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L'attaque des titans : Tome 1 by Hajime Isayama
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Manacled Volume 2 by SenLinYu
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
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The Light of All That Falls by James Islington
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I have to say that the level of imagination and world building in this series is very top tier
I commence Islington for that
But.....isn't too much sometimes TOO MUCH
when you are still in the process of adding new information and revealing new characters in the 2nd half of the third 800+ page- book, then something will start to feel off and the story will become boring
I cannot, for the life of me, give you a step-by-step recount even if my life depended on it
something I can easily do with other fantasy books
because Islington kept adding and adding and adding
but here is what I go so far
Plot Overview SPOILERS....I think?!
The story revolves around the final battle to prevent the world’s destruction
There are four major characters and a ""specie""?? who play the crucial parts in the story
1- Caeden (Tal'kamar): Caeden, once a member of the Venerate, continues his quest for redemption. He must confront his past as Tal'kamar, who was manipulated by the dark force known as the Ell. Caeden’s journey involves uncovering the truth about the Jha'vett, an ancient device capable of reshaping reality, and deciding whether to use it to save the world or destroy it.
2-Davian: a young man with immense magical potential, struggles with his role in the conflict. He learns more about his connection to the Reservoir, a source of magical power, and his destiny to either save or doom the world. he must make sacrifices to ensure the survival of those he loves.
3- Asha: now a leader in her own right, works to unite the fractured nations against the threat of the *Venerate* and the weakening Boundary. She faces political intrigue and personal challenges, and like Davian is determined to protect her people.
4- Wirr: (he's my favorite) Davian’s best friend and the Northwarden’s son, plays a crucial role in rallying the armies of Andarra. He grapples with the weight of leadership and the moral dilemmas of using forbidden weapons to fight the enemy.
5- The Venerate: The remaining members of the Venerate, including Gassandrid and Diara, continue their plans to use the Jha'vett to reshape reality according to their vision. Their motivations and manipulations are revealed, showing how they were deceived by the Ell - I think????
Caeden learns that the Ell, a malevolent force, has been manipulating events for millennia to ensure its own survival. The Jha'vett is the key to either stopping the Ell or allowing it to achieve its goals.
meanwhile the Boundary, a magical barrier protecting the world from the Darklands, continues to weaken. Asha and Wirr work to delay its collapse while preparing for the inevitable invasion of monstrous creatures. Davian discovers that his unique connection to the Reservoir allows him to manipulate time. In the climactic battle, he uses this power to create a time loop, ensuring that the events leading to the Ell’s defeat are set in motion. However, this comes at the cost of his own life.
I think during the time this series was written, the ALL-TOO good main lead is expected to sacrifice himself for the GOOD of humanity without the chance of him/her coming out with HEA.
I would have liked that ending if there were any indication of Davian having flaws...Caeden I understood, but not Davian
still, this was tedious but enjoyable
liked book 2 the best
I commence Islington for that
But.....isn't too much sometimes TOO MUCH
when you are still in the process of adding new information and revealing new characters in the 2nd half of the third 800+ page- book, then something will start to feel off and the story will become boring
I cannot, for the life of me, give you a step-by-step recount even if my life depended on it
something I can easily do with other fantasy books
because Islington kept adding and adding and adding
but here is what I go so far
Plot Overview SPOILERS....I think?!
The story revolves around the final battle to prevent the world’s destruction
There are four major characters and a ""specie""?? who play the crucial parts in the story
1- Caeden (Tal'kamar): Caeden, once a member of the Venerate, continues his quest for redemption. He must confront his past as Tal'kamar, who was manipulated by the dark force known as the Ell. Caeden’s journey involves uncovering the truth about the Jha'vett, an ancient device capable of reshaping reality, and deciding whether to use it to save the world or destroy it.
2-Davian: a young man with immense magical potential, struggles with his role in the conflict. He learns more about his connection to the Reservoir, a source of magical power, and his destiny to either save or doom the world. he must make sacrifices to ensure the survival of those he loves.
