spiritmadeofstars's reviews
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Dcéra zimy by Vladimíra Šebová

adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

 Knižka ma veľmi zaujala fantasy slovanským svetom, v ktorom sa odohráva. Aj keď sa mi nepáčilo skákanie medzi časovými líniami, nakoľko som chcela vždy pokračovať v tej, v ktorej sme sa nachádzali, veľmi som si užila všetky časti... až na úplný koniec.

Knihu som dostala na narodeniny, no až doteraz som nemala poriadne na ňu čas. Dnes som si sadla a dočítala ju.

Ďalej nasledujú spoileri.

 

Bohužiaľ sa mi vôbec nepáčili posledné moderné kapitoly. Celá kniha mala skvelý dej aj rýchlosť, ktorými sa veci odhrávali. Posledné kapitoly mi však prišli uponáhľané. Radšej by som privítala, aby mala kniha o 200-300 strán viac.

Odrazu sa na nás liali všetky dôležité informácie. Nemuseli sme o ne vôbec "bojovať". Len nám postavy všetko povedali.

Páčilo sa mi, že Vesna aj Morena mali šťastný koniec, no aj napriek ich utrpeniu mi prišiel nezaslúžený.

Celkovo sa mi kniha veľmi, veľmi páčila. Preto jej dávam 4 hviezdičky. No budem sa sa tváriť, že ich príbehy skončili trošku inak. 

 

Icebreaker by Hannah Grace

funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

3.5

 This book definitely put me into a figure skating obsessed mood and I had to stop and watch The Cutting Edge when I was around half in.

I hadn't read much about the book before picking it up, so I was surprised that it was smutty. Pleasantly surprised. I enjoyed the dynamic and the characters and the drama!

I immediately hated that Stas wore super tall high heels though. In no world will I believe a person who skates several hours a day will put on stilletos to wear for a whole party.

I will mention what I disliked below, in the spoiler. But other than that, I enjoyed this read. It made me hungry for more stories like this, but in a visual form. I really want to see the sexy hockey players play and and the sexy people figure skate.

So I'd recommend it as a cute wintery read with sex and drama, and also healthy communication skills - that we don't often see in stories like this. Kudos for that. 

 

It isn't really the book's or the story's fault that I hate pregnancy in books. As soon as Stas let Nate cum into her I felt like I might drop the book, so I'm glad the author left their happy parents thing for the epilogue. I just don't view it as "and they lived happily ever after" scenario.

Don't get me wrong, if people want babies let them have them, but I'd rather not read about that in my horny fiction.

Also, Stas said she wanted to adopt, so I do hope they will adopt a kid after they have their own. 

 

The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden

emotional inspiring lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

You know when you buy the first book in a series, thinking you'll give it a try and then, if you like it, buy the rest later? Well here I am, the first book finished, already buying the next two as e-books, so I don't have to wait for any delivery.

The story sucked me in and did not want to let go. I caught myself thinking well, this story feels kinda slow only to realize I am already at 120 pages, without  even realizing.

It felt like I wasn't just reading a story, but watching a person grow up, live... I am in love with the feeling the writing evokes, the author truly is a magician that made me see things, feel things - unable to look away.

I truly hope Vasya and Morozko will end up together... I will cry nontheless, but happy tears would be appreciated.

A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous emotional relaxing medium-paced

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

5.0

I'm screaming.

I started reading this series because Cindy made those videos on YouTube and I loved how the books sounded - silly fairytale with sex scenes. But boyyyyy I have fallen and I can't get up. I loved this book, even the chapter 55, and the ending!! Oof! 

I have no clear words, I read this book for joy but damn it also hurts and excites me. Hooray for going further down the rabbit hole!

Coraline by Neil Gaiman

adventurous dark inspiring mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

Godforsaken: Shade of Light by Edward Jamieson

dark emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.0

I want to thank the author who so kindly sent me a free ebook copy in advance of the release in exchange for an honest review. 

I really liked the story and Lilly reminded me so much of me (and my realistic dreams). Even though the story includes angels I felt like it was real (and now I'm gonna hope to see some stranger/angel at the club). 

I have no more words, I enjoyed this story and everyone who loves stories about angels and romance should read it.

Starters by Lissa Price

adventurous funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden

5.0

Insurgent by Veronica Roth

4.0

Punková princezná by Dominika Ponechalová

3.0