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The Setting Sun by Osamu Dazai
I liked but didn't love Dazai's No Longer Human, I found it too depressing for me to understand the message. However, I think this book is my favorite of his so far. It's quite pessimistic, of course. But I thought it was an emotional, fast-paced read. The social status, the end of an era, and the beautiful relationship between mother and daughter were all nuanced in this story.
3.0
“I am afraid because I can so clearly foresee my own life rotting away of itself, like a leaf that rots without falling, while I pursue my round of existence from day to day.”
I liked but didn't love Dazai's No Longer Human, I found it too depressing for me to understand the message. However, I think this book is my favorite of his so far. It's quite pessimistic, of course. But I thought it was an emotional, fast-paced read. The social status, the end of an era, and the beautiful relationship between mother and daughter were all nuanced in this story.
Chain of Iron by Cassandra Clare
That ending!!! I'm so here for this drama. This sequel was so much better than the first book. Seriously though, this trilogy has the best cast compared to other shadowhunter books. All the characters have enjoyable personalities and interesting dynamics. I'm so excited for the final installment and I desperately wish for Matthew's happy ending and more Kit/Grace.
3.0
“Love is not always a lightning bolt. Sometimes it is a creeping vine. It grows slowly until suddenly it is all that there is in the world.”
That ending!!! I'm so here for this drama. This sequel was so much better than the first book. Seriously though, this trilogy has the best cast compared to other shadowhunter books. All the characters have enjoyable personalities and interesting dynamics. I'm so excited for the final installment and I desperately wish for Matthew's happy ending and more Kit/Grace.
Queen of Air and Darkness by Cassandra Clare
Even though i had low expectations after finishing book 2, i still thought the trilogy's conclusion would be somewhat epic, because i believed that this trilogy had an interesting plot compared to its companion trilogies set in the same world. This finale was not epic. It was boring. It was a long, drawn-out baloney.
The multiple storylines became too convoluted, and the characters and especially the romance arcs became annoying and unbearable. Even Julian and Emma -who were the reason i was reading this trilogy- bore me to death with their drama. I was also very disappointed by Anabelle's character arc, i thought she had potential as a villain but none of the build-up that was set for her came to a merit.
I can't think of the things i enjoyed in this book. I liked Jem and Tessa's cameos and i found Livvy's letter to Ty quite emotional but other than that i felt fatigued by reading this book.
1.0
“I whisper your name, Ty. I whisper the most important thing:
I love you. I love you. I love you."
Even though i had low expectations after finishing book 2, i still thought the trilogy's conclusion would be somewhat epic, because i believed that this trilogy had an interesting plot compared to its companion trilogies set in the same world. This finale was not epic. It was boring. It was a long, drawn-out baloney.
The multiple storylines became too convoluted, and the characters and especially the romance arcs became annoying and unbearable. Even Julian and Emma -who were the reason i was reading this trilogy- bore me to death with their drama. I was also very disappointed by Anabelle's character arc, i thought she had potential as a villain but none of the build-up that was set for her came to a merit.
I can't think of the things i enjoyed in this book. I liked Jem and Tessa's cameos and i found Livvy's letter to Ty quite emotional but other than that i felt fatigued by reading this book.
Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi
3.0
The writing is unique and i can see that it might not be to everyone's liking but i was ok with it.
The book has an interesting concept but i'm not sure i like the heroine or the romance. I did, however, like Warner's character a lot.
The book has an interesting concept but i'm not sure i like the heroine or the romance. I did, however, like Warner's character a lot.
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
4.0
that was amazing, a huge improvement from the pervious book.
i like how the author took the story in a new direction. (Hades and Persephone is my favorite retelling.)
i adore Feyre, i didn't care much about her in the first book, but here? she was awesome. Rhysand, of course, is the star of this book and i can't stress enough on how good he is.
i think what i liked the most about this book is how more exciting it was, the pacing and the luscious romance also contributed to my enjoyment.
i also loved the side characters here, Amren was a cool addition to the story, Cassian and Nesta were amusing and can't wait to see more of their banter.
i like how the author took the story in a new direction. (Hades and Persephone is my favorite retelling.)
i adore Feyre, i didn't care much about her in the first book, but here? she was awesome. Rhysand, of course, is the star of this book and i can't stress enough on how good he is.
i think what i liked the most about this book is how more exciting it was, the pacing and the luscious romance also contributed to my enjoyment.
i also loved the side characters here, Amren was a cool addition to the story, Cassian and Nesta were amusing and can't wait to see more of their banter.
When We Were Orphans by Kazuo Ishiguro
a very interesting take on the retrospective narrative. The unreliable narration added unique psychological suspense to the story.
4.0
“Perhaps one day, all these conflicts will end, and it won't be because of great statesmen or churches or organizations like this one. It'll be because people have changed.”
a very interesting take on the retrospective narrative. The unreliable narration added unique psychological suspense to the story.
Enshadowed by Kelly Creagh
3.0
3.5 - i enjoyed the first book more but it's still good. I'm left with more questions than answers though.
A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas
2.0
the first part was enjoyable, and i loved the focus on Feyre and Lucien because i missed their friendship, but the rest of the book was a convoluted mess and the main characters started to get very annoying.
what i loved mostly is the development of Nesta's character, she and Cassian were more delightful to read about than others.
That being said, the author knows how to keep the story entertaining despite being a long book.
what i loved mostly is the development of Nesta's character, she and Cassian were more delightful to read about than others.
That being said, the author knows how to keep the story entertaining despite being a long book.