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Holiday Romance by Catherine Walsh
3.5
I wasn't the biggest fan of the characters, the main character especially was kind of hard to like.
Was a bit cheesy but overall ok.
There were a few questionable sentences, though.
for example:
Was a bit cheesy but overall ok.
There were a few questionable sentences, though.
for example:
"..driving off with a "Merry Christmas" and a soft beep of the horn."
How the fuck do you "beep softly"?
Beyond the Wand: The Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard by Tom Felton
3.75
A bit too much wizardry for my taste. Some here and there would've been nice but it was as though everything in Tom's life went back to Harry Potter. The behind the scenes stories were really fun though.
Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her Match by Sally Thorne
3.75
I was expecting a similarly light-hearted and easy-going romcom as "The Hating Game" had been but was kind of put off when the story took a darker turn 3/4 of the way through.
The mood was just way too melancholy and desperate for me.
As always, Sally's writing was so delicious and smooth - a pleasure to read.
The mood was just way too melancholy and desperate for me.
As always, Sally's writing was so delicious and smooth - a pleasure to read.
New Moon by Stephenie Meyer
3.75
I wouldn't say that I was disappointed in the book, I knew exactly what the story would be like (thanks to the movie). I guess it just wasn't really to my taste - the pacing and the mood, although I completely understood both how Edward and Bella were feeling throughout the book. The whole book was just plain depressing without Edward.
I guess Bella herself just isn't compelling enough of a main character to carry the books without Edward & the Cullens who are just as, if not more, important to the story.
I liked how Bella was written and how her pain - of having 3/4 of her life and her future ripped away from her - I related to that and empathized with her. By the end of the book I was just as happy as Bella was when she reunited with Edward and the relief was big.
I just felt that perhaps 1/3 of the book dragged too much, just a lot of pain, anger, confusion.
I guess Bella herself just isn't compelling enough of a main character to carry the books without Edward & the Cullens who are just as, if not more, important to the story.
I liked how Bella was written and how her pain - of having 3/4 of her life and her future ripped away from her - I related to that and empathized with her. By the end of the book I was just as happy as Bella was when she reunited with Edward and the relief was big.
I just felt that perhaps 1/3 of the book dragged too much, just a lot of pain, anger, confusion.
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
4.0
Cozy and warm, really transported me into a coffee aroma filled café.
First part was a bit slow and hard to get through with all the character introductions and the world setting but the story really picked up in the end and by the autumn part I really wished I could spend some more time with that wholesome bunch.
Definitely a hug of a read for those seeking a quiet, "all that ends well, is well" kind of adventure.
First part was a bit slow and hard to get through with all the character introductions and the world setting but the story really picked up in the end and by the autumn part I really wished I could spend some more time with that wholesome bunch.
Definitely a hug of a read for those seeking a quiet, "all that ends well, is well" kind of adventure.
Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey
2.75
Sorry to say this but I was bored through most of this book. I guess I expected it to be more fun. I feel like it could have easily been 100 pages shorter.
Eventually it got a bit annoying how McConaughey painted every good moment in his life as a "greenlight", a sign he did something right - what annoyed me about it is he took the smallest details and lucky moments as a sign from God.
Very strong main character syndrome, as if everybody else in the world is just playing as a side-character in his movie.
PS, say as he will - he WAS indeed abused as a child. You don't have to hit or yell at your kid to teach them respect and manners.
Eventually it got a bit annoying how McConaughey painted every good moment in his life as a "greenlight", a sign he did something right - what annoyed me about it is he took the smallest details and lucky moments as a sign from God.
Very strong main character syndrome, as if everybody else in the world is just playing as a side-character in his movie.
PS, say as he will - he WAS indeed abused as a child. You don't have to hit or yell at your kid to teach them respect and manners.
A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
5.0
4.5 ⭐️ -> 5 🌟
I enjoyed the book, liked the characters and the story, but I couldn't help but feel that it was lacking a certain je ne sais quoi that would have gripped me more, would have made me love the book.
Because of that I'm not sure if I will be picking up the sequel, since it is also 500+ pages long, though at the other hand it could be even better, since I'm now acquainted with the characters and we're getting into the meat of the story.
The romance plot came as a somewhat surprise to me. I had no idea what kind of a book I was going into, so it kind of caught me off guard - it was a nice surprise and I also liked the fate plot and that it was set in autumn.
Overall - a great read, though I felt it didn't quite grip me.
Edit* 27.02.24
So, I've thought about this story A LOT since I finished the book. It just pops into my mind again and again. I've become a bit obsessed.
Perhaps the je ne sais quoi took a bit of time to kick in.
I am very excited for when I finally decide to read the second book. The romance in this series is just so... special - like the trust, loyalty, the care - I'm totally obsessed.
Bit concerned about the plot, though because I don't really care deeply about what happens but perhaps that will change once I pick up the sequel.
I enjoyed the book, liked the characters and the story, but I couldn't help but feel that it was lacking a certain je ne sais quoi that would have gripped me more, would have made me love the book.
Because of that I'm not sure if I will be picking up the sequel, since it is also 500+ pages long, though at the other hand it could be even better, since I'm now acquainted with the characters and we're getting into the meat of the story.
The romance plot came as a somewhat surprise to me. I had no idea what kind of a book I was going into, so it kind of caught me off guard - it was a nice surprise and I also liked the fate plot and that it was set in autumn.
Overall - a great read, though I felt it didn't quite grip me.
Edit* 27.02.24
So, I've thought about this story A LOT since I finished the book. It just pops into my mind again and again. I've become a bit obsessed.
Perhaps the je ne sais quoi took a bit of time to kick in.
I am very excited for when I finally decide to read the second book. The romance in this series is just so... special - like the trust, loyalty, the care - I'm totally obsessed.
Bit concerned about the plot, though because I don't really care deeply about what happens but perhaps that will change once I pick up the sequel.
Such Sharp Teeth by Rachel Harrison
Did not finish book. Stopped at 15%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 15%.
Didn't feel invested in the characters and too much gory for my taste.
However, I did enjoy the atmosphere of the book.
However, I did enjoy the atmosphere of the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Violence and Car accident