3- Asha: now a leader in her own right, works to unite the fractured nations against the threat of the *Venerate* and the weakening Boundary. She faces political intrigue and personal challenges, and like Davian is determined to protect her people.
4- Wirr: (he's my favorite) Davian’s best friend and the Northwarden’s son, plays a crucial role in rallying the armies of Andarra. He grapples with the weight of leadership and the moral dilemmas of using forbidden weapons to fight the enemy.
5- The Venerate: The remaining members of the Venerate, including Gassandrid and Diara, continue their plans to use the Jha'vett to reshape reality according to their vision. Their motivations and manipulations are revealed, showing how they were deceived by the Ell - I think????
Caeden learns that the Ell, a malevolent force, has been manipulating events for millennia to ensure its own survival. The Jha'vett is the key to either stopping the Ell or allowing it to achieve its goals.
meanwhile the Boundary, a magical barrier protecting the world from the Darklands, continues to weaken. Asha and Wirr work to delay its collapse while preparing for the inevitable invasion of monstrous creatures. Davian discovers that his unique connection to the Reservoir allows him to manipulate time. In the climactic battle, he uses this power to create a time loop, ensuring that the events leading to the Ell’s defeat are set in motion. However, this comes at the cost of his own life.
I think during the time this series was written, the ALL-TOO good main lead is expected to sacrifice himself for the GOOD of humanity without the chance of him/her coming out with HEA.
I would have liked that ending if there were any indication of Davian having flaws...Caeden I understood, but not Davian
still, this was tedious but enjoyable
liked book 2 the best
Januaries by Olivie Blake
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Rome by E.K. Hart
challenging
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
5.0
You keep finding your voice, baby girl, and I'll listen. I'll try to listen even when you don't speak up, I promise you"
Oh Rome! That is what we truly want in a relationship. Listen and understand
I am not that often surprised by a book, let alone an MC Romance though they are my guilty pleasure. But it becomes the highlight of my day when a book does just that.
In my opinion, I dont think this is a dark romance. This is Romance with a dark theme
I do not think it is an MC romance. It is a romance with an MC member
I do not think it is a cheating romance. It is a romance that deals with the aftermath.
I think I have read two or three cheating books were I was rooting for the male lead to get back with the h and have their HEA.
Rome is one of them
and not because he did not plan on cheating or,at the moment, he did not know he was cheating but because of how he handled it.
I love books where we see "real humans" make mistakes. We are not all good or all bad. We are a mix and it is by our free-well to choose which side we lean towards.
Some mistakes are unredeemable
Others totally are
⚜ rating: 5/5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
⚜Genre: Contemporary Romance
⚜Theme: Second-Chance MC romance
⚜Targeted audience: Adults
⚜Characters: Caleb/Rome, Abby
⚜Representation: side-character disability
⚜ driven: Character driven
⚜Pace: medium
⚜TW: cheating, triggers of trauma, alcoholism, OW drama, double standards
⚜ tropes: betrayal and grovel, young love, claiming, he's celibate she is not
⚜ POV: double first person
⚜ spice 🌶🌶 🌶
⚜standalone: yes, but part of a series
⚜Ending: HEA
⚜Book read: KU
The Plot
though it is set in the MC world, this book focuses more on the drama and romance between Rome and Abby. something that the author clearly stated. And I was there for it all.
I loved that we got a look at how Caleb and Abby met then how their relationship progressed
I loved seeing their marital bless before everything crashed because it helped me feel how much Abby was betrayed and how much angst Rome was in
Stories that begin with the betrayal while showing little of their past life usually fail to make me feel the connection and frankly I don't care much about the characters
I did understand that the act of cheating itself was a sub-problem to the way Rome dismissed Abby's concern of his drinking habits, which lead to his fatal mistake
I also loved the way Hart managed to show us the male's double standard look
which leads me to the characters.
Rome/Caleb
God! I really disliked him in the prologue. The way he took one look at Abby, decided she is his, proceeded to act like it while still sowing his MC oats.
He prevented any boy from approaching Abby, waiting for her to come of age so he could claim her. meanwhile, he did not see anything wrong sleeping with the MC bunnies.
