*Received from Netgalley in exchange for review- but the gushing you’re about to see is all me!*
It wasn’t too big, or too small- it was *perfection*!! In case my title or terrible jokes aren’t enough of a clue, this is actually a modern Goldilocks retelling. I’ve got to say, I’ve never come across its like until now and this makes it practically a dream come true for a reviewer! It’s completely and utterly unique!
Before I picked this up, I was familiar with Cait’s awesome blog @Paper Fury (who isn’t?) had read A Thousand Perfect Notes and obviously *loved* the writing style- which is why I couldn’t wait to pick this up.
After that I knew I simply had to read it. And boy did it deliver the goods! With delightful attention to detail and impressive technique, Cait paints a picture of the perfect family colliding with an intruder. In her signature style, the images are acutely drawn and the characters are brought to life.
Before I get to anything else, I have to say I liked the “before” and “after” element (which, yes, I’ve stolen for my review 😉). I especially appreciated the way it addressed the darkness lurking in his past and how it was effectively built up over time. I thought the representation across the board was expertly handled and allowed this book to be incredibly hard hitting. It was so intense that I was holding my breath for pages at a time. And on top of that, it got better and better as the story progressed!
After I got into the narrative though, I realised it’s not a gloomy view of the world! There is plenty of light that shines through; there are quiet moments that make themselves heard. The story and romance melted my heart with its cuteness. It was funny and sweet and made me *feel all the feels* (I’m not crying, you are!) It’s safe to say, this book snatched up my heart and ran away with it. I can only give it all the bananas in the hopes I might trade it back:
Rating: 5/5 bananas
But just in case it’s a *no deal*, I got all dressed up to even up my odds:
So have you read this or Cait’s other book? Do you plan to? Let me know in the comments!
With a review like this, how can the book do anything but win everyone’s heart?
And, must ask, do you paint your orangutan portraits? Cuz they also win my heart.
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Aww thank you so much!! I do paint them 🙂 ❤ Really grateful for your comment! ❤
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I WANT TO READ THIS NOW!!! i cant believe it came out yesterday. how did u read it so fast. and also where the fuck can u buy it.
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hehehe I actually read it before cos I was lucky enough to get an ARC- but you can buy it on amazon now!! https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07L343JZ9/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 😀 Enjoy!! It’s an amazing book!!
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Yes, I will read this. Thank you very much; it sounds absolutely fantastic! Awesome review!
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Fantastic!! So glad to hear it!! 😀
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This is awesome!! I want to get my hands on a copy. Looks amazing! Thank you for this xxx
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Brilliant!! So glad to hear it!! Thanks so much for reading!! 😀 xxx
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I’m investigating now as to where I can get a copy. ❤️ x
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Fantastic!! 😀 ❤ xx
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This sounds lovely!
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It really was!! 😀
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You can’t steal the moon! Gru already did it…
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😂😂😂 Where do you think I got it from? (probably shouldn’t have said that now- given away all my criminal connections 😉 😂)
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Well, when you apply for a job with LexCorp, definitely put THAT in your resume 😉
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Good idea! 😂😂
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Lovely review! I don’t know how I’d missed this one, but I’m adding it right to my TBR. It sounds wonderful and so up my street. That orangutan portrait is delightful! ❤️
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Thank you! Brilliant!! Aww thank you!! ❤
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Great review! I really like the before and after format. I bet this book was very cool with that.
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Thank you so much!! It was 🙂
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Before and after format sounds delightful. The build ups are always the best! 🙂 I am yet to try this relatively new author’s books but seeing that you like her works so much. I need to get to them at some stage as well to experience that great writing style 🙂
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It was 🙂 Really agree!! Fantastic!! 🙂
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I’m so glad to see you liked this one! I’m really excited for it. Everyone has been saying such great things about it so I’m hoping I like it too! Great review!
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Thank you! I really did 😀 Thanks!!
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Lovely review! I hadn’t heard of this one before, but I’m glad you brought it to my attention. Definitely will be checking it out.
Also, I find your drawing verrrry cute. 🙂
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Thank you! Brilliant!! 😀
Thank you so much!! 🙂
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Oh no…. you’re sending me to seek out another book!!! Lol. A Goldilocks retelling… I am intrigued. And the title and cover are so cute!
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hahaha!! Great!! It really is 😀
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beautiful review!!!
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Thank you!!
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Oooh, 5 stars?! Well, not that i’m surprised to be honest 😀 I really liked her first book too and can’t wait to read this one.
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Brilliant! Hope you love it!
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Ahhh, so happy you liked this one so much! I really enjoyed Cait’s debut and can’t wait to read this one, it sounds amazing! 😀
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Thank you!! So glad you liked that one and hope you love this one!! 😀
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Nice review! I’m glad you enjoyed this book so much! It’s currently on my TBR list but I hope I’ll get to it soon! 🙂
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Thank you!! Awesome!! Hope you love it!
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I’ve been seeing this everywhere and I really want to read it!
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Oh awesome!! Hope you like it!
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This review already made me want to read it, but then one of the characters is autistic??? I’ve been having so much trouble finding autistic characters lately, so I am even more excited about this.
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Oh I definitely think you’ll like it then!! It’s actually own voices- so I can really recommend it on that score!
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Ooh, yay, thank you for letting me know! Definitely picking this up soon!
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No worries! Really glad to hear it! 🙂
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Ahh I love your review!! I’m so glad that you gave it all the bananas 🙂 I can’t wait to pick it up, especially after reading A Thousand Perfect Notes!
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Thank you!! Awesome!!
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