So I didn’t hate this as much as I thought I would, but it is without a doubt, insanely overhyped. Yes, Xaden is hot. But Violet kinda sucks. The charSo I didn’t hate this as much as I thought I would, but it is without a doubt, insanely overhyped. Yes, Xaden is hot. But Violet kinda sucks. The character development is all over the place, she has like 45 personalities and is very inconsistent, and every other side character just wasn’t important enough. You can tell that the author knew this was going to be turned into a tv series before it came out because that’s the flow of every scene. Seems like it was written to appeal to a tv audience. There were bouts of dialogue that literally made zero sense to me, like did not have a single clue wtf they were talking about. Also- the world building and exposition? So damn clunky and dumpy. Nothing stuck. I could tell it was supposed to be a big deal where the final setting of this book was, and the fact that Violet was there, but I could hardly recall what it even was. I don’t know. I’ve just read so much better.
Obviously I still enjoyed this, it was fun and easy. But just, lacking....more
I almost didn’t read this- I thought nothing could top Dean and Allie. That’s still true to an extent, they’re def my favorite couple from this seriesI almost didn’t read this- I thought nothing could top Dean and Allie. That’s still true to an extent, they’re def my favorite couple from this series,
�. But John Tucker is a God of a man. Seriously. I would have his babies. And I said that before I knew what the damn trope of this book was. He’s a fucking king. I liked Sabrina too, I understood where her mind was at a lot of the time. Avoidant attachment girlies rise up.
But as much as I love Tucker, all of these books just had something missing. I don’t even know what, but there was just a lack of depth, a lack of an ending (SERIOUSLY all of these books have the most rushed endings), and just didn’t quite hit the mark for me. Did I still enjoy them? Totally. I went into these reads with low expectations and not expecting much depth or nuance so I was not underwhelmed or disappointed. Idk if I’ll continue on after this one, but I’m glad I read these. God knows I needed some light trash after The Boys of Tommen wreaked serious havoc on my heart and soul.
But John Tucker�. God damn. That’s what my future man is gonna be like. Trust....more
Yes I finished this in like 18 hours. I really liked Dean and Allie ok???? Theatre X Poli Sci couple this fucking book was made for me.
These books arYes I finished this in like 18 hours. I really liked Dean and Allie ok???? Theatre X Poli Sci couple this fucking book was made for me.
These books are so self indulgent. And lowkey FILTHY! This was almost too much for me but again, Theatre x Poli Sci. Who am I to skip out on that?
Don’t really want to read Tucker’s book bc idk how they’ll top Dean and Allie, but you know what I’m already in this deep. Might as well see it through. ...more
My entire attitude with reading this series is basically just: you know what? Hell yeah
This was just so- alright -but that’s all I wanted. Therefore IMy entire attitude with reading this series is basically just: you know what? Hell yeah
This was just so- alright -but that’s all I wanted. Therefore I enjoyed my reading experience. ...more
Okay. I enjoyed reading this book. I desperately needed something easy and relatively light after the destruction Redeeming 6 did to me, and this was Okay. I enjoyed reading this book. I desperately needed something easy and relatively light after the destruction Redeeming 6 did to me, and this was the perfect elixir.
The Deal was quick, cheesy, fun, slightly cringe, and not too deep or involved. If you’re not dead set on reading a high quality book or deeply developed characters/relationships, this book fits the bill. I anticipated it would be a little under my standard going in, so I was able to enjoy it because I wasn’t expecting it to be something it’s not.
Love a short haired FMC. Give us more short hair girlies!! ...more
This book fucking destroyed me. Wrecked me. Redeeming 6 is probably one of the greatest books I’ve ever read.
The emotions this book dragged out of me This book fucking destroyed me. Wrecked me. Redeeming 6 is probably one of the greatest books I’ve ever read.
The emotions this book dragged out of me was nothing but despair, anger, hopelessness, sorrow, and a deep deep love for all these characters. Dude I’d kill for Joey Lynch. That boy deserves the damn world.
The Boys of Tommen have my whole entire heart. I simultaneously need everyone I know to read these books and also stay far far away from the pain and heartache within these stories.
I will never get over Redeeming 6. Or Saving 6. Or Keeping 13. Or Binding 13. I am forcing myself to heal before picking up Taming 7 because Gibsie is already my favorite motherfucker of all time and HIS backstory is genuinely going to be my end. ...more
Dear God above I just continue to read books that make me scream and claw at my skin. Saving 6 took me to hell and back.
Honest to god I blacked out reDear God above I just continue to read books that make me scream and claw at my skin. Saving 6 took me to hell and back.
Honest to god I blacked out reading this. I’m so serious. I drowned myself in this story AND WAS FINISHED WITHIN A DAY. This one flew by for me, especially the beginning. The entire story is Joey and Aoife. That’s it. Like they are everything and I loved Saving 6 for that exact reason. I had no CLUE I would love these characters the way I do now. Don’t get me wrong, I definitely was fond of them in B/K13, but you just don’t know Joey, and especially Aoife, on a deeper level. Yet.
