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I picked this book as a reading challenge with my book club and for the Destective Card. I didn't know this is a series nor that it was about the famous Rizzoli & Isles until after I met all the MCs.
A captivating novel. When a woman's body, Cassandra Coyle, is discovered and her eyes were surgically removed, Detective Jane Rizzoli is concerns that there is a new and sadistic killer on the loose. Reacting to the brutal way of murder, Dr. Maura Isles was left baffled. Then another body was discovered. With nothing linking the two victims, Rizzoli and her team try to find anything that might prove similar.
First book by Tess Gerristen and let me tell you this is not going to be the last. I was a fan of the TV show when I was a kid and this made me trying to place the protagonists in and out of the show which led to not enjoying them.
Let's make it quick:
- The banter between Rizzoli and Isles usually proves the most interesting aspect of the novels, working together and yet in their own sphere to solve these murders.
- The use of religious symbols was a good move. I really liked knowing about Saints.
- This was so good because I thought I had this figured out half way through. Not even close!
- I enjoyed the way the book was written from different POVs as it was nice to get into the head of one of the key players as well as knowing what Maura and Jane were thinking. I was a little annoyed that no one thought to look at the victim's pasts as the school link seemed pretty obvious to me, but that is only a tiny criticism.
A captivating novel. When a woman's body, Cassandra Coyle, is discovered and her eyes were surgically removed, Detective Jane Rizzoli is concerns that there is a new and sadistic killer on the loose. Reacting to the brutal way of murder, Dr. Maura Isles was left baffled. Then another body was discovered. With nothing linking the two victims, Rizzoli and her team try to find anything that might prove similar.
First book by Tess Gerristen and let me tell you this is not going to be the last. I was a fan of the TV show when I was a kid and this made me trying to place the protagonists in and out of the show which led to not enjoying them.
Let's make it quick:
- The banter between Rizzoli and Isles usually proves the most interesting aspect of the novels, working together and yet in their own sphere to solve these murders.
- The use of religious symbols was a good move. I really liked knowing about Saints.
- This was so good because I thought I had this figured out half way through. Not even close!
- I enjoyed the way the book was written from different POVs as it was nice to get into the head of one of the key players as well as knowing what Maura and Jane were thinking. I was a little annoyed that no one thought to look at the victim's pasts as the school link seemed pretty obvious to me, but that is only a tiny criticism.
It's always the last book.
After barely escaping the fall of Daevabad, Nahri and Ali are on the run and lost in Egypt with no allies and nowhere to go. To make everything right again, courage must be their only weapon. Glad I wasn't disappointed. One of the best trilogies I've ever read. One of its best parts, too, is the character development. Seeing them come to grow and make the right choices was the main reason I couldn't put this book down.
The main characters were forced to live a life that ain't theirs. Each struggled in his own way. Yet each grew up to be different. Wrong choices. War. Regret. Loss. Redemption. New life.
On top of all that, we get some big revelations about who is Nahri. Ali's heritage. Dara's struggle and his noble sacrifice.
The romance is still a slow burn. Their friendship, Nahri & Ali, is so strong, and Ali’s conservative reservations so great as Nahri slowly overcomes them. I loved seeing them together. I must confess that the ending was not like I wish for it to be, and yet I still enjoyed it. I couldn't agree more on how Chakraborty isn't just seeking romance for her characters, but she's creating ones that will never be forgotten for their sense of logic and their sacrifice for the ones they love. The writer's gift of making a political based novel into something funny, enjoyable, and fascinating is something not everyone can have nor acquire.
The worldbuilding in Daevabad trilogy is still as fascinating as it ever will be. It’s absolutely bonkers good here, particularly with the marid — there’s so much to learn and uncover. Props for the writer too for digging into the founding of Daevabad and the Nahid's past. There are unanswered questions that I wish we'll be able to comprehend in her next books, for I want to see more of Daevabad.
A wild ride, from start to finish, and an excellent trilogy overall.
After barely escaping the fall of Daevabad, Nahri and Ali are on the run and lost in Egypt with no allies and nowhere to go. To make everything right again, courage must be their only weapon. Glad I wasn't disappointed. One of the best trilogies I've ever read. One of its best parts, too, is the character development. Seeing them come to grow and make the right choices was the main reason I couldn't put this book down.
The main characters were forced to live a life that ain't theirs. Each struggled in his own way. Yet each grew up to be different. Wrong choices. War. Regret. Loss. Redemption. New life.
On top of all that, we get some big revelations about who is Nahri. Ali's heritage. Dara's struggle and his noble sacrifice.
The romance is still a slow burn. Their friendship, Nahri & Ali, is so strong, and Ali’s conservative reservations so great as Nahri slowly overcomes them. I loved seeing them together. I must confess that the ending was not like I wish for it to be, and yet I still enjoyed it. I couldn't agree more on how Chakraborty isn't just seeking romance for her characters, but she's creating ones that will never be forgotten for their sense of logic and their sacrifice for the ones they love. The writer's gift of making a political based novel into something funny, enjoyable, and fascinating is something not everyone can have nor acquire.
