After suffering through Fourth Wing it was very difficult to trust another dragon book. I guess Romantasy in general has been mistrustful. The literalAfter suffering through Fourth Wing it was very difficult to trust another dragon book. I guess Romantasy in general has been mistrustful. The literal wordplay is romance comes first. That being said When the Moon Hatched took me by surprise. Not only was there a slow torturous burn but there was world-building and depth. I felt a history here.
The whole aesthetic was breathtaking. Dragons curling up in the sky petrifying into giant moons. SO GORGEOUS! This reminded me a little of Throne of Glass with the slow build-up into a huge world. Reave our protagonist was very well-rounded and complex. Strangly I enjoy when characters lose their memory because we get to experience firsts together. So there is this connection with Reave that makes the story relatable in a way.
The world was immersive and wonderfully gruesome at times. I love a bit of grit. I will say a few things were predictable but it did not diminish my enjoyment. And wow the angst. This story hurt me. The author included emotion and realism in the characters and I felt too much. Reave was a pleasure to watch. She has seen much cruelty and I did not blame her for trying to protect her heart. Reave also apologized when she knew she was in the wrong. To me that takes courage.
This book was rich and interesting. The elemental magic and dragons were also intriguing. I just flew through this story and can't wait to continue. My only complaint was the side characters were a little one-dimensional but I have that feeling we will see greater depth in book two....more
Do yourself a favor and don't read the summary. I was heavily surprised by all that unfolded. A little mystery makes the story much more enjoyable. IfDo yourself a favor and don't read the summary. I was heavily surprised by all that unfolded. A little mystery makes the story much more enjoyable. If you already did don't fret this book has many more twists and turns.
I have decided I will read anything Ella Fields writes even if it turns out to be a fantasy cookbook. The Wolf and the Wildflower can be read as a standalone but I would not suggest it. There are spoilers here and Savage and the Swan is a tiny bit better in my opinion. I was shocked at how strong the romance started and that I liked it. I am very big on slow burn but this is a special case. Like I said I did not read the summary and was very shocked at what I discovered.
Just in the first few chapters, I felt so much hurt and longing. Like I knew these characters already. They were a part of me and instead of waiting for them to get together, I was waiting for the inevitable end. Reminded me of Helena of Troy in a way and broke my heart.
Aster was very strong-willed and capable. Scythe also strong in general but they shared something broken. Like they knew of each other's hurts and tried to soothe them without words. They secluded themselves from the rest of the world where it was safe and warm. I could have stayed there forever with them.
But as soon as the world found them out the plot twist began. And oh what a twist they were. I can never get over how this author was able to grip my heart and squeeze. I hate and love the feeling and the fact that not many authors can do that I am in awe of Ella Field's power over me. This book was just as gorgeous as the first. Like I said I will read anything Ella puts out and I hope they all break my heart as thoroughly as these do.
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At the door, Aster stopped me with a tinkling laugh and tucked my tunic back into my pants. I might have left it that way—might often leave many parts of myself disheveled—just to have her fuss over me. If she’d figured that out, then she didn’t seem to mind....more
Every once in a while you read a story that connects with you. You feel the author's intent. You know they have experienced the story that is unfurlinEvery once in a while you read a story that connects with you. You feel the author's intent. You know they have experienced the story that is unfurling before you. It makes the words more rich and meaningful. I could not look away from this story. It made me feel things I didn’t want to feel again which made it all the more real.
I realized that I needed to be alone with this book. It was too important to be constantly interrupted by idle chatter. Several men passed by asking what I was reading and even read the cover. They all laughed. "A Studing in Drowning that must be easy just put your head underwater". When I found out myself what the title meant it was like a physical blow to my stomach and the irony was not lost on me. I highly enjoy when books are relatable and I think this would be to any woman.
In all fairness, we want all of humanity to be equals. Still, women perceive the world differently. We pick up on subtle energy shifts and movements. It's a way of protecting ourselves. Looking out for danger in a small room with a male stranger. This book became so relatable that it itched at my skin.
Our main character was never taken seriously. Even to the reader, she was unreliable. Effy was such a bright light the world tried to smother and I felt such kinship with her. She reminded me of that feeling I get sometimes. Like I want to tell the world my dreams but I also just want to hold it close to keep it safe. Preston's character was like a warm smile. The healthy relationship that blossomed between these too was as bright as a summer day. I wanted more.
The world-building was absolutely stunning and some of the atmospheres were so potent I read them again and again so that I might stay there longer. It's like the author was there in that flooded house as she wrote. Every line was descriptive. This tale took me on a journey and I had no idea where we would end up but I was all in. It made me feel such hope.
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We must discuss, then, the relationship between women and water. When men fall into the sea, they drown. When women meet water, they transform. It becomes vital to ask: is this a metamorphosis, or a homecoming?
It had been nothing at all. A friendly gesture, a pat on the shoulder. But didn't all drownings begin with a harmless dribble of water?
That was the truth at the very center of everything, the truth she had tried her whole life to evade: there were no faeries, no magic, and the world was just ordinary and cruel....more
What a fun start to a series but I will warn you the background romance will leave you wanting more. I will say though I haven't had that dangerous-faWhat a fun start to a series but I will warn you the background romance will leave you wanting more. I will say though I haven't had that dangerous-fae-folktale-feeling since A Court of Thorns and Roses and The Bear and the Nightingale. I didn't realize how much I missed it.
This story takes place in a snowy landscape which gives it a warm and cozy atmosphere. The two main characters were such a breath of fresh air. Both are unique, complex, and nothing like I was expecting.
Emily had great intuition and was fascinating to watch. Maybe even neurodivergent in her single-mindedness determination. She is a literal walking encyclopedia.
In original folklore, the fae are tricky and seemingly cold-blooded but the one we do meet is lazy, whiny, vain, and of course handsome. I also love him haha. And there is real folklore here not just some handsome dark stranger with shadow magic.
Plenty of things happen throughout the book but the author keeps you at just the right distance that you want to pull your hair out while trying to read faster. It's annoyingly brilliant. And the story is written like a journal by Emily of course. There are even footnotes. I found it so very real and intriguing.