This story was difficult. It hurt. Physically hurt my heart. It was so raw and painful and gutwrenching and yet I could not put it down. Because Saving 6 is equally just as beautiful, captivating, cheeky, and addicting- the balance between the love and the pain is just fantastic.
I have never read a relationship dynamic like the one Joey and Aoife have. They are fucking insane. Downright batshit, the both of them. And they are perfect for each other. Truly. Joey is such a beautifully broken character. The pain I felt for him countless times throughout this read was indescribable. Aofie is just a fucking queen. I love love love love them.
Can’t believe I read this in a day. Saving 6 severely did a number on me....more
**spoiler alert** No words. Keeping 13 snatched my heart clean out my chest, suffocated it, curb stomped it, then stitched it back together. This book**spoiler alert** No words. Keeping 13 snatched my heart clean out my chest, suffocated it, curb stomped it, then stitched it back together. This book altered me and I tend to throw that verbiage around with books often but I really, really mean it when I’m talking about Keeping 13. This book was everything and more. The love I have in my heart for Johnny and Shannon, Gibsie and Claire, Joey, the little brothers, Johnny’s parents�? These characters are all just so, so tragically lovable. Their stories make my heart ache and the complexity and nuance all of them possess is addicting. Johnny Kavanagh is one of the greatest characters I’ve ever had the pleasure of reading about.
Him saving the boys (and Shannon) is something I’ll think about for a very, very long time. I am so happy with how this story wrapped up. I could live in Johnny and Shannon’s world forever, truly. But all good things must come to an end.
If you would’ve told the me five days ago how deeply these books would impact me� honestly she’d probably believe you. Who am I kidding....more
I knew close to nothing about Binding 13 when I picked this book up. When I picked this book up- 36 hours ago. Yeah. 600+ pages absolutely inhaled in I knew close to nothing about Binding 13 when I picked this book up. When I picked this book up- 36 hours ago. Yeah. 600+ pages absolutely inhaled in 36 hours. That’s how much Shannon and Johnny and their story captivated me. So tragically, heart wrenchingly beautiful. It truly was close to perfect. There were a few scenes� a very small number� that I just couldn’t rock with. But I am able to reconcile with that unfortunate opinion quite easily because there was so much else to this story. Six hundred and some pages is no joke. For the overwhelming majority of this book, I felt as though we were seeing the perfect scenes, the perfect tidbits, and learning the right information at the right time. This book just flowed so well, in my opinion. The slow burn mutual pining was SO achingly good and these two characters are just so precious. So so precious and they both deserve the world and all its happiness. ...more
Enjoyed this! Not a book that deeply carved its way into my heart and soul, but I think I would start having issues if every series I read did so. SomEnjoyed this! Not a book that deeply carved its way into my heart and soul, but I think I would start having issues if every series I read did so. Sometimes, it's just nice to read something without being thoroughly wrecked. Also not totally sure if vampires are my thing (EXCEPT for you, Edward Cullen). But regardless, I still enjoyed this duology! I am certain that I will one day circle back around to read Six Scorned Roses, but I'll let that read come to me when I need it....more
I enjoyed this read. The only vampiric story I’ve ever indulged in before was Twilight- so this was certainly new and different. I LOVED Oraya. I loveI enjoyed this read. The only vampiric story I’ve ever indulged in before was Twilight- so this was certainly new and different. I LOVED Oraya. I love a hard, badass FMC, and she is far from lacking in either of those qualities. And I LOVEDDDD Raihn. The ending felt a bit rushed, but trust I will immediately be starting book two. I have to know what happens next!...more
I will be Nesta Archeron’s biggest advocate until the day I die. I knew I was going to enjoy A Court of Silver Flames; I was so eager to get into NestI will be Nesta Archeron’s biggest advocate until the day I die. I knew I was going to enjoy A Court of Silver Flames; I was so eager to get into Nesta’s head and learn more about her, see what came of her and Cassian- and ACOSF absolutely delivered!! I highlighted countless lines in this story, large paragraphs of banter, and quotes that cut me to the bone. This was fantastic. If you don’t like Nesta� your brain and my brain operate on completely different levels. I loved this story, I am so content with the ending, and I don’t have the slightest clue what to do with myself now that I read and caught up on this series in its entirety in less than two weeks. ...more
Okay. I understand why this might be a lot of people’s least favorite. It’s not for every reader, this type of installment in the middle of a plot heaOkay. I understand why this might be a lot of people’s least favorite. It’s not for every reader, this type of installment in the middle of a plot heavy series. But- I don’t give a singular fuck that people don’t like this book. I loved A Court of Frost and Starlight. I mean, I literally tore through it in 5 hours. Straight. This was exactly what was needed following the constant insanity of the first three books, just getting to see these characters healing, and getting to know them even more. Nesta. Nesta. Nesta. I fear I am her biggest advocate. I am CLAWING to start reading ACOSF. I know that shit is gonna rock my world. But yeah. To sum up my thoughts on this book, though: Spectacular. Give me fourteen of them right now. ...more