However, my mind changed when the chapters started and we see how much he loves her, and how much dedicated to his family he is. They have a son and a baby on the way but still he worships Abby in every way.
We learn that he has a drinking problem that he dismisses even though Abby clearly showed stated that he should get help. Because of that, one drunk night, he mistakes one of the hangarounds for his wife and let's her give him BJ. When he wakes and sobers up, he realizes how fucked up he is.
And here is the part where I was rooting form him. Not once he concidered hiding what he did from his wife. He did not encourage his brothers to do that also eventhough he knows they would have. He took responsibility, arranged for therapy sessions then confronted Abby.
From there on, everything was about Abby's happiness and emotions
and then the idiot digs his grave even deeper when he throws the "Male Standard" in Abby's face. When she asks him to leave he says, "I can't believe you're throwing everything away, you're throwing us aways, over ONE MISTAKE.....I didn't have sex with her...It was just a blowjob"
The way he belittled her anguish and acted as if she is the one creating problems pushed Abby to ask for divorce.
Abby
I absolutely adore a book with a strong female lead.
I stated before that "strong" does not mean "kick / fight/ bitch"
Abby went through all the emotions.
shocked, anger, shut down, crying, depression
all while 8 month pregnant
but then, she stepped up. She did not wallow whine
She took control of her life
found a job
tried casual hookups
tried dating
I read some reviews that tore her down for not going all the way with the other men. Seriously! She is comming out from the fact that the love of her life and only man she ever was intimate with cheated on her, also she just gave birth and still nursing, but you want her to be comfortable having sex with other men!
besides, if we want to concider Rome having BJ as cheating, then Abby giving BJ is not being cleibate.
otherwise, you are being double standard
the side characters
I loved all the side characters
especially the MCs. They were on Abby's side. Did not side with Rome just because he is a BROTHER. they clearly let him know how wrong he was
I loved Lia. hope she gets a book
Kim, the therapist, was amazing
Oh and the writing was very well done
Oh Rome! That is what we truly want in a relationship. Listen and understand
I am not that often surprised by a book, let alone an MC Romance though they are my guilty pleasure. But it becomes the highlight of my day when a book does just that.
In my opinion, I dont think this is a dark romance. This is Romance with a dark theme
I do not think it is an MC romance. It is a romance with an MC member
I do not think it is a cheating romance. It is a romance that deals with the aftermath.
I think I have read two or three cheating books were I was rooting for the male lead to get back with the h and have their HEA.
Rome is one of them
and not because he did not plan on cheating or,at the moment, he did not know he was cheating but because of how he handled it.
I love books where we see "real humans" make mistakes. We are not all good or all bad. We are a mix and it is by our free-well to choose which side we lean towards.
Some mistakes are unredeemable
Others totally are
⚜ rating: 5/5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
⚜Genre: Contemporary Romance
⚜Theme: Second-Chance MC romance
⚜Targeted audience: Adults
⚜Characters: Caleb/Rome, Abby
⚜Representation: side-character disability
⚜ driven: Character driven
⚜Pace: medium
⚜TW: cheating, triggers of trauma, alcoholism, OW drama, double standards
⚜ tropes: betrayal and grovel, young love, claiming, he's celibate she is not
⚜ POV: double first person
⚜ spice 🌶🌶 🌶
⚜standalone: yes, but part of a series
⚜Ending: HEA
⚜Book read: KU
The Plot
though it is set in the MC world, this book focuses more on the drama and romance between Rome and Abby. something that the author clearly stated. And I was there for it all.
I loved that we got a look at how Caleb and Abby met then how their relationship progressed
I loved seeing their marital bless before everything crashed because it helped me feel how much Abby was betrayed and how much angst Rome was in
Stories that begin with the betrayal while showing little of their past life usually fail to make me feel the connection and frankly I don't care much about the characters
I did understand that the act of cheating itself was a sub-problem to the way Rome dismissed Abby's concern of his drinking habits, which lead to his fatal mistake
I also loved the way Hart managed to show us the male's double standard look
which leads me to the characters.