Reading this was just unexpectedly fun. Frosty, enchanting, and quirky. I found it enduring. I cannot wait for the next installment....more
It's not very often that a book surprises me. While fantasy romance is my go-to, I've read too much of it to be easily swayed. Still, I thought this wIt's not very often that a book surprises me. While fantasy romance is my go-to, I've read too much of it to be easily swayed. Still, I thought this was the perfect balance of angst and magical intrigue. Tisaanah reminded me of Celaena from Throne of Glass but a little more realistic in the way her circumstances molded her. She made herself into whatever people wanted her to be to survive. I do not think that makes her weak. Quite the opposite actually. And it was beautiful to watch her become her own self.
The development between Tisannah and Max was slow and perfect. Often authors jump right into the romance portion and it feels so unrealistic and overly done. These two have been thru something and to cross those burned bridges takes time. Also I was surprised about the language barrier. It's silly to look back on all the books I've read and never notice that everyone speaks the same language with the same inflections most of the time. How unrealistic lol. So to see Tisannah struggle with this humanized her. It also made for some very cute scenes.
I will say the only disappointment was the side characters who were not flushed out enough. That's really it. There is some political intrigue, some twist and turns, and a beautiful blooming romance. Just loved it. But be forewarned the next book suffers from 2nd book syndrome. So much so that I almost lowered my rating on this one because of it. But I didn't believe that to be fair....more
A bittersweet foreboding Regency romance. I am not usually one for novellas but this book was shockingly deep and emotional. I felt connected to ThornA bittersweet foreboding Regency romance. I am not usually one for novellas but this book was shockingly deep and emotional. I felt connected to Thorncress and Loxley almost immediately. A spark of hope burned bright in me as I listen to the echoings of lives yet to live. Still after only a few chapters I felt the time ticking away for them.
I'm astonished at how, in only 200 pages, the author made such an impact on me. I got caught up in the tender doomed characters. Thorncress was so very steadfast. Loxley finely living. They were such a comfort to each other and me. I thought their feelings very genuine.
The atmosphere was otherworldly and eerie. The Faerie, not always seen but felt. Just waiting for its chance. The lure so strange and terrifying full of unforgiving consequences. I searched for a scrape of hope in every corner.
But when the Hound tenderly licked Loxley's neck in sorrow it broke me. The lore and the creatures where strange and the story compelling. Loxley and Thorncress set a tantalizing pace. I quite enjoyed this one.
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"We shall look for the road home ........ If anyone can find it, it will be you. And until then, we'll stay side by side, and if we forget the world, we'll forget it together. And if we turn into trees, we'll grow so near to one another that our roots will tangle under the ground, and we won't be able to tell where one of us ends and the other begins. We'll be together, this time."...more
Nothing stood out as highly unique to me. Still this could have been a solid fantasy read if the author hadn't constantly tossed names/povs3.75 star.
Nothing stood out as highly unique to me. Still this could have been a solid fantasy read if the author hadn't constantly tossed names/povs at me while I was already juggling the massive amount that I had. Also the povs where all over the place. People who didn't seem to matter got a few chapters of glory here and there. It really began to thin the air for the main five.
My mind wandered constantly as I had to wait to get to know the primarys. Unfortunately they began to be fun and interesting but only towards the end of the book. Still the story and characters where very straightforward. It seems everyone thought in the moment so you couldn't flush out much about their past. Little world building, no plot-twist. Magic was also set in stone. Could only be this or that. Very simplified.
Didn’t get background on the fae. And I was completely miffed that no one taught Ty to control his magic seeing as how it was his dads soul purpose to keep him hidden. Also yes I jumped on the Ferren bandwagon. Him and Ty made the story really fun at times.
By the last page the author left you without much to go forward on but I sensed there was a big world out there in which all these characters might clash together. Hopefully this was just a set up for things to come and the story will go forward with more hast. I'm literally just clinging to a few characters I like in hopes that the story will progress and catch my interests....more
Let me just say that I know this has plot holes and that you are left with open-ended questions but hell I just didn't care. Why? Because d@mn this loLet me just say that I know this has plot holes and that you are left with open-ended questions but hell I just didn't care. Why? Because d@mn this love story was something special and the Savage and the Swan's chemistry, a thing of beauty. I couldn't get over the Savage using the Swans jealous to rile her up haha. Oh and the steamy scenes A++++++.
This story had elements of the Swan Princess, Beauty and the Beast, Rumplestiltskin, Hades and Persephone. And while the world building was a bit lacking still the scenes where easy to picture. Again a lot of things were glossed over like powers, the war, magic system but I didn't seem to notice until I read other reviews. So much was I caught up in these characters.
Still, I lived for the moments of this couple interacting. The Savage without a doubt didn't understand the harm he was inflicting and the Swan couldn't stop fate no matter how much it burned. Also I appreciate the author not pummeling me with usless information which seems to happen with the romance genre more than anyone would should have to endure. She/he has never looked at anyone this way. She/he body was drawn to them. She/he blah blah blah. Sorry that's what it feels like sometimes. Ella Fields shown their love in gestures and looks instead of unrealistic inner monologs.
I don't mean to be rude but WHERES MY MAP? It hurts my soul when a fantasy story doesn't have a map. I don't care if that sounds ridiculous, it doesn't make it less true. I just like to picture the magnitude of the world and the distances the characters travel.
Seriously though how does a book make you want to reread it before you finish. I'll tell you how....... witchcraft. In the end I couldn't get nearly enough of these two and their character arcs. The only thing I would have suggested was beefing up the world building and history. Even so I devoured this book in a day.
The Long-winded rants were tolerable at first but now they are stacking on one another. I'm getting agitated here. It is taken Auren too many books toThe Long-winded rants were tolerable at first but now they are stacking on one another. I'm getting agitated here. It is taken Auren too many books to get her shit together and it's chipping away at my nerves. Also the slow burn romance has gone on so long its starting to fizzle out for me. This whole series has been balancing on the edge of a knife. I am intrigued but I'm so close to calling it quits as well.
Apparently it seems the author lost sight of the plot due to all the angst. The dirty talk was too much and I don't know if it's just me but highly unrealistic.
“Don’t fall.” Time stands still as he leans in and places a kiss on my temple, lips turning to whisper into my ear. “Fly.”
This was cheesy as hell and I can't even post the bedroom talk it was bazaar. Honestly Rip is trying to be this "I'm a feminist hear me roar" type stuff then in the bedroom he is like "You'll do whatever the hell I say woman".
Again I liked getting to know the Wraths a little more. The comradery is fun. But you get no ones backstory besides Auren's and it makes the rest of the characters very shallow in comparison. After all this time the characters need more depth. Rip is a total mystery. While Auren is being pummeled with questions he doesn't tell one damn secret, even one piece of past has yet to be revealed. Let me remind you this is book 3.