**spoiler alert** I am not quite sure how that was 700 pages. I flew through this read with minimal effort. There was never a lull, never a scene that**spoiler alert** I am not quite sure how that was 700 pages. I flew through this read with minimal effort. There was never a lull, never a scene that dragged, that didn’t have me poring over the words on pages. A Court of Mist and Fury was nothing but pure magic, a religious experience. A Court of Wings and Ruin took the development and revelations of that book and turned it into a nail biting and wildly entertaining war fantasy book. The characters introduced, from the High Lords to Miryam and Drakon and Jurian and Vassa and much more, fell seamlessly into this world and only made me more invested. Nesta. Fucking. Archeron. Nesta and Cassian. I am FIENDING for ACOSF because if that’s her book? Their story? I’m going to need someone to physically restrain me. Their relationship isn’t even a relationship yet and it’s already everything to me. I want Azriel to find happiness. I want Mor to find love. I want Elain to find herself again. I just have such a deep adoration and care for these characters, and I am thanking God they all made it through those 700 pages of war and death and hardship. Thank. God. I honestly have nothing negative to say. Some of the more grand moments I particularly during the last battle I had seen coming from miles away, but pish posh it was still epic to read of Lucien’s well timed return and such. Lucien in the Night Court is something I’ve been praying for and I’m just so happy it’s here. Anyways yeah so I am so fucking obsessed with these books and ACOWAR absolutely delivered what it needed to. Amazing....more
**spoiler alert** I finished this during witching hours last night, and my brain was reeling so aggressively I had to take some space before assemblin**spoiler alert** I finished this during witching hours last night, and my brain was reeling so aggressively I had to take some space before assembling my thoughts here. Holy. Fucking. Shit. I went into this one with higher expectations as I’ve heard a lot of people say this is their favorite from the series. The end of ACOTAR definitely left me intrigued and suspicious of what might happen next- but g o d d a m n i t I could have never been prepared for the journey A Court of Mist and Fury was about to take me on. I truly have no words for the way this story, this world, these characters and these relationships just permanently altered my brain chemistry. Like, I knew that a romance between Feyre and Rhysand is where the series would eventually go, but NONE of my preconceived notions or knowledge going into this read could’ve ever held a candle to what actually lay in these pages. A twisted and tortured anti-hero, who has convinced the world he is the manifestation of evil but is actually a warrior with the heart of a lion, always fighting to protect who and what he loves. A girl turned immortal deeply struggling with PTSD and fighting to piece herself back together, suddenly grappling with the immense power she has been gifted and turning into a BOSS ASS BITCH (thank god for Feyre’s development.) A mother FUCKING soulmate bond. A facade of horrible nightmares and evil to protect a land of art, dreams, beauty, and joy. A FOUND FAMILY at the heart of it all. It’s like SJM pried open my brain and my soul, saw exactly what gets me squealing over a book, and dumped it into these pages. I’m so mad I loved this book so much. I’m so mad it’s consuming me. I’m so mad I am pouring over these pages, devouring every single moment in this world. I was so ready to reduce this series to BookTok fodder, akin to Colleen Hoover or some other mediocre at best story that white women and averagely intelligent young people cling onto to proudly call themselves a reader. But oh boy, I am so happy to be wrong. I’m so glad this story is so widely loved because if this can be a gateway for others to find love in reading, in fantasy and beautiful character, I will gladly thrust this series into the arms of anyone who regretfully asks me about them. I think these are the perfect gateway drug books- and a shameless, guiltless pleasure for the chronic readers with a soft spot for dark haired High Fae, bad ass female characters, and a fun ass power system. Yes- SJM is certainly not the most eloquent writer, but for the world she built and these characters she has gifted us, who am I to complain? A Court of Mist and Fury changed my life. ...more
i can’t keep reading five star books, i’m being spoiled rotten. i love jude duarte and i love cardan greenbriar and i love jude and cardan. so much. Si can’t keep reading five star books, i’m being spoiled rotten. i love jude duarte and i love cardan greenbriar and i love jude and cardan. so much. SO much. i will be a whore for judecardan til the day i die. that is all. ...more
if i hadn’t finished this book at 5 am while my entire family is sleeping, i wouldn’t chucked this book into the wall. in the best way possible, but aif i hadn’t finished this book at 5 am while my entire family is sleeping, i wouldn’t chucked this book into the wall. in the best way possible, but also with lots of anger....more
if you told a seventh grade drama class to write a play based on Harry Potter, this is what the final product would be. y’all, i LOVE Harry Potter. liif you told a seventh grade drama class to write a play based on Harry Potter, this is what the final product would be. y’all, i LOVE Harry Potter. like so much. but this was absolutely painful to read. i had to force myself through. the characterizations were AWFUL. the only person who felt similar to the way they were in the series was the two second Hagrid cameo we got. scorpius and albus would’ve been such a cute couple. please don’t read this unless you want to see the most ridiculous storyline and all of these characters butchered. ugh. ...more
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