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It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I did love it. It’s a great book. It’s just my star rating are based on whether or not I would reread it and romance just isn’t my thing so this is a one time read which equals three stars in my book
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse
The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave
3.0
A riveting and heartfelt mystery..
The Last Thing He Told Me is not a story that I would usually find myself picking up, but I’m glad I did.
Our Main Characters…
The story begins with Hannah Hall, a happily married woodturner whose primary goal is to earn the approval of her sixteen-year-old step daughter, Bailey, who continues to respond to Hannah’s efforts with eye rolls and passive aggressive responses. With very little information, Hannah decides Bailey may be the only one capable of finding the answer as to where Owen is.
While the story focuses on the perspective of Hannah through a first person narrative, Dave does a wonderful job at keeping the reader immersed as Hannah is forced to face a range of emotions as she searches for Owen. Yet the narrative managed to keep Bailey involved every step of the way as she goes from annoyed teenager to a vulnerable child who only wants to see her father again.
As Hannah and Bailey are forced to question everything they know about Owen, the reader is able to get to know Owen through the eyes of Hannah in a series of flashbacks, while remaining relevant to the story’s plot.
A Naturally Progressing Story…
While many stories lose themselves in the standard plot line of beginning, middle, and end; I found it refreshing that The Last Thing He Told Me jumped right into the story and simply continued on. As Hannah and Bailey search for answers, every decision they make and action they take felt realistic and kept me invested in their journey to the point where I became as desperate for answers as they were and could not put down the book.
What I loved most…
Although I deeply enjoyed the mystery of Owen’s disappearance, what I enjoyed most was the relationship between Hannah and Bailey as they bonded over their shared conflict. Despite the short time span of the story, the character development of these two girls never felt rushed. Hannah and Bailey’s relationship was truly the heart of the story, the mystery acting as the catalyst for their transition to family.
The Last Thing He Told Me is not a story that I would usually find myself picking up, but I’m glad I did.
Our Main Characters…
The story begins with Hannah Hall, a happily married woodturner whose primary goal is to earn the approval of her sixteen-year-old step daughter, Bailey, who continues to respond to Hannah’s efforts with eye rolls and passive aggressive responses. With very little information, Hannah decides Bailey may be the only one capable of finding the answer as to where Owen is.
While the story focuses on the perspective of Hannah through a first person narrative, Dave does a wonderful job at keeping the reader immersed as Hannah is forced to face a range of emotions as she searches for Owen. Yet the narrative managed to keep Bailey involved every step of the way as she goes from annoyed teenager to a vulnerable child who only wants to see her father again.
As Hannah and Bailey are forced to question everything they know about Owen, the reader is able to get to know Owen through the eyes of Hannah in a series of flashbacks, while remaining relevant to the story’s plot.
A Naturally Progressing Story…
While many stories lose themselves in the standard plot line of beginning, middle, and end; I found it refreshing that The Last Thing He Told Me jumped right into the story and simply continued on. As Hannah and Bailey search for answers, every decision they make and action they take felt realistic and kept me invested in their journey to the point where I became as desperate for answers as they were and could not put down the book.
What I loved most…
Although I deeply enjoyed the mystery of Owen’s disappearance, what I enjoyed most was the relationship between Hannah and Bailey as they bonded over their shared conflict. Despite the short time span of the story, the character development of these two girls never felt rushed. Hannah and Bailey’s relationship was truly the heart of the story, the mystery acting as the catalyst for their transition to family.
Recursion by Blake Crouch
5.0
A fascinating theory on memory…
Recursion is a complex fiction novel that had me on the edge of my seat as I tried to keep up with the complicated and interesting scientific theories at the story’s center.
Two Characters, Two Timelines…
The story begins with Barry Sutton, a detective who is arrives after hearing a call about a woman sitting on the ledge of the building in 2018; a woman who is suffering from a mysterious disease called False Memory Syndrome. Soon after the narrative switches to Helena Smith, who in 2007 is reaching the saddening end of her research due to lack of funding. As the story progresses, the reader is brought back and forth between the two characters stories as they face their own conflicts.
Crouch does a wonderful job of using the two separate timelines to explain the scientific theories without overwhelming the reader.
While the beginning of the story does not give much time to get to know the characters on a personal level, immediately jumping into the two characters, I felt that the more the story progressed, the more vivid the image of them became in my mind.