It was strange at the beginning to look at piece of clothing like being apart of oneself. So much happened in the dress Auren wore. The story got harder to predict which I applaud because the last one was easy. There was a big reveal that I did see coming I just didn't know how it would manifest. I'm going to try not to ramble but the repetition gave me such a headache. Needless words filled this book when it should have been replaced by character arcs and backgrounds....more
This was probably my favorite of the 3 in the series so far. Good world building and funny comradery. Highly enjoyed the new characters. Still though This was probably my favorite of the 3 in the series so far. Good world building and funny comradery. Highly enjoyed the new characters. Still though no backstories to be seen, so hard to relate to anyone. Still I laughed at all their antics. Again I felt like I've read these characters before they just in a different skin. Too many Acotar similarities for me especially with the *clears throat* inner circle.
Also I'm still struggling with Auren's lazy attitude but she is trying even though she's slow as molasses so I'll give her a C+ for effort. And I'll still keep complaining about this until I have finished the seires but the Long-winded and often repeated inner thoughts have got to be cut in half. Honestly you can skip over so much of Auren's ramblings and not miss a thing.
The author starts throwing in more points of views here and at first I was a little aggravated at the Queen's but I started to enjoy it later on. There were also some very obvious plot twist here that I new from book 1 so a little disappointing. Again this book as some unique qualities but they are being covered up by the shallow character analysis and character ramblings....more
Where to start? Let's first throw out there that I do not care for Bryce. Like at all. Hunt used to be the same way now he is grown on me *w1st reread
Where to start? Let's first throw out there that I do not care for Bryce. Like at all. Hunt used to be the same way now he is grown on me *wink wink*. So it's very difficult to get seated in this world when I have to put up with Bryce's one-sided care circle. Not exactly sure what that means but it felt right.
For example, one minute Bryce has unbreakable morals then the next she is throwing someone else under the bus to find out news of her one friend. And another time this character comes to her asking questions about his lover's brother who went missing........ Bryce won't tell him anything. Now if the tables were reversed what do you think she would have done to him for information? So she is very hypocritical.
Also, let's keep this train going, Bryce is in a relationship with Hunt who has been tortured for years because of his treachery. So when Bryce gets the chance at another uprising she barrels head first without even consulting with him, all while putting Hunt in the same position he was in...... Bryce is quite selfish at times.
Let's move on to Ruhn though. Why isn't he the main character? Omg, he is perfect in every single way and now I know why. Sorry no spoilers you'll have to figure it out for yourself. But also if Ruhn isn't on the next cover I'm going to lodge a formal complaint. And the twist with agent Daybright, love it. One of the best parts of the story. Can't wait to read more about these two.
Wow, this review got away from me. I'm complaining a lot and after my reread I brought the stars down from 4 to 3. Still, I like the world and I enjoyed 99% of the characters. The ending was fabulous but also I'm uncertain about it. I want those people to be left alone and safe instead of drug into another war. Again I'm enjoying the side characters as well. I want them all to have a deep history and I feel like I'm getting that little by little. But I'm here for it.
Maas of course is an amazing writer. It's not her fault I don't relate with Bryce. I'm sure some other people do and that's cool. And lets not forget Maas with her plot twist. Always a pleasure. Another thing I've noticed is how she always seems to hide the plots in the first book. So at first, it seems like a superficial world with nothing going on then the next book there is a deep dark secret that's been festering that the readers just weren't aware of it. Bravo Maas bravo.
I'm also enjoying the diversity of the fae. We have a lot of different elements going on. I'm not going to lie though some seem a little too powerful. To me, it feels as if the balance is off. Also just so I can complain some more. There is a map of the city which is gorgeous by the way. But Maas names other locations I cannot see and it's just a little sad. I thought she would expand on her maps like she does in her other series but I could also be too hasty and Maas will simply add them in later.
I don't trust Bryce, she does what she wants with no thought of anyone else that isn't important enough to her. A lot of the time the girl power thing is over the top. Bryce and Hunt's relationship is eye-rolling at times. And the bad guys take a cue from 007 spilling their guts out. But I love this fae world mixed with technology, the unexpected relationships that pop up, and all the plot twists that are yet to be seen.
P.S. Bryce is the alpha-hole.
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"I'm going to f*ck you senseless". Then Holstrum shouted. "That sounds medically dangerous!"...more
Rarely do you find an author who doesn't glorify Stockholm syndrome when it is introduced. At first I was wary because of course often in t3.75 star.
Rarely do you find an author who doesn't glorify Stockholm syndrome when it is introduced. At first I was wary because of course often in this genre the lines get blurred and I am not one to sit back. Yes Auren has Stockholm it's blatantly obvious but also her awareness starts tickling her mind that things might not be as perfect as she originally thought. Unfortunately this makes Auren's character very weak and I began to get frustrated with her lack of trying. Without sounding cruel I'm willing myself to come to terms that she has been through a lot even though she let's these things go on. So in a way I'm learning as Auren does.
Most of this story was easy to eat up. But I have noticed after reading the rest of the seires that Raven Kennedy's writing style can be long-winded as hell which makes it torture to read. There's a very unique story here it just got clogged up by repetitive thoughts, key symbols taking from other books, and such a very slow plot it was like watching hardening gold flow from a cup. When I got to book three it almost came do a dead stop. To be frank I even blurred over lines here and there because I had already heard them a dozen times.
Even though I'm complaining I did fly through these books. Still I was having to pull my feet out of the mud the whole way. Honestly there were too many Acotar vibes. While reading, though not always, it felt like something I've seen before, just in different skin. There is also a big lack of backstory for the characters. It slowly gets filled somewhat as you progress the series but more holes get added as you meet new characters.
Auren was unique. The author leaves out a lot of information to make you question yourself which I liked. I still didn't know the ends and outs of her characters till books later. The ribbons where my favorite. Kind of strange but I got use to them after awhile. Also I began to care for the other characters and their little quirks even though like I said no backstory.
The magic characters had too many attributes that do no fit. It's almost as if the author put pieces in a bowl and drew them at random. Fangs, spikes, scales.... ok I think we are good....nope. Sadly this happens often especially in smutty books where men not only have a huge attribute they also have horns, of course fangs, wings, unending stamina. Just highly unrealistic even in an imaginary world.
