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Fortune Fae Academy: Book One by J.R. Thorn
Did not finish book. Stopped at 25%.
I mean, if you like your female character running all the time through the book and there being no plot that moves forward, then this book is something you might enjoy. If you don't, then avoid this book all together.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 25%.
I hate when a book gives you a promising premise that draws you in, has two of your favorite genres (dark and omegaverse), and makes you extremely excited that once you have the book in hand, you just cannot wait to read it. I thought that. I had so much hope for this book but I ended up hating it. I hated that the plot stood at a standstill while to female leads just runs around trying to avoid the Alpha who is out for her.
There was nothing about this story that felt memorable about this book. The female lead, not only does not have any character growth, but all she does is "I'm An OmEgA bUt I dOn'T wAnT tHe MaLe LeAd" so she just runs around to avoid him.
I mean, this is all she has done throughout the damn story. She doesn't grow. She doesn't do anything worthy of making her a character that would stand out against the many Omegaverse characters out there that have the substance that makes them worthy of reading.
I tried pushing myself to finish this book, but I ended up skimming half of the book I had read before I put it down and decided it was not worth the finish. I don't see myself finishing up this series. It is sad because I would like to know how it ends, but I don't that it worth the torture.
There was nothing about this story that felt memorable about this book. The female lead, not only does not have any character growth, but all she does is "I'm An OmEgA bUt I dOn'T wAnT tHe MaLe LeAd" so she just runs around to avoid him.
I mean, this is all she has done throughout the damn story. She doesn't grow. She doesn't do anything worthy of making her a character that would stand out against the many Omegaverse characters out there that have the substance that makes them worthy of reading.
I tried pushing myself to finish this book, but I ended up skimming half of the book I had read before I put it down and decided it was not worth the finish. I don't see myself finishing up this series. It is sad because I would like to know how it ends, but I don't that it worth the torture.
Final Thought:
I mean, if you like your female character running all the time through the book and there being no plot that moves forward, then this book is something you might enjoy. If you don't, then avoid this book all together.
Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Red flags, red flags everywhere when it comes to Zane, but do I care? Maybe. I had already had a slight glimpse of him during Satan's Affair, so I was already expecting his unending stalking, breaking into her home to leave a rose, or banging on her door when she had male guests over even going as far to kill them for daring to touch her. If this had been real life, I would have probably been appalled by the blatant disrespect he has shown to her, but this is a book, not real but I know that there are people out there that may have gone through something similar. All the more reasons to avoid this book altogether.
Addie is a writer who can weave a tale to captivate an audience. Just recently, her grandmother left her a beautiful home but it also holds a mystery - a mystery that led to the death of her great-grandmother, Gigi. During her renovations, she comes across Gigi's journal and sets out to solve the mystery, but Addie has a stalker that has started showing up. A dark figure broke into her home and left her a single rose without a single thorn.
Zade is the owner of Z, an organization a bit similar to Anonymous that sets out to find human trafficking victims and reunites them with their families or save them from an abusive situation. It is during one afternoon when he comes across Addie signing her books that his obsession begins with her.
I noticed that with many dark romances, this trope seems to be the favorite - an obsessive alpha male and a Stockholm female lead. Most female leads start off as badass and can literally make themselves less dependent on the male, but that seems to change when the alpha male appears and suddenly the female becomes the sudden damsel in distress. It always feels that the female character goes backward in evolution instead of growth. This is what I felt like with Addie. I wanted to see her grow but she doesn't. She continues to encourage the stalking.
I have had this book on my TBR. There had been many praises for this book on BookTok and I had seen it praised elsewhere but other book community influencers. Although I did enjoy this book, I am on the fence with the characters. Zane has so many red flags but don't all males have these in the dark romance genre?
Addie is a writer who can weave a tale to captivate an audience. Just recently, her grandmother left her a beautiful home but it also holds a mystery - a mystery that led to the death of her great-grandmother, Gigi. During her renovations, she comes across Gigi's journal and sets out to solve the mystery, but Addie has a stalker that has started showing up. A dark figure broke into her home and left her a single rose without a single thorn.
Zade is the owner of Z, an organization a bit similar to Anonymous that sets out to find human trafficking victims and reunites them with their families or save them from an abusive situation. It is during one afternoon when he comes across Addie signing her books that his obsession begins with her.
I noticed that with many dark romances, this trope seems to be the favorite - an obsessive alpha male and a Stockholm female lead. Most female leads start off as badass and can literally make themselves less dependent on the male, but that seems to change when the alpha male appears and suddenly the female becomes the sudden damsel in distress. It always feels that the female character goes backward in evolution instead of growth. This is what I felt like with Addie. I wanted to see her grow but she doesn't. She continues to encourage the stalking.
I have had this book on my TBR. There had been many praises for this book on BookTok and I had seen it praised elsewhere but other book community influencers. Although I did enjoy this book, I am on the fence with the characters. Zane has so many red flags but don't all males have these in the dark romance genre?
