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The Cousins, by Karen M. McManus
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
4.5
In case you didn’t know, Karen M. McManus is an auto buy author for me. I feel in love with One Of Us Is Lying when I had jury duty and she hasn’t missed since.
I really enjoyed this story. I loved the setting, found the characters very interesting, and was kept on my toes. I was constantly making guesses and coming up with theories and loved reading every revelation. I don’t want to give too much away as that’s what’s so exciting about Karen’s books is finding it out as you go.
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I really enjoyed this story. I loved the setting, found the characters very interesting, and was kept on my toes. I was constantly making guesses and coming up with theories and loved reading every revelation. I don’t want to give too much away as that’s what’s so exciting about Karen’s books is finding it out as you go.
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Bond of Destiny, by Tessa Hale
5.0
I can’t believe this trilogy is over but I could not be more happy with it. I absolutely love this group, they’re so dedicated and protective of one another and makes my heart so full. There are so many cute moments in this book (and the series) and had me grinning constantly.
Vaughn being a broody somewhat broken boy means I can’t resist him and seeing him happy makes my heart melt. I mean honestly I love all the guys in this bond, they’re all so amazing and in tune with Rowan that they’re easy to swoon over. Speaking of Rowan, she is hardcore in this book. I adored seeing her realize she can lean on the guys and include them when she’s struggling, even when she doesn’t realize she is.
There was not a dull moment. I read this one so quickly because there’s not a lull where it’s a good place to stop. It’s go go go and I need the content. Honestly, all the books are this way and so easy to follow and understand that it’s definitely a binge worthy series. I highly recommend.
Vaughn being a broody somewhat broken boy means I can’t resist him and seeing him happy makes my heart melt. I mean honestly I love all the guys in this bond, they’re all so amazing and in tune with Rowan that they’re easy to swoon over. Speaking of Rowan, she is hardcore in this book. I adored seeing her realize she can lean on the guys and include them when she’s struggling, even when she doesn’t realize she is.
There was not a dull moment. I read this one so quickly because there’s not a lull where it’s a good place to stop. It’s go go go and I need the content. Honestly, all the books are this way and so easy to follow and understand that it’s definitely a binge worthy series. I highly recommend.
The Crown of Gilded Bones, by Jennifer L. Armentrout
5.0
This book was everything. We started right where we left off in AKOFAF and we started off at a sprint and never really stopped. I was either giggling and falling in love with these characters or tearing up and panicking for them.
I don't think I've ever loved a book more than I loved this one. The characters really developed, not just Poppy and Casteel, but so many others. Seeing more of Poppy and Casteel's relationship made me so happy, they would literally do anything for one another. Even at times when I was stressed the hell out due to their actions (looking at you Casteel, cough cough), I couldn't help but see their devotion to one another. Casteel has raised every standard I have due to his love for Poppy, he worships the ground she walks on. Poppy will forever be my Queen and I also would worship the ground she walks on. Her speech at the end made me admire her strength and determination even more than before. She really is a god and she's learning to accept who she is and won't let anyone stand in her way.
I loved all the Kieran content. I'm so glad we got more of him this book and he's a a main character (at least in my eyes he is). He would do anything for Poppy and Cas and they would do the same for him. I will never have enough of Kieran. Emil cracked me up in this book, when they were in Iliseeum I fell fully in love with him and hope we see more of him. Also, Delano, Naill, and Vonetta were great additions, I'm glad we got more of them in this book. I love a good group dynamic so I enjoyed when we could see all of them together. The wolven overall were fantastic and I loved seeing them bonded to Poppy and protecting her. It makes them all that much closer and helps those relationships run deeper, which we all love to see.
The revelations were insane. I can say, I didn't guess the majority of them. I was constantly surprised and couldn't believe that all of this was happening. Once everything has been revealed it all makes sense, for the most part, but in the moment I kept saying "oh my gods" to myself over and over. This book has a lot information in it but I think it was done really well. I wasn’t too overwhelmed and I think it’s due to us learning through Poppy. She is such a curious character so her asking all her questions allows us to learn with her which I really adore.
TCOGB really opened up this world. The story line and the plot kept me captivated. I never wanted to stop reading. This is my favorite book in the series by far. I feel like we got everything we wanted and more. I found is easier to follow the history and lineages in this book, I struggled in prior books but this one cleared up a lot of questions I had. I can't wait to see what JLA has in store for the remainder of this series. I know it will cause our hearts to race but also make us smile and enjoy the ride these characters are on.
