I feel like I haven't posted in a while but I have had so much going on that reading has been difficult. It feels super good to be typing again with good thoughts! So yesterday I went to Barnes & Noble because I have been waiting for Words in Deep Blue to come out because I could just tell from reading the summary and seeing the cover I would really like it and lets just say I was wrong-- I LOVED it!!
From my experience, the best books that I read have the most quotable lines, make you consider life, and make you cry. Honestly, I don't like to give books five stars because I feel like I only have a handful to give. I feel like five stars are reserved for the books that really dig down and make you feel terrified, loved, and important. Words in Deep Blue really hit me with all three of those things. It is books like this one that make reading so much better and pushes you to keep reading to find another story just like it.In my own words, Words in Deep Blue tells the story of Rachel and Henry and how before Rachel moved three years ago she left a letter inside a book at Henry's family's bookshop confessing her love for him. Now three years later, Rachel is dealing with a tragedy and comes home to escape it while uniting with Henry again. Henry is mad at Rachel for not writing him anymore and he has no idea about the loss in Rachel's life but the two best friends come back together, and Henry reminds Rachel of the life she once had before while also learning more about herself and how to overcome such a big tragedy.
As I said before, Words in Deep Blue really hit me in a good spot. I feel with these words, I have a new and improved perspective on the world. I love stories about stories that have changed others and I love how it is set in this bookshop. It reminds me of a bookshop I visited one summer and it just feels so magical by the way she discusses it but I also love how to each of these characters this bookshop means something to them. Every single one of the characters has an importance and a way they have been transformed by the words in between the pages.The book starts off with the letter Rachel to Henry which really gets you because you are like so cute. Then, there is not really mention of the letter so obviously Henry didn't receive it and we are introduced to his loser girlfriend, Amy. I also enjoyed how we just jumped right into the story and how we are in this clouded spot with Rachel. We feel almost as empty as she does because all we have is this letter and Cal's death. At first, we are along the coast and then we move home to the city. We meet Lola and Rose who both seem pretty cool. Then finally, we meet Henry when he sees her at the Laundry. I absolutely love that scene. We just get to catch a glimpse of their friendship and all of that.
Mostly, I am in love with this story because it takes a sad thing and turns it into a good thing. We meet George and fall in love with her letters and so learn that the letters were from Cal. I love how Crowley added this because we got to see Cal's personality and watch him fall in love with George while also having Henry and Rachel fall in love in a similar way. The words in this novel were so kind and loving it made me want to cry at the good moments too because it was just so well done. Also, I loved how almost every character at the bookshop had their own love story. I hope we get a Fredrick and Elena spin off!?! PLEASE!!
Overall, I loved the meaning of this story. I loved how Crowley took these characters and made them fall in love between the pages. Each word was perfectly used and each character had their own kind of moments that were beautiful and exciting. The characters found beauty in the tough moments and helped each other. I love stories that give the world meaning. Words in Deep Blue is a story that is on my faves shelf and I can't wait to hear how everyone likes it!!
Much Love,
Channy
