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Overall, I cannot recommend this book enough. It is a fantasy standalone that I question if we ever needed it because it holds up to the light of day the consequences of the fantastic experiences so many of our beloved characters go through. We never see what happens after the day is won, the war is over, the world and loved ones are safe. There are parts of these characters that can never be the same, and while this was unbelievably destructive on my emotions, I cannot wait to read it again.
Petemund... I mean, Jaime, is the only brother with an intense need to fight in the war and a protective instincts over all of his siblings. Susan/Phillipa, is the older sister and literally a carbon copy of Susan. From being skeptical of the magical realm, to her siblings mentioning that when they returned she gave herself over to makeup and boys and other interests of our world. And finally, we have Lucy/Evelyn: the youngest, the sister with the most childlike faith and wonder, the one with the closest bond to the Aslan figurehead (he's a stag in this book.) Evelyn is so natural and definitely has her heart in another world, while Philippa will ground herself wherever she is, which is what I find to be a really great juxtaposition between the sisters that worked. They highlight each others' flaws, and even their own stories sort of mimic each other in subtle ways.
Now, Evelyn spends her days sneaking into the woods outside her boarding school, wishing for the Woodlands. Overcome with longing, she is desperate to return no matter what it takes.
The second half of the book, Phillipa, or Phil takes over the story. She's a few years older than Ev, living in America but travels home. I enjoyed her part of the story more, as she described the world that London had become after the war and the National Gallery she worked at in incredible detail. I understand that it's foolish for me to expect to find anything, but I can't stop looking. I owe it to my sister, to ask all the questions, to turn over all the stones." You can find the full review and all the fancy and/or randomness that accompanies it at It Starts at Midnight
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Most of the memories of the world they travelled to and the joys and horrors they witness there, is told by Ev, as Phil doesn't remember the world as well as Ev does. While that world was torn apart by war and friends and foe slain, Ev saw only the beauty. The love shared between Evelyn and Phillippa is undeniable. But love can exist with razor-sharp edges; it can hurt as much as it nourishes. And sometimes love isn't enough to keep you from breaking when things get hard, and things can get so, so damn hard. The sacrifices these two make for each another despite the hurt and the hardship is the very definition of courage and what makes this story such a masterful one. Nah. If it was meant to be the World Between Worlds it would have said that." ―The Lucasfilm Story Group's Matt Martin, on the "place between places" in the The Rise of Skywalker: Expanded Edition [12] This set-up worked fairly well, especially for the first half of the book. By Phillipa's perspective, I was beginning to find it tedious and waiting for the book to end. Which, I think is partially due to the pacing of this book.
The writing was positively gorgeous. It was a tad flowery at times which sort of took away from some of the beauty because it was so well-written that it didn't need to be over the top. Those quiet moments and emotional connections did the work so the overly flowery passages weren't necessary, but they still evoked emotion as well, even if they did become a bit distracting. I was easily swept away with this story and I had a hard time tearing myself out of this world. This is one of those books that the longer I sit with it, the more I gain an appreciation for how well-written it actually is. Weymouth made some very clever choices with how she told this story. The perfect story for anyone who’s ever searched for magic in the everyday, THE LIGHT BETWEEN WORLDS will break your heart and then make it whole again. Laura Weymouth wields words like she’s casting spells, and the result is utterly enchanting.”Basically the only reason I kept going was because I wanted to know if this was going to be a magical realism book or more of a drama: did Evie die or was her disappearance linked to the Woodlands again? So I kept reading, on to Philippa's section. There's so much nuance and subtext in The Light Between Worlds, and it's really hard to describe the sort of lull it creates while you read this and sort of, soak and simmer in a pot of emotions. But I do have to say that it's a lull I enjoyed, and this debut fantasy definitely blew me away with its subtle meaning and underlying themes. If you're going into it expecting a light YA portal Fantasy, like I was, you're in for a surprise. This is a deep dive into codependency, mental health, guilt and trauma. Prepare. Not recommended to: those who dislike slow-paced, heavily introspective books, also see content warnings Thanks to Edelweiss and the publisher for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review. It has not influenced my opinions.
And the prose, at once simple and beautifully melancholic, compliments the subject matter so well and helps blunt the harshness. There's a thrum of sorrow that runs through the writing, but above it you can also find wonder and love--so much love--and the combination is breathtaking. Star Wars: How Not to Get Eaten by Ewoks and Other Galactic Survival Skills (Indirect mention only) This incredible debut explores the aftermath of a fantasy adventure - and how two sisters must readjust to an ordinary world, when they are anything but.Loth-wolves, creatures native to Lothal, were intrinsically tied to the World Between Worlds and were capable of traveling through the realm in a similar manner to hyperspace travel. The Mortis gods painting served as the key to unveiling the entry way to the realm, through assistance from a key stone from the temple, by a Force-wielder, who was to place their hand on the Daughter's encircled hand. [1] Y'all, this is a heart-breaking story. Once it starts to evolve, it's so compelling. I couldn't put it down once I figured out where it was going and what it was really about. YES, always! I listen to a lot of movie scores (The Village, Jane Eyre, The Duchess, Song of the Sea, Kingdom of Heaven, Whale Rider) and a lot of female vocalists (Ingrid Michaelson, AURORA, Birdy, Regina Spektor, Florence + the Machine) Favorite Movies/TV? Evelyn makes it know right from the beginning how she feels about the Woodlands. We can't refute it or challenge it. Everything about Evelyn is about her feelings concerning the Woodlands. What is challenged is her love for her family and her love for a boy she falls for in the present. Most of us love our family, but is that love more important than who we are and what makes us happiest?
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