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insomnolent_reader's Reviews (492)
I wish I could rewrite you out of my life
But all your pages are highlighted
Dog-eared and thumbed to death
I can no longer read you
But you are still my favorite poem.
It's 2:30 am and this all I have. Brb when I have had enough sleep or sanity.
Edit for full review (kinda):
Bumping my rating to 4 stars to round up a 3.5 rating.
I have a love-hate relationship with this book. I really liked it but it's sooooo dramatic.
For high school students to have so much problem, drama, conflict, and so much revenge. I understand it's fictitious and anything can be conceived into a story and I liked those elements in this book.
The characters don't have that much depth in them. I read Broken Knight before this and it almost has the same theme of hurting-each-other-till-we-realize-we-actually-love-each-other. I might wait a while to read on Vaughn's story.
Everything just seemed to happen easily. Everything moved so smoothly that you just ignore it. My favourites were Penn's poems.
I don't know what to say besides I read this only to cleanse from fantasy cause I can't seem to get into the second book of An Ember in the Ashes.
But all your pages are highlighted
Dog-eared and thumbed to death
I can no longer read you
But you are still my favorite poem.
It's 2:30 am and this all I have. Brb when I have had enough sleep or sanity.
Edit for full review (kinda):
Bumping my rating to 4 stars to round up a 3.5 rating.
I have a love-hate relationship with this book. I really liked it but it's sooooo dramatic.
For high school students to have so much problem, drama, conflict, and so much revenge. I understand it's fictitious and anything can be conceived into a story and I liked those elements in this book.
The characters don't have that much depth in them. I read Broken Knight before this and it almost has the same theme of hurting-each-other-till-we-realize-we-actually-love-each-other. I might wait a while to read on Vaughn's story.
Everything just seemed to happen easily. Everything moved so smoothly that you just ignore it. My favourites were Penn's poems.
I don't know what to say besides I read this only to cleanse from fantasy cause I can't seem to get into the second book of An Ember in the Ashes.
“When that happens,” he murmurs, brushing my hair behind my ear with his hand, “I will dance with you in the dark.”
I did sorta like this but there a bit much internal monologue that it dragged a bit. I liked that it became a taboo relationship between them but I somehow feel disconnected with the characters at some parts.
There are flashbacks here that shows how their experiences affected them in the present. Human trafficking was also somewhat a big part of the story. It was only somewhat because it wasn't that big. They did a bit of sneaking to gather information but otherwise, the whole thing resolved itself a little too smoothly.
I grew up in a Catholic background and have 2 uncles that are priests - they would die if they knew I read such book. Hahaha. The whole I'm-going-to-be-a-priest-but-you-make-me-want-to-give-it-all-up was a nice premise and was exploited nicely but he was already doubting his godly path when they started conversing. I recited "Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned." a little too much while reading this. Especially, when they started acting on their lust towards each other.
Felt exactly like Dean. Just a wolf in a sheep's clothing. All faith forgotten.
I did sorta like this but there a bit much internal monologue that it dragged a bit. I liked that it became a taboo relationship between them but I somehow feel disconnected with the characters at some parts.
There are flashbacks here that shows how their experiences affected them in the present. Human trafficking was also somewhat a big part of the story. It was only somewhat because it wasn't that big. They did a bit of sneaking to gather information but otherwise, the whole thing resolved itself a little too smoothly.
I grew up in a Catholic background and have 2 uncles that are priests - they would die if they knew I read such book. Hahaha. The whole I'm-going-to-be-a-priest-but-you-make-me-want-to-give-it-all-up was a nice premise and was exploited nicely but he was already doubting his godly path when they started conversing. I recited "Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned." a little too much while reading this. Especially, when they started acting on their lust towards each other.
Felt exactly like Dean. Just a wolf in a sheep's clothing. All faith forgotten.
2.5
This was very underwhelming. I've read all the other books and this by far bored me.
