling them to dance without stopping and some to death. As rumors of witchcraft and demon possession spread, suspicion turns toward Lavinia Blau.Our second perspective set five centuries later, when a pair of red shoes seals t...

”a brutal fairy tale. the true medieval events that may have inspired it. two girls of color, 500 years apart. and the queerest ending I've ever written.” I CAN’T WAIT!!!

not to be dramatic but i would pay anna-marie mclemore to step on me "'We can't ask him to hide everything about himself,' his father said. 'He didn't do anything wrong.''When has that ever mattered?' Dark and Deepest Red is Anna-Marie McLemore's fifth novel, and the third of their's that I have read. Somehow, I fall more in love with each McLemore novel I've read; I love each one more than the last, and that stayed true with their latest work.Dark and Deepest Red is a re-telling of Ha...

ever late to the party but!! here I am (finally) reading my first anna-marie mclemore book!! hope everyone's proud 🥰

➸ Trigger warnings for (view spoiler)[transmisia, colourism, racism, antiziganism & slurs, antisemitism, persecution for witchcraft, death of grandparents recounted, near-drowning incident (on-page) (hide spoiler)].▷ Representation: Lala & Emil (mcs) is Romani; Rosella (mc) is Latina; Alifair (li) is a trans man. Blog • Trigger Warning Database • Twitter • Instagram

If you’ve been following me for a while, you’d know that any new release by McLemore pulls me along like a child who has hold of my sleeve. I’ve read all of their books, and was racked by them. Each time I turned the last page, I wanted to hold their stories for a while in the quiet undercurrents of myself, until their edges are worn smooth as creek stones. I thought reading Deep and Darkest Red would feel just as familiar, like slipping into your favorite pair of shoes. But this novel lacked th...

I've given every Anna-Marie McLemore 5 stars, so this is a bit of a surprise even to me! Trying to sort out my feelings is hard because the story telling I know and love was still there. Their vivid descriptions and dynamic characters—still there. The passion and personal connection you can just FEEL in their work—absolutely there. Obviously this and each one of their titles is deeply important to so many readers, what with the characters and representation Anna-Marie offers.So why was this one

Considering: giving up on historical fiction forever.There is just something about the way that old-timey-but-actually-it's-new-timey-it's-just-pretend stuff is written that I cannot cope with. This is only 50% set in forever ago times, but that fifty percent was so snooze worthy that it actually permeated throughout the wonders of modern life.This was only my second Anna-Marie McLemore, but the other one was so much more magicky and lovely and fun.This was none of that. But then maybe I'm just

update: Dec 3, 2019This was what Twitter chose for my November "pick it for me" read, and I was really stoked to pick it up, but sadly just wasn't in the right reading mood for it at all! Anna-Marie has such an incredible style but I always find I have to be in just the right headspace for it, and I'm not right now. Rather than risk forcing myself and enjoying it less than I would have otherwise, I'm saving it for later. ♥———I want to read everything Anna-Marie McLemore ever writes, forever, hon...

This was my first experience with this author and I can't say I'll probably be picking up anything else by her 👀 I wanted so badly to love this! The premise sounded so darkly whimsical and inriguing, I expected to be swept up and bewitched, but instead it was beyond underwhelming, disconnected and I was bored out of my bloody mind 😫The chapters in this are super short, 6 pages max, but usually only around 4. You barely get your feet under you in one time period before you're whisked off to the m...

"We are more than what we've survived." I've realized that I cannot review a Anna-Marie McLemore book. Why?? Because they write with such effortless magic that's it's nigh impossible to define the power of it in a review. I have been swept away by everything they've written, all of their stories shamelessly queer and lovely fairytales that draw me in every time. No, they are not the greatest examples of writing nor something that I can shriek about how perfect it is on all levels BUT they rea

DNF... I’m just not feeling it. I tried but I don’t find any of the character’s views interesting. The love sprung up out of nowhere since there’s an 11 years jump. All of a sudden Lala wanted to kiss Alifair and Emil saying he likes Rosella long ago but when did that happen? I hate to DNF but I just don’t care to find out the ending.

I’m so delighted by everything about this blurb. Anna-Marie I love you

I've had a few reasons to not rate books over the years. But sometimes the reason is simply because I honestly don't know what the book deserves. This here is one of those times.This is my first McLemore despite hearing nothing but wonderful magical things about their writing for.. years. And I can admit, this was magical and at times wonderful. But did I enjoy the experience? I'm not sure. There is so much to be gained by this story, the message within, the truths, the history.. some moments re...

other people seemed to be disappointed by this but I refuse to be let down by one of my favorite authors.....

DNF at 60% i’m just bored and not focused and the audiobook is weird