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adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-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:
Complicated
This story takes place in a secluded town in the Appalachian Mountains in the 1930s. Velva Jean was a girl with big dreams living in a town full of people who went to great lengths to keep their world small. This book was a testament to the nature of human beings and our utter abhorrence of change. In this small tight knit community, they had their family, they had their faith, they had their neighbors, and that was enough for them. The additions of cars and railways and roads that would connect them to the outside world caused anger and fear in most. It was only a few, the dreamers like Velva Jean, who could see all the new possibilities those changes might bring. The pessimist in me wants to say that what likely awaited them was the draft and WWII. Maybe there’s something to be said about a life lived apart from all the noise of the world. But there is a whole wide world out there and for better for worse, each person should be allowed the freedom to choose the part they will play in it. I for one am choosing to “live out there” with Velva Jean. 💛
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
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:
Yes
"A hand brushed hers. Warm fingers, a little rough with glass. Ghosts have warm hands. She didn't open her eyes. She didn't dare. Looking would burst her fragile soap-bubble of belief. She didn't look even when that familiar hand wound its fingers with hers, and pulled her forward."
I’m always convinced I will love books in the “magical realism” genre (I rarely do), but “horror” is never for me. Why then, did I truly believe I would love this? I guess I’m just delulu. I’m not going to rate this too harshly because I think it’s kind of on me for reading something I was never going to love, but I found this to be a strange read.
Overall I think this was well written, and a lot of the WWl scenes were very compelling, but I did feel like the author kind of screwed up the ending. I expected the author to provide a real world explanation for the magical elements and she really didn’t. My main issue was with the way they eventually escaped. The way out absolutely should have been facing and reliving all of those memories. I did not like that the author implied that that was not working. The way they eventually escaped felt overly simplistic. Facing all of his past traumas head on would have been a much more powerful and realistic ending.
I kind of feel like she was trying too hard with this one, but I think a lot of people will still love it.
This isn’t super relevant to this book, but I was shocked to learn that this author was born and raised in Texas and is not in fact Russian as I had believed. I also learned this week that Jessa Hastings isn’t British, so I really need to stop making assumptions based on fictional books. Oof.
“Armageddon was a fire in the harbor, a box delivered on a cold day. It wasn't one great tragedy, but ten million tiny ones, and everyone faced theirs alone.”
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
medium-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
“In another life I reckon I could have loved you,” I tell her. She gives me a little smile back. “In another life I would have let you—“
Daisy’s name may have been in the title, but Julian and Magnolia held all of my focus in book 4. I have never been a fan of Magnolia, but I found her almost tolerable through Julian’s eyes. If it’s a choice between BJ and Julian, I’ve gotta say I’m team criminal. At this point, I just don’t see how this can end happily for these three. Since this reads more like a telenovella, maybe happiness really isn’t in the cards. I’m hoping a new love interest will be introduced for Julian in book five, but knowing this author’s love for drama, an attempt at a reverse harem seems more likely. 🙃
Now for my thoughts on Daisy and Christian…
These two had reached a healthy place near the end, but were torn apart with a cliffhanger in the last few pages. If either of them choose to self sabotage by sleeping with someone else in the next book, I swear I will throw something (hopefully not my kindle). Since she is currently with Romeo, I’ll be honest I am very concerned that’s where this is heading. Will they ever learn?
“just never saw her coming, I couldn’t have picked loving her out of a line-up until it happened and then it was everything: my first thought, last thought, mid-thought, the name I’d say in my sleep, the body I’d think about when I was with other bodies, the smell I’d try to chase down every time I’d walk through Selfridges just so I could breathe in something that smelt like her and feel close to her again, but I can never find it.” -Christian
Daisy’s name may have been in the title, but Julian and Magnolia held all of my focus in book 4. I have never been a fan of Magnolia, but I found her almost tolerable through Julian’s eyes. If it’s a choice between BJ and Julian, I’ve gotta say I’m team criminal. At this point, I just don’t see how this can end happily for these three. Since this reads more like a telenovella, maybe happiness really isn’t in the cards. I’m hoping a new love interest will be introduced for Julian in book five, but knowing this author’s love for drama, an attempt at a reverse harem seems more likely. 🙃
Now for my thoughts on Daisy and Christian…
These two had reached a healthy place near the end, but were torn apart with a cliffhanger in the last few pages. If either of them choose to self sabotage by sleeping with someone else in the next book, I swear I will throw something (hopefully not my kindle). Since she is currently with Romeo, I’ll be honest I am very concerned that’s where this is heading. Will they ever learn?