The lack of a map always disappoints me especially when you have a big Kingdom divided and even more so when the characters travel. To me it's just a missed opportunity to draw the reader in even more so. So many complaints but it didn't dampen my curiosity....more
There not much to say about this one. I felt the story lacking. Though it had plenty of interesting creatures from Irish mythology. Some of them even There not much to say about this one. I felt the story lacking. Though it had plenty of interesting creatures from Irish mythology. Some of them even had names but all the characters felt like an outline with no substance. No character development, not that there were many to do so. Barely a hint of world building.
Sorcha had a very agreeable disposition. Always sweet and helping even lesser fae. Boasted when it was true, shrugged off compliments because she was in fact a healer and that was that. Sorcha's first priority was to save others with a no nonsense attitude. I liked her sass most of all and can see why the immortal creatures found her interesting when they could wipe her away with half a thought.
The story was, itself, unique. A fae with a geode riddled body in love with a sassy healer. But the plot never progressed. Eamonn seemed like a decent fae male but you don't get to know him well. The characters besides Sorcha were not relatable. And the relationship sprang from nowhere with not bases which did not feel genuine. Even the dialog became repeative after awhile. Though I did enjoy Siobhan Waring's beautiful narration with the lack of intrigue I'm not compelled to continue with the seires....more
Maas took the two most stubborn asshats and made a book about them. Don't misunderstand I was so down for this. Just the banter and the standoffs alonMaas took the two most stubborn asshats and made a book about them. Don't misunderstand I was so down for this. Just the banter and the standoffs alone were great. Of course it's what we all expected but either way I loved it. And good grief I laughed and laughed. But what I wasn't ready for was the unearthly amount of smut. Again don't burn me at the stake, I like it.... in moderation.
Sarah J. Maas can write a steamy scene like no one's business but she can also blow you away with shocking twist, like background characters you didn't think were relevant until they were saving the world. But you don't receive the latter in this story. It was mostly about Nesta's character development which was nice but, like the smut, got old quick. I did realized later what I missed most of all. It was the adventure. Feyre traveled, ran into trouble, and met multiple people. Nesta stayed cooped up the entire time so the atmosphere never changed.
On the other hand the interactions between Cassian and Nesta kept the story going. He seemed to always know when Nesta was embarrassingly compromised. And the brute was struck dumb at times by her not even trying. Honestly their wills clashing was the only parts that I enjoyed, plus the two times they moved to another venue, that was especially good. Also Cassian's background was a welcome treat that gave me so much more respect for him.
Leave it to the author to still wow you with her world. The house interaction was very unique and fun. Also the inner circle and their goings on was nice to be apart of. It just seemed like the story was too repetitive though. Only made worse by the lessening bulk of the story and overflow of sexual encounters. Furthermore the additive of even more overpowered artifacts made the story less believable.
Although I was very impressed with the message that Maas was trying to express here. Encouraging battered woman take up arms for themselves. 'Never again.' Being their mantra. Also Nesta was very relatable. Her feelings of deserving nothing. That you can't stop yourself from snapping your teeth until everyone leaves you. Using it as a battering ram and a shield. Scared of hurting your loved ones and also of being left alone. They all rang true for me at one point in my life.
This plot was highly predictable. All one had to do was mention something or a name and it was going to come to pass. One of my biggest issues was that everything was absolutely perfect. Almost literally everyone gets what they want and it's all wrapped with a neat shiny bow. The Valkyrie's to me were over hyped. The three main ones literally stated "Our actions are worthy of a book" but all they did was train. Not yet actually testing their skills in battle. This might seems sexist as hell, but it was even more unbelievable that three women, who have only trained a few months, beat Illirayians that have trained their whole life. I'm all for women empowerment but atleast make it realistic.
I absolutely love this world. It and Throne of Glass of course. Thats why I'm so upset. After reading TOG I realize Maas's potential to totally ruin me in every good way possible. But it was lost in Silver Flames. Much of this felt forced or over done. The battle like in A Court of Wings and Ruin slowly crescendoed into a bit of a let down. Seemed to be just there, then gone. Everything the protagonist seeked laid at her feet. I was just expecting more.
The special chapters...I loved and did not so much. I understand the business of giving a certain store exclusives but two. That just didn't seem fair to the reader having to buy two books. Azriel's excerpt was my favorite. He has a lot of potential and not much is known about him. I would love to see that story next. But yet again a short chapter and it's already throwing smut into it. Feyre's chapter is a spoiler but I wish we could have seen more of the couple together in that state. They are still lovely to read about and I cherished the glimpse behind closed doors....more
**spoiler alert** Well then since you made it this far I'll start by saying this will be less of a review and more or less a recap about everything th**spoiler alert** Well then since you made it this far I'll start by saying this will be less of a review and more or less a recap about everything that I loved so I can look over it from time to time and remember.
"With a gloved hand, she plucked up one of the coppers Arobynn had left on the table. She stuck out her tongue at the brutish, unforgiving profile of the king stamped on one side."
Yes. If I had to pick a character from a book to call my Queen, or just an amazing ruthless female to follow, Aelin would be it. I started this series two weeks ago, so there is no exaggeration when I say that I have consumed this story. To watch Aelin grow and change with her friends by her side was a pleasure. But what most impressed me was how Maas feeds information to her readers. She writes down common details you wouldn't look twice at, then a few chapters later she rips the rug from beneath your feet.
"Tell me what I must do to atone; tell me to crawl over hot coals, to sleep on a bed of nails, to carve up my flesh. Say the word, and it is done. But let me care for you as I once did, before.... before that madness poisoned my heart. Punish me torture me, wreck me, but let me help you. Do this small thing for me -‐ and let me lay the world at your feet."
While consuming the words, it is sad to think that I will never feel this way again, not entirely. When you first breath in the pages, the fear, joy, and love are so tangible and new. That is why there is always a little tinge of pain as I read because I know deep down it's the end.
"When you shatter the chains of the world and forge the next , remember that art is as vital as food to a kingdom. Without it the kingdom is nothing and will be forgotten by time."
Still surprise after sweet surprise. Of course I started off hating Lysandra....THATS WHAT MAAS WANTED. Then as if I have been blind this whole time a flicker of hope and redemption. Lysandra and Aelin's unexpected friendship reminded me so much of my bestie it warmed my heart as I cackled aloud. The feline beast friendship I shall call it haha. And all the shadow cat pouncing when Aedion wasn't looking. I want to remember it forever.
