I got this book because I was craving some diversity in my fiction catalogue, both in ethnicity and sexual orientation. So off of online recommendations, I decided to give Girls of Paper and Fire a chance, and I was not disappointed! I love the way the author narrates the journey of the main character as she goes from a timid, fearful girl to a young woman hell bent on rebelling against a society that has taken so much from her, and yet still tells her that her life and her body are not her own.
The setting really puts me in the mind of “Memoirs of a Geisha” another of my favorite books, but with a strong dose of fantasy. I also enjoyed the romance element as it was not overly sappy like most romantic YA novels tend to be. This is not just a story about falling in love. It’s a story of hope and finding strength to fight against those who oppress you.
I saw that this book was considered pretty offensive by a lot of people which comes as no surprise. I mean demons, lesbians, and sex? OH MY! I’ve read much more graphic scenes of violence and sexuality in plenty of other YA novels. Heck, “Lord of the Flies” and “Touching Spirit Bear” were MUCH more violent and I read those in middle school! In fact the author doesn’t really go into extreme detail during the brutalization of certain characters, preferring to skip ahead to directly after these things take place similar to other YA novels. And being that I know plenty of young teens have experience abuse in various forms; I believe this book could be more empowering than triggering given the fire and hope that the main character carries within herself and never truly loses hold of. If you’re sick of reading the same old boy meets girl books that are usually about as racially diverse as a country music concert then I suggest you give this book a try. Be open minded and allow yourself to be carried away into Natasha Ngan’s story of the girl who will light the world on fire.
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Beautifully narrated with diverse characters and a compelling story [STOP BEING SO CLOSE MINDED!]
I got this book because I was craving some diversity in my fiction catalogue, both in ethnicity and sexual orientation. So off of online recommendations, I decided to give Girls of Paper and Fire a chance, and I was not disappointed! I love the way the author narrates the journey of the main character as she goes from a timid, fearful girl to a young woman hell bent on rebelling against a society that has taken so much from her, and yet still tells her that her life and her body are not her own. The setting really puts me in the mind of “Memoirs of a Geisha” another of my favorite books, but with a strong dose of fantasy. I also enjoyed the romance element as it was not overly sappy like most romantic YA novels tend to be. This is not just a story about falling in love. It’s a story of hope and finding strength to fight against those who oppress you. I saw that this book was considered pretty offensive by a lot of people which comes as no surprise. I mean demons, lesbians, and sex? OH MY! I’ve read much more graphic scenes of violence and sexuality in plenty of other YA novels. Heck, “Lord of the Flies” and “Touching Spirit Bear” were MUCH more violent and I read those in middle school! In fact the author doesn’t really go into extreme detail during the brutalization of certain characters, preferring to skip ahead to directly after these things take place similar to other YA novels. And being that I know plenty of young teens have experience abuse in various forms; I believe this book could be more empowering than triggering given the fire and hope that the main character carries within herself and never truly loses hold of. If you’re sick of reading the same old boy meets girl books that are usually about as racially diverse as a country music concert then I suggest you give this book a try. Be open minded and allow yourself to be carried away into Natasha Ngan’s story of the girl who will light the world on fire.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2020
The setting really puts me in the mind of “Memoirs of a Geisha” another of my favorite books, but with a strong dose of fantasy. I also enjoyed the romance element as it was not overly sappy like most romantic YA novels tend to be. This is not just a story about falling in love. It’s a story of hope and finding strength to fight against those who oppress you.
I saw that this book was considered pretty offensive by a lot of people which comes as no surprise. I mean demons, lesbians, and sex? OH MY! I’ve read much more graphic scenes of violence and sexuality in plenty of other YA novels. Heck, “Lord of the Flies” and “Touching Spirit Bear” were MUCH more violent and I read those in middle school! In fact the author doesn’t really go into extreme detail during the brutalization of certain characters, preferring to skip ahead to directly after these things take place similar to other YA novels. And being that I know plenty of young teens have experience abuse in various forms; I believe this book could be more empowering than triggering given the fire and hope that the main character carries within herself and never truly loses hold of. If you’re sick of reading the same old boy meets girl books that are usually about as racially diverse as a country music concert then I suggest you give this book a try. Be open minded and allow yourself to be carried away into Natasha Ngan’s story of the girl who will light the world on fire.
Beautifully narrated with diverse characters and a compelling story [STOP BEING SO CLOSE MINDED!]
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2020
I got this book because I was craving some diversity in my fiction catalogue, both in ethnicity and sexual orientation. So off of online recommendations, I decided to give Girls of Paper and Fire a chance, and I was not disappointed! I love the way the author narrates the journey of the main character as she goes from a timid, fearful girl to a young woman hell bent on rebelling against a society that has taken so much from her, and yet still tells her that her life and her body are not her own.Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2020
The setting really puts me in the mind of “Memoirs of a Geisha” another of my favorite books, but with a strong dose of fantasy. I also enjoyed the romance element as it was not overly sappy like most romantic YA novels tend to be. This is not just a story about falling in love. It’s a story of hope and finding strength to fight against those who oppress you.
I saw that this book was considered pretty offensive by a lot of people which comes as no surprise. I mean demons, lesbians, and sex? OH MY! I’ve read much more graphic scenes of violence and sexuality in plenty of other YA novels. Heck, “Lord of the Flies” and “Touching Spirit Bear” were MUCH more violent and I read those in middle school! In fact the author doesn’t really go into extreme detail during the brutalization of certain characters, preferring to skip ahead to directly after these things take place similar to other YA novels. And being that I know plenty of young teens have experience abuse in various forms; I believe this book could be more empowering than triggering given the fire and hope that the main character carries within herself and never truly loses hold of. If you’re sick of reading the same old boy meets girl books that are usually about as racially diverse as a country music concert then I suggest you give this book a try. Be open minded and allow yourself to be carried away into Natasha Ngan’s story of the girl who will light the world on fire.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2019
If you’re like me (read: in love with food), then you’ll swoon for the descriptions of all the food. I also greatly appreciated it because food is so huge in Asian culture. (Of course I’m generalizing, as there are many different Asian cultures, but I’ve found that most Asian cultures revere food.) Don’t read this book on an empty stomach, or at least have a myriad of Asian food are your disposal; you will want to eat ALL THE FOOD. Girls of Paper and Fire is an extremely important book, like how Natasha tackles dark issues with care. It highlights the importance of inner strength, and the ability to find hope in the worst circumstances. Yes, it’s an important book; it’s also a damn good book. From the writing to the characters, the plot and the setting, Girls of Paper and Fire is the whole package.
Girls of Paper and Fire is a beacon of light in the darkness.
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2019
Girls of Paper and Fire is about a girl who is chosen to be one of the concubines for the demon king. However, she falls in love with another concubine. This Asian-inspired fantasy has excellent world-building and different kinds of Asian cultures represented in the world of Ikhara. The prose are gorgeous, lush, almost melodic in a sense. Girls reminds me of how music builds in a piece, like Tchaikovsky’s Waltz of the Flowers. Yes, the music starts out nice and soft, but it completely envelops you by the final section. By the end of the book, I wished there was more to read because I wanted nothing more than to live in this world for even three more pages. (Luckily, it’s a trilogy!) Despite the dark undertones and the political overtones of how men abuse their power, I found Girls to be an extremely hopeful book. In the face of adversity, the main character is able to find healing through love and friendships.Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2019
If you’re like me (read: in love with food), then you’ll swoon for the descriptions of all the food. I also greatly appreciated it because food is so huge in Asian culture. (Of course I’m generalizing, as there are many different Asian cultures, but I’ve found that most Asian cultures revere food.) Don’t read this book on an empty stomach, or at least have a myriad of Asian food are your disposal; you will want to eat ALL THE FOOD. Girls of Paper and Fire is an extremely important book, like how Natasha tackles dark issues with care. It highlights the importance of inner strength, and the ability to find hope in the worst circumstances. Yes, it’s an important book; it’s also a damn good book. From the writing to the characters, the plot and the setting, Girls of Paper and Fire is the whole package.
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