This was another cute addition to the series. I like seeing how Emily and Wendell’s relationship grows as they tackle new challenges.
I know th3.5 ⭐️
This was another cute addition to the series. I like seeing how Emily and Wendell’s relationship grows as they tackle new challenges.
I know this is supposed to be set in Oxford, so I did pick up on a few Americanisms that we don’t have in the UK (tenure and major being the main two I can think of right now)
But ultimately I enjoyed being back in this world with all the faerie folk and adventures they get into.
I enjoyed this third instalment. It did feel like the younger end of YA - Cress seems very young. But then that is understandable based on her backgroI enjoyed this third instalment. It did feel like the younger end of YA - Cress seems very young. But then that is understandable based on her background, being alone would make her more naive and less worldly.
I loved having the gang together (more or less) and am looking forward to seeing how their heist will continue in the final book. ...more
I didn’t find this one as gripping as book 1 at all. Granted, I may have waited too long to pick this up and I couldn’t remember a lot of the words anI didn’t find this one as gripping as book 1 at all. Granted, I may have waited too long to pick this up and I couldn’t remember a lot of the words and different elements of the fantasy.
I found myself getting lost at times, and by extension losing interest. ...more
“May all those who seek true love find it, and may those who stand in its way be cursed.”
This has been a cute series. Maybe a little too cute3.5 ⭐️
“May all those who seek true love find it, and may those who stand in its way be cursed.”
This has been a cute series. Maybe a little too cutesy for me. Evangeline became a bit hard to swallow in this last instalment.
But ultimately, I love the writing, I love the magic. And sometimes it’s nice to get swept up into a world that works out so much better than our own. ...more
I wasn’t quite as entranced with this one as I was with book 1.
I liked seeing how the clans had moved on, and all the new and old characters. I just I wasn’t quite as entranced with this one as I was with book 1.
I liked seeing how the clans had moved on, and all the new and old characters. I just don’t feel it grabbed me as much, it was similar to the story in book 1. That a larger enemy is coming for them and they need to find a way to overcome them.
But it was still an interesting read, I liked finding out why Tova was given to the sea & how she was able to change her fate. Adrienne Young is a great author and I will pick up more of her books....more
Without realising I read this one and The Young Elites by Marie Lu at the same time and there are so many similarities I almost got confused between tWithout realising I read this one and The Young Elites by Marie Lu at the same time and there are so many similarities I almost got confused between the two. Nevertheless I enjoyed both reads.
When girls turn 13 they are cut to measure their “purity” if their blood runs red then they are “pure” if it runs gold they are a demon, an abomination.
When Deka’s blood runs gold, she is tortured by her village elders and disowned by her father, the only parent she has ever known.
She is collected by an advisor of the empower, shipped to a new place full of girls like her. Where they are trained as soldiers, to fight against creatures known only as Deathshrieks.
As Deka’s power grows she starts questioning everything around her and soon discovers that those who saved her might also be out to destroy her.
Fast paced with a great fantasy world, I am excited to continue with this series. ...more
I enjoyed being back in Emberfall and Syll Shallow, but despite the excitement along the way, the ending wasn’t satiOk - spoilers ahead for this one!
I enjoyed being back in Emberfall and Syll Shallow, but despite the excitement along the way, the ending wasn’t satisfying for me at all.
Grey and Lia Mara are planning war against Rhen. With distrust everywhere and attacks on Lia Mars’s life since she took the throne from her mother, no one is safe.
Meanwhile Lilith the demon enchantress returns to wreak havoc once again.
I like these books, they are easy to read and the characters are alright. I do think that Rhen should have stayed King rather than i to Grey. Grey has no experience leading people or a country, plus he is with Lia Mara who already had a kingdom?!
I just feel like it didn’t make sense to me. But I really like the writing so will keep going with her other fantasy books. ...more
“We are messes and we are messed up and I don’t want to go through this world without the one person I can’t hide from and who can’t hide from me.”
