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Talon by Jayden Jelso
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
5.0
"Her voice was like poisoned sugar, sweet but deadly."
Talon is the exciting debut book by new author, Jayden Jelso. Reading this book felt like going back in time to the dystopian books that I grew up reading in high school; just a clean story with lots of action!
I really liked Talon as a character and I sympathized with his story and motives. His journey of discovering that he wasn't alone in his sorrow is an encouraging reminder to readers that they aren't alone either. Pain can feel isolating, but listening to those around you tell their stories, different though they may be, is incredibly important in healing. All of the characters were very well written and I loved the camaraderie between Amber and Castor. I also really appreciated how straightforward the plot was; the tasks felt like quests in a video game and that made it a really easy read!
Overall, I think Jelso is an author worth watching and I can't wait to read his future work!
Talon is the exciting debut book by new author, Jayden Jelso. Reading this book felt like going back in time to the dystopian books that I grew up reading in high school; just a clean story with lots of action!
I really liked Talon as a character and I sympathized with his story and motives. His journey of discovering that he wasn't alone in his sorrow is an encouraging reminder to readers that they aren't alone either. Pain can feel isolating, but listening to those around you tell their stories, different though they may be, is incredibly important in healing. All of the characters were very well written and I loved the camaraderie between Amber and Castor. I also really appreciated how straightforward the plot was; the tasks felt like quests in a video game and that made it a really easy read!
Overall, I think Jelso is an author worth watching and I can't wait to read his future work!
Hollow Kingdom by Kira Jane Buxton
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
What. A. Ride.
Hollow Kingdom hooked me with the description: "The Secret Life of Pets meets The Walking Dead", and then I then sampled the audio and laughed my butt off during the 5-minute sample. So, of course, I bought the book.
"Trust, it turned out, was a very beautiful and fragile thing with a taste like wild raspberries and experienced only by the very brave."
This is most definitely an out-of-my-norm genre, but I grew attached to S.T. pretty early on in the story and felt committed to discovering what happened to the "Mofos" of his apocalyptic world. As I said already, I laughed so much at this book. The writing is sarcastic and sassy, and S.T. speaks with such innocent bluntness, that I'd often snort laugh at the unexpected things that came out of his mouth. He would be so terribly wrong in his simple, crow understanding of the "mofo" world...yet he was also so completely right at the same time. It truly feels like this book was written by a crow; I never--not once--forgot that S.T. was a bird, and I think that's what makes this book so enjoyable.
"So there we were. A rejected crow with an identity crisis partnering with a bloodhound with the IQ of boiled pudding."
(If you've read Wizard for Hire by Obert Skye--it's nothing like this book btw--then you may understand me when I say that S.T.'s personality is like an adult version of the mechanical bird, Clark, from that book. And Clark was my favorite character in Wizard for Hire, so just imagine an entire book written by him...and it being adult-ier. There are no cons with a recipe like that.)
"She was so old, the fire department was once called to put out her birthday candles."
The only reason that I gave this book 4 stars, instead of 5, is because I felt like the plot could've been developed a lot more to really capitalize on the world and characters. As it is, we don't have a good grasp of what's happening (which I understand to an extent, because neither does S.T.) and there was a place in the middle where I really had to force myself to care about what S.T. witnessed. But once things started rolling again and answers were given, I was reeled back in.
"Watching the sunrise...what an act of beauty, of unwavering faith, something to look forward to each day."
As a whole, I think Hollow Kingdom is the perfect mix of entertaining, nonsensical aspects and heartfelt moments. When I started this book, I didn't think I'd grow to love a crow this much, but now I want two pet crows and I already know what I'd name them: S.T. and Clark. (The bond between S.T. and Big Jim made me miss my Parakeet & Cockatiel that I had in high school; Speckles and Huckleberry Tweet, respectively.)
Content warnings: Would be rated R/TV-MA for gore and language. S3xual topics are talked about bluntly, but there are no spice scenes or any kind of on-page romance.
Hollow Kingdom hooked me with the description: "The Secret Life of Pets meets The Walking Dead", and then I then sampled the audio and laughed my butt off during the 5-minute sample. So, of course, I bought the book.
"Trust, it turned out, was a very beautiful and fragile thing with a taste like wild raspberries and experienced only by the very brave."
