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dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Millie? Nosy as hell. FFS š¤š
Now listen, Enzo and Brock? They carried this whole damn story on their backs like saints. I genuinely donāt know how I made it through without rage-quittingāprobably because they were the only ones who remembered how to use their brains. Bless them š
I actually enjoyed the first book, even though I barely remembered half of it (oops). I walked in thinking this sequel would serve the same energy... aaand nope. I was wrong. So very wrong š«
Was it bad? Nah. But it sure as hell wasnāt what I signed up for. My happy expectations? Shattered. š«„š
Letās talk about the leads. Millie and Wendy were bothāhow do I put this gently?ādisasters. Millie had potential back in book one, I liked her! But four years later sheās supposed to be the genius of the group... and instead, sheās out here making decisions that made me want to throw the book at a wall. And Wendy?? Donāt even get me started. Every scene with her had me screaming internally. Girl, get it together. š©
That saidā¦ Freida McFadden, you sneaky queen š Just when I think Iāve figured everything out, she drops a bomb outta nowhere and leaves me speechless. Itās what she does bestāand I lowkey live for it.
I was warned this one was the āleast favoriteā of the trilogy, and yeah, I get it now. But even with the frustration, Iām still hyped for the last one. Just not yetāI need a breather and a shot of tequila first š šš
Now listen, Enzo and Brock? They carried this whole damn story on their backs like saints. I genuinely donāt know how I made it through without rage-quittingāprobably because they were the only ones who remembered how to use their brains. Bless them š
I actually enjoyed the first book, even though I barely remembered half of it (oops). I walked in thinking this sequel would serve the same energy... aaand nope. I was wrong. So very wrong š«
Was it bad? Nah. But it sure as hell wasnāt what I signed up for. My happy expectations? Shattered. š«„š
Letās talk about the leads. Millie and Wendy were bothāhow do I put this gently?ādisasters. Millie had potential back in book one, I liked her! But four years later sheās supposed to be the genius of the group... and instead, sheās out here making decisions that made me want to throw the book at a wall. And Wendy?? Donāt even get me started. Every scene with her had me screaming internally. Girl, get it together. š©
That saidā¦ Freida McFadden, you sneaky queen š Just when I think Iāve figured everything out, she drops a bomb outta nowhere and leaves me speechless. Itās what she does bestāand I lowkey live for it.
I was warned this one was the āleast favoriteā of the trilogy, and yeah, I get it now. But even with the frustration, Iām still hyped for the last one. Just not yetāI need a breather and a shot of tequila first š šš
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Wow, this was a lot.
This was soooo emotional, like.. damn. I struggled a lot, the romance is a subplot here and I didnāt realized till I was like halfway through it.
I wanted to read this book when it was available for ARC but I didnāt got it and then I forgot all about it until now š
Things I enjoyed:
The main character finding her calling in life, it was actually satisfying to watch her evolve and I was glad to see that she find her dream job at the end.
The male main character also finding his way into his dream job, which by the way was a long way coming.
The self-discovery they both had, it was so cute.
I wanted to love it, I couldnāt tho. It was too much pain for me, I guess thatās good for the book because the main point of it itās to feel the loss and grief through James & Erinās eyes. They both had to go through a lot of pain, a lot of sadness, stress, struggles, even anxiety. I had the same problem I had reading Happy Place, I couldnāt separate the feelings and it was all too much for my heart.
And tee had a bit of bullying and mental illness through the story too, it became a lot for my liking.
I think itās a good book, it just wasnāt for me.
And finally, one of the main things I didnāt liked was that we kept having these little flashbacks in between conversations and I didnāt understand it sometimes š
So, consider yourself warned, and go ahead šāāļø
This was soooo emotional, like.. damn. I struggled a lot, the romance is a subplot here and I didnāt realized till I was like halfway through it.
I wanted to read this book when it was available for ARC but I didnāt got it and then I forgot all about it until now š
Things I enjoyed:
The main character finding her calling in life, it was actually satisfying to watch her evolve and I was glad to see that she find her dream job at the end.
The male main character also finding his way into his dream job, which by the way was a long way coming.
