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Unite Me by Tahereh Mafi
funny
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
First section with Aaron, genuinely really good. humanised him and made me understand him more
adams section made me sigh heavily
adams section made me sigh heavily
Unravel Me by Tahereh Mafi
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
okay after the great start that was shatter me, this one was kinda forgettable.
I do enjoy the consequences of juliettes trauma and I understand her character and enjoy it. Kenji can get quite obnoxious but he also has a half-decent point giving juliette the kick up the ass she needs to come to her senses
also somehow I don't hate Aaron anymore and I don't know how that happened
I do enjoy the consequences of juliettes trauma and I understand her character and enjoy it. Kenji can get quite obnoxious but he also has a half-decent point giving juliette the kick up the ass she needs to come to her senses
also somehow I don't hate Aaron anymore and I don't know how that happened
Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi
dark
funny
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book came highly recommended from my friends, so my expectations were high.
I genuinely like Juliette. I hate when characters are weak willed and bend to anything that opposes them, so the fact that juliette has a backbone despite her isolation and trauma is so refreshing.
Warner is such an interesting character, even if I want to kick him in the teeth currently. He's insane which I love and hate with a passion, it's great.
very excited for what comes next
I genuinely like Juliette. I hate when characters are weak willed and bend to anything that opposes them, so the fact that juliette has a backbone despite her isolation and trauma is so refreshing.
Warner is such an interesting character, even if I want to kick him in the teeth currently. He's insane which I love and hate with a passion, it's great.
very excited for what comes next
A Deal with the Elf King by Elise Kova
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
short and snappy, nowhere near the quality I expected, but nowhere near absolutely awful either. perfectly average. some parts felt very forced, like the conflict at the end. I'm happy I read it, but im not in a rush to read it again
House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
a book not without its flaws. there's spelling and punctuation mistakes throughout, and at some times loses the pace built up by one POV by moving to another significantly less interesting POV. Tharion and Ithan also felt very mopey and whiney– I understand why, but it got repetitive and annoying when the small flashes of them we got were them being sad and self-deprecating.
however, I did genuinely enjoy reading this. I love the universe and I love the characters too. Aidas, Rhunn and Lidia are definitely my favourites, they're awesome.
The highlight was without a doubt seeing Nesta and Azriel. I didn't know how much I missed them until they showed up. And the TOG references also made me lose my mind a bit hehe.
overall definitely the weakest CC book, but I didn't expect a lot
however, I did genuinely enjoy reading this. I love the universe and I love the characters too. Aidas, Rhunn and Lidia are definitely my favourites, they're awesome.
The highlight was without a doubt seeing Nesta and Azriel. I didn't know how much I missed them until they showed up. And the TOG references also made me lose my mind a bit hehe.
overall definitely the weakest CC book, but I didn't expect a lot
Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel
funny
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Really strange book. The combination of recipes and magical realism is very unique and was pleasant to read
I just feel the topic and themes are not modern enough for me to appreciate. translated fiction can be quite odd through, so maybe this is a personal fault. Still, it's an oddly pleasant read, but not amazing.
I just feel the topic and themes are not modern enough for me to appreciate. translated fiction can be quite odd through, so maybe this is a personal fault. Still, it's an oddly pleasant read, but not amazing.
House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
a very good companion book to the first. After the suspicion of the first the general layout of this book was a nice surprise. Sarah really knows how to pull a plot twist out that I never expect. I am SOOOOO excited for the next book though. a crossover I already absolutely adore
House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
slow-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? It's complicated
4.5
It was a rough start, especially jumping into this straight after ACOTAR, but I managed. The shift into urban fantasy really threw me, and the murder element shocked me greatly, but by the 200 page mark I was in.
Bryce and hunt may have been the primary focus, but my attention always lingered on Danika. She followed through every page, and every twist and turn. I don't know what it says about Bryce or myself, but I never doubted her– she was just too good to be portrayed as anything other than good.
I don't cry at books often, but this had me on the edge of tear several times. Somehow this book had me invested in the characters in a way that even I didn't know about until it was happening.
Lehabah is a queen and I love her. and I'm sad thinking about her. I miss her.
Only nitpick that I make in an initial reflection is that the onslaught of characters and world building initially is sooooooo overwhelming I almost considered putting the book down and waiting until I felt ready.
Bryce and hunt may have been the primary focus, but my attention always lingered on Danika. She followed through every page, and every twist and turn. I don't know what it says about Bryce or myself, but I never doubted her– she was just too good to be portrayed as anything other than good.
I don't cry at books often, but this had me on the edge of tear several times. Somehow this book had me invested in the characters in a way that even I didn't know about until it was happening.
Lehabah is a queen and I love her. and I'm sad thinking about her. I miss her.
Only nitpick that I make in an initial reflection is that the onslaught of characters and world building initially is sooooooo overwhelming I almost considered putting the book down and waiting until I felt ready.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, and Drug abuse
A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-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
5.0
An absolutely stunning read, and I fell in love with Nesta more than I already had. She's a stunning example of self growth and learning to face your past and fight through it.
The relationship between her and Cassian is beautiful, but im just upset that nobody was shocked at their mating bond being revealed. I suppose the others must have already known and let the pair of them come into it themselves, but I feel like they deserved to reveal it to the rest of the court on their own terms, not have it be a truth universally known.
I found it was very easy to align with Nesta, I see a flame in her that I could only hope to possess, I only have a bad imitation. But all her anger, her grief and darkness I felt it so easily through her. And I am VERY glad that she fought back. I HATE when characters just collapse to others whims, but I should have known Nesta had more steel to her than most. She fought every step of the way, first herself and then the obstacles thrown at her.
Even though the larger plot was weaker than expected, I loved following Nesta's journey more than I could ever have guessed.
The relationship between her and Cassian is beautiful, but im just upset that nobody was shocked at their mating bond being revealed. I suppose the others must have already known and let the pair of them come into it themselves, but I feel like they deserved to reveal it to the rest of the court on their own terms, not have it be a truth universally known.
I found it was very easy to align with Nesta, I see a flame in her that I could only hope to possess, I only have a bad imitation. But all her anger, her grief and darkness I felt it so easily through her. And I am VERY glad that she fought back. I HATE when characters just collapse to others whims, but I should have known Nesta had more steel to her than most. She fought every step of the way, first herself and then the obstacles thrown at her.
Even though the larger plot was weaker than expected, I loved following Nesta's journey more than I could ever have guessed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Medical trauma, Suicidal thoughts, and Sexual violence
Minor: Addiction and Alcoholism
A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
definitely the weakest of the series, but still a great lead up into Nesta's story.
Definitely had moments where I was laughing outloud, and definite moments where I was gulping down every word because I recognise what Nesta's struggle is.
The biggest flaw in this novella is the fact that it is a novella– short and sweet. the emphasis on solstice made me feel like I was reading an episode of a TV shows holiday special.
Definitely had moments where I was laughing outloud, and definite moments where I was gulping down every word because I recognise what Nesta's struggle is.
The biggest flaw in this novella is the fact that it is a novella– short and sweet. the emphasis on solstice made me feel like I was reading an episode of a TV shows holiday special.