Oh God! I just love how Tarryn always have the perfect words. You're my Greer, my truth.
Well hi there! Welcome again. Today I'm talking about the most recent book of Fisher. It was sweet, full of truth to the soul and real, like most of her books.
Synopsis:
It's a story about fate. Of never abandon your dreams, even though it would become hard to follow them. To be free and have adventures, take risk, after all, we only have one life. We have to make it count. It's all I will say, because I'm dying to talk about this book to the full. So, scroll down if you want to know more about it, and if you haven't read it, go to Amazon's or her web page to support her. She's so worth it
Spoiler Section:
Every time she launches a new book I'm like:
I knew this book was going to be epic since I saw the dedication. I love how fearless she is. Although I like the anticipation with her books, I knew that this book was very different from the others she wrote. It was, but at the same time, contains heartbreaking truths and it has her unique humor. Also, like I said, and always say: her writing. Those colors and sensations, are mind blowing.
The book chapters are all hashtags. How cool is that? I was maniatic laughing everytime I start a new chapter because, well, the story's hilarious (also very tender).
And the name of the first chapter was so suiting, because I couldn't stop scream WTF at the top of my lungs. It was not what I was expecting, and I love it! It's so refreshing reading her because she's unpredictable, and we need those kinds of authors. The ones we don't get to guess where they're going.
So, we follow Helena through a dream that would change her forever. In this dream she has a Pottery Barn House with her best friend's boyfriend. Their kind of married and have two kids. Obviously, she's freaking out. Helena has a boyfriend (Neil) and she's fond of him, but besides that, Kit's with Della.
She wakes and the dream stays with her. That dream gave her truths. It made her think about who she was and what she wanted. She starts to change little things at first: like ordering wine instead of beer, and then big changes like going to art classes. Of course, change to those who doesn't actually see the world, are overwhelming, so her boyfriend Neil, starts to trying to made her feel bad about the change, so she backs off.
I get her perspective. Change it's hard and scarring, but if you don't dare, who else would? Fortunately, she has Kit. Her best friend boyfriend and "dream husband". He's supportive with her and keeps pushing her to follow her dreams. Pursuit the adventure, and just like that, he had my heart. He understand that change makes you lonely, because you start to see the flaws of the people around you, and sometimes you can overlook said flaws.
Della, her "best friend" it's one of those persons. She's too dependant of others, especially Helena & when she feels insecure, she just whines. I mean, where is her power? She's a young, beautiful lady, very lucky and she should appreciate the good things life has given her. Plus she was so ungrateful. Helena had a rough time taking care of you and your child. Imagine the repercussions on her feelings!
On a lighter and funny part: the pop culture references. I was fangirling with her the whole time! I was super thrilled that she was a Ravenclaw (my house), and changing like that would place her in Slytherin. Another one, was a reference to Mud Vein and the differences between the love of your life and your soulmate. I was beginning to think of doing the same selfie thing to post in here my reactions of this book. The funny moments of the muggles and the awkwardness of Helena.
And that douchebag of Neil was finally out of the picture. Dream-Kit was spot on him. Neil was a cheating scumbag, and it made so sad when she ask what did SHE do? You do nothing, sweetheart. That guy is the one who should feel like shit and ashame, because he play with something good as you. And I can assure you, that Sadie girl is nothing compare to you. But please, could you punch him again? I was laughing and cheering you at the same time.
I like though that we get to see girl power in this story and the fate of those who doesn't own it. Take for instance, Sadie was and always will be the second one and Della, who digs her own grave at being insecure and a selfish bitch.
And finally, Helena gets it! She doesn't need a man to follow her dreams. She just go with it and moves to PT. And I was so proud of her. That she gets that the world it's waiting for us. And yes, fate was pulling the strings here, but like Greer said, that's what destiny does. It pulls us to new things and sometimes, we don't get to choose, but to embrace it.
And another shout out for that magnificent purple fairy. She make a mistake. It was horrible, but: that's fate! It comes unexpectedly, but that doesn't mean that it won't leave you with something good and honest. We have to work for it, absolutely, but it's worth it (I'll give anything to take Greer out of the book and become best friends with her)
Now, dear Kit. As much as I love you... What the f*ck dude! You talk about timing, but it was your fault. After she told you that she was in love with you, and you didn't chase... that was coward from you. Why stay with someone that doesn't make you happy and the other way around. It's bound to hurt people. You accused Helena of running and unconsciously you were doing the same. She didn't have it easy. She was going through some serious things like the guilt of being in love with you and the consequences it would caused on Della. So how you could blame her for running?
Although, I got scared when Muslim get in the picture. For a minute I thought that she would actually would go with him. I wouldn't blame her, but she fight so hard for him that it would be a shame if she just give up.
So I think that's it guys. I can't help but to extend this review because, well, it's a Tarryn Fisher book. Tell me down bellow in he comment section what were your favorite parts and I'll see you very soon, byyyyyye.
