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Lock Every Door by Riley Sager
3.5
Once again I will say. . . eat the rich.
I am trying to become a thriller girlie and Riley Sager was recommendation I kept getting over & over again. Overall I really enjoyed this book. I listened to the audio and binged it in one sitting (that's pretty on brand for me)
I really enjoyed the writing style, & the pacing of this book. It didn't drag at all and I felt like we got hints pretty evenly throughout the story. I enjoyed the themes of classism, & financial inequality, but would have liked if it would have dug a bit deeper.
I am a habitual guesser of twists, but there were a couple little things I guessed wrong, which was nice. This book did not quite push me across the line to being a thriller lover yet, but I am open to trying more Riley Sager books.
Legend by Marie Lu
4.5
4.5 stars
There is just something about reading dystopian that hits every time. . . its the nostalgia. I never read this when I was younger, but I know i would have loved it. WHY was this never made into a movie?!
This was a short fast-paced read and kept me interested from start to finish. I literally listened to the audiobook start to finish in 1 sitting. Both main characters were interesting, strong, smart, great fighters which is a good thing but, it loses .5 stars for me just because both main characters were literally identically equal perfect little special snowflakes. I wish they had a few real flaws where they could complement each other.
I really liked that this was dual POV. I liked the action sequences. I liked the little found family moments. I liked June sticking to what she believes is right, but also being willing to keep her eyes open and change her mind when given new information. I just liked it all.
I am excited to read book 2 soon. I am hoping to get more questions answered, some deeper world building and to see more of Tess. She's my favorite and I want to see her to come into herself more. If something happens to her, I will be pissed.
There is just something about reading dystopian that hits every time. . . its the nostalgia. I never read this when I was younger, but I know i would have loved it. WHY was this never made into a movie?!
This was a short fast-paced read and kept me interested from start to finish. I literally listened to the audiobook start to finish in 1 sitting. Both main characters were interesting, strong, smart, great fighters which is a good thing but, it loses .5 stars for me just because both main characters were literally identically equal perfect little special snowflakes. I wish they had a few real flaws where they could complement each other.
I really liked that this was dual POV. I liked the action sequences. I liked the little found family moments. I liked June sticking to what she believes is right, but also being willing to keep her eyes open and change her mind when given new information. I just liked it all.
I am excited to read book 2 soon. I am hoping to get more questions answered, some deeper world building and to see more of Tess. She's my favorite and I want to see her to come into herself more. If something happens to her, I will be pissed.
These Hollow Vows by Lexi Ryan
3.5
I put off reading this because I heard amazing things, but I also heard it was just like ACOTAR, so I will address that comparison first. Other than being a fae romance (including the basics of fae stories, court politics, faerie wine, bonding etc.) and a couple mentions of a "vulgar gesture" I didn't think they were that similar. If you loved ACOTAR, I think you'll like this a little less. If you didn't like it because of SJMs writing style, I think you'll like this better.
On to the actual review. I liked this, but didn't LOVE it. I am a fan of love triangles because I enjoy getting pissed off when the FMC is with the character I don't prefer and there was lots of that. The author did a good job keeping me guessing on who Brie would choose, and what Sebastian & Finn's real motives are.
I really enjoyed the pacing of this book. It moved quickly and I felt like important things were constantly happening and we were getting information organically. The plot was a bit predictable, but it was interesting enough that I didn't mind.
The side characters, Tynan, Pretha, Jasalyn, Lark, Kane and Jalek were the most interesting by far and I wish we would have gotten more of their stories. I also wish we got more insight on how the magic system worked.
I'll probably read book 2 because I like where this story left off and and think their is room for the sequel to be more special.
On to the actual review. I liked this, but didn't LOVE it. I am a fan of love triangles because I enjoy getting pissed off when the FMC is with the character I don't prefer and there was lots of that. The author did a good job keeping me guessing on who Brie would choose, and what Sebastian & Finn's real motives are.
I really enjoyed the pacing of this book. It moved quickly and I felt like important things were constantly happening and we were getting information organically. The plot was a bit predictable, but it was interesting enough that I didn't mind.
The side characters, Tynan, Pretha, Jasalyn, Lark, Kane and Jalek were the most interesting by far and I wish we would have gotten more of their stories. I also wish we got more insight on how the magic system worked.
I'll probably read book 2 because I like where this story left off and and think their is room for the sequel to be more special.
Play for Me by Libby Hubscher
3.75
3.75 Stars!
This was cute. I am a Redsox fan, & I bought this book as a signed edition at a bookstore in Boston while traveling to see a Sox game, so It felt like all the stars aligning.
I loved the setting of a high school boarding school focused on music and the arts. The forced proximity/ roommates trope is always a favorite and lead to some silly & some awkward moments. Sophie was an interesting FMC, but I do wish we got Jonas's POV. Jonas was over the top grumpy & rude at the beginning of the story, and without being in his mind we never got a real reason for why. I really enjoyed Sophie finding a new love for music, while finding a new way to continue her love for sports. Her relationship with her dad was also really well done. It felt meaningful and incorporated really well.
I also really loved the side characters, Astrid, Revi, Andy, and the students all helped create beautiful moments and laughs. This book mainly loses points for Jonas. I wish his motivations felt a little more complete and flushed out.
This was cute. I am a Redsox fan, & I bought this book as a signed edition at a bookstore in Boston while traveling to see a Sox game, so It felt like all the stars aligning.
I loved the setting of a high school boarding school focused on music and the arts. The forced proximity/ roommates trope is always a favorite and lead to some silly & some awkward moments. Sophie was an interesting FMC, but I do wish we got Jonas's POV. Jonas was over the top grumpy & rude at the beginning of the story, and without being in his mind we never got a real reason for why. I really enjoyed Sophie finding a new love for music, while finding a new way to continue her love for sports. Her relationship with her dad was also really well done. It felt meaningful and incorporated really well.
I also really loved the side characters, Astrid, Revi, Andy, and the students all helped create beautiful moments and laughs. This book mainly loses points for Jonas. I wish his motivations felt a little more complete and flushed out.