"Even though he's a handsome bastard, it'd be like kissing you." Aelin grimaced. "I could have lived without knowing that."
Chaol turned into a self righteous prick sometimes but I guess it was just to mask his guilt. But come on, Chaol was running his mouth to Aelin and him and Rowan didn't get in a brawl. What a let down. But I definitely couldn't get over Aelin always sneaking up on the bastard thinking he was being stealthy. Bahahaha. You should have known better bro.
I relish knowing that two creatures such as Aelin and Rowan could be so made for each other, so caught up in one another, the world could burn down around them and all they would see would be the embers in one another's eyes. Aedion and Aelin's bond was so precious to me. A blood bond formed from family in which you know without a shadow of a doubt they would give their life for you. And when Rowan called Aedion brother uuggghhh I just want to rutting walk into this book and demand to be apart of the court.
"Why are you crying." Rowan asked. "I'm crying," she sniffled, "because you smell so rutting bad my eyes are watering."
"He would have known her even if he were blind." -Aedion
The Witches still kept winning me over to their side. Countless more twist and turns had me rooting for even more characters. I feel like my heart can only get so full yet it keeps stretching. Learning about Asterin's witchling broke my ever loving heart. The Author I swear holds so much back just to bash it over my head later. And I never would have dreamed of sharing this story with any other characters besides the originals and now I can't have it any other way.
"Her enemy--her new enemy, who would have killed her and Rowan if given the chance. A monster incarnate. But perhaps the monsters needed to look out for each other every now and then."
I became so lost in this world. Soaring with Abraxos, running on feline feet with Lysandra, I stopped breathing as did the crowd during Aelin's speach, screeched war cries through the clouds with Rowan, and felt at home with the Queen in the north. And hell yes I would flip back through and do it again....more
**spoiler alert** The numb feeling is threatening to take over the words I try to write. This series was everything to me the past few weeks and now i**spoiler alert** The numb feeling is threatening to take over the words I try to write. This series was everything to me the past few weeks and now it is done. So what am I to do now?
What drove me as I read was the thought of everyone we have come across. Aelin throughout her life gave herself over to people. Young and old, friends and strangers. In the end her light was depleted but not lost. It shown thru her friends, thru her people. They all came together and burned brighter than the stars. It took my breath away, the love that was shown. Not just for Aelin but Manon too.
The thirteen. I had not known how much I loved them until they gave themselves to the light. Tears streamed down my face as realization struck of what they were doing, what they were given up. And when the people of the world laid down those flowers and trinkets, I had only wished I could do the same.
The litte folk where one of my favorite of the races with their strange magic and small hands. I was glad to see them again. "This way. Come. Come. This way." Their elusive being enticed me and I wanted to know more about them. But also the not knowing was special too.
Oh Fenrys, is there a blink for "I love you"? He broke my heart into. I wished I could say his brother didn't mean it, it was not Fenrys fault. He gave up his life for his brother and his true queen. "I am here, I am with you." There was not a more beautiful sentiment throughout the whole of the world. And the fact that ever since he meet Aelin, he was always longing for her. Not romantically but for the love of her station and how she treated those around her. Even I found myself wanting to follow and protect her.
The war plans Maas came up with made my jaw drop sometimes. The strategies and just over all "what just happened" shock value was always around the corner. Aelin of course leaving something up her sleeve till the very end. War can make your soul seem old I have come to realized. Just in a few short weeks I felt as everyone else while reading. Weary and hopeless. I watched so many die, so many trying to keep their head up with no end of enemies in sight. One thing that did bug me though was the war happened in too short a time span. Not in page form, no Maas didn't leave me wanting. It's just that the whole series happened within a year or two. That wasn't realistic to me and my only complaint.
Did I love this book? So much I became lost inside the pages and ink only to blink back into my own world, missing a piece of myself. Really what can I say but that I have found space inside my soul for this world and the ones I have come to love in it. I am a complete mess and you know what they say "When life gets messy put a tacky rug over it."
When I started my approach to the end of the story I silently go up and walk away from the people around me. I didn't not want to share my loss and happiness with those who would not understand it. So I found a quiet corner and began to unhook the claws from my heart and slowly close the book.
"TO THE QUEEN." I can still hear them roar.
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Glennis grinned, that face lighting. "I struck first." She drew another arrow. "I wish you were my great-grandmother," Dorian muttered, and readied his next blow.
Asterin and Vesta teased him about it mercilessly as they'd traveled down through the spine of the Fangs, dramatically bemoaning the absence of his "pretty bluebell eyes", and had sighed to the heavens when the sapphire hue had returned.
Two Silent Assassins noticed on the second night that the dead soldier still lay on Lysandra's back. They said nothing as they gathered warm water to melt the blood and gore thay had bound him to her. Then to washed her. In her roan mare form, she had no words to offer them, had no way to ask if they knew what she was. They treated her with kindness nonetheless.
"The threads of fate weave together in strange ways" Falken said, then smiled at Aelin. "I never got your name."
Aelin sketched a mocking bow to the Lord of Arielle. "On that lovely parting note, we're going to finish up our dinners. Enjoy your evening, we'll see you on the battlements tomorrow, and please do rot in hell."
"I have need of you fierce-heart." She met Farasha's dark, raging eyes. "I have need of you." Her voice broke. "Please." And God's above, that horse stilled. Blinked.
She adopted a harsh whisper as they passed a group of human soldiers. "You flew back to the battlefield and pecked out the eyes of our enemies?" Her gasp echoed off the rock. "And ate those eyes." One of the soldiers tripped and the others whipping their heads to them. Rowan pinched her shoulder. "That you for that."
Chapter 99: She passed through a world of snowcapped mountains under shining stars. Passed over one of those mountains, where a winged male stood beside a heavily pregnant female, gazing at those very stars. Fae. They were Fae, but this was not her world. She flung out a hand, as if she might signal them, as if they might somehow help her when she was nothing but an invisible speck of power-- The winged male, beautiful beyond reason, snapped his head toward her as she arched across the starry sky. He lifted a hand, as if in greeting. A blast of dark power, like a gentle summer night, slammed into her. Not an attack--but to slow her down. A wall, a shield, that she tore and plunged through. But it slowed her. That winged male's power slowed her, just enough. Aelin vanished from his world without a whisper.