“just never saw her coming, I couldn’t have picked loving her out of a line-up until it happened and then it was everything: my first thought, last thought, mid-thought, the name I’d say in my sleep, the body I’d think about when I was with other bodies, the smell I’d try to chase down every time I’d walk through Selfridges just so I could breathe in something that smelt like her and feel close to her again, but I can never find it.” -Christian
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
“I will die. You will die. We will all die and the universe will carry on without care. All that we have is that shout into the wind - how we live. How we go. And how we stand before we fall.”
Golden Son felt to me like a book written for a man by a man. There is nothing inherently wrong with that, but I am placing it pretty firmly in the “not for me” bin. When I think back, there was a lot that happened, but each event felt like more of the same. Another fight scene, another betrayal, another set back in their master plan, and all of it was saturated in overly deep thoughts about humanity.
The plot of Red Rising was much more fast paced and held more intrigue for me personally. Golden Son mostly felt like filler. Knowing how many more books there are in the series, the ending did surprise me. I really have no clue where the story is headed, but I trust that Pierce Brown has a plan based on the cult like following these books have amassed.
I am unsure if I will continue the series. It took me 3 years to pick up book two, but there is enough hype surrounding this series that my curiosity might get the better of me.
I will leave you with my new life quote.
“There is no greater plague to an introvert than the extrovert.”
🙌🏻🤌🏻This resonates with my soul. 😋
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I read the first book 3 years ago, so here’s hoping the author starts this off with a recap. 🫣
Golden Son felt to me like a book written for a man by a man. There is nothing inherently wrong with that, but I am placing it pretty firmly in the “not for me” bin. When I think back, there was a lot that happened, but each event felt like more of the same. Another fight scene, another betrayal, another set back in their master plan, and all of it was saturated in overly deep thoughts about humanity.
The plot of Red Rising was much more fast paced and held more intrigue for me personally. Golden Son mostly felt like filler. Knowing how many more books there are in the series, the ending did surprise me. I really have no clue where the story is headed, but I trust that Pierce Brown has a plan based on the cult like following these books have amassed.
I am unsure if I will continue the series. It took me 3 years to pick up book two, but there is enough hype surrounding this series that my curiosity might get the better of me.
I will leave you with my new life quote.
“There is no greater plague to an introvert than the extrovert.”
🙌🏻🤌🏻This resonates with my soul. 😋
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I read the first book 3 years ago, so here’s hoping the author starts this off with a recap. 🫣
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I was absolutely enchanted by this author’s writing style. I loved it so much that I reread many passages out loud to myself and marveled at the flow and beauty of her words. The author won me over right out of the gate with the perfect book dedication. “For anyone who has ever doubted if they were the main character in their own story. You are.” 🤌🏻 Absolutely beautiful words that were perfectly paired to our main character’s story.
Fae books are my bread and butter and this one checked all the boxes for me. With the popularity of ACOTAR, it is no surprise that the book world is currently saturated with books with similar themes. This may be a loose retelling of the swan princess, but apart from that, this never felt like a copycat or any other book I have read.
I think the love interest and the romance aspects could have been written a bit better, but other than that, I loved every second of this and cannot wait for book two. My biggest gripe is that there were many completely unpronounceable words or terms littered throughout the book and the appendix was at the end. I think they may be real Gaelic words, but really, who can say things like “banfhlaith,” “chiardhubh,” or my personal favorite “i gcothromaíocht” without help? 😅
I really hope someone will make a special edition of this soon because I would love to own a pretty hardback copy of this for my collection. 💖 This one was an easy 5 stars for me. If you love books on the fae, this one is a must read! 🙌🏻
Thank you to Net Galley, Orbit Books and the author for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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Pre Read: She’s already won me over with the dedication. Fingers crossed for a 5 ☆ read! 🤞🏻
Fae books are my bread and butter and this one checked all the boxes for me. With the popularity of ACOTAR, it is no surprise that the book world is currently saturated with books with similar themes. This may be a loose retelling of the swan princess, but apart from that, this never felt like a copycat or any other book I have read.
