beersbooksandbooos's reviews
137 reviews
Fortuna Sworn, by K.J. Sutton
dark
emotional
funny
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? N/A
5.0
Corrupt, by Penelope Douglas
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
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
Black Cats and Evil Eyes: A Book of Old-Fashioned Superstitions, by Chloe Rhodes
adventurous
funny
informative
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
4.5
Frost Claim, by Elle Beaumont, Candace Robinson
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
5.0
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I want to start off by thanking Booksirens for letting me read this for an honest review
I am obsessed with this book and the world of Frosteria, I couldn't get enough of it. Aeryx and Noel were chef kiss and I loved their relationship. It had me craving peanut butter and I even drank a peanut butter chocolate beer as I read it. Then all the pop culture references had me laughing and loving this book even more. I also loved the different take on the Krampus and changelings lore, it really felt fresh and new. Also, Noel's friend Ivy was the best character, and I can't wait to learn more about her. I highly recommend this book to anyone starting to read more fantasy or monster romance.
Again thank you Booksirens for letting me read this, I can't wait to read the rest of this series.Β
I want to start off by thanking Booksirens for letting me read this for an honest review
I am obsessed with this book and the world of Frosteria, I couldn't get enough of it. Aeryx and Noel were chef kiss and I loved their relationship. It had me craving peanut butter and I even drank a peanut butter chocolate beer as I read it. Then all the pop culture references had me laughing and loving this book even more. I also loved the different take on the Krampus and changelings lore, it really felt fresh and new. Also, Noel's friend Ivy was the best character, and I can't wait to learn more about her. I highly recommend this book to anyone starting to read more fantasy or monster romance.
Again thank you Booksirens for letting me read this, I can't wait to read the rest of this series.Β
Clytemnestra, by Costanza Casati
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Β I did give it 2.5 stars but that isn't a badly written book, it is just that I really couldn't get into it. It might have been different if I had the audiobook to go along with my reading. I'm dyslexic and I had a hard time with all the greek names, that isn't on the author but the ancient greeks. But like I said if I had the audiobook then I think that would have helped 100%.
I also really should have brushed up on my greek mythology.
I really didn't remember much about Clytemnestra going into the story and I wonder if that had an impact on my enjoyment. I wish I saw more feminist perspectives but I didn't. I know Clytemnestra was supposed to be a strong character and we did get some of that. And I understand why she did what she did, I would have done the same.
I will probably pick up more books by Costanza Casati and this book again once I get the audiobook then hopefully my rating will change.
Thank you Bookishfirst for letting me give my honest reviewΒ
I also really should have brushed up on my greek mythology.
I really didn't remember much about Clytemnestra going into the story and I wonder if that had an impact on my enjoyment. I wish I saw more feminist perspectives but I didn't. I know Clytemnestra was supposed to be a strong character and we did get some of that. And I understand why she did what she did, I would have done the same.
I will probably pick up more books by Costanza Casati and this book again once I get the audiobook then hopefully my rating will change.
Thank you Bookishfirst for letting me give my honest reviewΒ
SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome, by Mary Beard
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
5.0
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I am very obsessed with ancient Rome/Greece and Mary Beard makes it come to life with her writing. She is also someone I watch a lot and I decided to try one of her books out. Now she isn't just my favorite historian with her documentaries but now with her books. Again like with a lot of history books I have read this didn't read like a textbook. I am about to pick up all her books very soon.Β
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I am very obsessed with ancient Rome/Greece and Mary Beard makes it come to life with her writing. She is also someone I watch a lot and I decided to try one of her books out. Now she isn't just my favorite historian with her documentaries but now with her books. Again like with a lot of history books I have read this didn't read like a textbook. I am about to pick up all her books very soon.Β
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If Walls Could Talk: An Intimate History of the Home, by Lucy Worsley
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.5
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I have to say Lucy Worsley is one of my favorite historians and I love watching her documentaries. This was the first book by her that I read and I will be reading more. I am really glad that I picked it up and I'm going to be reading more very soon. I liked that it was very easy to read/listen to and it didn't read like a textbook. I find a lot of history books read like textbooks but I am noticing a lot more getting away from that.Β
PS I am going to rewatch some of my favorite Lucy Worsley now
I have to say Lucy Worsley is one of my favorite historians and I love watching her documentaries. This was the first book by her that I read and I will be reading more. I am really glad that I picked it up and I'm going to be reading more very soon. I liked that it was very easy to read/listen to and it didn't read like a textbook. I find a lot of history books read like textbooks but I am noticing a lot more getting away from that.Β
PS I am going to rewatch some of my favorite Lucy Worsley now
The Royal Art of Poison: Filthy Palaces, Fatal Cosmetics, Deadly Medicine, and Murder Most Foul, by Eleanor Herman
adventurous
dark
funny
informative
reflective
fast-paced
4.5
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I love learning about poison and I know that sounds very bad. I really enjoy learning about how people used poisons as murder weapons, medicine, and other things. I also love to see how people learned how bad the poisons are. Well, I just really love history and I really can't wait to read more from Eleanor Herman to learn more.
I love learning about poison and I know that sounds very bad. I really enjoy learning about how people used poisons as murder weapons, medicine, and other things. I also love to see how people learned how bad the poisons are. Well, I just really love history and I really can't wait to read more from Eleanor Herman to learn more.