I've been on the hunt for a good fantasy series and was so excited to pick this one up. I loved the characters, but unfortunately, the magic was way tI've been on the hunt for a good fantasy series and was so excited to pick this one up. I loved the characters, but unfortunately, the magic was way too confusing. There's some mystical lake of dreams, and dreaming drugs--both good and bad, tarot reading, and something called numinatra. It just didn't hook me the way it seemed to hook others. I'm bummed because like I said, the characters were excellent and while I'd like to continue the story to see what happens to the Rook and Rose, I don't think I have it in me to read anymore about the magic in this story, which is a huge part of this world. ...more
Starting the new year with a 5 star book is the way to go! Seriously, this book is amazing. Martha Ballard was not a woman from history I knew anythinStarting the new year with a 5 star book is the way to go! Seriously, this book is amazing. Martha Ballard was not a woman from history I knew anything about, and I’m so glad this book changed that. Everyone should know about this badass midwife. The final conflict between the protagonist antagonist alone is worth the read—seriously it left me gasping, shouting holy fuck, and then laughing and cheering! ...more
It’s always fun to read a scary book around Halloween, so I was so excited when this book arrived in time at my library after adding it to my wait lisIt’s always fun to read a scary book around Halloween, so I was so excited when this book arrived in time at my library after adding it to my wait list. And the excitement was well worth it. Simply put, this is the best horror novel I’ve ever read! It has all the scare you could possibly fit into a haunted house story—bleeding walls, ghost children, a strong protagonist, an exorcist priest, a serial killer, and of course, a creepy house with a long, sordid history! And yet it still manages to be more than just an epic haunting tale. It also craftily shines a spotlight on the true horrors of life by the clever comparisons between surviving a haunted house and the struggle to survive an abusive marriage. Hugely impressive and wildly entertaining!...more
I've never been particularly interested in the Royals. That's more my sister's thing, but after the commotion this book caused and my sister's insisteI've never been particularly interested in the Royals. That's more my sister's thing, but after the commotion this book caused and my sister's insistence that I read it, I decided to give it a chance. Although it's hard to know who's telling the truth in this warped family, I'd like to believe it's Harry. Mistakes aside always seemed like the most normal and down to earth out of the bunch. Either way, I can say with confidence after reading this that the life of royalty sounds miserable, and I'm glad I'm not nor never wished to be a princess. ...more
At first I didn't understand why Lizzie's story was included, but once it was revealed at the end, I was much happier with the book. Until that point,At first I didn't understand why Lizzie's story was included, but once it was revealed at the end, I was much happier with the book. Until that point, I was really only invested in Sophie's story which even the title hints at being the main point of this book. However, I loved how Lizzie's story reflected the same message as Sophie's at the end. For how much she despised Sophie, they were far more alike than Lizzie would ever like to admit. All throughout the novel, I kept asking if I too would have not made the same mistakes in the pursuit of saving my loved ones....more
I'm not one to often pick up a dragon book, but I couldn't turn a blind eye to this one with all the buzz it was getting, and I'm certainly glad I didI'm not one to often pick up a dragon book, but I couldn't turn a blind eye to this one with all the buzz it was getting, and I'm certainly glad I didn't. This was so much fun! The action, the magic, the sizzling romance, the competitive war games--I flew through it all in a matter of days while on vacation. It reminded me how much I like a good fantasy story....more
As a reader, the formula of a story is pretty familiar to me, but with that being said, I still can't believe how helpful this book was in cleaning upAs a reader, the formula of a story is pretty familiar to me, but with that being said, I still can't believe how helpful this book was in cleaning up and organizing my ideas for me. I found myself rereading several passages over and over again as I worked on my novel outline. In fact, I could see myself buying this one because I just don't think having it as a two week library check out is going to be long enough. Also, I can definitely see myself using this again in the future with future books. I recommend this to any newbie like myself starting on the incredible and scary journey of writing a book. It makes plotting much more straight-forward and less terrifying. The transformation checklist alone is worth it!...more
I remember reading the Remnant Chronicles when I went through my YA obsession phase, so even though I don’t read nearly as much YA now, I thought thisI remember reading the Remnant Chronicles when I went through my YA obsession phase, so even though I don’t read nearly as much YA now, I thought this was worth picking up and I wasn’t wrong. It was a fun romantic fantasy romp. ...more
This is the most creative concept I've seen in a very long time. A school to study the art of murder? Sign me up! I was hooked by the premise alone. AThis is the most creative concept I've seen in a very long time. A school to study the art of murder? Sign me up! I was hooked by the premise alone. All the different characters, motives, and story lines, if sometimes a bit too detailed, kept me guessing until the end. I also loved the ending page. Even though I saw it coming, it was exactly how this book needed to end. I'm curious to see if this will become a series or not....more
I finally picked up one of Backman’s books, and Ove definitely reminded me of a few curmudgeons I’ve known in my own life. I liked how they juxtaposedI finally picked up one of Backman’s books, and Ove definitely reminded me of a few curmudgeons I’ve known in my own life. I liked how they juxtaposed Ove’s past with the person he is today. It certainly reinforces the idea that you never really know what a person has gone through. However, I did feel like the book was a bit slow. I liked the ending but some of that charm and feel goodness that came at the end could have been sprinkled throughout more thoroughly....more
I was in this one right up until the end. I just didn't get the ending scene on the mountain. Maybe it was me looking making it more complicated than I was in this one right up until the end. I just didn't get the ending scene on the mountain. Maybe it was me looking making it more complicated than it was, but I just didn't understand it. What a shame!...more
I feel like the literary world is short on good pirate tales, even shorter with ones featuring female leads. Therefore, I was excited to get my hands I feel like the literary world is short on good pirate tales, even shorter with ones featuring female leads. Therefore, I was excited to get my hands on this one when I heard it was coming out this year. This story was a fun romp on the open seas, and I especially appreciated that the protagonist was of the older variety and also a mother. So many mothers think that their days of adventure and discovery are behind them with the obligations of motherhood, but that's simply a myth that more authors than just SA Chakraborty need to dismantle....more
Wow! What a unique and well done romantasy! I should have picked this up sooner. It was full of dynamic characters, an interesting magic system, a sloWow! What a unique and well done romantasy! I should have picked this up sooner. It was full of dynamic characters, an interesting magic system, a slow burn romance, and crazy ending. I can’t wait to see how it all concludes, and since I didn’t get to this sooner, I don’t have to wait to read the sequel. Score!...more
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