A Cinematic Experience…
For readers who enjoy books for the deep insight in the personal lives of a character, this book may seem disappointing in that area. Recursion, much like the previous Blake Crouch novel I read, tells the story in cinematic way. Each “scene” dives into the action of the characters, never taking a moment for the characters to relax. Each scene ends much like it would in a television series, open ended and often in a suspenseful way before jumping to the other character, then continuing right where it left off.
However, for readers who find such leisure moments in a story to be mundane, this book may be more exciting than most. In Recursion, there is never a dull moment. Crouch has created a story which continuously follows the two main characters through every theory, obstacle, and revelation they face. As the story comes closer to its end, much like a film, it becomes more intense and the stakes grow higher.
Usually, when I find a story written like a movie/show, I find it difficult to finish. In the case of the stories I’ve read, as the author writes their story with the image of their own movie in mind, the story becomes “stages”.
They begin to lose detail, often focusing on the boring details such as where a person sits and what they grab. With Crouch, I never felt this was a problem. I was impressed by his ability to paint such a vivid and immersive experience.
While the science may be overwhelming to some, it is carefully explained.
A Complex Sci-Fi…
Although Science Fiction has always been my favorite genre of cinema, before Black Crouch, I had not had any experience with reading the genre.
Watching movies and shows such as Interstellar, Arrival, and Dark helped me easily grasp the theoretical science. Yet despite the similarities to the theories introduced in stories I viewed in the past, Blake Crouch managed to introduce me to something entirely new without diminishing the credibility of it all. The more I learned, the more I felt the story was well researched. Some may find the concept to be ridiculous or unrealistic, but that is why they are called “theories”, because they are not proven. Like most sci-fi stories, an open mind can make all the difference in whether you come to love or hate Recursion.
What I loved most…
As a lover of science fiction, my favorite parts were of course when the story delved into Helena’s research. While I found Barry’s segments interesting, Helena’s segments were the ones which kept me unwilling to put the book down. From the beginning when her research is introduced, to the moment her own story’s conflict becomes the center of the story, I was engrossed. Although I wish I was given more time to get to know her thoughts and emotions through the whole ordeal, I was still able to fall in love with her character.
Recursion is a complex fiction novel that had me on the edge of my seat as I tried to keep up with the complicated and interesting scientific theories at the story’s center.
Two Characters, Two Timelines…
The story begins with Barry Sutton, a detective who is arrives after hearing a call about a woman sitting on the ledge of the building in 2018; a woman who is suffering from a mysterious disease called False Memory Syndrome. Soon after the narrative switches to Helena Smith, who in 2007 is reaching the saddening end of her research due to lack of funding. As the story progresses, the reader is brought back and forth between the two characters stories as they face their own conflicts.
Crouch does a wonderful job of using the two separate timelines to explain the scientific theories without overwhelming the reader.
While the beginning of the story does not give much time to get to know the characters on a personal level, immediately jumping into the two characters, I felt that the more the story progressed, the more vivid the image of them became in my mind.
A Cinematic Experience…
For readers who enjoy books for the deep insight in the personal lives of a character, this book may seem disappointing in that area. Recursion, much like the previous Blake Crouch novel I read, tells the story in cinematic way. Each “scene” dives into the action of the characters, never taking a moment for the characters to relax. Each scene ends much like it would in a television series, open ended and often in a suspenseful way before jumping to the other character, then continuing right where it left off.
However, for readers who find such leisure moments in a story to be mundane, this book may be more exciting than most. In Recursion, there is never a dull moment. Crouch has created a story which continuously follows the two main characters through every theory, obstacle, and revelation they face. As the story comes closer to its end, much like a film, it becomes more intense and the stakes grow higher.
Usually, when I find a story written like a movie/show, I find it difficult to finish. In the case of the stories I’ve read, as the author writes their story with the image of their own movie in mind, the story becomes “stages”.
They begin to lose detail, often focusing on the boring details such as where a person sits and what they grab. With Crouch, I never felt this was a problem. I was impressed by his ability to paint such a vivid and immersive experience.
While the science may be overwhelming to some, it is carefully explained.
A Complex Sci-Fi…
Although Science Fiction has always been my favorite genre of cinema, before Black Crouch, I had not had any experience with reading the genre.