-------Charater notes--------
Assassins: *Celaena- long golden hair, blue eyes, from Orynth, *Arobynn Hamel- with 7 trusted assassins, king of assassins, autumn hair with silver, silver eyes, 25, handsome, *Gregori- one of the 7, caught, scar on cheek from Celaena, *Sam Cortland- one of the 7, 17, brown eyes, *Ben- one of the 7, 2nd in command, ever smiling, killed, 30, *Mute Master- 50, man, tan, sea green eyes, leader of the silent assassins, cropped close dark hair, *Ansel- shoulder length red hair, red brown eyes, ornate wolf armor, freckles, *Mikail- smiles to much like Rolfe, handsome, curly haired, dark eyes, *Ilias- mute masters son, Sea green eyes, bright teeth, young, in silence, *Tern- Arobynn's second, likes poisons, slim *Harding- *Mullin-
Pirates: *Captain Rolfe- Lord of the pirates, tall, dark shoulder length hair, 30, lean, nice clothes, map inked on his hand, tanned, broad shoulders, sea green eyes, his priates tattooed with a multicolor hand, upper left lip small scar, *Jacqueline- sent captain a love letter *barmaid, slim, brown hair, young, twin grey sea dragon tattoos on her forearms, tan, Grey eyes,
Others: *Nolan- white pig inn owner, mostly bald *Lord Berick- rules over Xandria, wants silent assassins dead, *Benzo Doneval- from Melisande, wants to start a slave trade after the road is built, tall, middle age, pale blonde, tan skin, *Leighfer Baringale- Doneval's xwife, friends with the former queen of Melisande, they yielded to the king other country's got beheaded, tall, elegant, 30, dark hair, *4 masked men nobility- one dark haired youth, handsome, sapphire eyes tried to dance with Celanea *Sorscha- Healer, Chestnut hair, young, tan skin, Hazel eyes, long limb dancer like, *Lady Marion- Aelin's mothers handmaid and friend, *Lord Cal- Maions husband, *Elide- Marion daughter, black hair, onyx eyes, has witch blood, Lady Perranth, cinnamon and elderberry scent, *Finnula- Elides nurse *Nesryn Faliq- Female 22, guard, slender, young, shoulder length dark hair, tan, scar hands, dark eyes lined with kohl, *Lord of Meah- Roland Havilliard's father
Royals: *King of Adarlan- Killed most of his people and people with magic *Queen Georgina- wrinkled, beautiful, auburn hair silver streaks, *Dorian Havilliard- water colored eyes, raven black hair, 20 *Hollin- Dorian's 10 year old brother, spoiled, rotund, sharp eyes, ebony curls, *Chaol Westfall- tall, Captain of the gaurd, sword with an eagle mid flight, close cropped chestnut hair, *Terrin- Chaol's brother, *Philippa Spindlehead- Celaena's personal servant, *Lady Kaltain Rompier- after Dorain, raven black hair, *Theory Brullo- weapons master, older, master for 30 years, *Ress- 19, gaurd, *Princess Nehemiah Ytger- of Eyllwe, stunning, long, lean, creamy brown skin, thin circlet, helped rebels, *Gaven- First King of Adarlan, sapphire eyes, shoulder length dark brown hair, angular face, tall *Elena- first queen, half fae, Princess of Terrasen, Brannon's daughter, *Lord Roland Havilliard- Young, pale, Dorian's cousin, blonde, oily smile *King Orlon- of Terrasen, Arderlan targeted him first, *Brannon- sandels, red gold hair, brandy colored eyes, Elena's father,
Champions: *Cain- Sponsored by the duke, huge, tanned, obsidian eyes, solider of kings army, from white fang mountain, *Xavier Forul- tall, slender, thinning blonde, master theif of Melisande, *Nox Owen- Moderately handsome, Grey eyes, tall, lean, balanced weight on left, young, thief from Perranth, dark hair, minister Joval's champion, messenger for Darrow in the war, *Bill Chastian- eye eater, plain, mousy brown hair, tan skin, average height, scarred mouth, murder *Ned Clement- murder, Scythed temple priestess, nickname Scythe, *Grave- slight, short, wicked face, brown teeth,
To be assassinated: *Nirall- 35, *Archer Finn- sought after courtesan, Celanea knew him since she was little, golden brown hair, gorgeous, golden skin, green eyes, masculine, *Sir Carlin- kind,
Wendlyn: *Galan Ashryver- dark hair, olive skin, her blue eyes, Prince, *Maeve- Mabs sister, fae, dark hair, black depthless eyes, *Emrys- brown woolen clothes, old, white hair tied back, half fae, *Malakai- Emrys mate *Luca- young male, tawny curls, *Bas-leader of the fortress scouts *Ellys- Rowans uncle, *Essar- broad shoulder, dark hair, commander, fine armor, was involved with Lorcan, *Dresenda- Essar's sister, delicate beauty,
Witches: *Manon Blackbeak- silver hair, iron teeth and nails, high witch of Blackbeak clans grandchild, alabaster skin, burnt gold eyes, heir to her grandmother, *Asterin- Manons second and cousin, golden hair, the firey one, *Sorrel- Manons third, the steady one, *Ghislaine- one of the 13, dark skin, black curly hair, sea green eyes, *Thea and Kaya- part of the thirteen, lover, *Faline and Fallon- part of the 13, Twins, green eyes, *Edda- shadow sisters, the eldest, the 13 *Briar-shadow sisters, the 13, black hair, *Vista- red hair, the 13, *Iskra- yellowlegs heir, *Petrah- bluebloods heir, pale freckles skin, golden hair, blue eyes, leather band on head, *Cresseida- blueblood matron, *Rhiannon- Manon's half sister she killed without knowing, *Glennis- crochan coven leader, middle age, white hair, clear blue eyes, Manons great grandmother, *Bronwen- brown haired crochan, biting tone, Manons cousin, *Tristan- Manons father, murdered by high witch Blackbeak, *Karsyn- dark haired, crochan, green eyes, only one who didn't snear at Manon, *Una- pretty brown haired crochan, Manons cousin,
Aelin's army: *Aelin Galathynius- lost heir of Terrasen, Mabs Grandchild, *Aedion Ashryver- Aelin's cousin, Havilliard's general, shoulder length golden hair, blue eyes, legion called the Bane, Rhoe Galathynius acted as his father training him, *Rowan Whitehorn- prince, fae, tall, broad shoulders, words tattoo left side of harsh face, tanned skin, silver hair, pine green eyes, smells like pine and wind, *Weylan Darrow- one of the wealthiest land owners, has a lot of away with other lords, Aelin's uncle Orlon's lover, thin wiry, spine straight, not forgiving, Grey eyes, *Lord Gunner- Grey, old, * Lord Sloane- Reed thin, hooked nose, hard face, *Ren- always wears a dark hood, shoulder length dark hair, twin swords, scar thu brown and cheek, lord of Allsbrook, *Murtaugh- Acient voice, short cropped white hair, crystal clear Grey eyes, *Lysandra- courtesan, untitled green eyes, sharp cheek bones, has a child acolyte Evangeline, Celanea grew up together hates her, snake tattoo on wrist, *Evangeline- with Lysandra, 11, red gold hair, yellow eyes, scars on both cheeks and wrist to get out of being a courtesan, *Galan Ashryver- Prince of Wendlyn, Turquoise eyes core of gold, olive skin, slightly curled dark hair, *Sol- blonde brothers, lord of Suria, 20s, clever, blue eyes, aristocratic, *Ravi- blonde brothers, 20s, brash, blue eyes, *Killian- *Elgan- Bane captain, train Aedion on the battle field, *Enda- Prince Endymion, Rowan's cousin and grew up together about the same age, sliver hair, green eyes speckled brown, tall but not broad shoulder, not built for fighting, married Lord Kerrigan's son, *Princess Sellene- Rowan's youngest cousin, cunning eyes, braided silver hair,