Rome/Caleb
God! I really disliked him in the prologue. The way he took one look at Abby, decided she is his, proceeded to act like it while still sowing his MC oats.
He prevented any boy from approaching Abby, waiting for her to come of age so he could claim her. meanwhile, he did not see anything wrong sleeping with the MC bunnies.
However, my mind changed when the chapters started and we see how much he loves her, and how much dedicated to his family he is. They have a son and a baby on the way but still he worships Abby in every way.
We learn that he has a drinking problem that he dismisses even though Abby clearly showed stated that he should get help. Because of that, one drunk night, he mistakes one of the hangarounds for his wife and let's her give him BJ. When he wakes and sobers up, he realizes how fucked up he is.
And here is the part where I was rooting form him. Not once he concidered hiding what he did from his wife. He did not encourage his brothers to do that also eventhough he knows they would have. He took responsibility, arranged for therapy sessions then confronted Abby.
From there on, everything was about Abby's happiness and emotions
and then the idiot digs his grave even deeper when he throws the "Male Standard" in Abby's face. When she asks him to leave he says, "I can't believe you're throwing everything away, you're throwing us aways, over ONE MISTAKE.....I didn't have sex with her...It was just a blowjob"
The way he belittled her anguish and acted as if she is the one creating problems pushed Abby to ask for divorce.
Abby
I absolutely adore a book with a strong female lead.
I stated before that "strong" does not mean "kick / fight/ bitch"
Abby went through all the emotions.
shocked, anger, shut down, crying, depression
all while 8 month pregnant
but then, she stepped up. She did not wallow whine
She took control of her life
found a job
tried casual hookups
tried dating
I read some reviews that tore her down for not going all the way with the other men. Seriously! She is comming out from the fact that the love of her life and only man she ever was intimate with cheated on her, also she just gave birth and still nursing, but you want her to be comfortable having sex with other men!
besides, if we want to concider Rome having BJ as cheating, then Abby giving BJ is not being cleibate.
otherwise, you are being double standard
the side characters
I loved all the side characters
especially the MCs. They were on Abby's side. Did not side with Rome just because he is a BROTHER. they clearly let him know how wrong he was
I loved Lia. hope she gets a book
Kim, the therapist, was amazing
Oh and the writing was very well done
Stay with My Heart by Tashie Bhuiyan
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Starting this and let me first say
THIS COVER IS GORGEOUS 😍
Well, I still think that the cover is gorgeous
but it is still misleading
because it is suggesting a romance
and THIS IS NOT A ROMANCE and because of that, I will not give it 5 or even 4
I loved that this is cute and clean
I am always looking for those for my G10 students
I liked Liana's morality and how she wanted to redeem herself eventhough it was not her fault. And she learns that fixing a mistake with a bigger mistake is not the answer, and that it is always better to tell the truth.
I loved her interaction with all the band's members (in another world, this could be a very good RH romance) and not just Sky.
However, there was very little interaction between Liana and Sky for it to be a romance!!! they didn't even date but somewhen by the end they hang around walking. So why was this promoted as contemporary romance?????
The one-sided POV also failed this genre. A 2024 romance written in one-sided POV?????? NO, STOP THAT
All in all, it was a quick easy read
THIS COVER IS GORGEOUS 😍
Well, I still think that the cover is gorgeous
but it is still misleading
because it is suggesting a romance
and THIS IS NOT A ROMANCE and because of that, I will not give it 5 or even 4
I loved that this is cute and clean
I am always looking for those for my G10 students
I liked Liana's morality and how she wanted to redeem herself eventhough it was not her fault. And she learns that fixing a mistake with a bigger mistake is not the answer, and that it is always better to tell the truth.
I loved her interaction with all the band's members (in another world, this could be a very good RH romance) and not just Sky.
However, there was very little interaction between Liana and Sky for it to be a romance!!! they didn't even date but somewhen by the end they hang around walking. So why was this promoted as contemporary romance?????