Watching movies and shows such as Interstellar, Arrival, and Dark helped me easily grasp the theoretical science. Yet despite the similarities to the theories introduced in stories I viewed in the past, Blake Crouch managed to introduce me to something entirely new without diminishing the credibility of it all. The more I learned, the more I felt the story was well researched. Some may find the concept to be ridiculous or unrealistic, but that is why they are called “theories”, because they are not proven. Like most sci-fi stories, an open mind can make all the difference in whether you come to love or hate Recursion.
What I loved most…
As a lover of science fiction, my favorite parts were of course when the story delved into Helena’s research. While I found Barry’s segments interesting, Helena’s segments were the ones which kept me unwilling to put the book down. From the beginning when her research is introduced, to the moment her own story’s conflict becomes the center of the story, I was engrossed. Although I wish I was given more time to get to know her thoughts and emotions through the whole ordeal, I was still able to fall in love with her character.
The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski
5.0
A must read for lovers of mythology and fantasy…
The Last Wish is a fascinating adventure filled with monsters and magic. For lovers of mythology and classic fairy tales, The Last Wish will be both new and familiar.
Meet the “White Wolf”…
Join Geralt of Rivia, known to others as “The White Wolf”. As a fan of the Netflix series, I was eager to pick up the series and get to know Geralt the way we only can in books and was not disappointed. Just like he is portrayed in the series, Geralt is a man with only one goal; to rid the world of monsters in exchange for payment. Calm and composed at most times, as he is faced with monsters both of myth and of human form, Geralt’s morality and values are made clear in both his reactions as well as his words. As the story progressed, I fell in love with Geralt both for his bravery as well as his heart.
As we follow Geralt throughout his journey, Sapkowski slowly begins to unravel the mystery of what kind of person the witcher is both through his interactions with his friends and the stories of his past.
Mythology and Fairy Tales come together…
What set the Witcher apart from the fantasy novels I’ve read in the past was the familiar yet unique stories in the book. While the book contains new stories; lovers of mythology and fairy tales will notice the similarities to the familiar tales such as Snow White, and Beauty and the Beast. Be warned, these stories are darker in nature. As a lover of mythology myself, I when the monsters and cursed people were from mythology as well. While the book contains species which may be familiar such as elves, a djinn, and a striga (strzyga Polish).
A Carefully Written Story…
Perhaps it was because of an advantage from watching the Netflix show prior to beginning the series, but I felt that the story was told in a way that was easy to follow. Focusing entirely on Geralt’s journey; as the story introduced the supporting characters, each was brought in one at at time, allowing the reader to make a clear picture of who he was speaking too. Many stories I have read have introduced multiple characters, forcing me to reread the same paragraphs over and over in order to distinguish the characters in my head.
In The Last Wish, Sapkowski introduces his side characters as they become relevant to the story, while the more important characters are hinted at as they enter Geralt’s mind.
Even the timeline which is not always linear provides a clear timeline without the need for subheadings, transitioning beautifully from present to past.
What I loved most…
While most stories I have read have taken inspiration from mythological creatures, most retold their stories. What I enjoyed from The Last Wish was that Sapkowski took these existing stories such as Snow White and told them in a way that made me feel as if they were what the stories stemmed from without making Geralt’s presence seem out of place. I look forward to reading the rest of Geralt’s journey, and I already know this will be a series I revisit often!
The Last Wish is a fascinating adventure filled with monsters and magic. For lovers of mythology and classic fairy tales, The Last Wish will be both new and familiar.
Meet the “White Wolf”…
Join Geralt of Rivia, known to others as “The White Wolf”. As a fan of the Netflix series, I was eager to pick up the series and get to know Geralt the way we only can in books and was not disappointed. Just like he is portrayed in the series, Geralt is a man with only one goal; to rid the world of monsters in exchange for payment. Calm and composed at most times, as he is faced with monsters both of myth and of human form, Geralt’s morality and values are made clear in both his reactions as well as his words. As the story progressed, I fell in love with Geralt both for his bravery as well as his heart.
As we follow Geralt throughout his journey, Sapkowski slowly begins to unravel the mystery of what kind of person the witcher is both through his interactions with his friends and the stories of his past.