This is most definitely an out-of-my-norm genre, but I grew attached to S.T. pretty early on in the story and felt committed to discovering what happened to the "Mofos" of his apocalyptic world. As I said already, I laughed so much at this book. The writing is sarcastic and sassy, and S.T. speaks with such innocent bluntness, that I'd often snort laugh at the unexpected things that came out of his mouth. He would be so terribly wrong in his simple, crow understanding of the "mofo" world...yet he was also so completely right at the same time. It truly feels like this book was written by a crow; I never--not once--forgot that S.T. was a bird, and I think that's what makes this book so enjoyable.
"So there we were. A rejected crow with an identity crisis partnering with a bloodhound with the IQ of boiled pudding."
(If you've read Wizard for Hire by Obert Skye--it's nothing like this book btw--then you may understand me when I say that S.T.'s personality is like an adult version of the mechanical bird, Clark, from that book. And Clark was my favorite character in Wizard for Hire, so just imagine an entire book written by him...and it being adult-ier. There are no cons with a recipe like that.)
"She was so old, the fire department was once called to put out her birthday candles."
The only reason that I gave this book 4 stars, instead of 5, is because I felt like the plot could've been developed a lot more to really capitalize on the world and characters. As it is, we don't have a good grasp of what's happening (which I understand to an extent, because neither does S.T.) and there was a place in the middle where I really had to force myself to care about what S.T. witnessed. But once things started rolling again and answers were given, I was reeled back in.
"Watching the sunrise...what an act of beauty, of unwavering faith, something to look forward to each day."
As a whole, I think Hollow Kingdom is the perfect mix of entertaining, nonsensical aspects and heartfelt moments. When I started this book, I didn't think I'd grow to love a crow this much, but now I want two pet crows and I already know what I'd name them: S.T. and Clark. (The bond between S.T. and Big Jim made me miss my Parakeet & Cockatiel that I had in high school; Speckles and Huckleberry Tweet, respectively.)
Content warnings: Would be rated R/TV-MA for gore and language. S3xual topics are talked about bluntly, but there are no spice scenes or any kind of on-page romance.
The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
What a beautiful book!
A friend recommended this book to me, and thankfully my library had a copy ready and waiting for me.
"Remember, child, thee has never escaped at all if love is not there."
The Witch of Blackbird Pond is such a powerful story that holds historical meaning and reminders for today's society. The clear message of "people fear what they don't understand" is just as valuable in today's world as it was then. The toxic need to blame others and explain things away leads to slandering and the decimation of innocent reputations. Every time I read a story--fictional or fact-- about the Witch Hunts of this time, I'm reminded of how our world (and sometimes Church) still partakes in these things out of fear, just in different ways. The courage that Kit had to stand up for the innocent, be herself, and go against what people expected of her when her conscience knew that it was wrong, was inspirational.
I absolutely loved reading this book and will absolutely be recommending it to friends!
"You did well, child, to come to the meadow. There is always a cure here when the heart is troubled."
Content: Clean! No cursing, s3xual content, nor action/gore. This story is purely historical fiction, all mentions of witchcraft are the ideology of the Witch Hunts of the 1800s--which was almost always false accusations.
A friend recommended this book to me, and thankfully my library had a copy ready and waiting for me.
"Remember, child, thee has never escaped at all if love is not there."
The Witch of Blackbird Pond is such a powerful story that holds historical meaning and reminders for today's society. The clear message of "people fear what they don't understand" is just as valuable in today's world as it was then. The toxic need to blame others and explain things away leads to slandering and the decimation of innocent reputations. Every time I read a story--fictional or fact-- about the Witch Hunts of this time, I'm reminded of how our world (and sometimes Church) still partakes in these things out of fear, just in different ways. The courage that Kit had to stand up for the innocent, be herself, and go against what people expected of her when her conscience knew that it was wrong, was inspirational.
I absolutely loved reading this book and will absolutely be recommending it to friends!
"You did well, child, to come to the meadow. There is always a cure here when the heart is troubled."
Content: Clean! No cursing, s3xual content, nor action/gore. This story is purely historical fiction, all mentions of witchcraft are the ideology of the Witch Hunts of the 1800s--which was almost always false accusations.
Year One by Nora Roberts
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
5.0
If I could give this book the entire Galaxy as a rating, I think I'd still be looking for more stars.
There are so many things I loved about Year One that I don't know if I can even cover it all in a review, but I'm sure as heck going to try.
"I thought I loved you before we left New York. I thought I loved you as much as a man could love, but I was wrong. Every hour, Lana, there's more."
