acupofteaandabookplease's reviews
85 reviews

How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories by Holly Black

emotional hopeful inspiring sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I was so happy to jump back in Elfhame... and this short story didn't disappoint! I will never truly understand how Holly Black makes me love Cardan so much... even when he's a monster! I feel so much love for this abused yet arrogant princeling... and so cute kingling! 

The Hunting Moon by Susan Dennard

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I really liked to fall back in this original story. I love this world and all the secrets it hides. The characters are so mysterious and the plot exciting! I can't wait for the last book to be published! I chose to give this book 4 stars because I was a little bit annoyed by the Venn theory that seems a bit... sloppy to me.

The Blood Traitor by Lynette Noni

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I loved every page from this serie... from the first to the last one (even if, at some points, I may have lost a little of my sanity because of the tension... the emotions!). This story is all I appreciate : fast-paced, great characters, solidarity, a lot of love and... just the end I needed! 

The Gilded Cage by Lynette Noni

adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Usually I'm getting a little bored in the middle of à trilogy but wow.... I can't stop thinking... hoping for what could happen next. The story is so well-written and quite fast-paced that I can't put the book down (or just get grumpy when I have to!). I'm so glad book 3 is already published so I can jump into it right now!

The Prison Healer by Lynette Noni

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

What a creative world! And such a wonderful story with so many secrets and as many true deep feelings. I loved the writing as much as the way Kiva went through this first book... so obviously I'm gladly jumping into book 2 right now! 

The Scarlet Veil by Shelby Mahurin

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I wasn't expecting to enjoy THIS MUCH to go back to this universe but YES it was a total blast! I loved to follow the characters I already appreciated so much but how I loved to find out more about Célie! I can't wait for next March to find out what happens next!!!

Bind Me: A Shadow Shifter Fantasy Romance by Mila Young, Mila Young

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny inspiring mysterious tense fast-paced

4.5

I really liked this paranormal romance : the story was interesting, the characters well described and a great mix between possessiveness (red flag in real life but so sexy in a book!) and steamy scenes! And can we talk about Chowder? I LOVE him ❤️ You have to read that book to discover why... 😉

Quicksilver by Callie Hart

adventurous challenging dark emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

What a book! What a story! What an original journey! I mean... 5 stars are not enough for this one considering how much I loved to read it! Everything was so perfect for me : the characters, the story, the writing, the pace and the "ending". It's really a masterpiece and I can't wait to read the second book this October ❤️ 

In the Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Never ever would I have thought I could love so much a story about machines... my poor human heart ached so much during this reading for sweet Victor and his amazing friends. I deeply enjoyed their journey and how many times I had to stop to think of the true meaning of this story. I feel so much love for this book... I feel like it's going to live rent-free in my head... and in my heart for a while!

Overmorrow by Lancelot Schaubert

adventurous funny slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

I received a copy of this book from the publisher (via Netgalley) in exchange for an honest review.

This is definitely a different book from everything I have ever read. It's a mix between a rainbow of sparkles, a firework and some out of the ordinary mind! The chapters are a succession of very imaginative thoughts put into words that bring you to a whole other universe. For me it was a little bit too much but if you're searching for a very original story, full of "crazy" references and a touch of drama... you are at the right place!