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The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
3.5
Mixed feelings on this one. I have the next two books already, so I will definitely read them I’m sure. But I wish it moved just a bit more. It feels like everything is a little too cryptic. I guess this is supposed to make it more mysterious. But it made it drag a bit for me.
I’m curious how it will play out though. And I’d like to see Avery do some actual good with all that money. No one needs a billion dollars let alone 46 of them.
I’m curious how it will play out though. And I’d like to see Avery do some actual good with all that money. No one needs a billion dollars let alone 46 of them.
A Diamond for a Duke by Collette Cameron
Did not finish book. Stopped at 55%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 55%.
Dumb. Repetitive. Lots of telling. No showing. Over the top, unbelievable characters.
I Have Some Questions For You by Rebecca Makkai
3.0
Was it a mystery? Was it lit fit? Idk. It started off somewhat strong. I thought it’d be a 4 star read. But it dragged as it went on. I didn’t really see a true point to the letter narration format. And the ending was largely unsatisfying.
Also. The dialogue tags. This is a general pet peeve of mine. But gracious this book took it to the next level. Every other line was “I said” or “she/he said”. Was this a stylized choice because of the letter format? Or just uncreative writing? Either way, I hated it.
Idk. This was just very middle for me. Not terrible. Not a waste of my time. But I also didn’t love it. There was also a production miss after a quote “from a podcast” that I felt would have added to the story telling. But that’s just a small thing.
3 medium stars.
Also. The dialogue tags. This is a general pet peeve of mine. But gracious this book took it to the next level. Every other line was “I said” or “she/he said”. Was this a stylized choice because of the letter format? Or just uncreative writing? Either way, I hated it.
Idk. This was just very middle for me. Not terrible. Not a waste of my time. But I also didn’t love it. There was also a production miss after a quote “from a podcast” that I felt would have added to the story telling. But that’s just a small thing.
3 medium stars.
This Poison Heart by Kalynn Bayron
3.75
Parts of this book were 5 stars for me. I loved the premise. I loved the MC and her moms. I loved the lore and the use on mythology in an atypical way. Seriously so much to love.
There were a few things that really bothered me though. A less important thing but no less distracting: the over use of dialogue tags. This is a pet peeve of mine. A more important thing: age gap romance with a 17yo. This I hate. When I was younger I let it go. As I age, I find it more and more disturbing. It’s a reason vampire stories aren’t my go to. Like they can work. One of my favorite books of all time has it. But when we are talking 300+ with someone under 25?!? I just can’t get excited for it.
In general though, I loved the overall story and will likely read the next. I’m just not sure how fast I’ll prioritize it. But I really do want to know how things work out.
There were a few things that really bothered me though. A less important thing but no less distracting: the over use of dialogue tags. This is a pet peeve of mine. A more important thing: age gap romance with a 17yo. This I hate. When I was younger I let it go. As I age, I find it more and more disturbing. It’s a reason vampire stories aren’t my go to. Like they can work. One of my favorite books of all time has it. But when we are talking 300+ with someone under 25?!? I just can’t get excited for it.
In general though, I loved the overall story and will likely read the next. I’m just not sure how fast I’ll prioritize it. But I really do want to know how things work out.
Kidnapped at Christmas by Samantha Holt
Did not finish book. Stopped at 26%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 26%.
DNF for now. Too bored. Hated the kidnapping in this one. It wasn’t fun. Took a pause to read a book for book club. Then I just didn’t care to go back. Maybe another time.
I Know Who You Are by Alice Feeney
3.0
I love Alice Feeney, but this one is my least fave of all her books (and I think I’ve read them all now). It’s heavy. The childhood chapters were rough. Luckily, they never went THERE, but they were still wildly disturbing, unsettling.
I did assume one of the bigger twists, but my jaw still dropped. And again. Disturbing.
I really do love Ms Feeney. She’s one of my top fave authors. An auto buy for me. But I’m thankful this isn’t the first book I read by her as it may have been my last. I have loved too many of her books and am glad I discovered her first with Rock Paper Scissors.
All that to say. It’s still a twisty book and I recommend it for those with stronger stomachs than myself.
I did assume one of the bigger twists, but my jaw still dropped. And again. Disturbing.
