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Faebound by Saara El-Arifi
adventurous
emotional
fast-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
5.0
I thought I didn’t like Romantasy but this book changed my mind! The perfect slow burn, enemies to lovers, fae and elven book ever!
White Supremacy Is All Around: Notes from a Black Disabled Woman in a White World by Akilah Cadet
fast-paced
5.0
So Let Them Burn by Kamilah Cole
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
4.0
Thank you to NetGalley and Little Brown Books for an advanced readers copy!
A small island nation has recently won their independence over the dragon rider colonizers over seas. Two sisters, one who harnesses the powers of Gods and another who wants out of her sister’s shadow. Elara bonds with an enemy dragon during a peace summit and must return to their land to learn their ways and how to be a dragon rider. Her younger sister Faron tries to find a way to break the bond between her sister and the dragon and bring her home.
So Let Them Burn is a captivating story that I couldn’t put down! Cole has a talent for writing dynamic characters and beautiful world building, I can’t wait to see what comes next.
A small island nation has recently won their independence over the dragon rider colonizers over seas. Two sisters, one who harnesses the powers of Gods and another who wants out of her sister’s shadow. Elara bonds with an enemy dragon during a peace summit and must return to their land to learn their ways and how to be a dragon rider. Her younger sister Faron tries to find a way to break the bond between her sister and the dragon and bring her home.
So Let Them Burn is a captivating story that I couldn’t put down! Cole has a talent for writing dynamic characters and beautiful world building, I can’t wait to see what comes next.
The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
5.0
Beasts of War by Ayana Gray
4.0
Thank you Penguin Teen and NetGalley for an eARC!
An exhilarating finale to an adventurous trilogy!
I thoroughly enjoyed the continuation of Koffi’s and Ekon’s stories. We get more splendor, more mythical beasts and more Gods!! I’m sad to see the series end but so happy to have gone on this journey with these characters.
An exhilarating finale to an adventurous trilogy!
I thoroughly enjoyed the continuation of Koffi’s and Ekon’s stories. We get more splendor, more mythical beasts and more Gods!! I’m sad to see the series end but so happy to have gone on this journey with these characters.
A River of Golden Bones by A.K. Mulford
4.0
Thank you NetGalley and Harper Voyager for the advanced reader copy!
This was my first A.K. Mulford book and it didn’t disappoint. Perfect for fans of Romantasy, wolf shifters, fated mates and fairytale retellings! A wonderful journey of gender exploration and finding one’s self. I loved Mulford’s writing style and will be diving into more of their books!
This was my first A.K. Mulford book and it didn’t disappoint. Perfect for fans of Romantasy, wolf shifters, fated mates and fairytale retellings! A wonderful journey of gender exploration and finding one’s self. I loved Mulford’s writing style and will be diving into more of their books!
Murtagh by Christopher Paolini
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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? It's complicated
5.0
“A man with a dragon was never truly alone.”
Murtagh is a story of struggles, triumph and love. A truly captivating return to Alagaësia.
This was my first time dual reading between physical and audiobook, and I really enjoyed getting to do both. I have always enjoyed Gerard Doyle’s narration and this was like returning home. This series holds a lot of nostalgia for me so maybe I’m biased but I really enjoyed Murtagh.
We follow our favorite morally grey character about a year after the end of Inheritance. Murtagh and Thorn have stayed hidden while traveling though Alagaësia. He discovers a new magic that he can’t defeat and it leads him on an epic adventure to find the source. He eventually makes his way to the North and the power he discovers is far from what I expectated. We get to see Murtagh and Thorn’s relationship in this book and I thoroughly enjoyed how different it was from Eragon and Saphira’s.
I really appreciate how well Paolini writes about emotions and mental illness. Murtagh and Thorn both struggle with their PTSD from the torture Galbatorix forced on them as well as Murtagh’s childhood. I loved how they helped each other through their connection and commaderie.
“”They’re just emotions. Emotions aren't you.” He tapped Thorn’s foreleg. “You can feel them, you can let them pass through, but who you are doesn’t change. Remember that. Remember the parts of your true name that describes the best parts of you and hold them.””
As someone who struggles with CPTSD I appreciated the way it was written so much, it was a healing experience.
I enjoyed the added mystery with Murtagh as well. For anyone who has read the Inheritance Cycle, we get a lot of answers from Eragon’s persistant questions. Murtagh was quite different, usually keeping his questions to himself forcing us to wait longer for any answers.
My biggest complaint is waiting for another story in the World of Eragon. The Inheritance Cycle is home to me, nostalgic and my safe place, Murtagh was the perfect return to this world. I can't wait to see what comes next.
Murtagh is a story of struggles, triumph and love. A truly captivating return to Alagaësia.
This was my first time dual reading between physical and audiobook, and I really enjoyed getting to do both. I have always enjoyed Gerard Doyle’s narration and this was like returning home. This series holds a lot of nostalgia for me so maybe I’m biased but I really enjoyed Murtagh.
We follow our favorite morally grey character about a year after the end of Inheritance. Murtagh and Thorn have stayed hidden while traveling though Alagaësia. He discovers a new magic that he can’t defeat and it leads him on an epic adventure to find the source. He eventually makes his way to the North and the power he discovers is far from what I expectated. We get to see Murtagh and Thorn’s relationship in this book and I thoroughly enjoyed how different it was from Eragon and Saphira’s.
I really appreciate how well Paolini writes about emotions and mental illness. Murtagh and Thorn both struggle with their PTSD from the torture Galbatorix forced on them as well as Murtagh’s childhood. I loved how they helped each other through their connection and commaderie.
“”They’re just emotions. Emotions aren't you.” He tapped Thorn’s foreleg. “You can feel them, you can let them pass through, but who you are doesn’t change. Remember that. Remember the parts of your true name that describes the best parts of you and hold them.””
As someone who struggles with CPTSD I appreciated the way it was written so much, it was a healing experience.
I enjoyed the added mystery with Murtagh as well. For anyone who has read the Inheritance Cycle, we get a lot of answers from Eragon’s persistant questions. Murtagh was quite different, usually keeping his questions to himself forcing us to wait longer for any answers.
My biggest complaint is waiting for another story in the World of Eragon. The Inheritance Cycle is home to me, nostalgic and my safe place, Murtagh was the perfect return to this world. I can't wait to see what comes next.