Mythology and Fairy Tales come together…
What set the Witcher apart from the fantasy novels I’ve read in the past was the familiar yet unique stories in the book. While the book contains new stories; lovers of mythology and fairy tales will notice the similarities to the familiar tales such as Snow White, and Beauty and the Beast. Be warned, these stories are darker in nature. As a lover of mythology myself, I when the monsters and cursed people were from mythology as well. While the book contains species which may be familiar such as elves, a djinn, and a striga (strzyga Polish).
A Carefully Written Story…
Perhaps it was because of an advantage from watching the Netflix show prior to beginning the series, but I felt that the story was told in a way that was easy to follow. Focusing entirely on Geralt’s journey; as the story introduced the supporting characters, each was brought in one at at time, allowing the reader to make a clear picture of who he was speaking too. Many stories I have read have introduced multiple characters, forcing me to reread the same paragraphs over and over in order to distinguish the characters in my head.
In The Last Wish, Sapkowski introduces his side characters as they become relevant to the story, while the more important characters are hinted at as they enter Geralt’s mind.
Even the timeline which is not always linear provides a clear timeline without the need for subheadings, transitioning beautifully from present to past.
What I loved most…
While most stories I have read have taken inspiration from mythological creatures, most retold their stories. What I enjoyed from The Last Wish was that Sapkowski took these existing stories such as Snow White and told them in a way that made me feel as if they were what the stories stemmed from without making Geralt’s presence seem out of place. I look forward to reading the rest of Geralt’s journey, and I already know this will be a series I revisit often!
Sword of Destiny by Andrzej Sapkowski
1.0
A disappointing follow up to an amazing first book…
Sword of Destiny was an aggravating read and the first book I have ever quit. The second book in The Witcher series will make you question if the characters are truly the same ones.
A surprisingly controversial read…
When I finished the The Last Wish, I could not wait to get my hands on the second book so I could continue following Geralt’s journey and learn more about Yennefer. Yet within the follow up’s first chapter, I found myself struggling not to skim through the pages. The more I read, the worse the writing directed at the women became.
For those familiar with the Netflix show, the first chapter begins with the quest for the dragon, but things are different than the Netflix episode. Yennefer, angry with Geralt for his wish and desperate to reverse her infertility betrays Geralt by using paralysis magic on him, but is then attacked by the band of dwarves. This was when the first shock came when the band of dwarves ties Yennefer up and tear her shirt open to expose her, threatening her with rape. The scene is followed by Dandelion described to stare at her bare chest. When Yennefer tells him to stop, the line is what follows:
“Not on your life,’ Dandelion said, without taking his eyes off the bedraggled sorceress. ‘I’m here because of her. They may slit our throats, but at least I’ll die happy.”
-Excerpt From: Andrzej Sapkowski. “Sword of Destiny (The Witcher).” Apple Books.
Although I managed to read the dragon quest story, it was the next chapter that truly irked me. Geralt and Yennefer in the next story are living together, but not happily as he seems to be annoyed with Yennefer in every page and Yennefer’s only role seems to be dressing herself with makeup and fragrances. But it was Geralt’s time at the inn which destroyed my will to finish the story; specifically this paragraph:
“He was annoyed by the cold, congealed scrambled egg he was served for breakfast by the innkeeper, who tore himself away for a moment from groping a girl in the kitchen. He was annoyed that the girl was no more than twelve years old. And had tears in her eyes.”
Excerpt From: Andrzej Sapkowski. “Sword of Destiny (The Witcher).” Apple Books.
The line itself felt unescessary and the content was appalling, but what truly bothered me was Geralt’s simple annoyance and lack of interference. Although the witcher claims to never interfere, the first book seemed to prove he did nothing but interfere. Yet the author felt it necessary to write this moment where Geralt witnesses a 12-year-old girl being groped and does nothing.
The First Story I’ve Ever Quit…
Perhaps there is a chance the story drastically improved in the remaining 75% of the book, but I could not get myself to pick up the book again after that and eventually gave up on trying. The magic which intrigued me in that first book seemed to be lacking and Yennefer who was a mystery for most of the first book felt vain and one-dimensional. I felt if I had finished the book only to be disappointed, it would taint my love for the first book and possible the remaining of the series.
Improvements Ahead…
When I first picked up The Witcher series, I began reading book three before realizing there were two written before. I read 20% of the story before realizing my mistake and beginning book one instead, and what I had read of book three, I deeply enjoyed. Although I hope to never feel this way about his remaining books, I am at least taking comfort knowing book three will restore the magic of the first book.
Sword of Destiny was an aggravating read and the first book I have ever quit. The second book in The Witcher series will make you question if the characters are truly the same ones.
A surprisingly controversial read…
When I finished the The Last Wish, I could not wait to get my hands on the second book so I could continue following Geralt’s journey and learn more about Yennefer. Yet within the follow up’s first chapter, I found myself struggling not to skim through the pages. The more I read, the worse the writing directed at the women became.
For those familiar with the Netflix show, the first chapter begins with the quest for the dragon, but things are different than the Netflix episode. Yennefer, angry with Geralt for his wish and desperate to reverse her infertility betrays Geralt by using paralysis magic on him, but is then attacked by the band of dwarves. This was when the first shock came when the band of dwarves ties Yennefer up and tear her shirt open to expose her, threatening her with rape. The scene is followed by Dandelion described to stare at her bare chest. When Yennefer tells him to stop, the line is what follows:
“Not on your life,’ Dandelion said, without taking his eyes off the bedraggled sorceress. ‘I’m here because of her. They may slit our throats, but at least I’ll die happy.”
-Excerpt From: Andrzej Sapkowski. “Sword of Destiny (The Witcher).” Apple Books.
Although I managed to read the dragon quest story, it was the next chapter that truly irked me. Geralt and Yennefer in the next story are living together, but not happily as he seems to be annoyed with Yennefer in every page and Yennefer’s only role seems to be dressing herself with makeup and fragrances. But it was Geralt’s time at the inn which destroyed my will to finish the story; specifically this paragraph:
“He was annoyed by the cold, congealed scrambled egg he was served for breakfast by the innkeeper, who tore himself away for a moment from groping a girl in the kitchen. He was annoyed that the girl was no more than twelve years old. And had tears in her eyes.”
Excerpt From: Andrzej Sapkowski. “Sword of Destiny (The Witcher).” Apple Books.
The line itself felt unescessary and the content was appalling, but what truly bothered me was Geralt’s simple annoyance and lack of interference. Although the witcher claims to never interfere, the first book seemed to prove he did nothing but interfere. Yet the author felt it necessary to write this moment where Geralt witnesses a 12-year-old girl being groped and does nothing.
The First Story I’ve Ever Quit…
Perhaps there is a chance the story drastically improved in the remaining 75% of the book, but I could not get myself to pick up the book again after that and eventually gave up on trying. The magic which intrigued me in that first book seemed to be lacking and Yennefer who was a mystery for most of the first book felt vain and one-dimensional. I felt if I had finished the book only to be disappointed, it would taint my love for the first book and possible the remaining of the series.
Improvements Ahead…
When I first picked up The Witcher series, I began reading book three before realizing there were two written before. I read 20% of the story before realizing my mistake and beginning book one instead, and what I had read of book three, I deeply enjoyed. Although I hope to never feel this way about his remaining books, I am at least taking comfort knowing book three will restore the magic of the first book.
Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
2.0
An intriguing enough world…
Shadow in Bone is a simple story that was saved by its unique fantasy world, but the characters and story itself felt a little lacking for my tastes.
Meet Alina Starkov…
The story begins with Alina Starkov, a mapmaker whose unit has been chosen to cross the Shadow Fold, a mysterious area of darkness filled with monsters that separates the nation in half. Alina is introduced as an orphan who has always felt out of place due to her insecurities about her appearance. Her only friend is Mal, her childhood friend.
As someone who watched the first season on Netflix first, I was surprised to learn that Alina was not half Shu as she was on the live action adaptation, and it was a detail that was truly missed. While she does often mention her own insecurities, I never got the sense that she was as much as an outcast as I did from watching the show.
Something Missing…
If someone were to ask me what I enjoyed about the book, I’m afraid I would not have much to say. While I do not have anything particularly negative to say about this book, I unfortunately cannot describe anything as truly exciting. In this story there is one main character as well as what I what I would categorize as three supporting characters. At the start of her story when she is introduced, her childhood friend Mal is introduced as well. Later we are introduced to the Darkling as well as Genya. Yet despite the small ensemble of characters, there was not much described of any of them.
