The Tearsmith by Erin Doom was an emotional but captivating story.
I found the writing to be so compelling. The characters are unique and intriguing. And the storytelling was really interesting.
A great coming-of-age love story that kept me reading till 1am.

Thank You NetGalley and Random House, Ballantine & Dell for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

This book was a unique dynamic of storytelling. It has beautiful tension and a lengthy composure of journey. The author is new to me and was thrilled at the opportunity to read such a complex book. I received an ARC from NetGalley.

*Thanks NetGalley for the digital ARC!*

This is the first time I’ve read a translated book. I thought it was a really lovely coming of age love story, with a sweet FMC in Nica. I did feel that it could be overly descriptive, causing the novel to be perhaps a little longer than necessary. But I loved the fairytale metaphors so much. I also thought the romance was well done and not overly descriptive based on the characters ages at the start of the story. My biggest issue is that the setting did not translate well for me and I’m not sure that Alabama was well researched when switching from Italian to English. And I say this as an Alabama native.

I really wanted to enjoy this book but I just couldn’t get into it!! I couldn’t stay interested in the the book. It just wasn’t for me.

I saw this was going to be coming to Netflix and really waned to read it. I had seen it was a no. 1 bestseller in Italy. About 99% of the reviews were in another language on GoodReads, which I wish were in English so I could read them. This book really disappointed me because of how predictable it was. The characters were so outlandish and not believable. I was not reaching towards it to try and finish it like other books because of that. Let's see if the show is better.

This is a captivating coming-of-age story that follows Nica, a seventeen-year-old orphan leaving behind her past at Grave, an orphanage she called home. With hopes of starting afresh Nica begins a new chapter in her life with her adoptive family.

However, her new home is not without its challenges. Rigel, another orphan from Grave, becomes her adoptive brother, and their relationship is far from ideal. Rigel is a very troubled kid. As Nica tries to settle into her new life her past start to upset her peace with her new family. With Nica wanting to make sure nothing upsets that she will go to any lengths to make sure this doesn't happen.

This book will take you on a journey as Nica tries to fit in with her new family, and leave her past behind.
This book will give you so many emotions such as intrigue, and heartache. Erin Doom's writing will make the reader interested and wanting to find out what is going to happen.

Thanks NetGalley

I requested this title because I saw it was going to be coming to Netflix and I always enjoy reading the book before watching the movie/show.

I found the story to be very predictable almost from the beginning. The genre seemed to be a sort of enemies to lovers storyline, but then it became a little too toxic.

I did finish the book, but it took some effort. I will watch the movie/show, but I don't think I would recommend this book to readers or friends.

"The Tearsmith" by Erin Doom is a captivating coming-of-age story that follows Nica, a seventeen-year-old orphan leaving behind her past at Grave, an orphanage she called home. With hopes of starting afresh and leaving behind the dark stories of the Maker of Tears, Nica begins a new chapter in her life with her adoptive family.

However, her new home is not without its challenges. Rigel, another orphan from Grave, becomes her adoptive brother, and their relationship is far from ideal. Rigel is enigmatic, possessing both intelligence and an irresistible charm, but underneath his angelic appearance lies a troubled soul.

As Nica settles into her new life, the legends surrounding the Maker of Tears resurface, threatening to disrupt the peace she has found. With determination and bravery, Nica finds herself prepared to protect her newfound happiness at any cost.

"The Tearsmith" takes readers on an emotional journey as Nica navigates the complexities of family, identity, and the haunting presence of an ancient legend. Erin Doom's writing skillfully weaves together themes of love, resilience, and the strength to overcome the shadows of the past.

Nica's character shines through as both gentle and courageous, making her a relatable and inspiring protagonist. As the story unfolds, readers will be immersed in a world where secrets unravel, emotions run deep, and choices are made in the face of adversity.

"The Tearsmith" promises intrigue, heartache, and moments of triumph, inviting readers to join Nica on her quest to protect her new life. Erin Doom's storytelling grips the reader's imagination, making this book a compelling read for fans of young adult fantasy blended with themes of family and self-discovery.