keddy4306's reviews
190 reviews

Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas

Go to review page

adventurous dark emotional 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? No

4.5

Manon and the 13 were a really interesting element to add to the series
The Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas

Go to review page

adventurous dark tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

This is one of those books that I did not enjoy reading, but I enjoyed having all the knowledge from. I think all the information could've been delivered in a better way where we weren't stuck with only teen Celaena for a POV.
Even knowing Sam was going to die, I do think his death scene was well done. I wish he would've had more personality throughout the book though
Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas

Go to review page

adventurous emotional 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

4.5

Most of this book was very slow, but the ending is really good.
big fan of Celaena's "doing dishes" arc, it was honestly iconic
Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas

Go to review page

adventurous emotional slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This is where I fell in love with Chaol and stayed on #TeamChaol for the rest of the series
Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

Go to review page

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? No

3.5

将进酒 [Qiang Jin Jiu: Ballad of Sword and Wine] by Tang Jiu Qing

Go to review page

Did not finish book.
Got licensed in English, I'm waiting for the official release for a better translation 
A Soul of Ash and Blood: A Blood and Ash Novel by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Go to review page

adventurous dark emotional tense slow-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

5.0

A Light in the Flame by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Go to review page

adventurous dark emotional 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? It's complicated

4.5

The Husky & His White Cat Shizun: Erha He Ta De Bai Mao Shizun (Novel) Vol. 1 by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou

Go to review page

adventurous dark emotional funny sad tense medium-paced
  • 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

5.0

In both this lifetime and the last, Shi Mei's wontons were Mo Ran's favourite dish.
(page 90)
I'm salty. 

"Does he need someone to make him mad? He can even get mad at himself. The guy's probably made of wood - he catches fire at the slightest spark."
(page 268)
Mo Ran might be on to something here. 

Mo Ran stared. What was he going to do about this person's habit of throwing off his covers in his sleep?
So that he wouldn't be a dog,  the sixteen-year-old Emperor Taxian-Jun, with all his integrity and moral backbone, walked out. He would not go back on his word. He absolutely would not go back through that door again!
So, after awhile, the brilliant and powerful emperor vaulted into the room through the window instead.
(page 340)
I'm getting whiplash from crying, turning the page and immediately laughing.

Ah! Jiangui: What the Hell. The holy weapon "Ah! What the Hell?!"
(page 423)
I had completely forgotten he named his
holy weapon
this. It's giving "Suibian".

Ridiculous! It wasn't like wanting to bed someone was the same as liking them!
(page 432)
I love how tsundere they both are sometimes.

"What does he want with me?" Mo Ran laughed dryly. "I'm just some dumbass."
"I've never met a dumbass who could cultivate a core within one year, " Chu Wanning replied.
(page 440)
THE WAY THAT I BAWLED.

"Shi Mei, actually, I've always liked you. Do you...?"
A pair of bloodstained hands caught him as he fell into Shi Mei's arms. He didn't know if he was seeing things, but Shi Mei's thin eyebrows were drawn together as he slowly closed his eyes, and a glistening wetness seemed to slide slowly down that face. He seemed to hear Shi Mei softly whisper, "Me too."
Mo Ran's breath caught. He had to be seeing things. Why else would Shi Mei look so miserable as he answered?
"I also... like you."
(page 479)
HOW DARE THEY END VOLUME 1 HERE. 

Okay so this is a reread and I am possibly more emotionally devastated than I originally was. The Seven seas translation is so much better than the Google doc I had read before, danmei fans are eating good. 

Cry count: 6? 
Expand filter menu Content Warnings
The Husky & His White Cat Shizun: Erha He Ta De Bai Mao Shizun (Novel) Vol. 2 by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou

Go to review page

dark emotional funny sad tense medium-paced
  • 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

5.0

The child turned around, "If you laugh, I will kill myself right here," practically written on his face.
(page 74)
Chu Wanning is the drama and I love it. 

Ye Wangxi was a respectable individual; he had no idea that Mo Ran, a rascal, was consuming his recount of righteous indignation like he would some trashy romance.
(page 189)
Mo Ran is such a gossip girl.

Chu Wanning ignored him and asked, "Did that child really exist?"
"Nope." Mo Ran was quiet for a moment, then he suddenly smiled, his dimples deep and charming. He squished the little kid into his arms and said warmly, "I made it up to tease you, obviously. Be good. Go to sleep."
(page 220)
The way this story broke my heart. The first time I read through 2ha I didn't notice the foreshadowing here. 

The rain came down in a deluge, blood pooling and flowing along the ground. The mother devoured her child's entrails.
(page 245)
This scene was beautifully written and will be imprinted on my mind forever. Heart breaking. 

So he simply sat there in the courtyard in a daze, surrounded by peach blossoms in full bloom, holding the clay jar that his little shidi had brought him all the way from the cave. A long while later, he sighed and slapped himself across the face, cursing in a low voice. "You good-for-nothing."
(page 324)
Wwx coded. This also broke my heart. Stupid Shi Mei. 

"Why wouldn't I dare?" Chu Wanning gazed at her, unimpressed. "What ought I be afraid of?" He paused, then pulled Mo Ran closer. "Listen up: This person is mine. I'm taking him."
(page 337)
Chu Wanning being
Xia Sini
for most of this book was critical for his character development. I forgot how fun it was to have them interacting as peers.

I love every time the Zhenlong Chess Formation happens. The white (general) pieces and black (pawn) pieces are exceptional.

Nangong Si and his pupper, Naobaijin made their appearance after Ye Wangxi
purchased/rescued
Song Qiutong, the
butterfly-boned beauty.
We're getting quite a few of the major players introduced, especially with the hints of Mei Hanxue sprinkled throughout the Peach Blossom Springs arc.

We also had our favourite mystery villain show up right at the end with Bugui: no return
(Taxian-Jun's sword)


Cry count: 3 but I cried longer and harder
Expand filter menu Content Warnings