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Wildest Dreams
by Kristen Ashley
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!