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El Olor del Fin del Mundo / The Scent of the End of the WorldEl olor del fin del mundo es una novela apasionada y estremecedora sobre un amor prohibido que desafa los lmites del deseo, la culpa y la supervivencia. En medio del confinamiento global por el covid 19, Carmen revive su historia con Antonio una relacin clandestina que la marc para siempre mientras enfrenta las secuelas fsicas y emocionales del virus. Entre la prdida del olfato, la enfermedad y la memoria, la protagonista reconstruye la intensidad de
El olor del fin del mundo es una novela apasionada y estremecedora sobre un amor prohibido que desafía los límites del deseo, la culpa y la supervivencia.En medio del confinamiento global por el covid-19, Carmen revive su historia con Antonio -una relación clandestina que la marcó para siempre- mientras enfrenta las secuelas físicas y emocionales del virus. Entre la pérdida del olfato, la enfermedad y la memoria, la protagonista reconstruye la intensidad de una pasión que fue su mayor dicha y su condena. Vanessa De La Torre entrega una historia visceral, poética y profundamente humana sobre lo que significa amar al borde del abismo. En este, su segundo libro, combina la sensibilidad de la crónica con la fuerza emocional de la novela contemporánea. Vanessa De La Torre Sanclemente es una de las periodistas más reconocidas de Colombia. Comunicadora social y periodista de la Universidad Javeriana, con una maestría en Estudios Latinoamericanos de la Universidad de Georgetown, Estados Unidos, y una destacada trayectoria en medios como Noticias Caracol, Blu Radio, La W, El Espectador, RCTV de Venezuela, Caracol Radio del Grupo Prisa, entre otros. Es también autora del libro Historias de amor en campos de guerra (Grijalbo, 2019), éxito de ventas en Colombia. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION The Scent of the End of the World is a passionate and unsettling novel about a forbidden love that pushes the boundaries of desire, guilt, and survival. In the midst of the global COVID-19 lockdown, Carmen revisits her story with Antonio--a clandestine relationship that marked her forever--while confronting the physical and emotional aftermath of the virus. Between the loss of her sense of smell, illness, and memory, the protagonist reconstructs the intensity of a passion that was both her greatest joy and her condemnation. Vanessa De La Torre delivers a visceral, poetic, and deeply human story about what it means to love on the edge of the abyss. In this, her second book, she blends the sensitivity of literary journalism with the emotional force of contemporary fiction. Vanessa De La Torre Sanclemente is one of Colombia's most renowned journalists. She holds a degree in Social Communication and Journalism from Universidad Javeriana and a master's degree in Latin American Studies from Georgetown University in the United States. She has had a distinguished career in media outlets such as Noticias Caracol, Blu Radio, La W, El Espectador, RCTV (Venezuela), and Caracol Radio (Grupo Prisa), among others. She is also the author of Love Stories from War Zones (Historias de amor en campos de guerra, Grijalbo, 2019), a bestselling title in Colombia.
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★★★★★ 5
OUTSTANDING
Format: Kindle
This was very, very good. The world is vast and characters are complex. There is a good plot with a whole lot going on. This is well written. Good twists and turns and some heart breaking moments. You will love these characters, they have heart and loyalty. I am hoping that there will be several more books. We've yet to see anything from the Sea Court but only a mention of them here and there. The Wood Court was given a quick couple of scenes, and only as far as some warriors, we've yet to enter their court and the Shadow Court, I'm not sure if they will be a force for good or bad, but they definitely will play a much bigger role moving forward. This is primarily the Ice and Air Courts. Told in multiple views, which I loved, it gives you a chance to see things from different eyes. There's alot of political maneuvering and deception. I loved it and will pick up the next book as it becomes available. If you like The Fae and the courts, you should love this. I think the author has mucn in store for us.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2020
★★★★★ 4
Definitely worth the read!
Format: Kindle
After taking a deep breath and taking in that wicked twist of an ending, I have finally composed myself. My first thought when I started this book was that I love Reyna's character. I was intrigued by her connection with her familiar and the Ruin that is plaguing her land. It came as no surprise that she took her sister's place in an attempt to protect her. When they reach the Air Court everything slows down. This is where it was iffy for me. First of all, I like multiple POV's in books however 7 is a bit much. It starts to interrupt the story line. I felt like I was finally making progress connecting with one character, then it was switched to another person. I felt they all had necessary or pertinent information but not necessarily were they all POV worthy. The only other thing that annoyed me was that Reyna constantly was " trapped." She would rush off without thinking, only to need rescuing. She is brilliant in a fight, but she really doesn't think through anything. Lorcan is amazing. I know he might be on the "bad" list, but his background is so interesting. Eislyn(Reyna's sister) is really so sweet, but calculating. I enjoyed her and Thane's dialogue. The author did an amazing job with the imagery in this book. Everything was so detailed it was easy to fall into the scene. I love unexpected twists and while part of the ending I expected, I wasn't expecting how it took place. All in all, I found it very entertaining and I am very invested in continuing this series.
Favorite quotes:
"The truth may be twisted but never false."
"Who was she if she was not the enemy of the Air Court? What was her purpose of she no longer has that?"
"In a war-torn land, love was always a lie."
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Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2020
★★★★★ 5
Great Read!!! Great story!!!
Format: Kindle
The series is long, but Ms. Wolfhart does a fantastic job of weaving this tale while bringing so much to the characters. Surprises and plot twists along the way to keep you intrigued. There is some graphic sex, but is no way the focal point. Grammar was excellent (a rare find with a lot of self publishers) with only a few noted errors. I rarely give 4 stars, let alone 5.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2021
★★★★★ 3
Sadly, DNF
Format: Kindle
I read this thru KU. I LOVED the synopsis. And then I began reading... and it was a DNF at 68% after picking it up and putting it down several times because I really loved the main female character.
*****SPOILERS*****
Pros:
The world is unique, intriguing and fun. The primary female character is bad-a** but not a b*tech or a mary sue. The primary female has depth. I really want to know what happens to her even tho it's been weeks and I don't remember her name. The villains to the point I read are pretty good -- an ever present threat of mysterious and possibly many culprits.
Cons:
Way, way too many points of view. I stopped counting at 7. It's the prime reason why I don't care about most of the characters or remember their names even when I like them. There's just too many points of view so almost none of the characters have enough book space for the author to properly develop them. This literally killed the book for me. Actually it killed my desire to read. For weeks.
The main male is more villain than hero. He agreed to marry the main female then locks her up & eschews her for her sister, all while bad mouthing her as unfit to rule when he never spent any time with her getting to know her. He is actually unfit to rule as he is blind to the woes of his own kingdom and starts off a peace mission to secure a ceasefire through marriage by murdering an inn full of people in her country for no real reason. Plus, he constantly makes promises he does not keep. And it's gross of him to pine for the sister behind the main female's back.
*****
As much as I really wanted to see what happened to the main female character, it wasn't enough for me to keep trying to slog thru this book. There was a lot of potential here that just fell short.
Hence, 3 stars.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2021
★★★★★ 5
Fae Courts with High Intrigue
Format: Kindle
This book is one that just builds and builds and then surprises you to no end. You may think you know the villains and then you are jolted in another direction. Princess Reyna is a real gem, strong of character, a fierce fighter, and loyal to her family and kingdom. Just when you think she and Lorcan, well you know, the plot is flipped. Can't wait to see where this goes in book two.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2023