I gotta say, while the first two books were entertaining, they were a little predictable. This one� well� wild ride. Not entirely sure how I feel abouI gotta say, while the first two books were entertaining, they were a little predictable. This one� well� wild ride. Not entirely sure how I feel about it, feels like a few huge, key issues were a little blazed over� ...more
3.75⭐️ This series is what I wished the Knockemout series should be. (Much better writing, hotter scenes, better characters.) I love the Bridgerton typ3.75⭐️ This series is what I wished the Knockemout series should be. (Much better writing, hotter scenes, better characters.) I love the Bridgerton type sibling bonds and series trajectory with the storylines. This installment was sickeningly sweet. ...more
4.5⭐️ Very similar plot to Happy Place (Emily Henry) with just as many emotional ups and downs. Quick read that will leave your heart feeling all gushy4.5⭐️ Very similar plot to Happy Place (Emily Henry) with just as many emotional ups and downs. Quick read that will leave your heart feeling all gushy. ...more
The plot is not the point of this book. (Iykyk) In fact the plot starts at about 85%. I would say 2.5⭐️ but I did finish it rather quickly so I don’t kThe plot is not the point of this book. (Iykyk) In fact the plot starts at about 85%. I would say 2.5⭐️ but I did finish it rather quickly so I don’t know what that says about me, but I was ovulating so plz excuse me. ...more
Beautiful 5⭐️ writing. The story itself is closer to 4.25 ⭐️. If you try to unravel the time travel “threads� here, your mind sort of misfires. This bBeautiful 5⭐️ writing. The story itself is closer to 4.25 ⭐️. If you try to unravel the time travel “threads� here, your mind sort of misfires. This book wraps up QUICK. It’s (nearly frustratingly) mysterious all the way up until the 85%ish mark and then the answers come quick. The narration was fantastic, highly recommend the audiobook. Overall really enjoyed this. ...more
Lots of thoughts on this book, but ultimately there were pieces that were brilliant, but the first 20% was rough, and then a lot of the internal monolLots of thoughts on this book, but ultimately there were pieces that were brilliant, but the first 20% was rough, and then a lot of the internal monologue of Vande felt tedious. Overall entertaining, good candy. Wish I could read a version of this book without Penn, and where the characters meet a bit more naturally/less awkward. Also, it felt like so much time was passing in the storyline where they were essentially “hiding� their relationship, and between times when the characters communicated/were together. ...more
Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. Admittedly this is not my usual genre. 3⭐️ may be unfairly low, however I can’t say I “enjoyed� this story. IfHell hath no fury like a woman scorned. Admittedly this is not my usual genre. 3⭐️ may be unfairly low, however I can’t say I “enjoyed� this story. If physiological thrillers are your thing, the writing is good (albeit perhaps uneccesarily creepy) and narration is brilliant. . . . . . . . . . . . Spoilers . . I love an unreliable narrator, I just wish I hadn’t picked up on it just a few chapters in. The way you (as a reader) get absolutely gaslit for this entire book is fun. I loved the twist where you think you’re reading one pov but later turns out it was someone else’s story. ...more
Say you read ACOTAR but wanted more crass banter and also a little spicier. “Dark� romance mixed mashed with fae + vamps+ witches + magic + gods �. ThSay you read ACOTAR but wanted more crass banter and also a little spicier. “Dark� romance mixed mashed with fae + vamps+ witches + magic + gods �. This story literally threw the (romantasy) book at the plot. 4⭐️ cause I’m easy to entertain.
Fucking brutal and somehow feels like this should be an absolutely mandatory read. This book will break your heart a hundred times over.
The writing, Fucking brutal and somehow feels like this should be an absolutely mandatory read. This book will break your heart a hundred times over.
The writing, the storytelling is 5/5. Kristen Hannah writes of the war so descriptively you feel like you can physically feel the atmosphere in Vietnam. It’s gritty and gory and pulled no punches. Addressing the post-war issues took a different tone but highlights very real mental health issues that are still relevant today. I think I could have done with a little less romantic drama because the story holds a lot of merit without it, however I do think it ties into the story of how internalized trauma can destroy lives.
The audio narration by Julia Whelan is 10/10, maybe her best performance yet (and I’m a huge fan.)
The historical fiction aspect of this, and the writing deserves 5⭐️ however, for me personally I think overall this book gets 4⭐️ only because it’s not necessarily “enjoyable.� (And doesn’t need to be.) I would be hard pressed to read it again, (which I generally consider a req for 5⭐️) only because of the traumatic nature of the story....more
2.5⭐️ rounded up, I guess? The writing started out really rough. Also it was so long. Also there were a few slight icks in the writing/dialogue but I 2.5⭐️ rounded up, I guess? The writing started out really rough. Also it was so long. Also there were a few slight icks in the writing/dialogue but I guess there’s something for everyone. A bucket full of chili peppers if you’re into it. ...more
Ooooh Rebecca Yarros, you sadistic little beeotch.
That was one helluva cliffhanger.
5⭐️ ending - but a lot of this book (like I don’t know, the first 65Ooooh Rebecca Yarros, you sadistic little beeotch.
That was one helluva cliffhanger.
5⭐️ ending - but a lot of this book (like I don’t know, the first 650 pages or so,) read closer to 3 ⭐️s. The love bombing was so antithetical to how Vi and Xaden have been in the first two books I was convinced while reading that maybe there was some sort of accdidental intention projecting happening than intention-reading by Xaden. The storytelling style for the first few chapters grated on me, as the reader, feeling a step behind what the characters know is only exciting for so long, but it felt vast and carried on too long. There were a few scenes I felt were plot holes, (for example instead of getting court marshalled all is just forgiven) and didn’t make sense for the setting of the story. One of the largest “twists� of the book just didn’t hit for me and I actually felt relief over sadness. (Don’t want to spoil it so will leave this super vague - but iykyk.) I was sad how for most of the book Rhi was written out, and when she did show up it felt a little too late and had a hard time connecting with the material. One small thing that drove me crazy- was all the last names used, I feel this was sudden and I had a hard time following/remembering the last names of the massive cast of cadets....more
Literally a perfect rom com. Top tier banter, this was witty and fun and also feels like a torturous slow burn (even though it’s a relatively short boLiterally a perfect rom com. Top tier banter, this was witty and fun and also feels like a torturous slow burn (even though it’s a relatively short book) that is utterly relatable.
The Inception-like moments were plot point gold.
Also, I think I use Julia Whalen’s voice as therapy now.
I’m out of Emily Henry books and will be (un)patiently waiting for the next....more
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