Going absolutely feral over Vincent and Oraya’s relationship. Readers have to realize it’s more the story of their complicated family dynamic4.5 stars
Going absolutely feral over Vincent and Oraya’s relationship. Readers have to realize it’s more the story of their complicated family dynamic vs Raihn and Oraya’s relationship. 0.5 deducted because it would’ve low key slapped if a certain character died even though it would’ve torn me up. ...more
Justin and Emma were so sweet together. Loved how Abby Jimenez wrapped up this trilogy. Got guest appearances from previous book characters, swoon worJustin and Emma were so sweet together. Loved how Abby Jimenez wrapped up this trilogy. Got guest appearances from previous book characters, swoon worthy banter, and real life family struggles. My personal ranking….
1. Yours truly 2. Just for the Summer 3. Part of your world...more
Loved Jason and Sloan together so much! The pacing, depiction of grief after losing a loved one, and banter between the two over phone calls was *chefLoved Jason and Sloan together so much! The pacing, depiction of grief after losing a loved one, and banter between the two over phone calls was *chef’s kiss*. Not a huge fan of third act conflict/miscommunication trope but the way they got back together in the end gave me such butterflies. Would love to reread this one. ...more
Provocative interesting read with exquisite prose at times and ok dialogue at other times. A lot of elements definitely a jack of all trades 3.5 stars
Provocative interesting read with exquisite prose at times and ok dialogue at other times. A lot of elements definitely a jack of all trades master of none vibe. Neither fully a romance, scifi, thriller, mystery, lit fic, nor stream of consciousness book. Dry unlikeable FMC. But wow Graham Gore was single handedly carrying the banter and personality in the book on his back. What a charming/enchanting/lovely MMC. Very much like a victorian Doctor Who character. Hard to recommend to the average reader due to its nuanced style. Maybe for someone who wants to read something uniquely different. ...more
Aiz- a dislikable character but I think that was the point
Sircha- love her boldness, fierce heart, and cunning mind and finding out more lore behind tAiz- a dislikable character but I think that was the point
Sircha- love her boldness, fierce heart, and cunning mind and finding out more lore behind the Jaduna
Quil- wowowow I LOVE Quil. He is thoughtful, strong, but also has a little boyish charm which is endearing
Sufiyan- also so cute and wholesome
So great to see Laia, Elias, and Helene again as well.
Plot: slow start and predictable once it got going BUT the middle plot twist? SO good. I audibly gasped in the Barnes and Noble. Looking forward to the second book because it ended on a cliff hanger....more
I’m a sucker for a new years eve grand gesture and I liked this way more than the spanish love deception tbh. Lucas and Rosie both felt more authenticI’m a sucker for a new years eve grand gesture and I liked this way more than the spanish love deception tbh. Lucas and Rosie both felt more authentic in their every day struggles and growing feelings for each other. Loved their banter, planned dates, chemistry...more
4.5 stars My heart feels like it’s being ripped out of my chest. Roman and Iris are perfect for each other. I would read a book of just their letters.4.5 stars My heart feels like it’s being ripped out of my chest. Roman and Iris are perfect for each other. I would read a book of just their letters. Rebecca Ross is a beautiful writer and her words just create the most vivid imagery for me without feeling overwhelmed. I go back and forth between 4.5 and 5 stars only because while the romance gripped me the actual war plot and background lore of the gods/goddesses left me wanting more. ...more
Wowowow a coworker recommended me this book and I’m so glad I gave it a chance. Pacing was great, unexpected twists, beautiful character development aWowowow a coworker recommended me this book and I’m so glad I gave it a chance. Pacing was great, unexpected twists, beautiful character development and a book I’ll be thinking about for a while. This one definitely deserves way more hype. Would highly recommend ...more
1. The Love hypothesis 2. Love, Theoretically 3. Love on the brain
Adam and Olive were just so fun and heartw4.5 stars. Current ranking of Ali’s books
1. The Love hypothesis 2. Love, Theoretically 3. Love on the brain
Adam and Olive were just so fun and heartwarming. It was definitely cheesy and a little over the top at times but in that ooey gooey feel good way. I’d read again if I was in a reading rut. ...more
Ate this up in 1.5 days and immediately wanted to reread it after finishing. Jacob and Brianna were so adorable together. Fake dating, male protagonisAte this up in 1.5 days and immediately wanted to reread it after finishing. Jacob and Brianna were so adorable together. Fake dating, male protagonist with anxiety, acts of service, letter writing! ...more
First 5 star book of 2024 and it’s cheesy but I absolutely loved this one. So dang cute. I’m a sucker for sexy, indifferent, nerdy male protagonists aFirst 5 star book of 2024 and it’s cheesy but I absolutely loved this one. So dang cute. I’m a sucker for sexy, indifferent, nerdy male protagonists and avoidant but blunt honest female protagonists. Nolan and Mallory had me kicking my feet and giggling in the night. Definitely a new comfort read for me. ...more
Holy smokes… I was not anticipating to love this book as much as I did. I feel like I have to lie down now. How is it that I loved every single flawedHoly smokes… I was not anticipating to love this book as much as I did. I feel like I have to lie down now. How is it that I loved every single flawed character in this book as well as the plot and pacing? Wow...more
4.5 stars. Thought provoking, changes time periods seamlessly, lots of character development, well researched on gaming history, characters were unlik4.5 stars. Thought provoking, changes time periods seamlessly, lots of character development, well researched on gaming history, characters were unlikeable in some moments but intriguing nonetheless...more
This book was recommended to me by Prash and I am pleasantly surprised at how much I actually liked it. It’s written from t**spoiler alert** 4.5 stars
This book was recommended to me by Prash and I am pleasantly surprised at how much I actually liked it. It’s written from the pov of Thane and Cienna: childhood friends from the same planet but different villages. I liked following them throughout the years of being kids, teenagers in training, and then adults in the empire. It’s a slow burn romance with reoccurring chance encounters but never felt overdone/cheesy. Enough would happen between them meeting again and I also enjoyed the slow shift in change of perspective towards one another and also their relationship with the empire.
