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The Little Sea Monster by Elizabeth K. King
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Another masterpiece by Elizabeth K. King that I devoured in nearly 1 sitting.
This is my second favorite of the series so far after Rotting Beauty. Many of my favorites characters returned from the first book and I loved seeing more interactions between them. We also got lots of lovable new characters (emphasis on Castel.) I loved the bonus chapter at the end that gave us more insight into his behavior and background. I hope we hear from him again.
This book was far more emotional than the others, which I loved. I'll admit there were 2 scenes that had me trying to hide my tears in public. So excited for more adventures in this world.
This is my second favorite of the series so far after Rotting Beauty. Many of my favorites characters returned from the first book and I loved seeing more interactions between them. We also got lots of lovable new characters (emphasis on Castel.) I loved the bonus chapter at the end that gave us more insight into his behavior and background. I hope we hear from him again.
This book was far more emotional than the others, which I loved. I'll admit there were 2 scenes that had me trying to hide my tears in public. So excited for more adventures in this world.
The New Couple in 5B: A Novel by Lisa Unger
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien
5.0
An outstanding conclusion to a legendary trilogy.
I knew how it would end, but I still had teary eyes and goosebumps up my arms. This book was the most action-packed through big battles, political craziness in the kingdoms, and the aftermath of the ring's destruction.
Once again, Dragash did an amazing job with the narration, character's voices, and the beautiful soundtrack that adds to the emotion of every scene.
I'm so sad this story is over. Tolkien knew how to build lovable characters, even bad ones.
I knew how it would end, but I still had teary eyes and goosebumps up my arms. This book was the most action-packed through big battles, political craziness in the kingdoms, and the aftermath of the ring's destruction.
Once again, Dragash did an amazing job with the narration, character's voices, and the beautiful soundtrack that adds to the emotion of every scene.
I'm so sad this story is over. Tolkien knew how to build lovable characters, even bad ones.
Memories by Stephan Morse
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Attention gamers: Read this book!
This is my first dive into the LitRPG genre and it was so fun! I enjoyed the worldbuilding and spent the entire book drooling over a game I wish I could play-Continue Online.
I appreciate that the story wasn't solely about a game, but about the real people behind the players- and an NPC in the main character's case.
I also appreciated Grant's complexity as a character. His personality shone through even during his time as an NPC. He also dealt with very human and relatable emotions throughout the book. I'm excited to continue (ha-ha-ha) with the rest of this series.
This is my first dive into the LitRPG genre and it was so fun! I enjoyed the worldbuilding and spent the entire book drooling over a game I wish I could play-Continue Online.
I appreciate that the story wasn't solely about a game, but about the real people behind the players- and an NPC in the main character's case.
I also appreciated Grant's complexity as a character. His personality shone through even during his time as an NPC. He also dealt with very human and relatable emotions throughout the book. I'm excited to continue (ha-ha-ha) with the rest of this series.
Three Hours in Paris by Cara Black
5.0
Historical fiction tends to be hit and miss for me. I find most books in the genre focus so much on the historical side that I feel like I'm reading a textbook rather than a novel.
Three Hours in Paris did not feel that way at all. From the start, the story was intense, fast paced, and had me actually biting my nails. I loved the shift from the sniper to the German policeman hunting her down, it made for some excellent tension. I was honestly worried for Kate's life.
I also found it so cool how Cara Black took a little tidbit of history and created such an amazing story to explain one possibility of what could have happened. 10 out of 10.
Three Hours in Paris did not feel that way at all. From the start, the story was intense, fast paced, and had me actually biting my nails. I loved the shift from the sniper to the German policeman hunting her down, it made for some excellent tension. I was honestly worried for Kate's life.
I also found it so cool how Cara Black took a little tidbit of history and created such an amazing story to explain one possibility of what could have happened. 10 out of 10.
Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie
5.0
My mom read this to me and my brothers a long time ago. I only remembered that Peter Pan wasn't very nice, which made me sad because I had a crush on him at the time.
I enjoyed the story more as an adult than I did back then. It's silly and cute, and I laughed a lot more now than I did as a kid.
I enjoyed the story more as an adult than I did back then. It's silly and cute, and I laughed a lot more now than I did as a kid.