It's supposed to be thrilling but when it's about to get interesting - it just cuts off.
I was expecting some sleuthing to find the truth but there wasn't much till closer to the end.
Milly's POV was the most interesting. Aubrey's was just full of feeling mediocrity. Jonah's was just an outsider's view. Allison's, Aubry's mom, POV was a great addition but it's also just there. It gave it a nice background at least.
The book and story tried a little too hard, imo. Overall not impressed in comparison to her other books.
This was very underwhelming. I've read all the other books and this by far bored me.
It's supposed to be thrilling but when it's about to get interesting - it just cuts off.
I was expecting some sleuthing to find the truth but there wasn't much till closer to the end.
Milly's POV was the most interesting. Aubrey's was just full of feeling mediocrity. Jonah's was just an outsider's view. Allison's, Aubry's mom, POV was a great addition but it's also just there. It gave it a nice background at least.
The book and story tried a little too hard, imo. Overall not impressed in comparison to her other books.
I didn't have a ton of great reads to begin the year. I finally picked up this book off my shelf as I'm craving for a long adventure. And wow. I am impressed.
Well, after some confusion in the beginning but like Gansey - I obssessed. This was well-written for my taste that it didn't feel like YA at all. I was imagining them more like in university. Worked well.
The characters - where do I even begin. I adore them all.
◇Gansey being everyone's ground and ties holding everybody together.
◇Ronan, my broken boy. Without his sarcasm, how would Adam ever feel alive?
◇Adam was the boy that belonged even if he fought it. I understand his passion to build something for himself but sometimes, having a to reach out to is just what one needs.
◇Noah - I adore Noah. I like how he easily just took over being Blue's BFF.
◇Blue, my child. My brave child. All the relationships surrounding her, her family and the boys, were just right. Perfect. I wouldn't want it any other way.
This book is just adorable and I will treasure it to the depths of my literary heart. I've added so many words to my vocabulary so thank you, Maggie Stiefvater.
Words I discovered:
lack·a·dai·si·cal
nonplus
SPOILER!!!!
I made a comment (well, in my head) about Noah when I read the part he was introduced. His descriptions made it sound like he's dead. And he fucking is!!!
Well, after some confusion in the beginning but like Gansey - I obssessed. This was well-written for my taste that it didn't feel like YA at all. I was imagining them more like in university. Worked well.
The characters - where do I even begin. I adore them all.
◇Gansey being everyone's ground and ties holding everybody together.
◇Ronan, my broken boy. Without his sarcasm, how would Adam ever feel alive?
◇Adam was the boy that belonged even if he fought it. I understand his passion to build something for himself but sometimes, having a to reach out to is just what one needs.
◇Noah - I adore Noah. I like how he easily just took over being Blue's BFF.
◇Blue, my child. My brave child. All the relationships surrounding her, her family and the boys, were just right. Perfect. I wouldn't want it any other way.
This book is just adorable and I will treasure it to the depths of my literary heart. I've added so many words to my vocabulary so thank you, Maggie Stiefvater.
Words I discovered:
lack·a·dai·si·cal
nonplus
SPOILER!!!!
I made a comment (well, in my head) about Noah when I read the part he was introduced. His descriptions made it sound like he's dead. And he fucking is!!!
I finally finished.
This book was boring but the whole series is <3.
This book was boring but the whole series is <3.
I purchased this book as someone was raving about it in one of the groups I'm in. There is a certain regret that I even bothered to finish this. It was so bad. So much crudity. I don't mind crude nor cursing but to have it in every page is a bit much. Cock, pussy, cunt, bitch, whore, dick, and come (cum?) were used wayyy to much so if you're not into that - don't read this book.
I don't know what the plot is. Things get repeated over and over again. How Aria wouldn't want to fuck Knox because he's a dick and he doesn't deserve her. My head hurts from trying to understand what's going on. I skipped so many pages because it's just more details of the same thing!