I think the love interest and the romance aspects could have been written a bit better, but other than that, I loved every second of this and cannot wait for book two. My biggest gripe is that there were many completely unpronounceable words or terms littered throughout the book and the appendix was at the end. I think they may be real Gaelic words, but really, who can say things like “banfhlaith,” “chiardhubh,” or my personal favorite “i gcothromaíocht” without help? 😅
I really hope someone will make a special edition of this soon because I would love to own a pretty hardback copy of this for my collection. 💖 This one was an easy 5 stars for me. If you love books on the fae, this one is a must read! 🙌🏻
Thank you to Net Galley, Orbit Books and the author for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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Pre Read: She’s already won me over with the dedication. Fingers crossed for a 5 ☆ read! 🤞🏻
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
⭐️ 3.5 stars
“You pierce my soul. I am half agony, half hope. Tell me not that I am too late, that such precious feelings are gone for ever. I offer myself to you again with a heart even more your own, than when you almost broke it eight years and a half ago.”
When reading classic literature, I always find it interesting to consider how language changes over time. Like for example, how words like intercourse and penetration are used in polite conversation in this book. 😅 Their meanings have not changed, but both words are now so closely tied to sex that today, they are rarely used in any other context.
Despite changes in vocabulary, I still found these characters to be relatable and much of their discourse still feels relevant today. I thought the following passages were particularly interesting. The father’s reasoning for why he should go on to the dinner party made me laugh and the mother is clearly just as uninterested in caring for their sick child as he is. I imagine this might have been a shocking portrayal of motherhood at the time this was written. Anne is such a people pleaser that she of course offers to stay behind in their stead. Mary is quick to label her husband as “unfeeling” but changes her tune quickly when offered her own way out of the task. 😅
'Nothing can be going on better than the child,' said he, 'so I told my father, just now, that I would come, and he thought me quite right. Your sister being with you, my love, I have no scruple at all. You would not like to leave him yourself, but you see I can be of no use. Anne will send for me if any thing is the matter.'
Husbands and wives generally understand when opposition will be vain. Mary knew, from Charles's manner of speaking, that he was quite determined on going, and that it would be of no use to tease him. She said nothing, therefore, till he was out of the room; but as soon as there was only Anne to hear --
'So you and I are to be left to shift by ourselves, with this poor sick child; and not a creature coming near us all the evening! I knew how it would be. This is always my luck. If there is any thing disagreeable going on, men are always sure to get out of it, and Charles is as bad as any of them. Very unfeeling! I must say it is very unfeeling of him, to be running away from his poor little boy. Talks of his being going on so well! how does he know that he is going on well, or that there may not be a sudden change half an hour hence? I did not think Charles would have been so unfeeling. So here he is to go away and enjoy himself, and because I am the poor mother, I am not to be allowed to stir; and yet, I am sure, I am more unfit than any body else to be about the child. My being the mother is the very reason why my feelings should not be tried. I am not at all equal to it. You saw how hysterical I was yesterday.'
'But that was only the effect of the suddenness of your alarm -- of the shock. You will not be hysterical again. I dare say we shall have nothing to distress us. I perfectly understand Mr. Robinson's directions, and have no fears; and indeed, Mary, I cannot wonder at your husband. Nursing does not belong to a man; it is not his province. A sick child is always the mother's property: her own feelings generally make it so.'
'I hope I am as fond of my child as any mother, but I do not know that I am of any more use in the sickroom than Charles, for I cannot be always scolding and teasing a poor child when it is ill; and you saw, this morning, that if I told him to keep quiet, he was sure to begin kicking about. I have not nerves for the sort of thing.'
'But could you be comfortable yourself, to be spending the whole evening away from the poor boy?'
'Yes; you see his papa can, and why should not I? Jemima is so careful; And she could send us word every hour how he was. I really think Charles might as well have told his father we would all come. I am not more alarmed about little Charles now than he is. I was dreadfully alarmed yesterday, but the case is very different to-day.'
