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Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
4.0
This was just one cozy, fluffy, fantasy read. This is a Hygge book :)
When I read my fantasy book I like them to have some plot and dragons and plot twists and romance and suffering... I read this one as an audiobook and when I started I was missing all of the above but as the menu of the coffee shop grew so did my liking of this book. I had a bit of a tough time getting into the story at first but then it got cute and a big orc was finding her place in the world and creating a cozy warm place for herself and the others. I just didn't know I needed it.
The writing - great, the characters - so likable and interesting, the narration - amazing, (which makes sense, right :).
This was just a perfect read for a cozy moment and for a break from all of the fantasy with the big new worlds and names you couldn't pronounce :)
When I read my fantasy book I like them to have some plot and dragons and plot twists and romance and suffering... I read this one as an audiobook and when I started I was missing all of the above but as the menu of the coffee shop grew so did my liking of this book. I had a bit of a tough time getting into the story at first but then it got cute and a big orc was finding her place in the world and creating a cozy warm place for herself and the others. I just didn't know I needed it.
The writing - great, the characters - so likable and interesting, the narration - amazing, (which makes sense, right :).
This was just a perfect read for a cozy moment and for a break from all of the fantasy with the big new worlds and names you couldn't pronounce :)
Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan
4.0
4.5 ⭐
How I would love to give this book a 5-star rating....
Nevertheless, that didn't stop amazing from how beautifully this book is written. It captures your attention right from the first chapter, every part of the story is so interesting and rich with emotions and character development. The world-building isn't aggressive; it slowly builds up and pulls you in. As you learn about the characters you get to know each of their worlds and the world they are creating together. You could feel the hurt and the pain that only true love can bring you and with that, learn and grow from that point on, to heal, and to learn to love again.
Somewhere in the middle of the book, the author lost my interest for a bit, (the most annoying part of the trope) but with chapter 26 the story picked up its pace. It was action-packed, FMC just couldn't catch a breath. It was one monster after another, not stopping for a second, and her being a badass, she killed them all and it was amazing to read.
Now...to the next book
How I would love to give this book a 5-star rating....
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but by the end of the book the love triangle just couldn't pull it through for me. I am not much of a fan of the mentioned trope in the story, and this was written so emotionally and supported by the traditions and the logic of their world, but....ugh... it annoyed me by the end... that's my personal opinion. I don't mind switching off the love interest for a good reason, but it felt as if teenagers were struggling for her attention in some scenes. What troubles me the most is keeping the trope alive for the next book.Nevertheless, that didn't stop amazing from how beautifully this book is written. It captures your attention right from the first chapter, every part of the story is so interesting and rich with emotions and character development. The world-building isn't aggressive; it slowly builds up and pulls you in. As you learn about the characters you get to know each of their worlds and the world they are creating together. You could feel the hurt and the pain that only true love can bring you and with that, learn and grow from that point on, to heal, and to learn to love again.
Somewhere in the middle of the book, the author lost my interest for a bit, (the most annoying part of the trope) but with chapter 26 the story picked up its pace. It was action-packed, FMC just couldn't catch a breath. It was one monster after another, not stopping for a second, and her being a badass, she killed them all and it was amazing to read.
Now...to the next book
The Cursed And The Broken by Chloe Hodge
4.0
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
4.5 ⭐
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Birthday Girl by Penelope Douglas
3.0
3.5 ⭐
I actually enjoyed reading this one but it was just overhyped for me...
The other thing is that I read a translated version, and I really believe that the translation hurt the book.
I actually enjoyed reading this one but it was just overhyped for me...
The other thing is that I read a translated version, and I really believe that the translation hurt the book.
The Bite by Z.W. Taylor
5.0
I have received an eARC from NetGalley and this is my honest review.
This is a powerful story of power within a woman...
Before reading this book you should check for TW. This book deals with a topic that is, unfortunately, an ongoing problem in society.
If you are new to werewolf stories this is a perfect book to start with. The whole story has a great pace, a little bit on the slower side which is perfect to get to learn a lot about the werewolf world. Every character has a strong personality with so much depth and halfway through the story, you are not here for the book you are here to stay for the characters...
Charlie, the MFC, is one strong character and her only mistake is that she believed in love blindly. When the problem goes to the no-returning point, she finally opened her eyes. Every thought, every trauma that was holding her back, she set as a marked point that needed to be crossed and there is no turning back.
It started strong from the first chapter, you could just feel her pain and the hurt, the dilemma of whether what you are doing is the right thing, whether you are wrong, the lack of confidence that someone else brought up on you and is just killing your judgment.
Her journey to a better life starts with one good friend, some money, a car, an open road to Alaska, and an idea of being free and her own again.
What she found there was not something she expected but in the end, what she needed found her.
The exciting world of werewolves, vampires, and witches is so well written and immersed in the world that is surrounding us, so be aware of who will you meet next :)
What is also an amazing fact is that this book was started at wattpad :)
This is a powerful story of power within a woman...
Before reading this book you should check for TW. This book deals with a topic that is, unfortunately, an ongoing problem in society.
If you are new to werewolf stories this is a perfect book to start with. The whole story has a great pace, a little bit on the slower side which is perfect to get to learn a lot about the werewolf world. Every character has a strong personality with so much depth and halfway through the story, you are not here for the book you are here to stay for the characters...
Charlie, the MFC, is one strong character and her only mistake is that she believed in love blindly. When the problem goes to the no-returning point, she finally opened her eyes. Every thought, every trauma that was holding her back, she set as a marked point that needed to be crossed and there is no turning back.
It started strong from the first chapter, you could just feel her pain and the hurt, the dilemma of whether what you are doing is the right thing, whether you are wrong, the lack of confidence that someone else brought up on you and is just killing your judgment.
Her journey to a better life starts with one good friend, some money, a car, an open road to Alaska, and an idea of being free and her own again.
What she found there was not something she expected but in the end, what she needed found her.
The exciting world of werewolves, vampires, and witches is so well written and immersed in the world that is surrounding us, so be aware of who will you meet next :)
What is also an amazing fact is that this book was started at wattpad :)
The Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas
5.0
This book has so many reviews so I won't go into that this time.
I just want to put my opinion regarding the reading order of the series and whether you should read it or just skip it.
I've seen that some people are commenting that they skipped reading this book and that it is not important but I would disagree.
This book is important for the world-building and the understanding of Celaena and her young years and her finding herself. One of the most important sentences comes from this book and reading it gives so much depth to the same sentence in the Heir of fire.. It is not important that you know the ending already, it gives so much more into the world-building and a base for the further character arc of Celaena.
So I would highly recommend not skipping this one and reading it before the Heir of fire.
I just want to put my opinion regarding the reading order of the series and whether you should read it or just skip it.
I've seen that some people are commenting that they skipped reading this book and that it is not important but I would disagree.
This book is important for the world-building and the understanding of Celaena and her young years and her finding herself. One of the most important sentences comes from this book and reading it gives so much depth to the same sentence in the Heir of fire.. It is not important that you know the ending already, it gives so much more into the world-building and a base for the further character arc of Celaena.
So I would highly recommend not skipping this one and reading it before the Heir of fire.
Fate of Water and Wind by Lashell Rain
4.0
I have received an eARC from the Author and this is my honest opinion.
3.5⭐ rounded to 4 for the great ideas for the main characters.
2.5
3.5⭐ rounded to 4 for the great ideas for the main characters.
2.5