3.5 This was a solid story. Although slow at times, it managed to keep me interested the entire way through. I loved Kyoko and Bluestone and was so hea3.5 This was a solid story. Although slow at times, it managed to keep me interested the entire way through. I loved Kyoko and Bluestone and was so heartbroken for their storyline. I just always want people to have happy endings :(...more
Beth did not deserve Frank (and I will die on that hill). He was much too good for her. But I did love the young love story of Beth and Gabriel. I jusBeth did not deserve Frank (and I will die on that hill). He was much too good for her. But I did love the young love story of Beth and Gabriel. I just wish it wasn’t at the expense of Frank’s feelings....more
I absolutely loved this fast-paced, conclusion to an excellent duology. Early on it is easy to guess one of the big reveals, but it in no way detractsI absolutely loved this fast-paced, conclusion to an excellent duology. Early on it is easy to guess one of the big reveals, but it in no way detracts from the storyline. I will say, however, I sometimes wish I knew more about Seraphim. I hope there’s a spinoff about her because she’s an interesting side character. ...more
I really enjoyed this. At first I wasn’t sure what to think, but when I realized it was like The Selection, I was hooked. I’d seen a quote comparing tI really enjoyed this. At first I wasn’t sure what to think, but when I realized it was like The Selection, I was hooked. I’d seen a quote comparing this book to The Selection and The Cruel Prince and that’s definitely accurate after that ending. I absolutely loved the fMC and watching how things unfolded with Bram and Emmett. I can’t wait to read the second book....more
I read Barracoon by Zora Neale Hurston when it came out and I was so excited to pick this up and learn more about the Clotilda and Cudjo Lewis, and I I read Barracoon by Zora Neale Hurston when it came out and I was so excited to pick this up and learn more about the Clotilda and Cudjo Lewis, and I wasn’t disappointed. This was so interesting and I listened to it slowly to marinate in the information. At times it felt a little slow, but it didn’t detract from the overall interesting nature of the book. The author did a really great job in putting together this piece of history. ...more
3.5 I liked this-it was fun, interesting and I am always down for a BatB retelling. There were parts that reminded me of a lesser well-done version of 3.5 I liked this-it was fun, interesting and I am always down for a BatB retelling. There were parts that reminded me of a lesser well-done version of ACOTAR but overall, I remained interested in the storyline. Lorcan was my favorite character and I am looking forward to learning more about him in the next installment. ...more
I saw the play when I was younger and became enthralled with this story. The first part of the book was a little slow but I greatly enjoyed it once I I saw the play when I was younger and became enthralled with this story. The first part of the book was a little slow but I greatly enjoyed it once I got into the part of the story I remembered. I kept finding myself wanting to root for Dorian Gray but coming up short on reasons whenever he was faced with a hardship. ...more
I’m not going to pretend I understand what satire is (I’ve never understood this form of writing or humor), but I thought these little animals sans thI’m not going to pretend I understand what satire is (I’ve never understood this form of writing or humor), but I thought these little animals sans the pigs were so, so cute. Boxer was my favorite ...more
Idk what other people read but this was not good. I’m always disappointed when books in a series feel like filler and this definitely suffered from thIdk what other people read but this was not good. I’m always disappointed when books in a series feel like filler and this definitely suffered from that ailment. In addition, I could not stand how every time Violet looks at Xaden, she can’t help but talk about how attractive he is. WE GET IT. The most interesting aspect about this book was Broccoli the cat who was mentioned maybe 2-3 times for a sentence or two....more
This was whimsical in a cutesy, almost juvenile way because everything was over the top. The fact that Tella was still questioning Legend’s love for hThis was whimsical in a cutesy, almost juvenile way because everything was over the top. The fact that Tella was still questioning Legend’s love for her after the series ended annoyed me because we had a whole book about their love story to just to back track. Also, there’s no cameo of Jacks :(...more
I liked this book better than the first because the banter made me laugh out loud at times. I love Ryan and Indy so much but the whole daily updates II liked this book better than the first because the banter made me laugh out loud at times. I love Ryan and Indy so much but the whole daily updates Indy sent his sister were too cringe for me....more
3.5 This was a quick, fun read and I definitely enjoyed trying to parse out what happened the night Savvy died. I liked the podcast aspect of it and lo3.5 This was a quick, fun read and I definitely enjoyed trying to parse out what happened the night Savvy died. I liked the podcast aspect of it and lovedddd Frankie’s grandma. I also liked the last conversation between Frankie and her grandma and how it wrapped (or unwrapped?) the end of the story....more
Did I roll my eyes several times while reading this? Yes. Was I super invested though and loved the story overall? Also, yes.
I love when the MC in a bDid I roll my eyes several times while reading this? Yes. Was I super invested though and loved the story overall? Also, yes.
I love when the MC in a book is either a veterinarian or works/volunteers at an animal shelter. It makes my heart so happy <3 and when I saw that our fMC worked at a shelter, I couldn’t get enough.
I really enjoyed the story between her and Zander, too. It was so cute and easy to follow. I also loved that it was based in Chicago, although as a native Chicagoan, I could feel this was written by someone who doesn’t live in Chicago; it just didn’t have that authentic feel. That’s okay though because the story was addicting. ...more
This started off okay; I was very interested in it given the comparison to a Zorro retelling in 16th century Mexico. I was however disappointed becausThis started off okay; I was very interested in it given the comparison to a Zorro retelling in 16th century Mexico. I was however disappointed because I didn’t feel attached the the characters, didn’t see the chemistry between the MC and love interest, and felt bogged down by the machinations and explanations of the world throughout the book. I won’t be continuing with the series....more
3.5 This was a really interesting and unique take on a story involving dragons. It was refreshing and I will very likely continue with the series. Viv3.5 This was a really interesting and unique take on a story involving dragons. It was refreshing and I will very likely continue with the series. Viv and Atlas� relationship was fine but they needed more chemistry. I didn’t like the direction their relationship took toward the end of the book, but I’m hopeful that book 2 will have some surprises given that ending....more
3.5 stars Just like all Emily Henry’s books, this was a fun read and I enjoyed the main couple. The storyline was fun albeit a touch unrealistic but ov3.5 stars Just like all Emily Henry’s books, this was a fun read and I enjoyed the main couple. The storyline was fun albeit a touch unrealistic but overall it was a good time....more
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