'Well, if you do not think it too late to give notice for yourself, suppose you were to go, as well as your husband. Leave little Charles to my care. Mr. and Mrs. Musgrove cannot think it wrong while I remain with him.'
'Are you serious?' cried Mary, her eyes brightening. 'Dear me! that's a very good thought, very good indeed. To be sure I may just as well go as not, for I am of no use at home -- am I? and it only harasses me. You, who have not a mother's feelings, are a great deal the properest person. You can make little Charles do any thing; he always minds you at a word. It will be a great deal better than leaving him with only Jemima. Oh! I will certainly go; I am sure I ought if I can, quite as much as Charles, for they want me excessively to be acquainted with Captain Wentworth, and I know you do not mind being left alone. An excellent thought of yours, indeed, Anne! I will go and tell Charles, and get ready directly. You can send for us, you know, at a moment's notice, if any thing is the matter; but I dare say there will be nothing to alarm you. I should not go, you may be sure, if I did not feel quite at ease about my dear child.'
I see the cultural significance of this book and understand why it is still read today, but it was not my favorite classic. I would have enjoyed a few more interactions between Anne & Wentworth. When they finally come together, it is very abrupt and only mildly romantic. There are a few great lines and some thought provoking content, but there are better books out there in my opinion. I can at least say that I enjoyed it far more than Emma.
The following sentiment has certainly stood the test of time…
“One man's ways may be as good as another's, but we all like our own best.”
“You pierce my soul. I am half agony, half hope. Tell me not that I am too late, that such precious feelings are gone for ever. I offer myself to you again with a heart even more your own, than when you almost broke it eight years and a half ago.”
When reading classic literature, I always find it interesting to consider how language changes over time. Like for example, how words like intercourse and penetration are used in polite conversation in this book. 😅 Their meanings have not changed, but both words are now so closely tied to sex that today, they are rarely used in any other context.
Despite changes in vocabulary, I still found these characters to be relatable and much of their discourse still feels relevant today. I thought the following passages were particularly interesting. The father’s reasoning for why he should go on to the dinner party made me laugh and the mother is clearly just as uninterested in caring for their sick child as he is. I imagine this might have been a shocking portrayal of motherhood at the time this was written. Anne is such a people pleaser that she of course offers to stay behind in their stead. Mary is quick to label her husband as “unfeeling” but changes her tune quickly when offered her own way out of the task. 😅
'Nothing can be going on better than the child,' said he, 'so I told my father, just now, that I would come, and he thought me quite right. Your sister being with you, my love, I have no scruple at all. You would not like to leave him yourself, but you see I can be of no use. Anne will send for me if any thing is the matter.'
Husbands and wives generally understand when opposition will be vain. Mary knew, from Charles's manner of speaking, that he was quite determined on going, and that it would be of no use to tease him. She said nothing, therefore, till he was out of the room; but as soon as there was only Anne to hear --
'So you and I are to be left to shift by ourselves, with this poor sick child; and not a creature coming near us all the evening! I knew how it would be. This is always my luck. If there is any thing disagreeable going on, men are always sure to get out of it, and Charles is as bad as any of them. Very unfeeling! I must say it is very unfeeling of him, to be running away from his poor little boy. Talks of his being going on so well! how does he know that he is going on well, or that there may not be a sudden change half an hour hence? I did not think Charles would have been so unfeeling. So here he is to go away and enjoy himself, and because I am the poor mother, I am not to be allowed to stir; and yet, I am sure, I am more unfit than any body else to be about the child. My being the mother is the very reason why my feelings should not be tried. I am not at all equal to it. You saw how hysterical I was yesterday.'
'But that was only the effect of the suddenness of your alarm -- of the shock. You will not be hysterical again. I dare say we shall have nothing to distress us. I perfectly understand Mr. Robinson's directions, and have no fears; and indeed, Mary, I cannot wonder at your husband. Nursing does not belong to a man; it is not his province. A sick child is always the mother's property: her own feelings generally make it so.'
'I hope I am as fond of my child as any mother, but I do not know that I am of any more use in the sickroom than Charles, for I cannot be always scolding and teasing a poor child when it is ill; and you saw, this morning, that if I told him to keep quiet, he was sure to begin kicking about. I have not nerves for the sort of thing.'
'But could you be comfortable yourself, to be spending the whole evening away from the poor boy?'
