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Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton
2.0
Is it just me or do you feel guilty about the books you can't finish?
Yeah my guilt made me read this book till the end.
Yeah my guilt made me read this book till the end.
Ignite Me by Tahereh Mafi
5.0
4.5
It was good really really good
Except for Juliette's plan it wasn't very impressive
It was good really really good
Except for Juliette's plan it wasn't very impressive
Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo
3.0
It took me a very long time to finish this book. One of the reasons was the brutal reading slump and my busy schedule but I think that’s not it. After reading the first part of the series I was expecting it to be more thrilling and have more action but this part was dragged and there wasn’t much story in it.
The first half of the book had some surprises but as the story proceeded it was slow and the only thing that was happening was Alina moving back and forth from the main palace to the little palace. I know that everything was unexpected and difficult for her to handle but she knew Darkling and she had the forces with her but still she never acted as a leader or I should say as a protagonist. I was expecting a badass female lead like Inej or Nina but nah…
I like Nikolai’s character as it has many different aspects. The way Leigh built it clearly depicted the leadership skills and a charming personality. His composure, strategic mind and concern for his people is commendable.
The final battle with Darkling was disappointing, I was expecting Alina to put on a more thrilling fight than before as she had trained more and had more control on her power than before.
The series started pretty well and I hope the last book will be more interesting than this one.
The first half of the book had some surprises but as the story proceeded it was slow and the only thing that was happening was Alina moving back and forth from the main palace to the little palace. I know that everything was unexpected and difficult for her to handle but she knew Darkling and she had the forces with her but still she never acted as a leader or I should say as a protagonist. I was expecting a badass female lead like Inej or Nina but nah…
I like Nikolai’s character as it has many different aspects. The way Leigh built it clearly depicted the leadership skills and a charming personality. His composure, strategic mind and concern for his people is commendable.
The final battle with Darkling was disappointing, I was expecting Alina to put on a more thrilling fight than before as she had trained more and had more control on her power than before.
The series started pretty well and I hope the last book will be more interesting than this one.
Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
5.0
I always enjoy reading fantasy novels. Ever since I read a review on Six of Crows duology I was dying to read it. It is based on the concept of Garishaverse triology.
(I don't think I can review such an amazing book but still I'm trying.)
Synopsis
This is the story of some dangerous young criminals of Dreg in Ketterdam. Kaz Brekker, a seventeen years old lieutenant of Dregs, known by the names of "Dirtyhands" and Bastard of the barrel because he is a ruthless, manipulative and cunning. Kaz has a tragic history and he is working on a great plan to take his vengeance from the king of barrel Pekka Rollins. He gets a job from a member of Merchant Council, Jan Van Eck to break into the most secure court of Fjerda “The Ice Court” and steal a valuable prisoner, a scientist, Bo Yul-Bayur. It is an impossible heist but Kaz couldn’t resist the offer of thirty million kruge. For this impossible mission his team includes the best members of the Dregs which include of Inej Ghafa (his Wraith and spy), Nina Zenik (a Heartrender_garisha), Jesper Fahey (a sharpshooter), Wylan Van Eck (demo and hostage), Matthias Helvar (Fjerdan). After surviving some dangerous incidents, they manage to enter the ice court. But after entering the ice court they come to know that the prisoner they intended to kidnap is already dead. The crew takes his son Kuwei Yul-Bo working on the same project. This heist ends up to be a trick set up by the merchant. Jan Van Eck takes Inej with him and asks for the prisoner in exchange.
Leigh Bardugo has beautifully constructed the whole story with a lot of twists and surprises. It is a must read.
(I don't think I can review such an amazing book but still I'm trying.)
Synopsis
This is the story of some dangerous young criminals of Dreg in Ketterdam. Kaz Brekker, a seventeen years old lieutenant of Dregs, known by the names of "Dirtyhands" and Bastard of the barrel because he is a ruthless, manipulative and cunning. Kaz has a tragic history and he is working on a great plan to take his vengeance from the king of barrel Pekka Rollins. He gets a job from a member of Merchant Council, Jan Van Eck to break into the most secure court of Fjerda “The Ice Court” and steal a valuable prisoner, a scientist, Bo Yul-Bayur. It is an impossible heist but Kaz couldn’t resist the offer of thirty million kruge. For this impossible mission his team includes the best members of the Dregs which include of Inej Ghafa (his Wraith and spy), Nina Zenik (a Heartrender_garisha), Jesper Fahey (a sharpshooter), Wylan Van Eck (demo and hostage), Matthias Helvar (Fjerdan). After surviving some dangerous incidents, they manage to enter the ice court. But after entering the ice court they come to know that the prisoner they intended to kidnap is already dead. The crew takes his son Kuwei Yul-Bo working on the same project. This heist ends up to be a trick set up by the merchant. Jan Van Eck takes Inej with him and asks for the prisoner in exchange.
Leigh Bardugo has beautifully constructed the whole story with a lot of twists and surprises. It is a must read.
Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo
5.0
I was dying to read this doulogy since I read a lot about it. And I was afraid too that what if it's not that great. But I'm glad that it's even more than what I expected. It's totally amazing and mind blowing. All those twists in the storiey....I love this ❤️