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191 reviews
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
- I enjoyed Wildfire a billion times more than Icebreaker. I actually liked Aurora and Russ more as a couple. They are really cute together and the sneaking around was so steamy! I love how they support each other and lift each other up. The book ending and the epilogue are perfect. They both feel so authentic to Aurora and Russ and not cliched or an overdone trope.
- The structure of the story was organize and flowed well. It’s actually made sense and that alone made this book more enjoyable.
- The summer camp setting and plot was really fun and added some depth to the story. The book wasn’t just about the Aurora, Russ, and the other camp staff. I worked as a camp counselor for 9 years. It wasn’t sleep away camp like the book and the children’s ages were younger (3-5 years old 😅) but the children characters reminded me of working at camp. I do miss the kids sometimes even though they tested my patience.
- Wildfire is astoundingly better than Icebreaker and I’m surprised that Wildfire doesn’t get as much attention (from what I’ve seen). I would read more about Aurora and Russ as a couple and I’m glad I was able to get the Target exclusive edition! I’m looking forward to reading Daydream, Hannah Grace’s new release next month.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Abandonment, and Alcohol
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Body horror, Body shaming, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Outing, and Dysphoria
Minor: Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
- Once I read past 200 or so pages, it’s like the author found the plot and the story actually began. I started to enjoy the characters the romance, and everything else more. Nate and Anastasia are really cute. I enjoyed how they supported each other and their character growth, together and as individuals. The hockey team guys are funny and sweet too. I loved their found family dynamics.
- I’m curious to read Wildfire to see how it compares to this one and I liked the characters enough to continue reading in the Maple Hills book world.
- The ending was astronomically better than the beginning of the book. Overall, I eventually liked Icebreaker and I could see why it’s popular. There are some aspects that bothered me about it though…
- Aaron The Asshole sucks and I hate him, especially the way he treated Anastasia.
- the beginning is a mess. There’s no direction or storyline. The characters are just partying and having sex, talking about sex, or insinuating it. I don’t mind sex scenes and they don’t bother me. However, they don’t need to be so frequent and in every moment the main characters are together. It was just too much in one book. That’s something that I don’t like about adult romance books.
- British phrases in a book set in the USA and the characters are American? So weird. I guess it could be the quirky thing that the author writes but it seemed so odd and out of place to me.
- The book is written in dual pov, which I usually prefer and love, but it did feel repetitive at times in this one.
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cancer, Abandonment, and Alcohol
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Body shaming, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Colonisation, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Graphic: Death, Gore, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Slavery, Violence, Xenophobia, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical content, Grief, Car accident, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Blood and Vomit
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Cancer, Chronic illness, Death, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Dementia, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Infertility
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Racism, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Medical content, Grief, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Pandemic/Epidemic
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
It was the answer to the ancient Prime’s words. To the Autumn King’s question of how, against every statistic blaring on Declan’s computer, they were even witnessing Hunt Athalar fight like Hel to keep Bryce Quinlan’s heart beating.
Through love, all is possible.”
- Sarah J. Maas, House of Earth and Blood 🌙❤️
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HI I FINISHED READING HOUSE OF EARTH AND BLOOD FOR THE FIRST TIME. ITS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING AND I HAVE NO WORDS. No thoughts, just so many emotions. I’m obsessed with Bryce Quinlan and I love her so much. Bryce’s unwavering loyalty to Danika was so special and bittersweet. They are my favorite fictional friendship. Hunt and Bryce becoming friends to something more was so cute. The slow burn, the teasing, the protectiveness… just so good 🤌🏼😘 They are endgame and I won’t listen to anything else. I really enjoyed all of the characters. The way Ember cursed out the Autumn King. She was waiting for her moment for 20+ years! 😂 The last 600+ pages 🤯😭🥺❤️. I stopped and read parts over again to help my mind comprehend everything. Yes, I have House of Sky and Breath and I preordered the third book because I’m always prepared. I’m so excited for the next journey in Crescent City! 💙
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Gore, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Suicide attempt, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, War, and Injury/Injury detail
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Death, Medical content, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cancer