'Yes; you see his papa can, and why should not I? Jemima is so careful; And she could send us word every hour how he was. I really think Charles might as well have told his father we would all come. I am not more alarmed about little Charles now than he is. I was dreadfully alarmed yesterday, but the case is very different to-day.'
'Well, if you do not think it too late to give notice for yourself, suppose you were to go, as well as your husband. Leave little Charles to my care. Mr. and Mrs. Musgrove cannot think it wrong while I remain with him.'
'Are you serious?' cried Mary, her eyes brightening. 'Dear me! that's a very good thought, very good indeed. To be sure I may just as well go as not, for I am of no use at home -- am I? and it only harasses me. You, who have not a mother's feelings, are a great deal the properest person. You can make little Charles do any thing; he always minds you at a word. It will be a great deal better than leaving him with only Jemima. Oh! I will certainly go; I am sure I ought if I can, quite as much as Charles, for they want me excessively to be acquainted with Captain Wentworth, and I know you do not mind being left alone. An excellent thought of yours, indeed, Anne! I will go and tell Charles, and get ready directly. You can send for us, you know, at a moment's notice, if any thing is the matter; but I dare say there will be nothing to alarm you. I should not go, you may be sure, if I did not feel quite at ease about my dear child.'
I see the cultural significance of this book and understand why it is still read today, but it was not my favorite classic. I would have enjoyed a few more interactions between Anne & Wentworth. When they finally come together, it is very abrupt and only mildly romantic. There are a few great lines and some thought provoking content, but there are better books out there in my opinion. I can at least say that I enjoyed it far more than Emma.
The following sentiment has certainly stood the test of time…
“One man's ways may be as good as another's, but we all like our own best.”
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-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:
Complicated
This was similar to Aladdin, but infused with this authors particular brand of zaniness. I have seen other reviewers taking this book very seriously which seems like a silly thing to do. He loves her because she’s beautiful, she loves him because he was the first man she saw which fulfilled a prophecy. It’s insta love, true. They don’t know each other at all, but who cares! It’s not a romance novel, it’s a kids book, and it’s fantasy in its purest form. I have no doubt that this series will one day be considered a classic, and with good reason. This authors writing style is just so fun.
Side note: I love the new cover art! The previous ones were all awful but I’d love to add this to my shelf. Fingers crossed that Fairyloot will make special editions of the entire series. 🤞🏻
Side note: I love the new cover art! The previous ones were all awful but I’d love to add this to my shelf. Fingers crossed that Fairyloot will make special editions of the entire series. 🤞🏻
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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
As a single gal who has watched friend after friend find love, this book resonated with me on a personal level. It can be so difficult to be surrounded by couples and people building families and not feel like you’re being left behind. I am always happy for them, of course, but that does not mean it is always easy to be content and not feel lonely.
This story was raw and emotional and made me tear up on more than one occasion. HBY masterfully crafts characters that feel as real as you or me. I have only read two of her books and I’m already ready to claim her as one of my favorite romance authors. It’s wild to me that this isn’t even her most read or highly rated book?!
And Matt?! Oh my gosh I am obsessed with that teddy bear of a human. Where do I find a Matt? If I head to Facebook Marketplace to purchase a bus, will one appear? Based on the initial description of him I would have said he was not my type, but he certainly is now. When a book redefines your perfect man, you know it’s worth the read. 😜 If you have not yet read Hannah Bonam-Young’s work, do yourself a favor and immediately add her to your TBR. I promise you will not regret it!
This story was raw and emotional and made me tear up on more than one occasion. HBY masterfully crafts characters that feel as real as you or me. I have only read two of her books and I’m already ready to claim her as one of my favorite romance authors. It’s wild to me that this isn’t even her most read or highly rated book?!
And Matt?! Oh my gosh I am obsessed with that teddy bear of a human. Where do I find a Matt? If I head to Facebook Marketplace to purchase a bus, will one appear? Based on the initial description of him I would have said he was not my type, but he certainly is now. When a book redefines your perfect man, you know it’s worth the read. 😜 If you have not yet read Hannah Bonam-Young’s work, do yourself a favor and immediately add her to your TBR. I promise you will not regret it!