The self-discovery they both had, it was so cute.
I wanted to love it, I couldnāt tho. It was too much pain for me, I guess thatās good for the book because the main point of it itās to feel the loss and grief through James & Erinās eyes. They both had to go through a lot of pain, a lot of sadness, stress, struggles, even anxiety. I had the same problem I had reading Happy Place, I couldnāt separate the feelings and it was all too much for my heart.
And tee had a bit of bullying and mental illness through the story too, it became a lot for my liking.
I think itās a good book, it just wasnāt for me.
And finally, one of the main things I didnāt liked was that we kept having these little flashbacks in between conversations and I didnāt understand it sometimes š
So, consider yourself warned, and go ahead šāāļø
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-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
What can I say? I fucking love Rhys Dupris.
What a man. What a thoughtful, sweet, big man.
I enjoyed this book sooo much, especially because there was zero drama!! not a single third-act breakup (just when I thought it was coming, the characters ACTUALLY GOT THEIR SHIT TOGETHER AND TALKED. My god, is it really that hard to have conversations like that in EVERY BOOK?!)
Sorry, got carried away š
Back to the review: the plot was interesting, and while the characters were a little immature and dramatic at the beginning, they thankfully grew.
The side characters? Well, I know my family when I see themāthey were spectacular as always. š„¹š«¶š»
The pacing was good. The story itself is just sweet. Honestly, I believe this is one of the best stories Elsie has written.
Iām still debating how I would rank my men in the Rose Hill series.. donāt rush me, we still have Bashās story left (and Iām beyond excited, if you ask me).
Anyway, Iād recommend this book if youāre looking for something lighthearted (maybe..? It does touch on a subtle, heavier subject so idk) Iād say read the blurb and decide from there, but for me? It was a hell yes.
Hope you love it too. š
What a man. What a thoughtful, sweet, big man.
I enjoyed this book sooo much, especially because there was zero drama!! not a single third-act breakup (just when I thought it was coming, the characters ACTUALLY GOT THEIR SHIT TOGETHER AND TALKED. My god, is it really that hard to have conversations like that in EVERY BOOK?!)
Sorry, got carried away š
Back to the review: the plot was interesting, and while the characters were a little immature and dramatic at the beginning, they thankfully grew.
The side characters? Well, I know my family when I see themāthey were spectacular as always. š„¹š«¶š»
The pacing was good. The story itself is just sweet. Honestly, I believe this is one of the best stories Elsie has written.
Iām still debating how I would rank my men in the Rose Hill series.. donāt rush me, we still have Bashās story left (and Iām beyond excited, if you ask me).
Anyway, Iād recommend this book if youāre looking for something lighthearted (maybe..? It does touch on a subtle, heavier subject so idk) Iād say read the blurb and decide from there, but for me? It was a hell yes.
Hope you love it too. š
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
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
That was insane.
Holy shit.
Thatās it, Iām in love.
I knew Rhysand was going to be a huge fucking deal, butā¦ it never crossed my mind that he would battle Xaden for Book Boyfriend of the freaking DECADE!!! Oh how I cried, oh how he changed me forever!! šš
You guys couldāve warned me!!
This was everything I hoped forāAND MORE. After ACOTAR (which you already know I wasnāt a huuuuge fan of), I knew the good stuff was coming in this one, but damnā¦ that was good.
Everything, from the magical storyline, the mind-blowing plot (with those twists!!), the exquisite pacing, the HUGE (and BEAUTIFUL) character development.. it was all so gorgeously executed.
I loved getting the background of so many characters. I loved watching them grow up and develop into the powerful forces they are now. I loved the challenging moments, the chemistry, the slow-burn romance, the found family dynamics.
I think this was such a solid way to continue the first book, and honestly? Itās a big deal for me now š I know the next ones probably wonāt feel quite like this one did, but Iām already excited.
Once again, thank you for pushing me out of my comfort zone and making me try fantasy books. Iām quite frankly having a blast š š
Holy shit.
Thatās it, Iām in love.
