sambrumagin's reviews
234 reviews

3.0

I can’t think of a good review for this right now, I’m too hype about getting approved for an ACOTAR flash piece. But ending? Lame. Plot twist ? Guessed. Darrow? Self-loathing. I read on for Mustang, Victra, and Sevro.

Silver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

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3.0

This had a lot of elements in it that make me who I am: movies, sound editing, magic…so I should have enjoyed this more than I did. The characters were all interested and fleshed out, but I found the dialogue tiring and the plot dragging. I think it could’ve packed a bigger punch if it was shorter and events took place one after another. I also was unamused with Tristians POV and thought it would’ve read a lot better without it.
But the overall story was great, it felt like I was reading Archive 81. I love the ideas behind it and the magic “system.”

Upon further review (looking back at my Mexican Gothic review,) I think this author’s work is just not for me as I had similar feelings for both novels!

Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli

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3.75

I am the world’s worst detective. It was all right there for me, yet I didn’t pick up ANY clues.
I loved Rune and Gideon and Verity and Alex—characters were great. Magic system….eh. World building? Not complete. But, I will definitely read book 2!

All That Consumes Us by Erica Waters

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dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

The atmosphere and setting was exactly what I was looking for. I really enjoyed the diverse cast of characters. Topics surrounding BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and disabled characters flowed into the plot and felt real world. Sometimes, it can feel forced in a book to prove a point, but this novel did not read that way at all. Instead, these characters’ differences made them unique and fun to follow, not just a cookie-cutter college student with a tragic backstory. The main character was a bit too self-loathing for my taste, but it was necessary for the story.

Autumn of the Grimoire by J.L. Vampa

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4.0

The atmosphere was exactly what I was looking for! The sisters drive the intrigue in this story for me, but I also love how the two plot lines of Grimm and Agatha come together, even when they aren’t sure if they are on the same team. I look forward to continuing!

Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross

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4.75

I binged this. Beautiful writing and a storyline that was simple enough to follow but intriguing enough that I wanted to see the end.
I adore Iris and Roman. I can’t wait to devour book 2!

Sunbringer by Hannah Kaner

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 7%.

Life is too short to read books that make me sigh when I pick them up.

Bride by Ali Hazelwood

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2.5

Did I stay up until 1am reading this? Yes. Did I like the characters? Sure. Did AH lose me at

Lowe’s fuckint KNOT???

yes.

Nestlings by Nat Cassidy

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