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This was a decent book. I liked it. I think I would have liked it even more if I hadn’t already read “Queen of Roses” by Briar Boleyn that had a lot of identical plot points. This book was published first and I highly doubt either author ripped off the other, but the bottom line is, I simply liked Queen of Roses more and I couldn’t help but compare the two.
I also felt a few major details were not explained well enough, which had a negative impact on my overall opinion of the book. All the details she shared about her mother and her past were pretty fuzzy and I would have liked to have been given more clear reasoning for why she took her tonic daily, how her mother died, why her mother left, etc. I also needed a better explanation for why the assassin Lord and the King would be interested in her but not tell her what they knew about her, etc. It seemed like too many people were circling her and biding their time, but for what? Why wait and what was their plan in the long run?
She also has a relationship with a former lover that I felt was kind of just dropped on us. She is clearly interested in our MMC but she is still wrapped up in the idea of the other guy (even though she adamantly states they have no future together). This did bother me a bit since the rest of the book implies that her and the MMC are essentially “mates,” but what bothered me more was that I didn’t get any real glimpses or detailing of her relationship with the other guy to understand why she was so drawn to him. If the FMC shared some memories or flashbacks or gave the reader some reasoning for why he was hard for her to let go of, the entire plot would have been a lot more solid.
She has experienced some trauma and there is a point in the book where she starts spiraling and repeating the same thoughts over and over. I understood why the author did this, but I think she milked it a little too much. I was sick of reading those words by the end of the book. I saw the end coming and I’m sure it will all be explained in book two, but as a rule, I don’t love lies and betrayal, so he better have a really good reason for keeping those details from her. The whole formula of this book was pretty obvious to me. Nothing really made it stand out as unique in my opinion. I would probably read the second book if I stumble onto it, but I also won’t go out of my way or be upset if I never find out what’s next for these characters.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This started out pretty strong, but my interest waned as the book progressed. I think I would have enjoyed this more if it had stayed more firmly in the YA category. Almost every aspect of it felt like it was written with teenagers in mind, so when the smut scene arrived, it felt uncomfortable and out of place.
I am also pretty sick of the love triangle angle and found this one to be particularly annoying. She had insta love with the first guy and then the second was mainly just mean to her and not in a tense flirty way. I didn’t feel like she had any connection with him at all but still felt like it was implied that he would be a second romantic option for her. Perhaps if there had been a few more tender scenes sprinkled in, I might have felt differently.
I won’t go as far as to say that I saw the plot twist coming, but I did find it pretty fishy that one particular character played such a small roll in the story. I’m trying to avoid spoilers so I apologize if this is too cryptic, but the explaination for how that secret could have been kept and cultivated felt pretty weak to me. I feel like they’re also implying that this character is elitist and unfeeling so it doesn’t make sense to me that they would also be motivated to develop those relationships, spend time in those locations, etc.
Overall, this was decent, but the plot was pretty weak. I will be annoying if she turns out to be part Fae. She would be more impressive if she stayed fully human. Hopefully in book two she will be a little less naive.
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Pre Read: Halfway hoping I hate this so I’ll feel less salty about not receiving an email for the new Fairyloot subscription. 😜
I am also pretty sick of the love triangle angle and found this one to be particularly annoying. She had insta love with the first guy and then the second was mainly just mean to her and not in a tense flirty way. I didn’t feel like she had any connection with him at all but still felt like it was implied that he would be a second romantic option for her. Perhaps if there had been a few more tender scenes sprinkled in, I might have felt differently.
I won’t go as far as to say that I saw the plot twist coming, but I did find it pretty fishy that one particular character played such a small roll in the story. I’m trying to avoid spoilers so I apologize if this is too cryptic, but the explaination for how that secret could have been kept and cultivated felt pretty weak to me. I feel like they’re also implying that this character is elitist and unfeeling so it doesn’t make sense to me that they would also be motivated to develop those relationships, spend time in those locations, etc.
Overall, this was decent, but the plot was pretty weak. I will be annoying if she turns out to be part Fae. She would be more impressive if she stayed fully human. Hopefully in book two she will be a little less naive.
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Pre Read: Halfway hoping I hate this so I’ll feel less salty about not receiving an email for the new Fairyloot subscription. 😜