The only downside being it ends on a semi cliffhanger!! It could’ve been worse but definitely left me wanting more. I’m also not a huge lore/star wars fan so I was definitely looking up all the ships/planets/species online while reading. And not necessary but it helps to have watched the movies. ...more
**spoiler alert** I loved this book and cried multiple times while reading it. I was unsure how Tahir would do in this non fantasy piece but her story**spoiler alert** I loved this book and cried multiple times while reading it. I was unsure how Tahir would do in this non fantasy piece but her storytelling through multiple POVs was *chef’s kiss*.
Salahudin’s upbringing reminded me of my own. His love for his mother despite her secrets and declining health, his distaste for his father’s disappointing vices, and trying his best to make sense of trauma that occurred at such a young age. His grief felt like my grief.
Noor’s pov I think was the least captivating of the three but still enchanted me with its repetitive processing of abuse and desire for more than the life given in Juniper. I liked how they paced the romantic relationship between her and Salahudin as well. It was never the main point but added to the overall plot instead of competing for it.
Misbah’s pov was top tier and I kept wanting more. Similar to my own mom and what I would imagine her thought process to be like. Her death in the first couple chapters of the book caught me off guard but understandably necessary for there to be enough time to grieve the loss of her.
Truly a one of a kind book and nothing like I’ve read before. Looking forward to what Tahir comes out with next. She’s definitely an insta read author for me. ...more
Half a star taken off because Patroclus rubbed me the wrong way at times LOL. A lovely retelling of the Illiad though and I did enjoys Achill4.5 stars
Half a star taken off because Patroclus rubbed me the wrong way at times LOL. A lovely retelling of the Illiad though and I did enjoys Achilles and Patroclus’s boys to men/lovers montage. Really well written and a book I would reread for a closer look. ...more
**spoiler alert** SPOILERS AHEAD (also not really a review but a summary of the book so I don't forget when I continue this series!)
The raid depicts L**spoiler alert** SPOILERS AHEAD (also not really a review but a summary of the book so I don't forget when I continue this series!)
The raid depicts Laia losing her grandparents and brother and her trying to get the resistance to help her and in return she has to be the commandment's slave in Blackcliff who is Elias' mother, the trials were interesting there were 4 (courage, cunning, strength, and loyalty) augurs are interesting creatures who can see into the future and Laia as the prize was an interesting twist almost cried because of Zak and Marcus though moon festival scene was really cute with the dancing and elias' tribal name and him speaking sadhese man oh man, body and soul really thought Elias was going to die for a hot second but the team pulled through and glad Izzi was saved. Keenan (cute redhead resistance fighter but kinda bland), Elias (ughhhhhh my heart. He's so strong but soft at the same time), Marcus (snake aka the worst human being ever and is now emperor though), Mazen (pretty sure he's the traitor of the resistance), Laia (decent protagonist, set on saving her brother Darin even though they have to save him from Kauf the worst prison ever), Helene (I really feel bad for her and honestly was rooting for her at times, she just fell in love with Elias and oof rough that he said he would never be in love with her ack loved the depth of their backstory and anecdotes of their childhood), Cook (the greatest mystery and I have so many questions), Commandment (WHO IS ELIAS'S DAD??? My guess is a tribal man since she has the tattoo I think on her wrist which indicates a married woman, I need to know). ANGRY THAT HELENE HAS TO SERVE MARCUS UGH SO SO ANGRY TAHIR WHY DO YOU MAKE ME FEEL SO MANY THINGS?!)
Can't wait to read the rest of this series but might wait until they all come out so I can binge read it. ...more
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