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Archer's Voice by Mia Sheridan
4.5
A very sweet romance read. I really enjoyed Bree and Archer’s story, incorporating emotional strength and resilience. Seeing each other for who they are and saving each other when nobody else had. I agreed with the majority of Sheridan’s plot point decisions, I definitely thought certain points developed the characters so much and were exactly what they needed.
It was really cool to read this special edition with her notes in the margins to understand her thought processes about the characters and the narrative, and I enjoyed the bonus content included at the end.
At times the writing did feel a little rushed and that’s why it’s not a 5⭐️ for me, but overall a very lovely read, with some poignant quotes, and a story that made me want to learn sign language.
It was really cool to read this special edition with her notes in the margins to understand her thought processes about the characters and the narrative, and I enjoyed the bonus content included at the end.
At times the writing did feel a little rushed and that’s why it’s not a 5⭐️ for me, but overall a very lovely read, with some poignant quotes, and a story that made me want to learn sign language.
To Hate Adam Connor by Ella Maise
3.75
The way this book made me laugh out loud so much. I adore Lucy’s character so much, hers and Olive’s friendship remains goals. And I liked the dynamic between her and Adam. And of course Aiden too.
I feel I loved the first half, and almost lost interest in the second half though. I’m not sure this was necessarily the book’s fault, or whether it was because I was listening to the audiobook during a very long journey and perhaps listened for too long in one go.
I feel I loved the first half, and almost lost interest in the second half though. I’m not sure this was necessarily the book’s fault, or whether it was because I was listening to the audiobook during a very long journey and perhaps listened for too long in one go.
Obsession by Meg Anne, K. Loraine
4.25
A supernatural university for the wolves, vamps, demigods, and witches of the world? Yes please.
Was this the greatest piece of writing ever? No, and some of the plot points were so wild. But did I lap it the fuck up anyway? Absobloodylutely.
I’m a little bit obsessed with Sunday and this dilemma she’s facing whereby 2 vamps, a wolf and a demigod are all in love with her, what an awful dilemma to have am I right? So interested to find out why they’re all drawn to her, and I enjoy the dynamics it creates. Even if the time we spend between different character POVs and relations means that none of the characters are 100% developed, I didn’t mind and actually have a soft spot for all of them regardless, I think Caleb is currently my fave🤪🙏✝️! And I know this is the first in a series so we’re only going to get more development from them all. Plus I also thoroughly enjoyed Sunday’s friendship with Moira. The little drips of information we get in this first book about how there’s some sort of higher cause going on too which has something to do with Sunday is v appreciated and I look forward to seeing how that overarching plot unveils throughout the books.
Was this the greatest piece of writing ever? No, and some of the plot points were so wild. But did I lap it the fuck up anyway? Absobloodylutely.
I’m a little bit obsessed with Sunday and this dilemma she’s facing whereby 2 vamps, a wolf and a demigod are all in love with her, what an awful dilemma to have am I right? So interested to find out why they’re all drawn to her, and I enjoy the dynamics it creates. Even if the time we spend between different character POVs and relations means that none of the characters are 100% developed, I didn’t mind and actually have a soft spot for all of them regardless, I think Caleb is currently my fave🤪🙏✝️! And I know this is the first in a series so we’re only going to get more development from them all. Plus I also thoroughly enjoyed Sunday’s friendship with Moira. The little drips of information we get in this first book about how there’s some sort of higher cause going on too which has something to do with Sunday is v appreciated and I look forward to seeing how that overarching plot unveils throughout the books.
Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross
4.5
I really enjoyed this soft fantasy romance war novel. And I am totally a Winnow/Kitt stan. The tender yet intense love story of two wartime teenagers, with such poetic ways with words, was just beautiful. There were scenes in this that I pictured so distinctly in my head, as if I was watching a movie. And I also thought the epilogue was really fascinating and left me desiring of book 2.
Not a 5 star read but a really enjoyable and reflective one all the same and I look forward to continuing the series!
Not a 5 star read but a really enjoyable and reflective one all the same and I look forward to continuing the series!
To Love Jason Thorn by Ella Maise
4.0
As good and as enjoyable as this romcom novel was, Jason did also kinda give me the ick by the end lol.
And I ADORED Olive and Lucy’s friendship sooo much!
And I ADORED Olive and Lucy’s friendship sooo much!
House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
challenging
informative
3.75
Final thoughts is that I generally did enjoy this book, I had a good time and did want to keep getting back into the world. I enjoyed the little sprinkling of SJM multiverse Easter eggs throughout, however small they were, and it was fun to pick up on those little titbits of information.
Was it my fave? Absolutely not.
Did we get answers? Yes, SO much information it was occasionally hard to keep track of.
Am I attached to the characters? No, not a single one of them.
Was it everything I wanted it to be? Afraid not. And I probably won’t ever read it again.