I knew Rhysand was going to be a huge fucking deal, butā¦ it never crossed my mind that he would battle Xaden for Book Boyfriend of the freaking DECADE!!! Oh how I cried, oh how he changed me forever!! šš
You guys couldāve warned me!!
This was everything I hoped forāAND MORE. After ACOTAR (which you already know I wasnāt a huuuuge fan of), I knew the good stuff was coming in this one, but damnā¦ that was good.
Everything, from the magical storyline, the mind-blowing plot (with those twists!!), the exquisite pacing, the HUGE (and BEAUTIFUL) character development.. it was all so gorgeously executed.
I loved getting the background of so many characters. I loved watching them grow up and develop into the powerful forces they are now. I loved the challenging moments, the chemistry, the slow-burn romance, the found family dynamics.
I think this was such a solid way to continue the first book, and honestly? Itās a big deal for me now š I know the next ones probably wonāt feel quite like this one did, but Iām already excited.
Once again, thank you for pushing me out of my comfort zone and making me try fantasy books. Iām quite frankly having a blast š š
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-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
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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
Letās get one thing out of the way:
Feyre is exhausting
and insufferable.
She spends half the book mortified about not being able to read or write, but somehow has no issue acting like a complete fool on a daily basis š The logic isnāt logic-ing.
That said, I would like to make clear that: even if it doesnāt look like.. š I did liked the book! Very much.
I understand that this was the base of the whole series and this book needed to be what it was in order for everyone to understand what the hell is going on š
The pace was great, the writing actually surprised me for being a book a decade older.. and the plot itās actually pretty amazing.
The characters were introduced very well, and you REALLY get to know them, even if it seems like they donāt say much, watching them through Feyreās eyes was enough. Gotta say, Tamlin seemed cute for a moment but I have my thoughts about him and I donāt know but I canāt stand the guy anymore š And Feyreā¦ well Iāve already layered my thoughts at the beginning but let me add that I think I do understand where she comes from with her character, she just needs to develop a bit more, to forge a strong character.
I really cannot wait to know Rhys better.
So here I am: deep in my fantasy era. Something I never, in a million years, thought Iād say š Enjoy it while it lasts š
Feyre is exhausting
and insufferable.
She spends half the book mortified about not being able to read or write, but somehow has no issue acting like a complete fool on a daily basis š The logic isnāt logic-ing.
That said, I would like to make clear that: even if it doesnāt look like.. š I did liked the book! Very much.
I understand that this was the base of the whole series and this book needed to be what it was in order for everyone to understand what the hell is going on š
The pace was great, the writing actually surprised me for being a book a decade older.. and the plot itās actually pretty amazing.
The characters were introduced very well, and you REALLY get to know them, even if it seems like they donāt say much, watching them through Feyreās eyes was enough. Gotta say, Tamlin seemed cute for a moment but I have my thoughts about him and I donāt know but I canāt stand the guy anymore š And Feyreā¦ well Iāve already layered my thoughts at the beginning but let me add that I think I do understand where she comes from with her character, she just needs to develop a bit more, to forge a strong character.
I really cannot wait to know Rhys better.
So here I am: deep in my fantasy era. Something I never, in a million years, thought Iād say š Enjoy it while it lasts š
challenging
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-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
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
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
In honor of Fearless coming out in 2 days, Iām posting my review of Powerless now because I forgot to do it a month ago š¤
Keep in mind that I read this book 1 month ago and I wrote the review right after I read it š or you will not understand why the hell I said some things down here š
Anyway here we go:
Well this was interesting! š¤
You were not lying when you said I shouldnāt have started my Romantasy era with The Empyrean Series because now nothing would feel quite like it anymore š
ANYWAY, Iām intrigued, I like the idea, and I like the betrayal even more š (even if it was predictable at the end), so itās safe to say Iāll continue this series, but of course as Iām no masochist Iāll wait for the third book to come out in a month to read the second and third together šāāļø I honestly donāt believe Iāll be able to survive if I read it now
I liked the characters, the side characters, liked the drama, liked the action, loved the tension š®āšØ
The writing wasnāt bad at all!
