It honestly pains me to give it such a low rating, because this story had a really good f**spoiler alert** ➽ 2.5 stars
This book had so much potential.
It honestly pains me to give it such a low rating, because this story had a really good foundation, but in the end, there were too many things that bothered me.
First of all, I want to say that I absolutely loved how detailed everything regarding the „magic parts“ of this story was. I’m not an expert when it comes to Celtic mythology or anything related to witchcraft, but the author gave me the feeling that she really did her homework. She always explained exactly the spells Xan cast or which materials and herbs he used for his wreaths and protection charms. It definitely made the story a lot more interesting. We also got a typical witch cottage (that’s sentient!) in the forest, where he lived with a demon cat. On top of being the ward (that was branded by a god) of a magic gate to the fae realm, Xan also had to look after three ghost dogs that belonged to one of the members of the freaking Wild Hunt.
Can you see the potential? Yes? Unfortunately, the romance had to go and ruin it all.
I’m going to be honest with you. Lorne - the new cop in town - was totally unnecessary and didn’t contribute anything to the story. Xan could have literally done everything without him. The guy was supposed to solve the murder of a teenage girl, but I suppose lusting after the local witch was more important. I also found it weird that he wasn't fazed by anything, even after he got run over by an evil fae and then attacked by scary wolf-beings.
I was also so hoping for a grumpy x sunshine slow-burn romance, but instead got insta-love and a love interest that first was a jerk and then, all of a sudden, did a complete personality change and turned into the most affectionate and doting partner ever.
In my opinion, this book shouldn’t have had any romance at all…
Sorry, Mary!
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I just read in Natasha's review that this book has a demon cat and a ghost horse.
I love the (best)friends-to-lovers trope, but I didn‘t really feel the connection between Jasper and Sutton. They’ve been friendThis one was okay-ish.
I love the (best)friends-to-lovers trope, but I didn‘t really feel the connection between Jasper and Sutton. They’ve been friends since childhood, and yet the conversations and interactions between the two were sometimes a bit… strange. I think the author just tried a bit too hard, especially when it came to wanting to make us readers feel their deep friendship. Anyways, like I said, this story was okay, but one I probably won‘t remember for long....more
I don’t read many high school romances anymore, because I think I’m too old for it, but Keeper was so strongly advertised and recommended on TikTok thI don’t read many high school romances anymore, because I think I’m too old for it, but Keeper was so strongly advertised and recommended on TikTok that I absolutely wanted to give it a chance.
Unfortunately, the book didn’t leave a lasting impression.
I don’t want to go into too much detail so I’m only going to say this:
I found Kingston very immature and self-centered and Cam could have used a little more personality. And the drama with his mother was totally unnecessary, if you ask me. I think it was supposed to give the story a sad background even though there was already enough going on.
This book could probably work for a younger audience but it just wasn‘t for me. Sorry!...more
Oh, MZ, queen of slow-burn romance and creator of sexy dilfs, you can do no wrong in my eyes, but I would have preferred if Dex were a bit less of a tOh, MZ, queen of slow-burn romance and creator of sexy dilfs, you can do no wrong in my eyes, but I would have preferred if Dex were a bit less of a toxic asshole. ...more
“There’s only so much time a person’s allowed to grieve before it becomes an inconvenience, I’ve come to learn. Before the clock speeds up, and the
“There’s only so much time a person’s allowed to grieve before it becomes an inconvenience, I’ve come to learn. Before the clock speeds up, and the world goes on spinning without you, you either pull yourself out in time to catch up, or you get left behind.”
Wowzie. When I first started this book, I didn‘t think it would fascinate me the same way The Bear and the Nightingale did. RTC.
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HWowzie. When I first started this book, I didn‘t think it would fascinate me the same way The Bear and the Nightingale did. RTC.
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Have I already mentioned that I love retellings? I'm especially curious about this one since it's about Hänsel & Gretel (German folklore) and I know their story by heart. Please don't disappoint me!
Ich wollte diesem Buch so sehr eine 5-Sterne-Bewertung geben, weil Friends-to-Lovers mein absolutes Lieblingstrope ist, aber es waren dann doch ein, zIch wollte diesem Buch so sehr eine 5-Sterne-Bewertung geben, weil Friends-to-Lovers mein absolutes Lieblingstrope ist, aber es waren dann doch ein, zwei Kleinigkeiten dabei, die mich ein wenig gestört haben.
Das Alter, zum Beispiel. Oder genauer gesagt, der spürbare mentale Altersunterschied zwischen den Charakteren des ersten Bandes und Charles und Tori. Mir war von Anfang an bewusst, dass ich es mit Teenagern zu tun haben würde, aber Sarah hat mit Henry und Emma im ersten Buch die Messlatte so hochgelegt, dass ich davon ausgegangen bin, dass es auf diesem Niveau weitergehen würde. Aber Charles und Tori wirkten so viel kindlicher und unreifer, dass es mein Leseerlebnis ein bisschen gedämpft hat. Ich meine, ich darf mich eigentlich nicht aufregen, denn die beiden verhalten sich genauso wie zwei verliebte und eifersüchtige Teenies eben sind, aber nach dem ersten Band habe ich einfach ein bisschen mehr erwartet.
Trotzdem hat mir die Geschichte sehr gut gefallen, die auch diesmal ein paar sensible Themen behandelt hat. Und es zeigt mal wieder, dass jeder in gewisse Situationen reingeraten kann, egal wie sehr man sich einredet, dass einem so etwas nie passieren würde. ...more
Anywhere, das erste Buch der Dunbridge Academy-Reihe hat mir wahnsinnig gut gefallen.
Ehrlich gesagt, dachte ich, dass es sich um eine klassische InterAnywhere, das erste Buch der Dunbridge Academy-Reihe hat mir wahnsinnig gut gefallen.
Ehrlich gesagt, dachte ich, dass es sich um eine klassische Internats-Romanze handeln würde. Ihr wisst schon, das Mädchen, das widerwillig vom Ausland nach Großbritannien reist und sich dort Hals über Kopf in die Landschaft und einen süßen Engländer verliebt, aber die Geschichte von Emma und Henry ist überraschend herzzerreißend.
Es werden einige sensible Themen behandelt, weshalb ihr euch auf alle Fälle vorher die trigger warnings durchlesen solltet.
Auch der Schreibstil von Sarah Sprinz ist unbeschreiblich gut, und ich kann mit ziemlicher Sicherheit sagen, dass ich auch ihre restlichen Bücher noch lesen werde!
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This book had me at scottish boarding school....more
✔️ romeo x juliet ✔️ "forbidden" relationship ✔️ rivals-to-lovers (MMCs are in different frats) ✔️ lots of pining ✔️ spicy level: ✔️ romeo x juliet ✔️ "forbidden" relationship ✔️ rivals-to-lovers (MMCs are in different frats) ✔️ lots of pining ✔️ spicy level: ...more
“I love you,” I breathe out. “I have loved you on the days you told me I couldn’t. I have loved you on the days that I shouldn’t. And I will love y
“I love you,” I breathe out. “I have loved you on the days you told me I couldn’t. I have loved you on the days that I shouldn’t. And I will love you for all the days to come.”
aileen | ✾
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