The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
adventurous
funny
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters follows the adventures of Percy Jackson and his two friends, Annabeth and Grover, after the events of Book One. Percy has returned to his mother's home has started a brand new school and has met a new friend named Tyson, but Percy has been dreaming of Grover being chased down a set of stores by a much larger creature and Camp Half-Blood is suffering from numerous attacks by some mysterious enemy bent on poisoning the tree that protect the outer edges of the camp.
Percy must save the tree and sets out on a quest to find the legendary Golden Fleece, a mythological artifact with healing properties that could save Thalia, Zeus' daughter, and save Grover from the dreaded Cyclops Polyphemus. Navigating the Bermuda Triangle and trying to keep themselves alive won't be easy but Percy knows the fate of the camp rests upon their shoulders.
Throughout the journey, Percy's loyalty and friendship are tested, and he also learns more about his abilities and destiny as a demigod. He must make difficult choices and face dangerous adversaries to complete the quest and save the camp.
Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters explores themes of bravery, heroism, friendship, and the power of destiny. It is a thrilling adventure filled with humor, action, and references to Greek mythology. The book has gained popularity for its engaging storytelling and relatable characters, particularly for its target audience of young adult readers.
Percy must save the tree and sets out on a quest to find the legendary Golden Fleece, a mythological artifact with healing properties that could save Thalia, Zeus' daughter, and save Grover from the dreaded Cyclops Polyphemus. Navigating the Bermuda Triangle and trying to keep themselves alive won't be easy but Percy knows the fate of the camp rests upon their shoulders.
Throughout the journey, Percy's loyalty and friendship are tested, and he also learns more about his abilities and destiny as a demigod. He must make difficult choices and face dangerous adversaries to complete the quest and save the camp.
Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters explores themes of bravery, heroism, friendship, and the power of destiny. It is a thrilling adventure filled with humor, action, and references to Greek mythology. The book has gained popularity for its engaging storytelling and relatable characters, particularly for its target audience of young adult readers.
The Titan's Curse by Rick Riordan
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
In The Titan's Curse, the third installment of the Percy Jackson series, the presence of an oracle dramatically sets the tone for a darker and more intense storyline. As the characters delve deeper into the world of ancient Greek mythology, they find themselves facing formidable challenges and dangerous adversaries.
The oracle, a mummy-like figure known for dressing in hippie clothes and hanging out in the attic, is the source of the camp's prophecy. Normally, she rarely has been seen outside of the attic, that is until the very moment she comes to the campsite to speak of what is to come to the campers setting out on the high-stakes rescue mission to save Artemis, the Goddess of the Hunt, and find Annabeth.
The tone of the novel takes a darker turn as the oracle delivers a chilling prophecy, hinting at a traumatic event that will shake the foundations of the protagonist's world. This prophecy sets the stage for the overarching conflict of the story and creates an atmosphere of uncertainty and impending doom.
With the Oracle's warning hanging over their heads, Percy and the others set out to find Artemis and Annabeth by navigating treacherous paths, making sacrifices to fulfill their destinies, and facing the powerful and vengeful Titans who are determined to rain down destruction and chaos upon the world.
The presence of the oracle also introduces an element of mystery and intrigue. As the characters unravel the layers of the prophecy and seek to understand its true meaning, they are forced to confront their limitations and make difficult choices. This adds a psychological depth to the story, as the characters grapple with their fears and navigate the blurred lines between right and wrong.
The oracle's importance in The Titan's Curse sets a dark and foreboding tone, infusing the story with tension, uncertainty, and a sense of impending danger that waits in the shadows. Through her prophecies, Percy and his friends are confronted with the harsh realities of what the future might hold if the Titans get their way.
The oracle, a mummy-like figure known for dressing in hippie clothes and hanging out in the attic, is the source of the camp's prophecy. Normally, she rarely has been seen outside of the attic, that is until the very moment she comes to the campsite to speak of what is to come to the campers setting out on the high-stakes rescue mission to save Artemis, the Goddess of the Hunt, and find Annabeth.
The tone of the novel takes a darker turn as the oracle delivers a chilling prophecy, hinting at a traumatic event that will shake the foundations of the protagonist's world. This prophecy sets the stage for the overarching conflict of the story and creates an atmosphere of uncertainty and impending doom.
With the Oracle's warning hanging over their heads, Percy and the others set out to find Artemis and Annabeth by navigating treacherous paths, making sacrifices to fulfill their destinies, and facing the powerful and vengeful Titans who are determined to rain down destruction and chaos upon the world.
The presence of the oracle also introduces an element of mystery and intrigue. As the characters unravel the layers of the prophecy and seek to understand its true meaning, they are forced to confront their limitations and make difficult choices. This adds a psychological depth to the story, as the characters grapple with their fears and navigate the blurred lines between right and wrong.
The oracle's importance in The Titan's Curse sets a dark and foreboding tone, infusing the story with tension, uncertainty, and a sense of impending danger that waits in the shadows. Through her prophecies, Percy and his friends are confronted with the harsh realities of what the future might hold if the Titans get their way.