1. The genre: Fantasy and Dystopian merged together in literally the best way. Both of my favorite genres--though I typically lean towards Fantasy more than Dystopian--are showcasing their greatest qualities in Year One. The adrenaline-pumping, end-of-the-world, apocalypse-causing-pandemic setting is sprinkled with the existence of the best (and worst) of Fantasy's fantastical races. Elves, Fairies, Witches & Sorcerers, Seers, and oh my gosh. It's a blend of Fantastical Quest and Apocalyptic America. I didn't know such a genre existed (and maybe it doesn't and Nora Roberts is just in her own world, but I like her world and will be remaining in it if I can help it--but not literally because it's super scary).
" "I screamed like a girl." "You screamed like a man with whiskey poured on a bullet wound!" "
2. The writing: Flawless. The third person is my preferred point of view (POV) to read, so I loved that aspect of Year One. And not only that, but something about the descriptions, the storytelling, and the dialogue made me forget that I was reading. I witnessed every scene, I heard every conversation, smelled every smell, and tasted every glorious thing that Lana cooked (if the apocalypse happens, please, please let me find a chef who wants to cook for me). The last thing I want to mention about the writing is that one of my pet peeves in Third Person storytelling is when writers forget that they're writing in one POV and "head jump" into another character without meaning to, however, Nora Roberts completely changed my opinion of mid-scene head-jumping. If it's done well (and she does it WELL), then I think head-jumping in the third person is a skill that only a master can make read this smoothly.
"People need stories, Max, and the ones who tell them."
3. The characters became so much more than fiction. I cannot even begin to describe how alive they felt and acted. The characters-- Lana, Max, Rachel, Jonah, Arlys, Eddie, and Fred--made this story what it is. They are dealt the worst hand and their personalities and choices are what makes it worth reading. They continually choose light over darkness. They persevere through the world falling apart around them. These characters are truly examples of selfless people coming together during tragedy and horror and their stories were encouraging to read. I loved every one of them and cried with them, rejoiced with them, and gosh, just couldn't stop reading about them.
"You can put your hopes on me, I can handle it."
Overall, I couldn't help but to binge this book and can't wait to read the next book.
Content disclaimers: Would be rated R if it were a movie for language, s3x, and gore. There are some spook scares and disturbing scenes of dark magic. The s3x content is very mild and dry regarding its descriptions, I wouldn't consider it spice (at least by today's standards), but there are two on-page scenes (the first is more shocking than the second because it comes out of nowhere, but the second is more detailed). Language is obscene, pretty much every word is used multiple times and often, especially in high-tension scenes.
There are so many things I loved about Year One that I don't know if I can even cover it all in a review, but I'm sure as heck going to try.
"I thought I loved you before we left New York. I thought I loved you as much as a man could love, but I was wrong. Every hour, Lana, there's more."
1. The genre: Fantasy and Dystopian merged together in literally the best way. Both of my favorite genres--though I typically lean towards Fantasy more than Dystopian--are showcasing their greatest qualities in Year One. The adrenaline-pumping, end-of-the-world, apocalypse-causing-pandemic setting is sprinkled with the existence of the best (and worst) of Fantasy's fantastical races. Elves, Fairies, Witches & Sorcerers, Seers, and oh my gosh. It's a blend of Fantastical Quest and Apocalyptic America. I didn't know such a genre existed (and maybe it doesn't and Nora Roberts is just in her own world, but I like her world and will be remaining in it if I can help it--but not literally because it's super scary).
" "I screamed like a girl." "You screamed like a man with whiskey poured on a bullet wound!" "
2. The writing: Flawless. The third person is my preferred point of view (POV) to read, so I loved that aspect of Year One. And not only that, but something about the descriptions, the storytelling, and the dialogue made me forget that I was reading. I witnessed every scene, I heard every conversation, smelled every smell, and tasted every glorious thing that Lana cooked (if the apocalypse happens, please, please let me find a chef who wants to cook for me). The last thing I want to mention about the writing is that one of my pet peeves in Third Person storytelling is when writers forget that they're writing in one POV and "head jump" into another character without meaning to, however, Nora Roberts completely changed my opinion of mid-scene head-jumping. If it's done well (and she does it WELL), then I think head-jumping in the third person is a skill that only a master can make read this smoothly.
"People need stories, Max, and the ones who tell them."
3. The characters became so much more than fiction. I cannot even begin to describe how alive they felt and acted. The characters-- Lana, Max, Rachel, Jonah, Arlys, Eddie, and Fred--made this story what it is. They are dealt the worst hand and their personalities and choices are what makes it worth reading. They continually choose light over darkness. They persevere through the world falling apart around them. These characters are truly examples of selfless people coming together during tragedy and horror and their stories were encouraging to read. I loved every one of them and cried with them, rejoiced with them, and gosh, just couldn't stop reading about them.
"You can put your hopes on me, I can handle it."
Overall, I couldn't help but to binge this book and can't wait to read the next book.
Content disclaimers: Would be rated R if it were a movie for language, s3x, and gore. There are some spook scares and disturbing scenes of dark magic. The s3x content is very mild and dry regarding its descriptions, I wouldn't consider it spice (at least by today's standards), but there are two on-page scenes (the first is more shocking than the second because it comes out of nowhere, but the second is more detailed). Language is obscene, pretty much every word is used multiple times and often, especially in high-tension scenes.
The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
3.5
One of my best friends absolutely loves Edgar Allan Poe, and though I've read a few of his poems before (specifically The Tell-Tale Heart--which still haunts me to this day), this is my first time (that I recall) reading The Raven. It is definitely a poem that I needed to reread to understand exactly what was going on, but the way that Poe captures creepy feelings with his poetry is truly masterful. I definitely felt the anxiety that the main character felt during his encounter with The Raven.
The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
5.0
"Today is the day that I stop listening to the future and start living it instead."
I enjoyed every second of this audiobook. Like, literally every second.
It's been a very long time since I've read a book or watched a movie that made me want to BE the main character, but The Raven Boys made me want to be Blue. Even with all of the danger and spooks, I wanted to run around Henrietta exploring the haunted woods and gothic places with Gansey, Adam, Ronan, and Noah (someone please make this a video game???). I didn't just love Blue and root for her in this book, I wanted to be her. This is the best-written friend group I've ever read and I fiercely love all of these guys.
Story-wise, this was a lot darker of a read than I usually dabble in. Very gothic and supernatural (lots of spooks), but I couldn't put it down. From beginning to end, The Raven Boys kept me interested, laughing, holding my breath, and deeply invested in their adventure. I loved how naturally the story unfolded and how much I felt like I WAS Blue in learning bits and pieces of their stories each time a new conversation happened. It felt like making new friends and being invited into their adventure.
I could probably rave about these characters all day, so I'll just wrap this up by saying that I can't wait to start the next book and see where their story takes them. Also, if you liked the Wednesday TV show on Netflix, you'll probably enjoy The Raven Boys.
Content notice: Cursing is pretty high, several f-bombs dropped, and a sprinkle of other words used (also, lots of "bro talk", so some readers may not be comfortable with topics/comments, but I laughed my butt off). No spice content or romance in this one, though there is a possibility of romance developing in future books. Gore/action isn't super present or detailed, however, there is a lot of witchcraft, rituals, and supernatural activity (ghosts) that may make some readers uncomfy. And on that note, there is a distinction between good and bad, but think Harry Potter's style of magic; where that distinction is limited to the characters' own conscience rather than an overall worldview. Because of its dark and spooky nature, I would advise young readers to use caution in picking up this book.
I enjoyed every second of this audiobook. Like, literally every second.
It's been a very long time since I've read a book or watched a movie that made me want to BE the main character, but The Raven Boys made me want to be Blue. Even with all of the danger and spooks, I wanted to run around Henrietta exploring the haunted woods and gothic places with Gansey, Adam, Ronan, and Noah (someone please make this a video game???). I didn't just love Blue and root for her in this book, I wanted to be her. This is the best-written friend group I've ever read and I fiercely love all of these guys.
Story-wise, this was a lot darker of a read than I usually dabble in. Very gothic and supernatural (lots of spooks), but I couldn't put it down. From beginning to end, The Raven Boys kept me interested, laughing, holding my breath, and deeply invested in their adventure. I loved how naturally the story unfolded and how much I felt like I WAS Blue in learning bits and pieces of their stories each time a new conversation happened. It felt like making new friends and being invited into their adventure.
I could probably rave about these characters all day, so I'll just wrap this up by saying that I can't wait to start the next book and see where their story takes them. Also, if you liked the Wednesday TV show on Netflix, you'll probably enjoy The Raven Boys.
Content notice: Cursing is pretty high, several f-bombs dropped, and a sprinkle of other words used (also, lots of "bro talk", so some readers may not be comfortable with topics/comments, but I laughed my butt off). No spice content or romance in this one, though there is a possibility of romance developing in future books. Gore/action isn't super present or detailed, however, there is a lot of witchcraft, rituals, and supernatural activity (ghosts) that may make some readers uncomfy. And on that note, there is a distinction between good and bad, but think Harry Potter's style of magic; where that distinction is limited to the characters' own conscience rather than an overall worldview. Because of its dark and spooky nature, I would advise young readers to use caution in picking up this book.
The Maze Cutter by James Dashner
adventurous
medium-paced
2.0
The Maze Cutter was incredibly frustrating to read.
I remember really enjoying The Maze Runner series in high school (books and movies) so when I first heard that Dashner would be expanding the series, I got very excited! I was able to put a hold on the audio through my library app and waited for nearly 25 weeks for it to be my turn to check the book out. I am so sad that I didn't love it as much as I'd hoped.
There are a lot of issues that I have with this one, but the biggest is that it was just frustrating to read. As a reader, we're kept in the dark literally the entire book, and every time it seemed as if something important would be revealed, the chapter would cut and the scene would jump to another POV. At the beginning of the book, this didn't bother me as much, but as I neared the 60% mark, I started getting very irritated every time the chapters ended unfinished. And then it did that all the way to the end and I was just uninterested at that point. I think the author wanted to keep us in the dark, but even though I finished the book, I really can't tell you anything about the Remnant Nation or the Godhead. And I can't tell you anything else that happened after the point of where The Maze Runner series ended either (which is what I was the MOST curious about). There were so many opportunities for The Maze Cutter to build off of such an incredible series, but what this book is, came completely out of left field.
I had a difficult time connecting with the characters as well since there is very little tied to the original series. I kept waiting for some big reveal to make these characters mean something to me, and there was one thing, but it was mentioned so casually that I was just like: *shrug* "okay". The characters just seemed very two-dimensional on the surface (except for Minho and Roxie, I really wish the entire book would've been about them), and then to have almost no connection to the other characters that I loved from The Maze Runner, I don't know, I just wasn't interested in their story.
I could've overlooked the previous two things if something exciting had happened, but again, coming from The Maze Runner where cranks and monster-filled mazes were prevalent parts of the story and you had no idea which of your friends would die...almost nothing happened in this book. They just traveled...for months and we don't know why. There were a couple of tense moments and the end happened with a bang, but I never felt the suspense that I had expected from this dystopian author.
So overall, maybe the rest of the series will get better? I don't know. But regardless, this book didn't do a very good job of convincing me that The Maze Cutter series will be able to hold a candle next to The Maze Runner series. Super sad to say that I was disappointed.
Content warnings: Frequent mild cursing (the curse words used in The Maze Runner are replaced with real-world cursing, which kind of upset me because I liked how unique The Maze Runner was for that). Romance consists of mild mentions of kissing (LGBQT+ as well). Gore and action are very mild with only a few mentions of de@th and wounds.
I remember really enjoying The Maze Runner series in high school (books and movies) so when I first heard that Dashner would be expanding the series, I got very excited! I was able to put a hold on the audio through my library app and waited for nearly 25 weeks for it to be my turn to check the book out. I am so sad that I didn't love it as much as I'd hoped.
There are a lot of issues that I have with this one, but the biggest is that it was just frustrating to read. As a reader, we're kept in the dark literally the entire book, and every time it seemed as if something important would be revealed, the chapter would cut and the scene would jump to another POV. At the beginning of the book, this didn't bother me as much, but as I neared the 60% mark, I started getting very irritated every time the chapters ended unfinished. And then it did that all the way to the end and I was just uninterested at that point. I think the author wanted to keep us in the dark, but even though I finished the book, I really can't tell you anything about the Remnant Nation or the Godhead. And I can't tell you anything else that happened after the point of where The Maze Runner series ended either (which is what I was the MOST curious about). There were so many opportunities for The Maze Cutter to build off of such an incredible series, but what this book is, came completely out of left field.
I had a difficult time connecting with the characters as well since there is very little tied to the original series. I kept waiting for some big reveal to make these characters mean something to me, and there was one thing, but it was mentioned so casually that I was just like: *shrug* "okay". The characters just seemed very two-dimensional on the surface (except for Minho and Roxie, I really wish the entire book would've been about them), and then to have almost no connection to the other characters that I loved from The Maze Runner, I don't know, I just wasn't interested in their story.
I could've overlooked the previous two things if something exciting had happened, but again, coming from The Maze Runner where cranks and monster-filled mazes were prevalent parts of the story and you had no idea which of your friends would die...almost nothing happened in this book. They just traveled...for months and we don't know why. There were a couple of tense moments and the end happened with a bang, but I never felt the suspense that I had expected from this dystopian author.
So overall, maybe the rest of the series will get better? I don't know. But regardless, this book didn't do a very good job of convincing me that The Maze Cutter series will be able to hold a candle next to The Maze Runner series. Super sad to say that I was disappointed.
Content warnings: Frequent mild cursing (the curse words used in The Maze Runner are replaced with real-world cursing, which kind of upset me because I liked how unique The Maze Runner was for that). Romance consists of mild mentions of kissing (LGBQT+ as well). Gore and action are very mild with only a few mentions of de@th and wounds.
Strike the Zither by Joan He
adventurous
tense
slow-paced
3.5
I adored Descendant of the Crane by Joan He and was incredibly intrigued by this one when I heard about it.
While I loved the story and it’s musical focus, I felt that the book was too introspective for me to love it. Most of the story happened in Zephyr’s head, either in the form of thoughts or dreams, so I had difficulty keeping myself interested. The action scenes were by far my favorite parts, so I just wish that I had been more up close and personal with everything that happened without being stuck in Zephyr’s head as much as I was. I wanted to get to know the other characters, I wanted to fall in love with Crow, but because Zephyr spent so much time thinking about everything, I didn’t get to experience that natural-connection I desired.
The story is a twisty-turny surprise though! That was one of the things that I loved so much about Joan He’s writing when I read Descendant of the Crane, I couldn’t predict anything that happened! That still holds true for Strike the Zither. Joan He’s plot-weaving skills are unmatched in the realm of political intrigue and espionage. I look forward to continuing this series, so fingers crossed that it gets better with every book!
Content-wise: Gore is pretty high both in description and method of deaths; definitely high PG-13. Some heavy curse words used sporadically. No spice content, only one mild kiss.
While I loved the story and it’s musical focus, I felt that the book was too introspective for me to love it. Most of the story happened in Zephyr’s head, either in the form of thoughts or dreams, so I had difficulty keeping myself interested. The action scenes were by far my favorite parts, so I just wish that I had been more up close and personal with everything that happened without being stuck in Zephyr’s head as much as I was. I wanted to get to know the other characters, I wanted to fall in love with Crow, but because Zephyr spent so much time thinking about everything, I didn’t get to experience that natural-connection I desired.
The story is a twisty-turny surprise though! That was one of the things that I loved so much about Joan He’s writing when I read Descendant of the Crane, I couldn’t predict anything that happened! That still holds true for Strike the Zither. Joan He’s plot-weaving skills are unmatched in the realm of political intrigue and espionage. I look forward to continuing this series, so fingers crossed that it gets better with every book!
Content-wise: Gore is pretty high both in description and method of deaths; definitely high PG-13. Some heavy curse words used sporadically. No spice content, only one mild kiss.
The Queen's Army by Marissa Meyer
emotional
fast-paced
5.0
A peek into Wolf's humble beginning.
I read this after finishing Scarlet and I'm pretty sure this bonus story made me love Wolf even more. He's such a complex character that has gone through so many unfathomable things. This story also answered a lot of my questions about how the transformation process worked, so overall, I think this story was worth reading!
I read this after finishing Scarlet and I'm pretty sure this bonus story made me love Wolf even more. He's such a complex character that has gone through so many unfathomable things. This story also answered a lot of my questions about how the transformation process worked, so overall, I think this story was worth reading!
Glitches by Marissa Meyer
emotional
fast-paced
5.0
I finally purchased the box set of The Lunar Chronicles and was surprised to see that the new editions include the companion novellas! Glitches is the companion novella to Cinder and is included in the Bonus Content of Cinder, so naturally I ignored my more pressing responsibilities and dove into this short story.
Even though it's very short, it's filled with emotion and actually answered a lot of my "wonderings" that weren't addressed in Cinder. Glitches is a bonus chapter that fans should definitely read, as it carries a sneak peek into Cinder's life when she first moved in with her step-family.
Even though it's very short, it's filled with emotion and actually answered a lot of my "wonderings" that weren't addressed in Cinder. Glitches is a bonus chapter that fans should definitely read, as it carries a sneak peek into Cinder's life when she first moved in with her step-family.