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scriptedsolstice's Reviews (170)
I’ve already seen the series, and the first season is pretty much true to this book, with a few exceptions.
A Game of Thrones has an extensive cast of characters, whom we follow across the most expansive world I’ve ever seen! The atmosphere in this book is incredible, and allows you to pick out the differences between each kingdom.
I felt cold whilst reading the parts set in the north, and warm when reading parts set in the east!
The characters are incredibly well developed, with each bringing something different to the story. You grow real feelings of love and hate towards some, and grow to care deeply for their lives.
Arya was my favourite character from the book. She was such a perfect little ball of sass and determination, and though she was frightened, she was a strong.
I also connected a lot with Daenerys during the book. After facing abuse from her brother, she grows to be such a strong and empowering figure, and I started to root for her a lot.
The book was a little boring at times, particularly during Ned’s chapters when discussing the throne and the politics. That being said, it is a main feature and is integral to the story.
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A Game of Thrones has an extensive cast of characters, whom we follow across the most expansive world I’ve ever seen! The atmosphere in this book is incredible, and allows you to pick out the differences between each kingdom.
I felt cold whilst reading the parts set in the north, and warm when reading parts set in the east!
The characters are incredibly well developed, with each bringing something different to the story. You grow real feelings of love and hate towards some, and grow to care deeply for their lives.
Arya was my favourite character from the book. She was such a perfect little ball of sass and determination, and though she was frightened, she was a strong.
I also connected a lot with Daenerys during the book. After facing abuse from her brother, she grows to be such a strong and empowering figure, and I started to root for her a lot.
The book was a little boring at times, particularly during Ned’s chapters when discussing the throne and the politics. That being said, it is a main feature and is integral to the story.
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THIS. WAS. INCREDIBLE.
Hands down my favourite of the series and I'm so sad that it is over! It took me over two months to read this book just because I didn't want it to end!
The characters really made this book for me and I found myself really warming up to ones i'd previously disliked. The book was so fast-paced and I was so engaged throughout. I LOVED some of the relationships explored and the food is described in such a way you can really picture it. I loved it, but i'm sad to say goodbye to these characters!
(Nikolai is a lil cinnamon roll and he must be protected xxx)
Hands down my favourite of the series and I'm so sad that it is over! It took me over two months to read this book just because I didn't want it to end!
The characters really made this book for me and I found myself really warming up to ones i'd previously disliked. The book was so fast-paced and I was so engaged throughout. I LOVED some of the relationships explored and the food is described in such a way you can really picture it. I loved it, but i'm sad to say goodbye to these characters!
(Nikolai is a lil cinnamon roll and he must be protected xxx)
Taylor Jenkins Reid writes Evelyn in such an elaborate way that just captivates you. She is such an interesting character that you just become enthralled and HAVE to know what happened to her next.
I was worried that I wouldn’t enjoy this book with it being so hyped and also out of usual genre, but I found it a really refreshing read. It truly pictures how toxic the media was during the 1900’s and the way that Hollywood worked. It also depicted homosexuality really well, and just how hard people had to work to hide it, particularly when they were celebrities.
My only issue throughout was Monique. I just didn’t care about her life until the end, however I’m going to blame that on Evelyn Hugo stealing the spotlight
I was worried that I wouldn’t enjoy this book with it being so hyped and also out of usual genre, but I found it a really refreshing read. It truly pictures how toxic the media was during the 1900’s and the way that Hollywood worked. It also depicted homosexuality really well, and just how hard people had to work to hide it, particularly when they were celebrities.
My only issue throughout was Monique. I just didn’t care about her life until the end, however I’m going to blame that on Evelyn Hugo stealing the spotlight
I’ve never read a book with a desert setting before and WOW I loved it! You can really imagine the atmosphere of the stark and dead-end town of Dustwalk.
Amani is desperate to leave this place and seeks a better future when a mysterious foreigner shows up and makes her escape possible. We follow them as they venture out into the desert, facing every darkness this world has to offer.
I’ve been wanting to read this for a long time and I was not disappointed. Amani is by no means a perfect character, and she often betrays the people she loves. She is a fighter, and I really admired her courage to seek a better life for herself. She doesn’t take sh*t from anyone and I love that about her. She is so badass, she can shoot a gun perfectly, never missing her target, and she has such a sarcastic humour. She learns a lot along the way and has a moral code by the end.
This world is filled with so much dark folklore, including Djinni, Nightmares (creatures who feed off your fear), Buraqui (a magical horse made of sand) and other creatures who walk the desert sands at night. We also learn of old stories, about great battles and love stories between Djinn which really helped build this world.
This is super fast-paced and action packed, and I’m excited to continue the series!
Amani is desperate to leave this place and seeks a better future when a mysterious foreigner shows up and makes her escape possible. We follow them as they venture out into the desert, facing every darkness this world has to offer.
I’ve been wanting to read this for a long time and I was not disappointed. Amani is by no means a perfect character, and she often betrays the people she loves. She is a fighter, and I really admired her courage to seek a better life for herself. She doesn’t take sh*t from anyone and I love that about her. She is so badass, she can shoot a gun perfectly, never missing her target, and she has such a sarcastic humour. She learns a lot along the way and has a moral code by the end.
This world is filled with so much dark folklore, including Djinni, Nightmares (creatures who feed off your fear), Buraqui (a magical horse made of sand) and other creatures who walk the desert sands at night. We also learn of old stories, about great battles and love stories between Djinn which really helped build this world.
This is super fast-paced and action packed, and I’m excited to continue the series!
Neil Gaiman is definitely an auto-buy author for me. I’ve never disliked anything by him! His writing is just so magical and immersive and I can’t get enough!
Norse Mythology was wildly entertaining, especially listening to the audiobook (read by Gaiman himself!). I love that he presented the stories in a modern way, making them much more accessible and humorous.
I already know this will be a book I’ll want to reread in the future!
Norse Mythology was wildly entertaining, especially listening to the audiobook (read by Gaiman himself!). I love that he presented the stories in a modern way, making them much more accessible and humorous.
I already know this will be a book I’ll want to reread in the future!
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This was the weirdest, most disturbing and creepiest thing I’ve ever read. And I loved it
This was the weirdest, most disturbing and creepiest thing I’ve ever read. And I loved it
This book physically made my heart drop. The writing is absolutely beautiful, though the content was difficult to read at times purely because of the things that happen to Ada. We are told the story by Ada’s alternate selves (Asughara and Saint Vincent), so we don’t get a vivid account on what exactly happens to Ada and instead, we are told how it affects her. We follow Ada as she develops multiple identities within her, and how they each shape her life. The story explores trauma with such complexity, it is truly heart-wrenching.
Freshwater is insanely unique and powerful, and I’ve never read a book like it. It is by no means an easy book to read in terms of its harrowing content, so be aware of that. Akwaeke Emezi has quickly become one of my favourite authors, and I’m excited to read more of their works.
TW: Self-harm, suicide incl mention of, overdose attempt, rape, cheating, drug use, alcoholism, death, verbal, physical and sexual abuse
Freshwater is insanely unique and powerful, and I’ve never read a book like it. It is by no means an easy book to read in terms of its harrowing content, so be aware of that. Akwaeke Emezi has quickly become one of my favourite authors, and I’m excited to read more of their works.
TW: Self-harm, suicide incl mention of, overdose attempt, rape, cheating, drug use, alcoholism, death, verbal, physical and sexual abuse