I was pass the part where he tattooed her inner thigh when I remembered he licked her vagina (the word pussy was way overused here) and I just imagine a dog licking someone's face like.... hahhahahahah.
We finally get to read from Knox's POV and it was damn annoying. He pretty much talked about destroying Aria. It's like one of those people that describes a circle in 10 different ways. He was just talking about the exact same thing. Over and over and over again.
I respect the author's warning before the first chapter. She said it she wrote something that will have me on the edge of my seat wondering what will happen next. It didn't happen as when we're starting to see what the fuck is going on, it goes back to talking about ruining each other with their cock and pussy .
This was just so bad I hated myself for even reading it.
I don't know what the plot is. Things get repeated over and over again. How Aria wouldn't want to fuck Knox because he's a dick and he doesn't deserve her. My head hurts from trying to understand what's going on. I skipped so many pages because it's just more details of the same thing!
I was pass the part where he tattooed her inner thigh when I remembered he licked her vagina (the word pussy was way overused here) and I just imagine a dog licking someone's face like.... hahhahahahah.
We finally get to read from Knox's POV and it was damn annoying. He pretty much talked about destroying Aria. It's like one of those people that describes a circle in 10 different ways. He was just talking about the exact same thing. Over and over and over again.
I respect the author's warning before the first chapter. She said it she wrote something that will have me on the edge of my seat wondering what will happen next. It didn't happen as when we're starting to see what the fuck is going on, it goes back to talking about ruining each other with their cock and pussy .
This was just so bad I hated myself for even reading it.
“You are going to be mine, Elodie Stillwater. Of all my sins and misdeeds, making you fall in love with me will be the very worst of them all.”
2.5/5
When I started this, I was looking for an easy read that will have me blushing and giddy for what's going to happen. This book didn't do it. The chapters are too long, too wordy, too much. I skipped some pages and internal dialog yet I still got the gist of it.
I liked Wren and Elodie's dynamic together. The side characters were okay. Carina was a great support for Elodie. Wren's two other sidekick, Pax and Dash, weren't great. This whole setup reminded me of a weak knock-offs of the Raven Boys. Only thing missing is a ghost to represent my sweet boy, Noah.
I liked the bit of mystery added on to it but it was anticlimactic.
It would have been nice to see the relationship develop between them more rather than an almost instant occurrence when they finally did get together. I wanted more wooing. Haha.
Wren is a sweet guy though. No matter how bad his character is supposed to be. Barely saw the devil at work other than his obsession that wasn't really much. I hated his term of endearment though - "Little E". retch.
“I’ve always been attracted to people, Little E. Their gender never really mattered. But that’s all irrelevant now, anyway.” -Wren
2.5/5
When I started this, I was looking for an easy read that will have me blushing and giddy for what's going to happen. This book didn't do it. The chapters are too long, too wordy, too much. I skipped some pages and internal dialog yet I still got the gist of it.
I liked Wren and Elodie's dynamic together. The side characters were okay. Carina was a great support for Elodie. Wren's two other sidekick, Pax and Dash, weren't great. This whole setup reminded me of a weak knock-offs of the Raven Boys. Only thing missing is a ghost to represent my sweet boy, Noah.
I liked the bit of mystery added on to it but it was anticlimactic.
It would have been nice to see the relationship develop between them more rather than an almost instant occurrence when they finally did get together. I wanted more wooing. Haha.
Wren is a sweet guy though. No matter how bad his character is supposed to be. Barely saw the devil at work other than his obsession that wasn't really much. I hated his term of endearment though - "Little E". retch.
“I’ve always been attracted to people, Little E. Their gender never really mattered. But that’s all irrelevant now, anyway.” -Wren
“Not worthy,” he whispered. “But I’ll probably keep trying to take you anyway.”
I am a person that revels in heartbreak. I love books where one of them gets heartbroken by the other MC i.e. Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover. Is this book like that? Sorta.
