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4.24 AVERAGE
4.24 AVERAGE
The sequel to [b:The Lightning-Struck Heart|24468673|The Lightning-Struck Heart (Tales From Verania, #1)|T.J. Klune|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1434402683l/24468673._SY75_.jpg|44061547] covered a lot of the same ground as the first, and the constant digressions into sex jokes wasn't as quirky and charming this time around. It took a REALLY long time to get to the end, and I'm not sure all that much was accomplished...
Still, I'm not ashamed to admit it: I adore Sam of Wilds and his friends and I am cheering for them all the way.
Still, I'm not ashamed to admit it: I adore Sam of Wilds and his friends and I am cheering for them all the way.
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
dark
emotional
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
#1 The Lightning-Struck Heart: ★★★★★ | 5 stars
#2 A Destiny of Dragons: ★★★★★ | 5 stars
This was an utterly delightful read and everything I wanted for a follow-up to The Lightning-Struck Heart. (And, just like with the first book, I highly, highly recommend the audiobook. Michael Lesley does a fantastic job bringing these characters to life. He gets another A++ from me.)
It's been a year since we saw our heroes last. Gary is still sassy, Kevin is still horny, Sam and Ryan are even more in love, and Tiggy is still the best of all of them. But, of course this is Sam of Wilds we're talking about so nothing stays calm for long. Sam's grandmother shows up in the City of Locke's with a dire prophecy and a man she claims in Sam's true cornerstone. You can imagine that this announcement went over about like a lead balloon.
Before long our group of heroes are off on a quest to gather the remaining dragons and defeat the evil coming for them. And, it goes exactly like you would expect - and by that I mean it's utter chaos all the time. There is an abundance of banter, but this book also has a slightly more serious tone. Now, don't get me wrong. It still had me cracking up many, many times. But, the world TJ Klune is creatine has expanding and Sam is learning things that change both the way he sees himself and the people he loves. It's a hard thing to learn that your heroes aren't infallible. They're people just like you.
Also, I will note that while there is some angst about the whole "true cornerstone" business Sam is adamant that he will never pick anyone but Ryan and I really loved that. The angst in the first book about killed me - I did not need a repeat of that. "Because once upon a time, he told me that he looked upon the stars and wished for nothing more than me. And that’s not something I can ever let go.” *swoon*
Three Thoughts:
1. Sam explaining what love feels like had me all up in my feelings. And someone must have been chopping onions nearby cause my eyes got all watery.
2. Sam's grandma Vadoma is kinda the worst, but I ended up just feeling bad for Ruv. Though I am obviously Team HaveHeart forever, he's not actually a bad guy. And, I hope he finds the person who is meant for him.
3. Three words: Emo. Teen. Dragon.
I had a blast reading this book. I have a feeling this story is only going to get more intense, and I can't wait to see what happens next.
content warnings: violence, possession, death, use of the word g*psy, crude/offensive humor, fatphobia, mentions of past abuse, sex (on page)
#2 A Destiny of Dragons: ★★★★★ | 5 stars
This was an utterly delightful read and everything I wanted for a follow-up to The Lightning-Struck Heart. (And, just like with the first book, I highly, highly recommend the audiobook. Michael Lesley does a fantastic job bringing these characters to life. He gets another A++ from me.)
It's been a year since we saw our heroes last. Gary is still sassy, Kevin is still horny, Sam and Ryan are even more in love, and Tiggy is still the best of all of them. But, of course this is Sam of Wilds we're talking about so nothing stays calm for long. Sam's grandmother shows up in the City of Locke's with a dire prophecy and a man she claims in Sam's true cornerstone. You can imagine that this announcement went over about like a lead balloon.
Before long our group of heroes are off on a quest to gather the remaining dragons and defeat the evil coming for them. And, it goes exactly like you would expect - and by that I mean it's utter chaos all the time. There is an abundance of banter, but this book also has a slightly more serious tone. Now, don't get me wrong. It still had me cracking up many, many times. But, the world TJ Klune is creatine has expanding and Sam is learning things that change both the way he sees himself and the people he loves. It's a hard thing to learn that your heroes aren't infallible. They're people just like you.
Also, I will note that while there is some angst about the whole "true cornerstone" business Sam is adamant that he will never pick anyone but Ryan and I really loved that. The angst in the first book about killed me - I did not need a repeat of that. "Because once upon a time, he told me that he looked upon the stars and wished for nothing more than me. And that’s not something I can ever let go.” *swoon*
Three Thoughts:
1. Sam explaining what love feels like had me all up in my feelings. And someone must have been chopping onions nearby cause my eyes got all watery.
2. Sam's grandma Vadoma is kinda the worst, but I ended up just feeling bad for Ruv. Though I am obviously Team HaveHeart forever, he's not actually a bad guy. And, I hope he finds the person who is meant for him.
3. Three words: Emo. Teen. Dragon.
I had a blast reading this book. I have a feeling this story is only going to get more intense, and I can't wait to see what happens next.
content warnings: violence, possession, death, use of the word g*psy, crude/offensive humor, fatphobia, mentions of past abuse, sex (on page)
this one's more adventure than it is emotions. i didn't find it as funny as the first one. but i really am intrigued by where the plot is going. i also really liked ruv and i hope he finds someone who helps him be himself. i also hope that ryan dies and ruv and sam end up together. this got way too serious for a humorous book.
edit: after reading the third one, i regret writing this
edit: after reading the third one, i regret writing this
Following the first book in the series, this, too was funny and adventurous and thorougly entertaining, with just enough pull-through to make me care enough to be anxious for the next book in the series.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
06.07.2017 & 24.11.2017 & 29.03.2018 & 11.06.2022
re-read November 2017
narration audiobook: 5+++ stars!!!!!!!
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I loved this book as much as I hoped I would! The waiting for it was so worth it and I wish the next book were already released.
This one was different from The Lightning-Struck Heart and although TLSH will always be my happy place, DoD was just as awesome albeit with a more serious tone. It also was more angsty and fast paced than I expected it to be. And like TLSH, it had me so captivated that I hardly noticed the length of the book.
Now I'm waiting (im)patiently for the audiobook because, like TLSH, its narrator will be Michael Lesley and I'm sure he will do as awesome a job as he did with the first book in this series.
re-read November 2017
narration audiobook: 5+++ stars!!!!!!!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I loved this book as much as I hoped I would! The waiting for it was so worth it and I wish the next book were already released.
This one was different from The Lightning-Struck Heart and although TLSH will always be my happy place, DoD was just as awesome albeit with a more serious tone. It also was more angsty and fast paced than I expected it to be. And like TLSH, it had me so captivated that I hardly noticed the length of the book.
Now I'm waiting (im)patiently for the audiobook because, like TLSH, its narrator will be Michael Lesley and I'm sure he will do as awesome a job as he did with the first book in this series.