As someone whose favorite part of any story is its characters, I was disappointed to learn so little about them. Although their actions are described, there was not much said about their personalities, interest, flaws, or anything. In fact, when these characters began to form their relationships, I felt that none of the relationships felt deserved and that the characters were simply being pushed together like dolls. I found things especially lacking with the romance in the story. It’s rare to pick up a YA novel and not be introduced to a romantic plot line, and although there is romance in this story, I could only describe it as “blink and you’ll miss it”. The romantic tension between the characters was nonexistent.
The World Introduced…
Trying to come up with the words to describe how I felt about this story has been a struggle, however what I can discuss is the world itself. This fantasy world introduced by Bardugo is what I felt has potential. The system is well described and whatever information about this world’s conflicts were easy to understand throughout the story. In fact, it left me desiring a story focused on one of the Grisha’s instead. What was it like when their power was discovered? Were they torn from their families? What were their responsibilities beyond training and performing for the wealthy?
Hopes for the Sequel…
Although I wasn’t very satisfied by the story, I am hoping that now that the world has been established that the characters will be more fleshed out in the sequel. Thanks to the Netflix series, I was able to read this story with a clear picture of the characters in my head. My primary hope is that the sequel will prevent me from having to rely on the Netflix series and have me fully immersed in what is on the page. Perhaps my opinion would have been different if I had read the series as a child, but I truly hope book 2 will surprise me.
Shadow in Bone is a simple story that was saved by its unique fantasy world, but the characters and story itself felt a little lacking for my tastes.
Meet Alina Starkov…
The story begins with Alina Starkov, a mapmaker whose unit has been chosen to cross the Shadow Fold, a mysterious area of darkness filled with monsters that separates the nation in half. Alina is introduced as an orphan who has always felt out of place due to her insecurities about her appearance. Her only friend is Mal, her childhood friend.
As someone who watched the first season on Netflix first, I was surprised to learn that Alina was not half Shu as she was on the live action adaptation, and it was a detail that was truly missed. While she does often mention her own insecurities, I never got the sense that she was as much as an outcast as I did from watching the show.
Something Missing…
If someone were to ask me what I enjoyed about the book, I’m afraid I would not have much to say. While I do not have anything particularly negative to say about this book, I unfortunately cannot describe anything as truly exciting. In this story there is one main character as well as what I what I would categorize as three supporting characters. At the start of her story when she is introduced, her childhood friend Mal is introduced as well. Later we are introduced to the Darkling as well as Genya. Yet despite the small ensemble of characters, there was not much described of any of them.
As someone whose favorite part of any story is its characters, I was disappointed to learn so little about them. Although their actions are described, there was not much said about their personalities, interest, flaws, or anything. In fact, when these characters began to form their relationships, I felt that none of the relationships felt deserved and that the characters were simply being pushed together like dolls. I found things especially lacking with the romance in the story. It’s rare to pick up a YA novel and not be introduced to a romantic plot line, and although there is romance in this story, I could only describe it as “blink and you’ll miss it”. The romantic tension between the characters was nonexistent.
The World Introduced…
Trying to come up with the words to describe how I felt about this story has been a struggle, however what I can discuss is the world itself. This fantasy world introduced by Bardugo is what I felt has potential. The system is well described and whatever information about this world’s conflicts were easy to understand throughout the story. In fact, it left me desiring a story focused on one of the Grisha’s instead. What was it like when their power was discovered? Were they torn from their families? What were their responsibilities beyond training and performing for the wealthy?
Hopes for the Sequel…
Although I wasn’t very satisfied by the story, I am hoping that now that the world has been established that the characters will be more fleshed out in the sequel. Thanks to the Netflix series, I was able to read this story with a clear picture of the characters in my head. My primary hope is that the sequel will prevent me from having to rely on the Netflix series and have me fully immersed in what is on the page. Perhaps my opinion would have been different if I had read the series as a child, but I truly hope book 2 will surprise me.
Half Sick of Shadows by Laura Sebastian
4.0
A mesmerizing retelling of Arthurian legend's minor character...
You can find the full review on my blog!
You can find the full review on my blog!
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
5.0
The spectacular journey of a girl cursed to live forever, but never be remembered. You can find the full review on my YouTube or blog
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