The one-sided POV also failed this genre. A 2024 romance written in one-sided POV?????? NO, STOP THAT
All in all, it was a quick easy read
Knot All is Forgiven by Holly Monroe
emotional
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
4.0
I am rating based on the purpose I have read this book, which is the betrayal and grovel
and I am satisfied
⚜ rating 🌟🌟🌟🌟
⚜Genre: Paranormal RH Romance
⚜Theme: Second-Chance Omegaverse romance
⚜Targeted audience: Adults
⚜Characters: Jordan, Icarus, Cyrus, Rafe, Simon
⚜Representation: LGBTQ+, POC (I think), mental breakdown
⚜ driven: Character-driven mostly with plot
⚜Pace: medium
⚜TW: body-shaming, eating disorder, rejection, depression, explicit content
⚜ tropes: betrayal, grovel, strong-willed female lead, she is not celibate, mate-bond
⚜ POV: multiple first person
⚜ spice 🌶🌶 🌶🌶 with kinks
⚜standalone: yes
⚜Ending: HEA
⚜Book read: KU
Quick synopsis
Jordan knew all her life that she is an Omega, however, she did not present causing everyone around her including the pack she loves and her family to think that she is a Beta. Her three childhood friends (whom she loves and wants to be their bonded) leave and later lie to her saying that they found their Omega.
later in life, when Jordan is 32 and successful in her career, still strongly believes she is an Omega so she seeks out medical consultation. Enter Alpha Dr. Icarus Valentine who immediately believes her and that triggers her Omega
a coincidence reunites her with the guys who discover that she is their scent mate
and queue in their grovel to get her back
What I liked
🔅 I loved the concept of an older Omega. Usually these books have her at 18 or 21ish. Jordan was 32.
🔅 Jordan is strong willed. She had a hard time at first with rejection, but she picks herself up, and make something with her life while still maintaining her believes.
🔅 She is not celibate pining and waiting on her guys. She explores her sexuality.
🔅 She did not give in to BBS. considering this is an Omegaverse book and the mate bond is very hard to resist, she put in quite a fight to make them grovel to her
🔅 I liked that the pack-bond between the guys was broken because of their stupid but understandable choices
🔅 Usually, in these types of books, there are some kind of family/friends interference where they are pushing the FMC towards forgiving. There was something like this here, but it was done in such a tasteful way that it improves the story
🔅🔅🔅 I absolutely looooooved the Scientific aspect of the story. This is a Paranormal fantasy where the characters and the world is a make-believe. However, when authors use science and medical terms to explain the world, this is when they have me.
Spoilers for the grovel
At first, I was furious at the guys. Why didn't they just take Jordan even if she were a Beta. But then I read Athena's story (which I am hoping we get her book) and I kinda understood why they did what they did.
Each of the guys functioned differently
Simon left because he didn't agree with their decision and sought out Jordan keeping an eye on her from a far
Cyrus wanted to prove that his decision was right by going into Omega meeting but knew deep down that Jordan was the one for them
Rafe was just floating through life without Jordan and Simon
when they reunite, I thought the grovel was decent (could have been better)
🔅literally on their knees begging
🔅sending thoughtful gifts and reminders
🔅puplic announcement of love
🔅accepting her bonding with Icarus
🔅being all about her from there on
🔅taking on her name
I did find Cyrus a bit douch but that was his personality. We cannot have all of them be the same!
What I didn't like
- The spice scenes were an overkill. Once they got together, we lost the plot and the smut dominated. I started skimming and skipping
- I wanted more retribution for Lanie. what she did was despicable. Some would consider Jordan stupid for trusting her but I didn't. Jordan lost her family and pack and practically everyone did not believe her when she said she was an Omega, even her therapist. So it was natural that she gravitated and trusted Lanie at first.
- As much as we got a lot about the guys, Rafe was overshadowed to his sexuality. I love representation in books but to reduce a character to just that is not it.
- I did understand why Jordan wanted to stop being an Omega, but it sounded childish to me.