This book is a NA that has a love triangle, tons of angst, poetic music, some great side characters, and addiction involved. The story flow is great. Not one blanking moment of long ass narratives and internal thoughts.
We get to view this in Stevie a.k.a. Clover a.k.a Petal -depends on which dude was involved. Love triangles, usually, bring out the most annoying MCs but not Stevie. I didn't hate her in the end like most LTs.
The growth in the characters was also not glaringly obvious and that we get to ease in along with it. I only realized that when I was close to the end. Everett(Clover dude) has been drinking since he was underage and ultimately, was almost his demise. Addiction was sort of a big factor in this story and I liked how it was managed and addressed well.
I'm not sure if I'm into Lts but this one was done so well that I actually enjoyed it. Felt for the bro that wasn't it in the end but I liked who she ended up. I thought I would hate the other guy when he came in but I fell in love as Stevie did.
“I need all your goodbyes and every hello. Don’t fucking deprive me of you.”
I am a person that revels in heartbreak. I love books where one of them gets heartbroken by the other MC i.e. Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover. Is this book like that? Sorta.
This book is a NA that has a love triangle, tons of angst, poetic music, some great side characters, and addiction involved. The story flow is great. Not one blanking moment of long ass narratives and internal thoughts.
We get to view this in Stevie a.k.a. Clover a.k.a Petal -depends on which dude was involved. Love triangles, usually, bring out the most annoying MCs but not Stevie. I didn't hate her in the end like most LTs.
The growth in the characters was also not glaringly obvious and that we get to ease in along with it. I only realized that when I was close to the end. Everett(Clover dude) has been drinking since he was underage and ultimately, was almost his demise. Addiction was sort of a big factor in this story and I liked how it was managed and addressed well.
I'm not sure if I'm into Lts but this one was done so well that I actually enjoyed it. Felt for the bro that wasn't it in the end but I liked who she ended up. I thought I would hate the other guy when he came in but I fell in love as Stevie did.
“I need all your goodbyes and every hello. Don’t fucking deprive me of you.”
adventurous
funny
tense
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:
Complicated
"...So one way or another, I don’t have to live forever without you." -Conall
ren ♡ reviewed this book and made me curious. Ren was right! I squealed.
This story had the right flow. Action-packed and just the right amount of slow burn. It reminded me of the times I relied on Wattpad for my werewolf/mate fill.
The book had me anticipating what would happen and how it would end up. Conall and Thea's connection wasn't instant but it didn't take long either. But the writing made it seem forever which had me biting my lips and waiting for them to just kiss already.
I died when they finally gave in! DIED!
I love the twist and specially the background on their characters. The plot isn't shallow. I don't have much to say - just that I loved this book. After this, I have an urge to read more werewolf stories. If anyone has any recommendations on one rejecting their mate (Wattpad flashbacks) or just werewolf with mates, give them all to me! Thank you!
My favourite Conall line:
"And if I want to spoil the fuck out of you for merely being grateful that you fucking exist, I will. No arguments.”
He's sweet, AF.
ren ♡ reviewed this book and made me curious. Ren was right! I squealed.
This story had the right flow. Action-packed and just the right amount of slow burn. It reminded me of the times I relied on Wattpad for my werewolf/mate fill.
The book had me anticipating what would happen and how it would end up. Conall and Thea's connection wasn't instant but it didn't take long either. But the writing made it seem forever which had me biting my lips and waiting for them to just kiss already.
I died when they finally gave in! DIED!
I love the twist and specially the background on their characters. The plot isn't shallow. I don't have much to say - just that I loved this book. After this, I have an urge to read more werewolf stories. If anyone has any recommendations on one rejecting their mate (Wattpad flashbacks) or just werewolf with mates, give them all to me! Thank you!
My favourite Conall line:
"And if I want to spoil the fuck out of you for merely being grateful that you fucking exist, I will. No arguments.”
He's sweet, AF.