It was a disappointment in a sense that I feel SJM had such an opportunity to do something SO cool and just didn’t deliver to its full coolness potential. But it also was not *overwhelmingly* disappointing to me because I tried to avoid theorising beforehand as much as possible, I was more of the opinion “I don’t want to know what you *think* is going to happen, I just want SJM to tell me what *does* in fact happen when I read it” so I didn’t really go into it with any expectations either.
I do think it’s a shame we didn’t actually get any content where the different SJM characters from different worlds actually like *got on* with each other, that would have been top quality delicious. One of my fave scenes from this book is actually the bonus Ember/Randall chapter, because that’s more along the lines of the kind of crossover content I wanted! Not just Bryce, Nesta and Az in a cave for 300 pages, not really liking each other’s presence and then Bryce treating Nesta and Az like poop.
The relationships between characters in CC (both romance and friendships) just don’t feel as developed as those in SJM’s other series, and for me that’s where this book seriously lets itself down. It’s almost *too* plot driven unfortunately. I just have no real connection to any of them or their relationships with each other. And Bryce is for sure the least likeable of all the SJM FMCs! Don’t know whether that’s because she’s not really faced any hardship like our Aelin & Feyre, or whether her personality is just too far towards Selfish Brat and not enough Empath idk but it was annoyingggg.
I also think the ending felt rushed. But if I’m honest I’m happy if we now wrap up Crescent City there and never revisit these characters again. Desperately hoping there’s no House of Many Waters book unless it involves more crossovers. For me CC just does not hit the same as SJM’s other bodies of work.
But I did shed a small tear at some of the Pack of Devils content, and I for sure laughed out loud and audibly gasped at times, and it’s for that reason, as well as the fact I generally had a good time reading it, that it’s getting a 3.75.
Did we get answers? Yes, SO much information it was occasionally hard to keep track of.
Am I attached to the characters? No, not a single one of them.
Was it everything I wanted it to be? Afraid not. And I probably won’t ever read it again.
It was a disappointment in a sense that I feel SJM had such an opportunity to do something SO cool and just didn’t deliver to its full coolness potential. But it also was not *overwhelmingly* disappointing to me because I tried to avoid theorising beforehand as much as possible, I was more of the opinion “I don’t want to know what you *think* is going to happen, I just want SJM to tell me what *does* in fact happen when I read it” so I didn’t really go into it with any expectations either.
I do think it’s a shame we didn’t actually get any content where the different SJM characters from different worlds actually like *got on* with each other, that would have been top quality delicious. One of my fave scenes from this book is actually the bonus Ember/Randall chapter, because that’s more along the lines of the kind of crossover content I wanted! Not just Bryce, Nesta and Az in a cave for 300 pages, not really liking each other’s presence and then Bryce treating Nesta and Az like poop.
The relationships between characters in CC (both romance and friendships) just don’t feel as developed as those in SJM’s other series, and for me that’s where this book seriously lets itself down. It’s almost *too* plot driven unfortunately. I just have no real connection to any of them or their relationships with each other. And Bryce is for sure the least likeable of all the SJM FMCs! Don’t know whether that’s because she’s not really faced any hardship like our Aelin & Feyre, or whether her personality is just too far towards Selfish Brat and not enough Empath idk but it was annoyingggg.
I also think the ending felt rushed. But if I’m honest I’m happy if we now wrap up Crescent City there and never revisit these characters again. Desperately hoping there’s no House of Many Waters book unless it involves more crossovers. For me CC just does not hit the same as SJM’s other bodies of work.
But I did shed a small tear at some of the Pack of Devils content, and I for sure laughed out loud and audibly gasped at times, and it’s for that reason, as well as the fact I generally had a good time reading it, that it’s getting a 3.75.
The Devil Wears Scrubs by Freida McFadden
4.25
I really enjoyed this, whether it’s because I work in the healthcare industry I don’t know.
But the jokes land, the main character Jane is super likeable, and relatable, I adored her inner monologue so much. And the way McFadden is able to make you despise some of the characters Jane has to work with is so well done.
Made me laugh out loud many times, I’ll probably reach to read the second one too!
But the jokes land, the main character Jane is super likeable, and relatable, I adored her inner monologue so much. And the way McFadden is able to make you despise some of the characters Jane has to work with is so well done.
Made me laugh out loud many times, I’ll probably reach to read the second one too!
Unzipped by Lauren Blakely
funny
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.25
This was a really fun and enjoyable read which made me laugh a bunch of times, and the characters were super likeable! There was also a really sweet and interesting romantic plot which made me feel like I was watching a romcom.
Small note: As much as I love a smut scene, I didn’t think the couple of minor spice scenes really fit in this book and it would’ve stood well without them - and please I beg you, we don’t want our book covers to have a topless man on the cover😆
Small note: As much as I love a smut scene, I didn’t think the couple of minor spice scenes really fit in this book and it would’ve stood well without them - and please I beg you, we don’t want our book covers to have a topless man on the cover😆