I am ridiculously thankful for finding this book. I actually learned a lot from it and really didn't expect much. I basically read it in a day and was so into it the whole time.
Are you jealous? I was pretty jealous. I don't really understand how arithmetic can be imaginary, but it sounds like an improvement. I would loooove to take Latin, Philosophy and Ancient Civilisations though.
I'd say the word 'cool' sums this book up pretty accurately. There was so much history, language and mythology woven through it that I thought my head may explode from how much awe was building up inside me. The author must have done so much research, or at least must have spent a lot of time devising a world as intricate as that one.
This isn't going to be the best of reviews because I don't remember a terribly great amount about it. I read it almost two months ago and have been sitting on this review ever since, struggling to convey my feelings appropriately so that I can do it justice. Now, here we are, months later and I've forgotten a lot. Brilliant.
Ah. One thing I do remember especially is that I found myself comparing Dead Beautiful to the Twilight saga a lot. If you read my Goodreads status updates I think you'll find at least one where I mention a comparison. Especially a certain scene involving the science lab. That was almost just…uncanny.
I really liked the characters and considering that Dead Beautiful was one of the only two books I finished in November (and that says something, usually when I'm in a reading slump I don't always finish what I start).
I would totally and wholeheartedly recommend this. If you love divine mystery and mythology, served with great characters and intrigue, then what are you waiting for?