I just finished reading The Architecture of Love, the newest book by Ika Natassa. I am such fans of her works for years and now I want to write about what I think about this one. The Architecture of Love started as a Twitter pollstory where Ika post this story on Twitter and her followers help decide where the story go next. Of course I am also following the story and wait for next chapters each week. I think this is a great medium to write a story and interact with the readers. I enjoy the pollstory so much that I was sad that it ended, especially how it ended. But then, she announced that the book is going to come out very soon. I am excited as always. If Raia said that there's no feeling like when a writer holding their new published book, as a reader, there is also no greater feeling like holding you favorite writer's new book.
So I finally got the chance to get the book. As soon as I started reading it, I couldn't put it down. Which is silly because I read 1/3 of the book on twitter, but the feeling is different when I was reading the physical copy. There is so many emotions going on with me while reading. It also makes me fall in love with New York and makes me want to visit there again. The only thing that kind of bother me tho, the ending. I mean yes, it's a nice ending, but I think Ika can put it in better ways. The ending only got me like "That's it?" But, other then that, I don't know how else to put this except that it is a very sweet story. Raia and River teaches us that there is always room for new love, there is hope, that it's okay to get your heartbroken, and that love comes in mysterious ways. ((SPOILER ALERTS!!!!!)) I also love how the Risjad brothers made an appearance!
Overall, this is a recommended book and a good read. As always Ika Natassa did an awesome job! Kudos! I am definitely waiting for her next masterpiece.
I'd give it an 8/10
Love,
A