Overall itās a good book, didnāt loved it but it still has a lot of potential for me šāāļø it still can turn to be fan-fucking-tastic, believe me because if not, I wouldāve rated it lower š
You bet I would always love a slow burn romance ā¤ļøāš„
Keep in mind that I read this book 1 month ago and I wrote the review right after I read it š or you will not understand why the hell I said some things down here š
Anyway here we go:
Well this was interesting! š¤
You were not lying when you said I shouldnāt have started my Romantasy era with The Empyrean Series because now nothing would feel quite like it anymore š
ANYWAY, Iām intrigued, I like the idea, and I like the betrayal even more š (even if it was predictable at the end), so itās safe to say Iāll continue this series, but of course as Iām no masochist Iāll wait for the third book to come out in a month to read the second and third together šāāļø I honestly donāt believe Iāll be able to survive if I read it now
I liked the characters, the side characters, liked the drama, liked the action, loved the tension š®āšØ
The writing wasnāt bad at all!
Overall itās a good book, didnāt loved it but it still has a lot of potential for me šāāļø it still can turn to be fan-fucking-tastic, believe me because if not, I wouldāve rated it lower š
You bet I would always love a slow burn romance ā¤ļøāš„
dark
funny
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I shouldāve stopped reading when I read that he was a married man, I really shouldāve dnfed right there but I sincerely hoped this was some of those stories where everything just make sense at the end? Well..
This just kept getting progressively worse to be fucking honest..
I canāt describe how disgusting this was for me š„“
Letās just agree on never EVER taking about this book again šš»
This just kept getting progressively worse to be fucking honest..
I canāt describe how disgusting this was for me š„“
Letās just agree on never EVER taking about this book again šš»
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Harlow & Conorā¦ dammit!
How can I put into words how much I loved them?? I was obsessed with their chemistry from their very first encounterāit was sooo effortless between them šš The banter? Ugh!! Chefās kiss! And he definitely, 100% falls first š¤
The story is great. Iām a hockey romance girlie, so it was only natural for me to love the plot. And honestly? I understood Conorās mindset during the third act breakup (yes, there is oneāand no, for the first time EVER, I didnāt hate it). He was so in love with Harlow, and his love language was acts of service from the very beginning, so how can you not fall for the guy? šā¤ļøāš©¹ Conor Hartā¦ the man that you are š®āšØ
And my dear Harlowā¦ oh, I loved her. I just wish weād gotten to see more of her professional sideāI really liked the whole marine biologist angle. Sheās such a strong character: funny, easygoing, and incredibly understanding š š«¶š»
I also enjoyed the dynamic between Harlow and the Garrisons, and Iām so glad that in the end, it wasnāt that much of a problem for Harlow and Conor š„¹
Long story short: I enjoyed this book so, so, SO much. I wouldnāt rate it this high if I didnātāyou know I donāt lie about how I feel about books š š¤
I hope you give this one a shot if it feels like your vibe! š
How can I put into words how much I loved them?? I was obsessed with their chemistry from their very first encounterāit was sooo effortless between them šš The banter? Ugh!! Chefās kiss! And he definitely, 100% falls first š¤
The story is great. Iām a hockey romance girlie, so it was only natural for me to love the plot. And honestly? I understood Conorās mindset during the third act breakup (yes, there is oneāand no, for the first time EVER, I didnāt hate it). He was so in love with Harlow, and his love language was acts of service from the very beginning, so how can you not fall for the guy? šā¤ļøāš©¹ Conor Hartā¦ the man that you are š®āšØ
And my dear Harlowā¦ oh, I loved her. I just wish weād gotten to see more of her professional sideāI really liked the whole marine biologist angle. Sheās such a strong character: funny, easygoing, and incredibly understanding š š«¶š»
I also enjoyed the dynamic between Harlow and the Garrisons, and Iām so glad that in the end, it wasnāt that much of a problem for Harlow and Conor š„¹
Long story short: I enjoyed this book so, so, SO much. I wouldnāt rate it this high if I didnātāyou know I donāt lie about how I feel about books š š¤
I hope you give this one a shot if it feels like your vibe! š