Book Review: Almond
October 26, 2024
Almond broadened my understanding of what it means to be an emotional being and made me question; what is it, to love, to feel, to act?
Whether its fantasy, feminism, theology or literary fiction Sarah loves to switch it up and constantly widen her reading habits. She adores anything that digs into the brutality and beauty of being human. Her favourite books this year have been This is How You Lose the Time War and Notes on Womanhood and she’d love to hear about yours!
Almond broadened my understanding of what it means to be an emotional being and made me question; what is it, to love, to feel, to act?
A stunning novel set in an ambiguous alternative 1920s, full of alchemy, underdogs and an endearing slow-burn romance.
The choice to use a magical and illusionary tale to represent the anguish of chronic pain and womanhood was absolutely genius…
If you love the ‘Sad Literary Woman’ genre, this deeply character-driven novel will absorb you with its whimsical and lucid tone.
A Psalm for the Wild Built is a perfect book for those dwelling on purpose and identity. A beautiful comfort sci-fi read…
It’s one girl’s journey to find her birth mother and the realisation that mothers – and family – can be found in the most unexpected places.
Klune does a great job of crafting his characters. They are warm and inviting, and I was sad to let them go at the end.
Barnett makes tough conversations easily digestible through accessible vocabulary, without sacrificing her natural poetic elegance.
Mcphee-Browne trudges up an array of emotions without ever becoming pretentious, creating the most perceptive and vulnerable novel…
It interweaves fairy tales and biblical narrative to reflect the interconnectedness and confusion of faith and identity.
Do you feel a bit different? Do you struggle in school or have trouble focusing on reading? Well, you might be a demi-god.
This book showcases just how complicated love, hate and mental health can truly be, as it follows the complicated relationship between twins.
Based at a war college in the midst of political strife, this fantasy tale is full of dragons, magic, and delightfully cringey romance.
You’ll feel for these characters as though they were you’re own family; with equal amounts of love and disdain.
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