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One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig
4.25
This story was fascinating. I loved the magic system. All magic came with a cost, an interesting take I enjoyed. I can't think of a book that can compare to that (if anyone can, please let me know). The fact that it is still very secretive and there is more to uncover when it comes to the magic makes me want the second book.
I really liked the fact that I did not know who to trust and believe in this story. Everyone had secrets! Even with the influence of magic that could prove their loyalty to a certain side, I am not sure who to wrong or right!
I think the cliffhanger was typical.The nightmare nor Elspeth says that she is dead. They just say she kind of fades away. It isn't like degeneration where the infected die because the magic eats away at them and they never come back. It left the thought that she will be coming back.
Speaking of the infected, the hypocrisy was crazy! The king and his psycho son kill so many, but the king still keeps some because they are useful. Imagine if they gave the infected a chance to live. Regardless of the degeneration, their magic is all-powerful! They can be useful. Also, the king would never have to worry about being overthrown or threatened because of the magic they have because they die in the end!Emory can see into the minds of people. I don't think he has a choice or any will to control that power. But the King rather have him locked in his room to rot away.
Overall, I thought this book was a good build-up to what's to come. I am looking forward to the second book.
I really liked the fact that I did not know who to trust and believe in this story. Everyone had secrets! Even with the influence of magic that could prove their loyalty to a certain side, I am not sure who to wrong or right!
I think the cliffhanger was typical.
Speaking of the infected, the hypocrisy was crazy! The king and his psycho son kill so many, but the king still keeps some because they are useful. Imagine if they gave the infected a chance to live. Regardless of the degeneration, their magic is all-powerful! They can be useful. Also, the king would never have to worry about being overthrown or threatened because of the magic they have because they die in the end!
Overall, I thought this book was a good build-up to what's to come. I am looking forward to the second book.
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
slow-paced
5.0
This book was not a rom-com for me! How can anyone classify this as a rom-com?! Yes, I laughed. The banter and characters were witty and one may have ended up in some poop, but this book was tear-jerking, all I can remember is being on the brink of crying (A typical response from me when it comes to Emily Henry's books)!
I have to admit though, as someone who loves a cliche romance novel, I felt attacked when Nora would classify men with tropes. 🤣 I'm a fan of the instant love stories when the entitled prick goes to a small town and falls for the shy and hope-filled.
Nora and her sister's relationship was so good. It didn't overlap with the romance between Nora and Charlie at all.
Speaking of that romance, it was so frustrating! They would get so close. 3 times! 3 times they had every opportunity for their relationship to get serious, but it didn't! I was so mad! But it made sense in the end. I enjoyed it.
Emily Henry is becoming one of my favorite authors. I have read 3 of her books so far, I want more. The worlds in her books are not interconnected at all, but I keep reading them as if they are a series. I never want them to end (even though the endings are so good). Every book makes me think I'm a masochist because I always end up crying (Not all sad tears, I promise!), but wanting to read them more.
I have to admit though, as someone who loves a cliche romance novel, I felt attacked when Nora would classify men with tropes. 🤣 I'm a fan of the instant love stories when the entitled prick goes to a small town and falls for the shy and hope-filled.
Nora and her sister's relationship was so good. It didn't overlap with the romance between Nora and Charlie at all.
Speaking of that romance, it was so frustrating! They would get so close. 3 times! 3 times they had every opportunity for their relationship to get serious, but it didn't! I was so mad! But it made sense in the end. I enjoyed it.
Emily Henry is becoming one of my favorite authors. I have read 3 of her books so far, I want more. The worlds in her books are not interconnected at all, but I keep reading them as if they are a series. I never want them to end (even though the endings are so good). Every book makes me think I'm a masochist because I always end up crying (Not all sad tears, I promise!), but wanting to read them more.
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
slow-paced
3.75
This was my second Emily Henry book and I wasn't expecting something similar to Beach Read. I thought this would be fluffy and fun, like a palette cleanser from Beach Read, but I was wrong. SO WRONG. The only similarity was the covers were so misleading.
I wasn't ready for the push and pull of the relationship. I wanted them always to have happy vacations together, and eventually realize they loved each other. THAT IS NOT WHAT I GOT. I had to read about all the happy moments and the main character falling more and more for her friend, then I had to read about the present where they aren't in the same place and are struggling to find their friendship again.
It felt like it was pulling me to an end where they were not together. Like they were going to be friends in the end, but not as good as they once were. I thought their happy endings would be with other partners besides each other. Or maybe that was what I wanted? I had confusing feelings throughout this book. 🤣
I wasn't ready for the push and pull of the relationship. I wanted them always to have happy vacations together, and eventually realize they loved each other. THAT IS NOT WHAT I GOT. I had to read about all the happy moments and the main character falling more and more for her friend, then I had to read about the present where they aren't in the same place and are struggling to find their friendship again.
