storygrace's reviews
309 reviews

How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix

2.25

This book was much longer than it needed to be, I found myself skimming through lots of it. It definitely wasn’t scary, I think mostly because I do not find puppets scary and find it hard to believe anything in this book could ever happen. It was entertaining, and I did enjoy Pupkin and the violence was well done. An okay book.

A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas

3.0

Okay so knowing that this is an added ‘bonus’ book makes me view it better because that’s exactly what it is. It’s actually just a nice book where they live their lives and have a good time. Minimal spice which was kind of lame and the sorta breeding kink is not it for me. I find I was so into Rhys and Feyre before they became official and in the first couple books because they were so hot, but now they are kinda lame (sorry). 

My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh

4.5

I loved this book a lot! It had a similar vibe the The Bell Jar, and I love a story of a sad women and the thoughts that she shares. It was funny, dark, at times very relatable, and dramatic. I really enjoyed the realism of it all, the unlikable character, Reva, the psychologist, everything made for an entertaining and thought provoking read. 

A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas

3.5

This book was long and took me a while to get through. It was up and down, and definitely could’ve been condensed to make it a quicker/easier read. I didn’t like the plot twist at all, or the double twist, felt a bit much like

commit to killing Rhys or don’t. And then the fact that the High Lords can essentially resurrect anyone without consequence?? Seems a bit lose on the reasoning

. Overall, enjoyed it, and will read the next one.

Book Lovers by Emily Henry

2.5

I don’t know, this book was kind of boring?? Incredibly cis/het/white which I guess is on me for thinking it wouldn’t be. I found the characters pretty insufferable and the sex scenes lame and not smutty at all. It was all a bit anticlimactic regarding the love story, will they, won’t they, blaaah. Maybe straight romance isn’t for me. I did enjoy the sister story, and found myself far more engaged in that part of the story.

A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas

4.0

This book was SUCH a step up from the first one. I already disliked Tamlin from the first book so I found it hard to believe/enjoy the story there, Rhysand all the way!! His character is amazing, sexy and confident and very very hypnotizing to read. The pacing was great, the writing a little juvenile at times *a vulgar gesture* lol but overall fun and I’m in. Hand me the next one, immediately. 

Untamed by Glennon Doyle

This book didn’t really do it for me, and I don’t rate memoirs. Some interesting quotes and definitely a good read for those who have come out later in life. A bit to God lead for me, and lots of parenting insight. A fine read. 

The Strangers by Katherena Vermette

4.0

Love love love. I love that this is part of the trilogy but how each book stands  alone so well. I really enjoyed hearing Phoenix’s POV and seeing what she was actually like as a person, and Cedar -Sage too. I found Margaret sooo hard to read, because she seemed the most unjustified in her actions, reminded me of stubborn parents who think they know best but forget their children are human. Good ending, especially since I have read The Circle. 

The Break by Katherena Vermette

4.25

So incredibly well written. The voices of all these women were so strong as it jumped through different POVs. I loved the family tree and liked to flip back to make connections between them all.

My only real criticism is I don’t think the assault needed to be described so vividly. It’s a stomach churning assault, and we already understood what had happened through all of the POVs. I feel like adding the detailed retelling didn’t add any more to the plot or storytelling other than being horrifying. 

Outlawed by Anna North

3.25

This book had potential that it didn’t quite reach. I saw a review saying this story didn’t make sense as a first person POV and I definitely agree. There we so many characters and stories that could’ve been fleshed out more. I felt like the story dipped in the middle and lost my attention, but did love the themes on gender and fertility. Overall, it was enjoyable but maybe not as eye opening as I hoped it would be.