I really do love Ms Feeney. She’s one of my top fave authors. An auto buy for me. But I’m thankful this isn’t the first book I read by her as it may have been my last. I have loved too many of her books and am glad I discovered her first with Rock Paper Scissors.
All that to say. It’s still a twisty book and I recommend it for those with stronger stomachs than myself.
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
5.0
Absolutely loved this. It’s one of those books that slowly sinks into your bones. It gets in deep and before you know it, you’re crying in Kroger while finishing your audiobook and not paying attention to what you’re getting.
I’m pretty selective about the litfic I read as it’s not typically my fave. But when it hits, it HITS. And this one definitely hits. I was hoping that’d be the case with its popularity.
Anyway. From the octopus to Tova and even Cameron, I fell in love with all the characters in this tiny Washington town. I love how the story unfolded. I loved Marcellus’s POV most of all. I just loved it.
Highly recommend.
I’m pretty selective about the litfic I read as it’s not typically my fave. But when it hits, it HITS. And this one definitely hits. I was hoping that’d be the case with its popularity.
Anyway. From the octopus to Tova and even Cameron, I fell in love with all the characters in this tiny Washington town. I love how the story unfolded. I loved Marcellus’s POV most of all. I just loved it.
Highly recommend.
Emerald Blaze by Ilona Andrews
4.0
This is the best Catalina book so far. However, I’m still struggling with what feels like important missing stories/background. And while I didn’t fully feel the build up of Andre and Catalina, I liked them a lot in this book. Communication was peak and I liked how they evolved.
We also learned a huge story about Connor and Nevada that has me wondering if it was in a book.
I’ll have to look for the next book. Hopefully it’s in KU or cheap on audio.
We also learned a huge story about Connor and Nevada that has me wondering if it was in a book.
I’ll have to look for the next book. Hopefully it’s in KU or cheap on audio.
Sapphire Flames by Ilona Andrews
3.5
3.5 stars
Idk. I want to love Catalina’s story as much as Nevada’s, but I’m struggling. It has most of the aspects of the first 3 I love, but I’m not buying the relationship development. Im one who can let go a lot for insta romance. But I need to buy the basis. She goes from girlhood infatuation to love without any buildup. I needed more.
I’m also just kind of confused. I paused this one to go back and read the novella (#3.5) and feel like it was kind of important to book 4. Normally, the point # novellas are bonus companions and not intricate additions to the overarching story. Idk. I’ve just felt a little lost in the overarching story but also don’t wish to go back and read the same stories from a different POV (what the point # novellas mostly seem to be).
Overall, I still love this series. I guess I just hope to get some clarity. I’ve already started book 5.
Idk. I want to love Catalina’s story as much as Nevada’s, but I’m struggling. It has most of the aspects of the first 3 I love, but I’m not buying the relationship development. Im one who can let go a lot for insta romance. But I need to buy the basis. She goes from girlhood infatuation to love without any buildup. I needed more.
I’m also just kind of confused. I paused this one to go back and read the novella (#3.5) and feel like it was kind of important to book 4. Normally, the point # novellas are bonus companions and not intricate additions to the overarching story. Idk. I’ve just felt a little lost in the overarching story but also don’t wish to go back and read the same stories from a different POV (what the point # novellas mostly seem to be).
Overall, I still love this series. I guess I just hope to get some clarity. I’ve already started book 5.
Diamond Fire by Ilona Andrews
3.75
I get why this was a novella, but I think full length with more of Nevada and Rogan mixed in with Catalina’s introduction as an MC would have been awesome.
I’m glad I came back and read this as so much was referenced in book 4. Usually point # books aren’t necessary to the overarching story, but this one felt necessary. Especially since we got Kelly’s ending (which was super anticlimactic).
I’m also still confused on who Caesar was? Did I forget? Or do I have to read Rogan’s POVs to learn?
I really love this story for the most part. I’m just struggling with the layout and info reveals in novellas. Kind of confusing imo.
I’m glad I came back and read this as so much was referenced in book 4. Usually point # books aren’t necessary to the overarching story, but this one felt necessary. Especially since we got Kelly’s ending (which was super anticlimactic).
I’m also still confused on who Caesar was? Did I forget? Or do I have to read Rogan’s POVs to learn?
I really love this story for the most part. I’m just struggling with the layout and info reveals in novellas. Kind of confusing imo.