It felt like it was pulling me to an end where they were not together. Like they were going to be friends in the end, but not as good as they once were. I thought their happy endings would be with other partners besides each other. Or maybe that was what I wanted? I had confusing feelings throughout this book. 🤣
The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston
4.75
I didn't read the blurb before I bought this book. I thought it was about two people who love reading classical romance poetry and novels who fall in love with each other. I was not expecting to cry as much as I did about a stupid girl and her life!
Even though there was so much foreshadowing from Sasha'sDad's death to her falling in love with a "dead" guy , I still kept reading! I wanted to throw the book across the room while screaming that she was stupid!
THEN WE FIND OUT HE IS NOT DEAD?! Are you serious? I was angry and happy at the same time! I was so ready for Sasha's happy ending to be about her finding her love of romance again WITHOUT BENJII. When I got to the part where we found out he was just in a coma, I lost my mind! I was happy he wasn't dead, but I mentally prepared for that ending- for him to be gone. Then he wasn't and I cried! .
I enjoyed this book. I didn't expect to cry at all. I loved it!
Even though there was so much foreshadowing from Sasha's
I enjoyed this book. I didn't expect to cry at all. I loved it!
The Burnout by Sophie Kinsella
slow-paced
3.75
Burning out at a job that seems to be working against you no matter how hard you try is very relatable. Needing a break from mundane life and wanting to go to a time or place where you just remember being happy is also very, very relatable.
The connection between the love interest was really nice. It wasn't an instant love type of moment. Just 2 people where their paths crossed in many ways without them knowing it.
I really liked how the "third break up" scene was a mutual understanding that they both needed time apart (even though there was a misunderstanding that brewed). Not having someone's heartbreak felt like a breath of fresh air.
I really enjoyed reading this book.
The connection between the love interest was really nice. It wasn't an instant love type of moment. Just 2 people where their paths crossed in many ways without them knowing it.
I really liked how the "third break up" scene was a mutual understanding that they both needed time apart (even though there was a misunderstanding that brewed). Not having someone's heartbreak felt like a breath of fresh air.
I really enjoyed reading this book.
Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber
Did not finish book. Stopped at 5%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 5%.
It was boring. I couldn't get into the story that much. The main character was so naive it made me cringe.
A Demon's Guide to Wooing a Witch by Sarah Hawley
3.0
Like the first book, the cover doesn't do the characters justice. I felt like they just animated a bunch of things someone said were in the book versus reading themselves.
Regardless, I enjoyed this story more than I did the first one. I feel like it helped me understand why Calladia is such a brute. I liked that Alistair didn't see her as some dainty flower. She's more like a giant snapping turtle.
Regardless, I enjoyed this story more than I did the first one. I feel like it helped me understand why Calladia is such a brute. I liked that Alistair didn't see her as some dainty flower. She's more like a giant snapping turtle.
The Last Days of Lilah Goodluck by Kylie Scott
I know it is messed up, but I thought she was going to stay dead towards the end. I felt the ending was a cop-out. As much as I love happy endings, I wanted Lilah to die.
Regardless of my choice of ending, I think this book was good. For an instant love story, I thought it flowed well. It didn't feel rushed. I enjoyed that. I thought it was too short. I would have liked to explore more of Alistair's background. I thought the wholebastard child of royalty was a trope I haven't read about much.
3.0
Regardless of my choice of ending, I think this book was good. For an instant love story, I thought it flowed well. It didn't feel rushed. I enjoyed that. I thought it was too short. I would have liked to explore more of Alistair's background. I thought the whole
A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon by Sarah Hawley
2.75
I couldn't get into this book. I was so hung up about how the cover made Mariel look skinny and ordinary. She was supposed to be curvaceous and filled with life. On the cover, she looked boring and rude. Speaking of rude, all the characters kept complaining about how they were rude and obnoxious to each other. Which they were, all of them. All so self-absorbed and irritating. The scene that got me so riled up was when Mariel's roommate showed up at a family dinner to "observe" Mariel's family dynamic for a project. What the hell was that? I couldn't like them. I wanted to, but I couldn't
I almost DNF'd this book 4 times! I only pushed through it because I mistakenly bought this book and the second one.
I have no hopes for the second book. Calliadia (I hope I spelled her name right) was my least favorite character. I don't care if she was trying to protect Mariel. She was so much of a bully.
This book is not original in any way. I've probably read this plot and trope multiple times, which I have no problem with. However, if the only thing that makes it different is the characters are rude and annoying, then I'd care for it to be less cliche.
I almost DNF'd this book 4 times! I only pushed through it because I mistakenly bought this book and the second one.
I have no hopes for the second book. Calliadia (I hope I spelled her name right) was my least favorite character. I don't care if she was trying to protect Mariel. She was so much of a bully.
This book is not original in any way. I've probably read this plot and trope multiple times, which I have no problem with. However, if the only thing that makes it different is the characters are rude and annoying, then I'd care for it to be less cliche.
A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0