Erawan's army: *Erawan- dark lord, gold eyes, dark beauty, golden hair, ivory skin, *Duke Perrington-orange thinning hair, rust mustache, obsidian eyes, yellow teeth, jagged scar on cheek, *Vernon Lochan- Elides uncle, tall, lanky, *Bloodhound- (supple yet lithe, draping auburn hair over her nakedness, cream skin, blood red lips, blue eyes, something slithering under her skin) an illusion human like, white skin, large calf eyes, black stump teeth, nostrils enormous, wings,
Maeve's Army: *Cairn- Sadist murders innocent, replaced Rowan, handsome, brown hair, blue eyes, *Gavriel- Golden hair and eye, fae, tall, broad shoulders, mountain cat, Aedions father, steady quite, broad tattooed hands, band of tattoos around neck, *Vaughan- Osprey, dark eyed, *Lorcan Salvaterre- fae, 500 years old, black shoulder length hair, onyx eyes, axe, *Fenrys- twin, white wolf with golden eyes, night dark eyes, bronze skin, golden curled hair at his nape, pain in the ass so his brother is the anchor being used against him, *Connall- twin, black wolf with golden eyes, dark hair, bronze skin,
Southern continent: *Urus (khagan meaning king maybe)- King, long white hair, weathered brown skin, cunning smile, 6 children, 60, scars peppered throughout, slender bright onyx eyes, no crown, ringed fingers, *Hasar-Hair flowing like night, young woman, eyes like dark fire, 3rd born, not a beauty, commanded armadas, *Sartaq- 2nd born, boots to their knees, commander of ruk riders, broad shoulders, darker than his siblings possibly because all the time in the skies, depthless ebony eyes, chest length black hair unbound except for a braid that curved over his ear, *Arghun- eldest son, slender, tall, politician, prince of spies they call him, *Duva- youngest, comely, fine boned, thick silver ring with a huge sapphire, pregnant, married to a dark haired sad eyed prince, *Kashin- fourth born, tallest, intense, controlled land army, broad face, dark hair braided back, handsome, protective of his father, *Tumelun- the youngest, sister, dead, 17, *Orda- Urus brother he had to fight for the throne, killed him after he betrayed Urus, *Yrene Towers- server turned healer, golden tan skin, brown hair to her slim waist, gold brown eyes, early 20s, faint scar on her throat, *Hafiza- healer on high, brown eyes, can't read her face, close as Yrene's mother was, brown skin, old, white hair, smile warm like the sun, *Eretia- Yrene's tutor, *Rena- Hasar's lover, lovely and sweet, steady waters to Hasar's fire, *Kadja- Chaol's female servant in the south continent castle, *Nousha- head librarian, 15 languages, *Shen- guard who help Chaol on horse, *Brahim- Nesryn uncle, peppered hair, slim, *Zahida- Nesryn aunt, full figure, *Borte- Sartaq's harth sister, *Fallon Ennar- short brown hair, late forties, merchant, wrinkles around his eyes, tan, dark blue eyes,...more
**spoiler alert** Just rip my freaking heart out already Sarah. I cannot stand another second of my chest cleched yet bleeding all over these pages.
Th**spoiler alert** Just rip my freaking heart out already Sarah. I cannot stand another second of my chest cleched yet bleeding all over these pages.
The last story ended with so much love and just all out normalcy it made my soul sing. Aelin was headed home with her new family. Playing jokes on one another, sitting by the fire, testing their new bonds and powers, all in a lazy unhurried manner. But then, I start the first page of Empire of Storms and everything literally goes to shit and keeps on going to shit until I now have a permanent headache from the glowering. God's help me I still love this story. But Sarah is a bitch-queen at writing..... that is a compliment and also a jab. *sticks tongue out*
So even though I love this story with a crazy amount of passion that makes my blood boil, it still felt strenuous. Why can't they have a little bit of peace before the whole damn world sets out to destroy them? The hope I felt at the beginning of the plot was dash against the rocks again and again, the sea raging.
At least I got to see Lysandra unshackled. It was joyous and so worth the hellish ride. Constantly taking different shapes and melding into nature. It seemed so natural for her. And Lysandra's scars marking each form, rooting her, in a way, to the human world. With what she has been through no one would have blamed her if she had stayed a beast and never returned.
Lorcan and Elide was a twist on Beauty and the Beast that had my toes curling. Which, if anyone reads these reviews, knows that it is my favorite kind of trope. They quickly became the best part of the quest. Lorcan to his credit was selfless even after all that he had done. Obviously an utter ass but he would honor his word till the very end and I cherished him all the more for it. Elide was the life to his death call. Lorcan needed love, however harsh. While the world was being ripped apart he was only thinking of saving his Elide.
The battles were glorious. I tried to slow down my reading, eyes swinging wide, as I was on the edge of my seat. And when the Whitethorn chant bellowed in my ear, I wanted to take it up with them. This story sang to the warrior inside me. Some of the greatest stories are those with leaders who would give their very lives to protect their people. Who swells the pride in your breast. Who if you sacrificed for them, it would not go in vein. I feel as though I have a bond with the countless diverse characters of Sarah's world that goes behind blood or friendship.