The worldbuilding in Daevabad trilogy is still as fascinating as it ever will be. It’s absolutely bonkers good here, particularly with the marid — there’s so much to learn and uncover. Props for the writer too for digging into the founding of Daevabad and the Nahid's past. There are unanswered questions that I wish we'll be able to comprehend in her next books, for I want to see more of Daevabad.
A wild ride, from start to finish, and an excellent trilogy overall.
This was fun. I enjoyed learning a few things about the Vietnamese culture and I was delighted with the food descriptions. It wasn't a disappointment yet I believe the book lacked some of the element if which were applied it would have been a five stars.
We know the romance was coming right? And it should have some tension and conflicts all the way? But in this book there was none.
The plot was not that arranged tbh.
The main characters was ... mmm, idk, goofy?
I struggled with the book from the start and when I thought everything was going to be like I wanted it, the end ruins it for me. Like, for real what was THAT?
The plot was not that arranged tbh.
The main characters was ... mmm, idk, goofy?
I struggled with the book from the start and when I thought everything was going to be like I wanted it, the end ruins it for me. Like, for real what was THAT?
We waste so much time. Maybe it's our curse as immortals. To see time as a luxury, a never-ending ocean
HOLY SHIT
I AM LITERALLY SHAKING (or was - I am writing the review after 10 days lol)
PROS
- THE ENDING XHGDDXHIJDKLXLMDX. It just blew me away. I was left speechless.
- The bro club. RHUN !!!!
- We get MORE SPICE.
- All deliver. The plot. The romance. The writing. The humour. The FUCKIG TWISTS. I did expect one two things tho. Well, more like one because someone spoiled the ending -_-
- Although I like Bryce much better in book 2, but Rhun literally stole the lights.
CONS
- Too long. 800 p. can be reduced to at least 600 p.
- The ENDING. Tho I love it, I find it a bit boring
Spoiler
I don't appreciate the fact that the basic characters are coming back. Make a book for each.THEORIES
SPOILERS
- So is Rhysand's last name Danaan now? Please say you too have thought about this....
- Are we going to see Aelin too?
- How about Aidas? Is Hunt going to die and my ship for Bryce & Aidas is going to FINALLY HAPPEN!!
TALK TO ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I feel like I've read more wrong books this year than right ones.
- Jack was very immature.
- The characters delt with "impossible obstacles" and yet they easily got over them. Not cool.
- The plotting was contrived.
- Too much text and not enough dialogue.
- Xander and Jackson didn't had any chemistry except for the sexual tension.
- The ending seems a bit rushed.
- Jack was very immature.
- The characters delt with "impossible obstacles" and yet they easily got over them. Not cool.
- The plotting was contrived.
- Too much text and not enough dialogue.
- Xander and Jackson didn't had any chemistry except for the sexual tension.
- The ending seems a bit rushed.
“We’re two hearts … one soul. We’ll find each other again. We always will.”
A War of Two Queens was a stunning continuation of The Blood and Ash Series! Within the pages swirled hope, love, friendship, death, trials and so much more.
Together.
Always.
And forever.
From the very first page, my heart was in my throat. On one side, I was elated that we got chapters in Casteel’s pov, but it hurt at the same time. The pain he went through was extreme and gutted me to the core. On the other, Poppy was doing her best to solidify the Atlantians. Their both paths, Cas and Poppy, took throughout this story were an action packed, emotional ride!
Poppy has grown to be the queen we've always wanted her to be. Confident in her decisions, brave in her actions, and powerful in every stand she took against the Blood Queen or anyone who dared her. But at the same time, the heart wrenching lessons she learned pulled my emotions. She ached for Cas and i ached for them both.
Casteel is still my favourite boyfriend. The rage I felt, the sorrow, the loss? is all but an indice to JLA's good writing.
His hand tightened in my loose braid of hair. “He is still yours. You are still his.”
Tears stung my throat, my eyes. “Always,” I whispered hoarsely
I loved TWOTQ. The story went in the direction I have been anticipating it would go, and it even excited me for ALITF and the sequel of this book too. I had some theories that were enentually confirmed and TWOTQ was especially an improvement of TCOGB.
Spoiler
An other point is, you all went crazy on the joining and then when it finally happened you considered it cheating? Oh com'on. I myself wanted it and if there is a possibility of this to happen again with a full threesome, me and Amina are in.Finally, Holy wow. This book is a rollercoaster ride from start to finish, and that ending just about did me in. Between the love story, the action, the fantasy lore, and the dynamics between friends and family, all are woven together brilliantly to create a truly incredible read .