- for characters who are in their thirties and forties, they still acted like teenagers.
still, it was a very good B&G book
I think I will read book 1 and wait for the duet
and I am satisfied
⚜ rating 🌟🌟🌟🌟
⚜Genre: Paranormal RH Romance
⚜Theme: Second-Chance Omegaverse romance
⚜Targeted audience: Adults
⚜Characters: Jordan, Icarus, Cyrus, Rafe, Simon
⚜Representation: LGBTQ+, POC (I think), mental breakdown
⚜ driven: Character-driven mostly with plot
⚜Pace: medium
⚜TW: body-shaming, eating disorder, rejection, depression, explicit content
⚜ tropes: betrayal, grovel, strong-willed female lead, she is not celibate, mate-bond
⚜ POV: multiple first person
⚜ spice 🌶🌶 🌶🌶 with kinks
⚜standalone: yes
⚜Ending: HEA
⚜Book read: KU
Quick synopsis
Jordan knew all her life that she is an Omega, however, she did not present causing everyone around her including the pack she loves and her family to think that she is a Beta. Her three childhood friends (whom she loves and wants to be their bonded) leave and later lie to her saying that they found their Omega.
later in life, when Jordan is 32 and successful in her career, still strongly believes she is an Omega so she seeks out medical consultation. Enter Alpha Dr. Icarus Valentine who immediately believes her and that triggers her Omega
a coincidence reunites her with the guys who discover that she is their scent mate
and queue in their grovel to get her back
What I liked
🔅 I loved the concept of an older Omega. Usually these books have her at 18 or 21ish. Jordan was 32.
🔅 Jordan is strong willed. She had a hard time at first with rejection, but she picks herself up, and make something with her life while still maintaining her believes.
🔅 She is not celibate pining and waiting on her guys. She explores her sexuality.
🔅 She did not give in to BBS. considering this is an Omegaverse book and the mate bond is very hard to resist, she put in quite a fight to make them grovel to her
🔅 I liked that the pack-bond between the guys was broken because of their stupid but understandable choices
🔅 Usually, in these types of books, there are some kind of family/friends interference where they are pushing the FMC towards forgiving. There was something like this here, but it was done in such a tasteful way that it improves the story
🔅🔅🔅 I absolutely looooooved the Scientific aspect of the story. This is a Paranormal fantasy where the characters and the world is a make-believe. However, when authors use science and medical terms to explain the world, this is when they have me.
Spoilers for the grovel
At first, I was furious at the guys. Why didn't they just take Jordan even if she were a Beta. But then I read Athena's story (which I am hoping we get her book) and I kinda understood why they did what they did.
Each of the guys functioned differently
Simon left because he didn't agree with their decision and sought out Jordan keeping an eye on her from a far
Cyrus wanted to prove that his decision was right by going into Omega meeting but knew deep down that Jordan was the one for them
Rafe was just floating through life without Jordan and Simon
when they reunite, I thought the grovel was decent (could have been better)
🔅literally on their knees begging
🔅sending thoughtful gifts and reminders
🔅puplic announcement of love
🔅accepting her bonding with Icarus
🔅being all about her from there on
🔅taking on her name
I did find Cyrus a bit douch but that was his personality. We cannot have all of them be the same!
What I didn't like
- The spice scenes were an overkill. Once they got together, we lost the plot and the smut dominated. I started skimming and skipping
- I wanted more retribution for Lanie. what she did was despicable. Some would consider Jordan stupid for trusting her but I didn't. Jordan lost her family and pack and practically everyone did not believe her when she said she was an Omega, even her therapist. So it was natural that she gravitated and trusted Lanie at first.
- As much as we got a lot about the guys, Rafe was overshadowed to his sexuality. I love representation in books but to reduce a character to just that is not it.
- I did understand why Jordan wanted to stop being an Omega, but it sounded childish to me.
- for characters who are in their thirties and forties, they still acted like teenagers.
still, it was a very good B&G book
I think I will read book 1 and wait for the duet
Immortal Dark by Tigest Girma
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
You have no idea how much I was rooting for this book
POC Ethiopian author? Yes, God Yes
the promise of a strong, morally grey heroine? yes yes yes
African culture inspired? take my money
I even got the two sprayed edges edition, the US and the UK ones
and ......I was not expecting the level of disappointment
by 75% I was just going through to try and find something that would level it up to 2 stars!! but sadly, I didn't
The book started out really well. The first three chapters hooks you in with how much speed the story was going....going downhill that is!!!
