It Only Happens in the Movies

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There is more clear-sighted feminist analysis (and many more belly laughs) in Holly Bourne's latest young adult novel.

I was a bit disappointed with the cover reveal but I’m hoping the story will make up for it and we’ll get to understand more of Chaol and his life. I enjoyed the epigraphs explaining some of these tropes in Audrey’s voice, and the moments she discusses them with her peers and teacher.without ever getting preachy (or without something superbadawful having happened to the leading lady). Two people meet each other and are just made for each other, but this means bad news for the planet because if two soulmates meet, they cause catastrophic damage and it is the job of a few select people in the know, to prevent this from happening. For the first half of the book Audrey completely disregards all of her female friendships, and only likes people who are mean to other people.

Especially the ending was a part I really liked as it was quite surprising but fit the story very well. Then we have Harry, he works with Audrey at an upscale cinema, loves to film and is completely charming. Meanwhile, Audrey tries to maintain a connection to her dad, even when it’s somewhat clear that he isn’t that interested in being in her life beyond formalities. I recently finished Dreams of Gods and Monsters, the final book in the Daughter of Smoke and Bone trilogy.I’ve just read Frostblood and I absolutely loved it ( see August wrap-up) so I am so excited that the sequel is going to be released in less than a week. Because we all need something to escape to and believe in - maybe that's not very feminist of me, but maybe that's just the hopeless romantic in me.