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The Devil's Crown: Part 1 by Monica James
2.0
It was an objectively good book but I just didn't get into it the way I wanted to. I didn't give a damn about any character which definitely didn't help. Again, an objectively good book just failed to get me emotionally invested in any way.
Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World's Largest Religion by Rebecca McLaughlin
1.0
Confronting Christianity is a book that promised to critically attack Christianity then prove that it does in fact hold up under criticism. Instead of all that we got a book that was clearly written by a Christian who cannot properly question their faith, for people of that same mindset. Let me explain.
First of all a few disclaimers: If you are looking for a book that truly gets to the heart of why so many people question Christianity this is not the book. If you are looking for a book that explores the problems with Christianity from an unbiased point of view this is not the book. If you are looking for a book that honestly and critically but from a completely unbiased standpoint, shows you just why Christianity is the way THIS IS NOT THE BOOK.
Rebecca McLaughlin never actually gets to the rout of the questions she presents. In every single chapter she bombards you with information that rarely pertains to the topic. In the entire book you never really get a straight forward answer and even then she flounders in her attempts to justify her convictions. Throughout the entire book it is painfully obvious that the author is a Christian and this is because of the blatant confirmation bias that can be felt throughout the book. This book had a lot of potential that sadly got completely wasted.
Confronting Christianity is an amazing book if all you’re looking to do is confirm the beliefs you already have. However if you need a book that truly tackles Christianity a book that presents a viable argument for Christianity this is not your book.
First of all a few disclaimers: If you are looking for a book that truly gets to the heart of why so many people question Christianity this is not the book. If you are looking for a book that explores the problems with Christianity from an unbiased point of view this is not the book. If you are looking for a book that honestly and critically but from a completely unbiased standpoint, shows you just why Christianity is the way THIS IS NOT THE BOOK.
Rebecca McLaughlin never actually gets to the rout of the questions she presents. In every single chapter she bombards you with information that rarely pertains to the topic. In the entire book you never really get a straight forward answer and even then she flounders in her attempts to justify her convictions. Throughout the entire book it is painfully obvious that the author is a Christian and this is because of the blatant confirmation bias that can be felt throughout the book. This book had a lot of potential that sadly got completely wasted.
Confronting Christianity is an amazing book if all you’re looking to do is confirm the beliefs you already have. However if you need a book that truly tackles Christianity a book that presents a viable argument for Christianity this is not your book.
The Archived by V.E. Schwab
4.0
This book was absolutely fascinating to read. The characters, the world, and the Archive? Absolutely spellbinding. I wouldn't say it's the creme de la creme of Shwab's work but still some of her best. I'm not really saying much in this review because I feel like anything I say would spoil the book, and in turn destroy the entire reading experience. If your even ~considering~ reading this book, DO IT. You probably won't regret it.
The Unbound by V.E. Schwab
3.0
*2.5
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This review is purposefully vague in order to maintain the integrity of the reading experience.
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This book was a disappointing sequel. A lot of the elements that made the first book so good were lacking in this one. I disliked the main character for much of the book but I do think that had more to do with the writing than the actual character. About 40% into the book I definitely began skimming. I got bored of the book and where the story was attempting to take me. Honestly, if it wasn't for the first book I might have enjoyed the book a lot more than I did. I have no idea if that's a good or bad thing and I also don't know how to explain it.
I did love the character arcs and the development of different relationship both platonic and romantic, but ~especially~ romantic. And also loved the school setting and plot line. Despite my disappointments I will be picking up the third book not only because I am invested in the series but also because this book gave absolutely no closure at all.
P. S.
Wesley Ayers has my whole heart
Note:
This review is purposefully vague in order to maintain the integrity of the reading experience.
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This book was a disappointing sequel. A lot of the elements that made the first book so good were lacking in this one. I disliked the main character for much of the book but I do think that had more to do with the writing than the actual character. About 40% into the book I definitely began skimming. I got bored of the book and where the story was attempting to take me. Honestly, if it wasn't for the first book I might have enjoyed the book a lot more than I did. I have no idea if that's a good or bad thing and I also don't know how to explain it.
I did love the character arcs and the development of different relationship both platonic and romantic, but ~especially~ romantic. And also loved the school setting and plot line. Despite my disappointments I will be picking up the third book not only because I am invested in the series but also because this book gave absolutely no closure at all.
P. S.
Wesley Ayers has my whole heart
The Sweetest Oblivion by Danielle Lori
2.0
I really wanted to like this book but it dragged way too much for my taste and I never got attached to any one character. Wouldn't recommend. However I will definitely be trying the next book ( it was admittedly the only reason I read this book).