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3.74 AVERAGE
3.74 AVERAGE
4*
This book is a keeper. From the very first moment until the last, this book caught me and held me in thrall. I read without wanting to stop, staying up late (well past my work-week bedtime), knowing I was going to be exhausted the next day, but unable to put this book down. I wanted to cancel plans just to stay home, curled up with my book. This is a sign of a wonderful novel.
The world-building was fantastic. We (the readers) learned about the world as Finnie did, and there was a lot to learn. Elves, dragons, kings/queens/princesses, castles, surprise marriages, and so much more….see what I mean? The author (whom I’ve never read before) has a captivating writing style, the plot was great, and the characters – and their growth – were written splendidly.
Finnie is a girl looking for adventure, and boy does she find one. Her “itchy feet,” her love of new places and new people, and her sense of wonder all make her a girl after my own heart. She’s kind, funny, and charming and she tries to make the best of every situation. I loved her.
Frey was a beast at first, but I soon grew to really love him too. He was unapologetic about his feelings and he loved Finnie. I heard an expression the other day that perfectly describes him: He’s a “concrete-covered marshmallow.” Around Finnie, he became sweet, and gentle, and giving. He would move mountains (or wake dragons) to protect her and I found him completely delicious (in a macho, caveman, alpha-male sorta way).
Although I will say, he’s also a shinning example of another expression too: “men can be stupid,” so there’s that. He NEVER should have pulled a couple of the stunts he did without discussing them with Finnie or getting her input. But there you go. Men (*rolling eyes*). I personally enjoy alpha-male characters, and I really liked that he was one. He was, in Finnie’s words, quite “yummy” when he wasn’t pulling those stunts.
However, I do have one or two minor complaints about this book. For example, Finnie used a lot of “Uh’s” and “Um’s,” especially when she was nervous. Don’t get me wrong, I say them too, it just seemed to be excessive at times. What was worse for me, was the over-use of “Cool” and “Totally.” Not only are those words not popular slang anymore (not since the early 2000’s) but it made her come across sounding (stereotypically) “Valley-Girl-esque.” I’m not sure why the author chose to do this. I was also confused about her constant “Ho boy’s” vs “Oh boy’s.” Am I wrong in thinking that this is a more common expression for, like, everyone??
Even with this though, it was still a fantastic novel and I loved it. I would definitely recommend this book!
This book is a keeper. From the very first moment until the last, this book caught me and held me in thrall. I read without wanting to stop, staying up late (well past my work-week bedtime), knowing I was going to be exhausted the next day, but unable to put this book down. I wanted to cancel plans just to stay home, curled up with my book. This is a sign of a wonderful novel.
The world-building was fantastic. We (the readers) learned about the world as Finnie did, and there was a lot to learn. Elves, dragons, kings/queens/princesses, castles, surprise marriages, and so much more….see what I mean? The author (whom I’ve never read before) has a captivating writing style, the plot was great, and the characters – and their growth – were written splendidly.
Finnie is a girl looking for adventure, and boy does she find one. Her “itchy feet,” her love of new places and new people, and her sense of wonder all make her a girl after my own heart. She’s kind, funny, and charming and she tries to make the best of every situation. I loved her.
Frey was a beast at first, but I soon grew to really love him too. He was unapologetic about his feelings and he loved Finnie. I heard an expression the other day that perfectly describes him: He’s a “concrete-covered marshmallow.” Around Finnie, he became sweet, and gentle, and giving. He would move mountains (or wake dragons) to protect her and I found him completely delicious (in a macho, caveman, alpha-male sorta way).
Although I will say, he’s also a shinning example of another expression too: “men can be stupid,” so there’s that. He NEVER should have pulled a couple of the stunts he did without discussing them with Finnie or getting her input. But there you go. Men (*rolling eyes*). I personally enjoy alpha-male characters, and I really liked that he was one. He was, in Finnie’s words, quite “yummy” when he wasn’t pulling those stunts.
However, I do have one or two minor complaints about this book. For example, Finnie used a lot of “Uh’s” and “Um’s,” especially when she was nervous. Don’t get me wrong, I say them too, it just seemed to be excessive at times. What was worse for me, was the over-use of “Cool” and “Totally.” Not only are those words not popular slang anymore (not since the early 2000’s) but it made her come across sounding (stereotypically) “Valley-Girl-esque.” I’m not sure why the author chose to do this. I was also confused about her constant “Ho boy’s” vs “Oh boy’s.” Am I wrong in thinking that this is a more common expression for, like, everyone??
Even with this though, it was still a fantastic novel and I loved it. I would definitely recommend this book!
Fantastic story with a really great ending. I would have given a 5-star rating but there was just too much descriptive fluff thrown in. Too much description about the people, what they looked like, what they wore (Ice blue. Ice blue. Ice blue!!!!), what the landscape looked like, and even too much talk about freakin hors d'œurves, or lack thereof, for crying out loud.
adventurous
lighthearted
tense
slow-paced
Solid fantasy romance...red flags from MMC? Still a good easy read
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Very original plot line and good characters.
Cheesy fantasy romance. I couldn't get enough of it!
Perfect balance of cheesy romance, spicy scenes, and witty humor! It mixed so many different tropes but they all some how fit together perfectly I'm this book!
Perfect balance of cheesy romance, spicy scenes, and witty humor! It mixed so many different tropes but they all some how fit together perfectly I'm this book!
If you like a book that bashes on women, tells them they are at fault when their husband cheats and that they have no right to make decisions concerning their own bodies then this book is perfect for you.
Personally I would rather prefer to shoot myself than finish this misogynistic piece of whatever.
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Personally I would rather prefer to shoot myself than finish this misogynistic piece of whatever.
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I really enjoyed this book. After reading Three Wishes by Kristen Ashley, I was excited to jump into another of her fantasy romances and Wildest Dreams did not disappoint. I go into a more in-depth review on my blog, but here is the run down:
The characters and plot are believable. When Finny comes across a cultural difference between her world and Fantasyland, it makes sense and nothing seems out of place. Finny and Drakkar's character traits fit with the world they live in and even when things seem to clash, they get sorted out pretty quickly.
The tension was real. Unlike with Three Wishes, when misunderstandings happened they were solved rather quickly and when tension was drawn out it was because there was actual tension to be felt, not just the fact that the characters weren't talking to one another.
The only downside was the time jumps. Some of them were for long periods of time where I feel there could have been a few more scenes in between to really nail down the characters, plot, and overarching narrative of the country being in trouble.
Would recommend you pick this up and read it.
The characters and plot are believable. When Finny comes across a cultural difference between her world and Fantasyland, it makes sense and nothing seems out of place. Finny and Drakkar's character traits fit with the world they live in and even when things seem to clash, they get sorted out pretty quickly.
The tension was real. Unlike with Three Wishes, when misunderstandings happened they were solved rather quickly and when tension was drawn out it was because there was actual tension to be felt, not just the fact that the characters weren't talking to one another.
The only downside was the time jumps. Some of them were for long periods of time where I feel there could have been a few more scenes in between to really nail down the characters, plot, and overarching narrative of the country being in trouble.
Would recommend you pick this up and read it.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced