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The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Ghosts of the Shadow Market by Robin Wasserman, Sarah Rees Brennan, Cassandra Clare, Kelly Link, Maureen Johnson
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was a pretty solid bind up of novellas and probably the strongest one in the Shadowhunter realm. I do think there’s too many writers collabing with Cassandra, some who I just don’t think work.
Cast Long Shadows - 3 Stars
A great introduction to Matthew Fairchild but I didn’t like or dislike him. He came across as a bit dramatic for my liking.
Every Exquisite Thing - 4.5 Stars
I love Anna so much, I think they’re bad ass. However, her insta love moments are so tedious and a little pathetic.
Learn About Loss - 2 Stars
Great characters, I love Brother Zachariah and enjoyed Sister Emilia, but the mystery vibe in this novella was terrible.
A Deeper Love - 4 Stars
I enjoyed seeing Tessa and Jem again but honestly Catarina Loss stole it for me. We need more of her.
The Wicked Ones - 4 Stars
I enjoyed seeing the start of The Circle and I really felt for Celine but that girl is so naive and immature. She truly still wants a man who doesn’t want her and sees her as a child.
Son of the Dawn - 5 Stars
I loved every moment of this novella, well written and fast paced. Raphael, lily and Jem? Unexpected but I love it!
The Land I Lost - 4 Stars
This was about 30 pages too long but overall it was a solid novella. Alec and Rafe stole the show.
Through Blood, Through Fire - 4 Stars
Another good novella, I love seeing Tessa and Jem together.
The Lost World - 3 Stars
I honestly can’t lie, I don’t like Livvy. We didn’t get to know her enough in the Dark Artifices for her to make an appearance in here.
Forever Fallen - 3 Stars
So dragged out, I don’t like Janus and don’t understand who he is either. I only read for the Jem and Kit moments.
Cast Long Shadows - 3 Stars
A great introduction to Matthew Fairchild but I didn’t like or dislike him. He came across as a bit dramatic for my liking.
Every Exquisite Thing - 4.5 Stars
I love Anna so much, I think they’re bad ass. However, her insta love moments are so tedious and a little pathetic.
Learn About Loss - 2 Stars
Great characters, I love Brother Zachariah and enjoyed Sister Emilia, but the mystery vibe in this novella was terrible.
A Deeper Love - 4 Stars
I enjoyed seeing Tessa and Jem again but honestly Catarina Loss stole it for me. We need more of her.
The Wicked Ones - 4 Stars
I enjoyed seeing the start of The Circle and I really felt for Celine but that girl is so naive and immature. She truly still wants a man who doesn’t want her and sees her as a child.
Son of the Dawn - 5 Stars
I loved every moment of this novella, well written and fast paced. Raphael, lily and Jem? Unexpected but I love it!
The Land I Lost - 4 Stars
This was about 30 pages too long but overall it was a solid novella. Alec and Rafe stole the show.
Through Blood, Through Fire - 4 Stars
Another good novella, I love seeing Tessa and Jem together.
The Lost World - 3 Stars
I honestly can’t lie, I don’t like Livvy. We didn’t get to know her enough in the Dark Artifices for her to make an appearance in here.
Forever Fallen - 3 Stars
So dragged out, I don’t like Janus and don’t understand who he is either. I only read for the Jem and Kit moments.
Coraline (Graphic Novel) by Neil Gaiman
3.0
This was an okay Graphic Novel, but there were quite a few errors with it. In one point instead of 'rain' they put 'rains' and I noticed little mistakes throughout. Also the story wasn't so engaging as the movie was.
Take Me Under by Rhyannon Byrd
I have so much to say about this book, but first of all I have to say that I did receive this book for review from Headline Eternal, it does not affect my opinion!
The book starts off with a prologue where Ben first notices Reese, it's an interesting scene and you easily get to know Ben as a character - His possessiveness, his need for control. However, I also kind of thought that his character was a little like Christian Grey and later on in the book you get a definite feeling that Ben was inspired by him.
My problem with this book was that the author was very repetitive. She used 'WRY' at least 20 times throughout the entire book and she also used ... over and over.
I, um.... I'm not sure. You should... maybe wait. (an example of my own)
And I got so frustrated with it. This isn't Rhyannon's first book, so she should know about grammar, etc. Not a fan, have second book coming soon, not interested in it either.
The book starts off with a prologue where Ben first notices Reese, it's an interesting scene and you easily get to know Ben as a character - His possessiveness, his need for control. However, I also kind of thought that his character was a little like Christian Grey and later on in the book you get a definite feeling that Ben was inspired by him.
My problem with this book was that the author was very repetitive. She used 'WRY' at least 20 times throughout the entire book and she also used ... over and over.
I, um.... I'm not sure. You should... maybe wait. (an example of my own)
And I got so frustrated with it. This isn't Rhyannon's first book, so she should know about grammar, etc. Not a fan, have second book coming soon, not interested in it either.
Maid for Love by Marie Force
4.0
Read this book on Ibooks and I liked it. I didn't love it though.
The writing style was great, but there was something that annoyed me through out the book. And that was falling in love within a week because it's unrealistic.
But other than that it was a pretty sweet book.
The writing style was great, but there was something that annoyed me through out the book. And that was falling in love within a week because it's unrealistic.
But other than that it was a pretty sweet book.
The Selection Stories: The Prince & the Guard by Kiera Cass
4.0
I'm so happy that I read these 2 novellas because I've missed the world of The Selection. It may not be the best but Kiera knows how to write amazing male characters. If I'm honest though The Prince was by far the better novellas and should have been longer. The Guard was okay, but I've never been the biggest Aspen fan. Had his novellas focused on him and Lucy then I probably would've given it a higher rating.
The Prince - 4.5 Stars
The Guard - 3.5 Stars
The Prince - 4.5 Stars
The Guard - 3.5 Stars
The Evil We Love by Robin Wasserman, Cassandra Clare
3.0
To be honest, I really don't care one bit for Robert Lightwood or how the whole Circle started up. We learned about it in TMI, I don't need to be reminded of it again. But Simon's part was fun!