Also, who the fuck decided to promote this as a ROMANTACY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
where is the romance????????? please, show me the romance!!!!!!!!!!!
It is not even Enemies to lovers, it is Enemies to slightly tolerating you to fucking you
1- The whole book is told from one POV, Kidan - the most unlikable FMC I have read after Feyre. At one point, I really wanted someone to just off her
2- The plot is confusing, the magic system is not clear, the side characters just pop here and there and then die here and there. You don't know half the time what is happening and the other half you are just trying to keep up with all the new information
the whole book read like a prologue!
I didn't understand the sisters' dynamics
I didn't understand their parents
I didn't understand most of the stuff
3- Then there is Susenyos. Our dark, brooding 500 year old vampire acting like a 15 year old. He flips suddenly after the 60% mark from wanting to kill Kidan to all about Kidan. Why? we don't know cause nothing is explained.
4- Kidan was more focused on her new friends than on her mission or figuring out the HOUSE. speaking of which, I was so hyped to see a magical house that thinks for itself. but noooooooooo, all we got was a stupid "figure out the house rule".
I don't think I'll be continuing this series
not worth it
POC Ethiopian author? Yes, God Yes
the promise of a strong, morally grey heroine? yes yes yes
African culture inspired? take my money
I even got the two sprayed edges edition, the US and the UK ones
and ......I was not expecting the level of disappointment
by 75% I was just going through to try and find something that would level it up to 2 stars!! but sadly, I didn't
The book started out really well. The first three chapters hooks you in with how much speed the story was going....going downhill that is!!!
Also, who the fuck decided to promote this as a ROMANTACY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
where is the romance????????? please, show me the romance!!!!!!!!!!!
It is not even Enemies to lovers, it is Enemies to slightly tolerating you to fucking you
1- The whole book is told from one POV, Kidan - the most unlikable FMC I have read after Feyre. At one point, I really wanted someone to just off her
2- The plot is confusing, the magic system is not clear, the side characters just pop here and there and then die here and there. You don't know half the time what is happening and the other half you are just trying to keep up with all the new information
the whole book read like a prologue!
I didn't understand the sisters' dynamics
I didn't understand their parents
I didn't understand most of the stuff
3- Then there is Susenyos. Our dark, brooding 500 year old vampire acting like a 15 year old. He flips suddenly after the 60% mark from wanting to kill Kidan to all about Kidan. Why? we don't know cause nothing is explained.
4- Kidan was more focused on her new friends than on her mission or figuring out the HOUSE. speaking of which, I was so hyped to see a magical house that thinks for itself. but noooooooooo, all we got was a stupid "figure out the house rule".
I don't think I'll be continuing this series
not worth it
Fifty-Fifty by Steve Cavanagh
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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
4.5
4.5 🌟🌟🌟🌟 🔅
Now that's how you write a good thriller 😍
If you ever watched Primal Fear, you'll get this book
so picture this
two sisters
each accusing the other of murdering their father
both have almost the same life style and habits
which one is telling the truth?
I thoroughly enjoyed the book
had my suspicion of whodunit and was so glad my guess was right
two things prevented me from giving it a hard 5 stars
1- for a book coming out from a trad. pub company and about courts and trials, it had a lot of grammar mistakes
2- I did not get the hate the sisters shared! why? what happened between them? and why they hated their father?????
other than that, a great thriller
Now that's how you write a good thriller 😍
If you ever watched Primal Fear, you'll get this book
so picture this
two sisters
each accusing the other of murdering their father
both have almost the same life style and habits
which one is telling the truth?
I thoroughly enjoyed the book
had my suspicion of whodunit and was so glad my guess was right
two things prevented me from giving it a hard 5 stars
1- for a book coming out from a trad. pub company and about courts and trials, it had a lot of grammar mistakes
2- I did not get the hate the sisters shared! why? what happened between them? and why they hated their father?????
other than that, a great thriller