I don't think I've ever loved a book more than I loved this one. The characters really developed, not just Poppy and Casteel, but so many others. Seeing more of Poppy and Casteel's relationship made me so happy, they would literally do anything for one another. Even at times when I was stressed the hell out due to their actions (looking at you Casteel, cough cough), I couldn't help but see their devotion to one another. Casteel has raised every standard I have due to his love for Poppy, he worships the ground she walks on. Poppy will forever be my Queen and I also would worship the ground she walks on. Her speech at the end made me admire her strength and determination even more than before. She really is a god and she's learning to accept who she is and won't let anyone stand in her way.
I loved all the Kieran content. I'm so glad we got more of him this book and he's a a main character (at least in my eyes he is). He would do anything for Poppy and Cas and they would do the same for him. I will never have enough of Kieran. Emil cracked me up in this book, when they were in Iliseeum I fell fully in love with him and hope we see more of him. Also, Delano, Naill, and Vonetta were great additions, I'm glad we got more of them in this book. I love a good group dynamic so I enjoyed when we could see all of them together. The wolven overall were fantastic and I loved seeing them bonded to Poppy and protecting her. It makes them all that much closer and helps those relationships run deeper, which we all love to see.
The revelations were insane. I can say, I didn't guess the majority of them. I was constantly surprised and couldn't believe that all of this was happening. Once everything has been revealed it all makes sense, for the most part, but in the moment I kept saying "oh my gods" to myself over and over. This book has a lot information in it but I think it was done really well. I wasn’t too overwhelmed and I think it’s due to us learning through Poppy. She is such a curious character so her asking all her questions allows us to learn with her which I really adore.
TCOGB really opened up this world. The story line and the plot kept me captivated. I never wanted to stop reading. This is my favorite book in the series by far. I feel like we got everything we wanted and more. I found is easier to follow the history and lineages in this book, I struggled in prior books but this one cleared up a lot of questions I had. I can't wait to see what JLA has in store for the remainder of this series. I know it will cause our hearts to race but also make us smile and enjoy the ride these characters are on.
The War of Two Queens, by Jennifer L. Armentrout
4.0
I’m not mad at this book. I do understand why readers are upset. I personally am not bothered by the romance situation even though I’m very confused. I don’t know where this is going and I feel like the whole time poppy is figuring out her feelings we never get answers. Poppy and Cas still seem like a normal couple and then Kieran is sometimes there which doesn’t feel fair.
As I’ve said before, I need to know more about Kieran. He’s become a staple character but I still feel like I don’t know much about him. And now he’s added to the romance element and we still don’t have much of him. Casteel seems fine with poppy and Kieran’s attraction but nothing is ever really said. I’m not super mad at the situation but I would like answers and to know the purpose of it. I do see how people are upset since we’ve had this entire series of poppy and Cas and their love being one of a kind and now there’s a third? That can be frustrating, like I said I’m not mad but I also kind of saw this coming from TCOGB so I wasn’t blindsided.
My main complaint is it took me half the book to finally get into. The first half of the book I wasn’t really into. It felt like the whole purpose of it was for poppy and Kieran to realize their attraction to one another. The first half was a bit of a drag until casteel came back.
Im still going to read this series, I do enjoy the characters and the story. I do hope there’s more of the side characters next book because that was definitely missing from this book. I think that’s why it dragged for me because I needed more of the group scenes we had in TCOGB. Im intrigued to see where this goes.
As I’ve said before, I need to know more about Kieran. He’s become a staple character but I still feel like I don’t know much about him. And now he’s added to the romance element and we still don’t have much of him. Casteel seems fine with poppy and Kieran’s attraction but nothing is ever really said. I’m not super mad at the situation but I would like answers and to know the purpose of it. I do see how people are upset since we’ve had this entire series of poppy and Cas and their love being one of a kind and now there’s a third? That can be frustrating, like I said I’m not mad but I also kind of saw this coming from TCOGB so I wasn’t blindsided.
My main complaint is it took me half the book to finally get into. The first half of the book I wasn’t really into. It felt like the whole purpose of it was for poppy and Kieran to realize their attraction to one another. The first half was a bit of a drag until casteel came back.
Im still going to read this series, I do enjoy the characters and the story. I do hope there’s more of the side characters next book because that was definitely missing from this book. I think that’s why it dragged for me because I needed more of the group scenes we had in TCOGB. Im intrigued to see where this goes.
The Last Legacy, by Adrienne Young
4.0
I will never not love this world. I enjoyed seeing a different side and delving into Bryn’s story. She is such an interesting character who is learning about the world and family that she’s always wanted to belong to and realizing it’s not as great as she’s always imagined. Her growth and realizations were so good to watch unfold. Plus I love a broody boy so Ezra had my heart early on. My main complaint is I needed more, I did like the way it open ending. I just wanted slightly more time with Ezra and Bryn and maybe more with Murrow. Overall though, highly recommend.