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Fullmetal Alchemist (3-In-1 Edition), Vol. 9 by Hiromu Arakawa
5.0
This series really means so much to me, and my love for it has only grown the more I watch and the more I read. Genuinely no words to describe it, but my real tears upon finishing are more happy than sad-my heart is feeling Fullmetal. ❤️
A Master of Djinn by P. Djèlí Clark
3.75
Really cool world! I loved learning more and more about it as the mystery progressed. I guessed the plot twist just before it happened, and I found all the answers to the mysteries quite reasonable. I wasn’t all that attached to the characters though, and the dialogue style wasn’t my favorite. Still really good, would reccomend.
The Tower of Nero by Rick Riordan
5.0
Crying? Yes, I am.
Gosh, I loved this so damn much.In my heart, always.
❤️❤️❤️
Gosh, I loved this so damn much.In my heart, always.
❤️❤️❤️
Fullmetal Alchemist (3-in-1 Edition), Vol. 7 by Hiromu Arakawa
5 ⭐️
Eyyyyy the Mustang Gang is back together! ☺️💗 Bring it on, Promised Day!!
Eyyyyy the Mustang Gang is back together! ☺️💗 Bring it on, Promised Day!!
The Tyrant's Tomb by Rick Riordan
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I may have cried a little.
"I don't need another person to heal my heart. I don't need a partner, at least not until and unless I'm ready on my own terms."
I LOVE REYNA. 💜🙏✨
"I don't need another person to heal my heart. I don't need a partner, at least not until and unless I'm ready on my own terms."
I LOVE REYNA. 💜🙏✨
House of Marionne by J. Elle
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
My friend bought me this book as a gift so I had absolutely no expectations! I was a little hesitant at first because I felt certain of a chance that it could fall into tropes and lack the emotional depth it needed but NO! I was really invested in the plot, the stakes were high, and I really cared about our main character, Quell. Her struggle with wanting to belong and self acceptance was relatable and honest, and I really believed the path it took.
My main problem, and the only one I can put to words right now, was the writing. It wasn't terrible, but J. Elle utilizes a lot of simple sentences and sentence fragments. While this works great for making the dialogue feel modern and natural, it didn't always read very easily in the prose. I think it got better as the book progressed, but I was also so engrossed with all the twists and turns of the plot that I wasn't paying that much attention to the writing style anymore.
The pacing was great, especially in the romance! And the romance. It did not feel dependent on tropes, and I always love characters to have a real friendship first. (I'll be honest, I fell in love with Jordan, too.)
Overall, a really great book and I would definitely recommend to any modern fantasy lovers. I'm cautiously excited for the next book!
My main problem, and the only one I can put to words right now, was the writing. It wasn't terrible, but J. Elle utilizes a lot of simple sentences and sentence fragments. While this works great for making the dialogue feel modern and natural, it didn't always read very easily in the prose. I think it got better as the book progressed, but I was also so engrossed with all the twists and turns of the plot that I wasn't paying that much attention to the writing style anymore.
The pacing was great, especially in the romance! And the romance. It did not feel dependent on tropes, and I always love characters to have a real friendship first. (I'll be honest, I fell in love with Jordan, too.)
Overall, a really great book and I would definitely recommend to any modern fantasy lovers. I'm cautiously excited for the next book!
Fullmetal Alchemist (3-In-1 Edition), Vol. 6 by Hiromu Arakawa
5.0
First FMA of 2024 so it gets a 5⭐️ rating.
Gosh this series makes me so happy, sad, troubled hopeful. The way it makes me feel?!!
Yes.
“Briggs is at its best in the winter. Everything becomes black and white. I love the simplicity of it.”
“Is that right? But, sir…if you look up, you can also see blue. Nothing in the world is purely black and white, including the hearts of men.”
Gosh this series makes me so happy, sad, troubled hopeful. The way it makes me feel?!!
Yes.
“Briggs is at its best in the winter. Everything becomes black and white. I love the simplicity of it.”
“Is that right? But, sir…if you look up, you can also see blue. Nothing in the world is purely black and white, including the hearts of men.”