"I promise on my blood, on my family's name, that I will not turn my back on Terrasen as you have turned your back on me."
Aelin did indeed rattle the stars. She tried to hold the the lives of her people upon her own shoulders. Not because Aelin did not trust them, no, because she would let no one else suffer for the time and the friends she had lost. She has grown into her crown. I got to watch her do that and would have been right there beside her if given half a chance....more
Though I didn't need it because I have been binge reading this series the author did great with the recaps throughout in case you missed something. SoThough I didn't need it because I have been binge reading this series the author did great with the recaps throughout in case you missed something. So much happened in this book. For one the pov's went broader this time. And while I was glad to see a wide angle scope of the story, I sometimes hurried past to get where I wanted to be. That was until I started feeling for Manon and Abraxos. I'll admit I was annoyed I had to share the pages with new comers but they swiftly became beloved.
Cringing at how pathetic I sound I actually wept over the transition from a cold, traitorous castle to the warm and humble mountains. There was so much emotion and redemption in this story I couldn't keep the tears from falling and the child like whimpers from my lips. Even 4 books in I'm still learning a great deal about the world which just adds layers upon layers of my love for the series.
Unfortunately I wish the relationship moved a little faster but it's only because I'm impatience. They are actually moving at a normal speed "STILL I don't care" (juvenile tantrum). The shape shifting, fangs, and tattoos heck yeah my favorite. Honestly though Celaena has been thru so much and for her to get a glimpse of freedom, of unblemished love around her, that right there was worth the read for me.
The love for Manon was unexpected especially when she melted the ice in my heart as Abraxos did hers. The Wyverns intelligence and devotion to their riders will be interesting in the coming books. It's seems to me they will be a turning tide in the war.
Celaena and Rowan seemed like kindred spirits not given each other an inch. Blood and insults flying everywhere. But in the end they needed one anothers support. It felt like matching puzzle pieces. Angry, welped, snarling pieces but still the fit was undeniable. The realism of Sarah's stories always gets to me. Things are told information given that might not be pretty and Lady like but it makes Celaene authentic. You will never read of another such as her.
So totally forgot after I went on and on about how there is no, what I like to call, "sexy times" like in Acotar. Then my sister reminded me Maas wrote this as a teen. So yeah that happened........more
Consider this my last moment of clarity before I review my heart out.
Since my initial reading of Throne of Glass and the here and now I am speechless.Consider this my last moment of clarity before I review my heart out.
Since my initial reading of Throne of Glass and the here and now I am speechless. I chalked that story up for a mistake. Didn't care to see where it went. Just wasn't for me. Here in the present, I have become a hard-core fan. The prequel and the first book set me up and Crown of Midnight knocked me down with a bejeweled dagger in my heart and I have no regrets.
As I said in my other reviews they were a setup for magic and glorious creatures yet to come. Crown of Midnight gives you a better glimpse of the future and I was not disappointed. Also while romance swims about the main focus is this lush world and all the tangled webs it entails. Crown of Midnight was a grand epic fantasy and it's getting bigger by the minute. One of my favorite things about Maas is she doesn't give you the whole world on a platter. You have to be patient, be deserving of it. Did that sound too pretentious?
Celaena who I thought was an amazing character becomes even more grand and more loved by me. That's the gift of this Author. Slowly reading, absorbing the story until you are a part of it. I literally, at one point, wanted to tilt this book over my head and pour the words in. Not that I didn't want to read it I just wanted to know everything right then. I couldn't finish fast enough. But it also came with the growing excitement and frustration because I wanted to rush, to slow down, no not too fast, savor it, but I need to know what happens.
The relationships in the story have great foundations. I can honestly say I don't know where anyone will end up. Maas isn't afraid of killing characters which I know is harsh but makes them even the more precious. The Prince surprised me with his newfound strength. Choal of course in his pureness always trying to do the right thing. Even down to Swiftfoot all of these characters stacking the story to new heights.
However, I did get frustrated with Celanea at times. She has had a difficult life but she needed to tell someone, to let someone in. Just my opinion but it was only because it was driving me mad and it could have saved her a lot of heartache. Though I guess it is one of those things. Like watching a movie. You have all the information and you are yelling at them to do something.
THAT ENDING THOUGH! UNLEASH THE BEAST! I think I yelled out at one point to my husband's chagrin. Of course, I had my suspicions and guesses but it still caught me off guard and I was damn impressed....more
Excuse me while I become super annoying and dote on how much I love this seires. While I have only read The Name of the Wind (book 1) I became very Excuse me while I become super annoying and dote on how much I love this seires. While I have only read The Name of the Wind (book 1) I became very fond of Bast. He was so mysterious and alluring but mainly just a side character. So when I found out about this short story of course I already knew I would love it. *sigh*
I'll continue to say it but there's something about this story. Something so real and tangible. The way Bast forgoes his studies and learns about the real world and others emotions. This was honestly an amazingly clever, sweet, and magical story.
Patrick is an great author and his writing skills to me are off the charts. I'm just reeling with how all the components of the story came together. Nothing Bast did seemed significant. It was almost as if he was just placating all the children and in the end all the pieces fit into place.
"Tell no adult what's been said lest the lightning tree strike you dead."
I enjoyed all the new young characters and their innocents. Kostrel was hilarious. Kids are always a great addition because they tell the truth without consequences. Also they throw tantrums when their thwarted but in the end understand. A lot of the kids became more clever after Bast tricked them.
"These creatures. They were fraught and frayed in their desires. A snake would never poison itself, but these folk made an art of it. They wrapped themselves in fears and wept at being blind. It was infuriating. It was enough to break a heart." -Bast
Of course now I love Bast even more. He underhandly helps people without their knowing in such a deceitful funny way. I think I'm a sucker for characters who hide their true face and only show it to a select few. The author made me feel special in a way I guess.
Even while reading this I forgot the sinister edge to Bast. He hides it so completely. There's just something about him that thrills the blood. Like slowly confronting a wild animal unsure if it's just being curious one minute or will tear you apart the next.
"Do not mistake me for my mask. You see the light dappling on the water and forget the deep, cold dark beneath." -Bast The Name of the Wind
Note: Read these flippin series if you haven't. Good grief the world is missing out....more
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