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avaloneve's Reviews (204)
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I didn't like this book as much as I hoped I would, but I still was invested in the story. I really liked the ancient roman setting with the dragon twist. But I was a bit turned off over the dynamic between the main characters (master/slave). I would also advise to check the trigger warnings before reading it because there are some dark themes and topics.
It was a fast paced book; with magic, witches and dragons, which I liked. But I was hoping for more world building, action and political intrigue.
I also didn't like that the relationship between the main characters felt like instant love. Give me some longing, please!
Overall, I had fun and I am curious about the next book.
It was a fast paced book; with magic, witches and dragons, which I liked. But I was hoping for more world building, action and political intrigue.
I also didn't like that the relationship between the main characters felt like instant love. Give me some longing, please!
Overall, I had fun and I am curious about the next book.
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Do I know anything about hockey? Nop. Did I still have a great time? Yes, I did.
It had some of my favorite tropes: rivals to lovers, found family and a secret relationship.
I really liked the tension, the banter and the flirting between the main characters. The way their relationship developed throughout the book was very natural, normal and healthy.
I loved the commentary about the struggles and hurdles that women face in the sports world and in male dominated sports. Please, more of this.
I adored this book as a palate cleanser and I will be reading the rest of the series for sure.
It had some of my favorite tropes: rivals to lovers, found family and a secret relationship.
I really liked the tension, the banter and the flirting between the main characters. The way their relationship developed throughout the book was very natural, normal and healthy.
I loved the commentary about the struggles and hurdles that women face in the sports world and in male dominated sports. Please, more of this.
I adored this book as a palate cleanser and I will be reading the rest of the series for sure.
adventurous
slow-paced
This book was so sad and a little depressing, but I still had a great time reading it.
I am still in love with the way Hobb describes her characters. Everyone is complex with multiple layers and motives.
Also, I have become very emotionally invested in all of the characters. I loved Nighteyes; he was the best part, without a doubt. Also, the relationship between Fitz and the Fool was so good. I wanted so much more.
I didn’t like that some parts of this book dragged on, making it too long. Also, the ending was very abrupt and it left me wanting a happy ending for Fitz.
Overall, I will be reading more of Robin Hobb and Realm of the Enderlings in the future.
I am still in love with the way Hobb describes her characters. Everyone is complex with multiple layers and motives.
Also, I have become very emotionally invested in all of the characters. I loved Nighteyes; he was the best part, without a doubt. Also, the relationship between Fitz and the Fool was so good. I wanted so much more.
I didn’t like that some parts of this book dragged on, making it too long. Also, the ending was very abrupt and it left me wanting a happy ending for Fitz.
Overall, I will be reading more of Robin Hobb and Realm of the Enderlings in the future.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read an eARC in exchange for my honest review.
If Julie Soto writes it, I will be the first in line to read it.
This book was so much fun! It had everything you would want in a thriller: plot twists, mystery, tension and betrayals.
From the start of the book, I was addicted to the story and I devoured it in a sitting. It was fast-paced, with a little hint of the paranormal, which I loved.
The cast of characters was phenomenal; there were morally gray characters everywhere.
Jodi was such a great main character; she had this amazing arc of self-discovery, preservation and standing up for what is right.
The tension between Jodi and Julian was so good and had me second guessing myself throughout this book. I really love a slow burn with a little bit of distaste and hostility.
The epilogue had me in shock and it left me wanting more. I would love to read more about the characters in a sequel.
If Julie Soto writes it, I will be the first in line to read it.
This book was so much fun! It had everything you would want in a thriller: plot twists, mystery, tension and betrayals.
From the start of the book, I was addicted to the story and I devoured it in a sitting. It was fast-paced, with a little hint of the paranormal, which I loved.
The cast of characters was phenomenal; there were morally gray characters everywhere.
Jodi was such a great main character; she had this amazing arc of self-discovery, preservation and standing up for what is right.
The tension between Jodi and Julian was so good and had me second guessing myself throughout this book. I really love a slow burn with a little bit of distaste and hostility.
The epilogue had me in shock and it left me wanting more. I would love to read more about the characters in a sequel.
adventurous
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
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read an eARC in exchange for my honest review.
I really enjoyed this story and I had a great time reading it. I had a feeling I would, because I really like watching the author's storytelling throughout her videos and her streams. Also, The Little Mermaid was my favorite movie growing up, so it was obvious I was going to like it.
This book had some of my favorite tropes: found family, enemies to lovers and morally gray love interest.
The beginning was great; I was really immersed in the story. But around the middle part of the book, it felt a little too slow for my liking. Also, I loved the writing style; it felt very whimsical.
I really liked Celeste; she was a very different FMC to what I usually read. She was an emotional and sensitive woman with lots of confidence and courage. I also adored all the side characters; they all had really amazing personalities and little quirks and flaws that make them really unique.
Overall, this was a really good debut and I am really excited to see where this story goes and how the author evolves her writing.
Quotes:
“Celeste hadn't realized it, but they'd been drawing closer to each other. As if he was the moon and she was the helpless tide.”
“Their eyes met, and it was as if she could finally read him as easily as he did her. They weren't so different. Not really. He may be human and she a siren, but they both just wanted to belong."
I really enjoyed this story and I had a great time reading it. I had a feeling I would, because I really like watching the author's storytelling throughout her videos and her streams. Also, The Little Mermaid was my favorite movie growing up, so it was obvious I was going to like it.
This book had some of my favorite tropes: found family, enemies to lovers and morally gray love interest.
The beginning was great; I was really immersed in the story. But around the middle part of the book, it felt a little too slow for my liking. Also, I loved the writing style; it felt very whimsical.
I really liked Celeste; she was a very different FMC to what I usually read. She was an emotional and sensitive woman with lots of confidence and courage. I also adored all the side characters; they all had really amazing personalities and little quirks and flaws that make them really unique.
Overall, this was a really good debut and I am really excited to see where this story goes and how the author evolves her writing.
Quotes:
“Celeste hadn't realized it, but they'd been drawing closer to each other. As if he was the moon and she was the helpless tide.”
“Their eyes met, and it was as if she could finally read him as easily as he did her. They weren't so different. Not really. He may be human and she a siren, but they both just wanted to belong."