I “We are messes and we are messed up and I don’t want to go through this world without the one person I can’t hide from and who can’t hide from me.”
I really enjoyed being back in Elfhame. All the secrets and betrayal and stabbing!
I will say this duology isn’t quite up there with the original series but it serves well as a follow up for your fairie cravings.
Oak is in love with Wren, but he isn’t sure if she has forgiven him. He hatches a plan for them to be together, but will she agree? And what about all the others with their own agendas for the throne?
“But Zhu would be the emperor; not despite who she was, but because of it.”
I got on a lot better with this sequel than I did with book 1. Mai3.5 ⭐️
“But Zhu would be the emperor; not despite who she was, but because of it.”
I got on a lot better with this sequel than I did with book 1. Mainly because I was better prepared for all the politics and battle talk.
There were still a lot of names (often the same character with two names) but ultimately I loved watching Zhu fight for what she truly wants and taking down anyone in her way.
She gives zero fucks and it was so satisfying at times to see the take downs she delivers. The theme of gender is still super strong In here which I find so interesting.
I remained interested throughout and loved the end. I will be looking out for future books by this author. ...more
I can see why some readers were disappointed with this one. It moves in a very different direction and replaces one of the previous POVs with a brand I can see why some readers were disappointed with this one. It moves in a very different direction and replaces one of the previous POVs with a brand new character.
That said - I really enjoyed it! I wasn’t that enamoured with Rhen and Harper in the first place so when the focus moved to Grey and Lia Mara I was interested to follow.
I didn’t love the romance. As always. But I love Grey as a character and watching him wrestle with his conscience and how he should move forward.
Overall I am excited to wrap this up with book 3! ...more
A gripping and fast paced way to end this series. Told in four POVs, Briony, Finley and Isabel are fightLoved this duology!!
Spoilers below for book 1!
A gripping and fast paced way to end this series. Told in four POVs, Briony, Finley and Isabel are fighting to bring down the competition and end the curse once and for all.
Meanwhile, Alistair’s brother Hendry has returned from the dead, and Al will do anything to keep his brother with him - even teaming up with rival Gavin Grieve.
I loved all the different curses and magical elements, I still found Isabel a bit irritating - she whined a lot about feeling inferior to Briony but with no real reason for it. She got tiring.
I enjoyed the part that Reid McTavish played, when it comes out that he was trying to sabotage them all - they trick him into being stuck in the competition with them.
Overall, an enjoyable series. Real good fun, with a few sad parts thrown in.
Oak and Wren are both wonderful characters to be reintroduced to. Oak is on a mission to free Madoc from the Loved returning to the world of Elfhame!
Oak and Wren are both wonderful characters to be reintroduced to. Oak is on a mission to free Madoc from the clutches of Wren’s mother, who she has fled from in the past.
They are both secretive and vulnerable and I enjoyed seeing how they behaved around one another.
Loved the different reveals and the stories and history we are given. Overall, thoroughly enjoyed! Roll on book 2!...more
I love the writing, I love the plot. But I cannot in good conscience give this more than three stars because of the romance.
I knew this going in, aftI love the writing, I love the plot. But I cannot in good conscience give this more than three stars because of the romance.
I knew this going in, after reading book 1 I knew the romance would continue. But I loved the story being told and the world building enough to carry on despite it. Which says a massive amount for this authors writing, because with anything else glamourising a teacher/student romance I’d chuck it immediately.
Not much more to say, the ending tied everything up well. One point I didn’t think amount myself but I saw in another review and immediately agreed with - was that the main character Brienna has absolutely so flaws. She is loved by everyone and it doesn’t make for enjoyable for believable characterisation.
I know this sounds relatively negative but honestly this authors writing is so good I will be trying other books by her. ...more
“True happiness springs from within, a contentment with oneself. And while it may be humbler and quieter, there is nothing more precious and lasting. “True happiness springs from within, a contentment with oneself. And while it may be humbler and quieter, there is nothing more precious and lasting.”
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