Holy Jace WaylandLightwoodMorgensternHerondale! Where was this book when I was 17 and looking for the sassies
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Holy Jace WaylandLightwoodMorgensternHerondale! Where was this book when I was 17 and looking for the sassiest and coolest role model??
I had so much fun with this book! It brought me back to a time and place where I did nothing but breathe and eat urban fantasy, and it gave me the best nostalgic feelings. I was a little wary of the writing, as someone suggested it's kind of dated, but I had zero problems with it. It actually felt super modern and effortlessly enjoyable. There's so much action in this book it couldn't have bored me even if it tried, and it reminded me of all the books I used to turn into my whole personality when I still had no other trouble in life than finding a new book to obsess about. Kate Daniels is the woman I aspire to be in my next life and Curran, Beast Lord, could stroke his whiskers against my face whenever he wants.
Clark fought to keep composure amid his rising internal temperature. “You’re saying this curse might have antiquated ideas about what acts would qu
Clark fought to keep composure amid his rising internal temperature. “You’re saying this curse might have antiquated ideas about what acts would qualify us as paramours?” Riley gave him a sardonic grin. “I’m saying I think the ancient, horny fae magic might not be satisfied until you rail me.” “Jesus.”
Suspend your belief and brace your panties, Rosie Danan is coming!
"I certainly hope you are not about to apologize for someone hurting you." She smiled, sheepish and a little flattered that he cared. "You're not al
"I certainly hope you are not about to apologize for someone hurting you." She smiled, sheepish and a little flattered that he cared. "You're not all bad, are you?" He looked offended. "How dare you?"
Back home in Tyndall, I couldn't avoid the fact that I'd been shaped by the loss of Lauren more than I cared to admit. What choice did you have, af
Back home in Tyndall, I couldn't avoid the fact that I'd been shaped by the loss of Lauren more than I cared to admit. What choice did you have, after all, when the person who had stood at the center of your sense of self wasn't there anymore? You grew around that damage like a tree wrapped in barbed wire. You let it bite into you. You shaped yourself to the new reality, until it was hard to tell what was you and what was the hole she left.
Damn, I'm so mad at this book.
It started out pretty decently but before I knew it, I was invested. The bi rep portrayed in The Good Ones is pretty realistic, especially the (internalized) biphobia. It wasn't hard falling into the main character's shoes and see myself in her fears and her mistakes.
I have it bad for thrillers or true crime dramas where every character is flawed and incredibly unlikeable, and while Stewart's writing is a bit stuffy, I adored how I couldn't trust anyone in this story and how I felt like my heart couldn't stop hammering in my chest at the thought of what might have been coming next.
And then... [image] That first and painfully obvious plothole happened. The writing I initially adored turned into a chaotic mess, and what first read like an atmospheric and claustrophobic chain of events slowed down and imploded in on itself, leaving me with nothing but an unsatisfying final semi-twist and a flat ending.
The moment I turned the page and realized the book ended, I felt sad because I'd hoped till that very last moment that something, anything, really, would come up and redeem the story I thought I'd end up loving to pieces when I first picked it up.
Mind it, I didn't hate it, but I can't give it more than 3 stars because that last 40% was messy and dull at the same time. I'll keep an eye out for this author, anyway, because the first half of this book was promising and gave me emotions, some of which I still need to process....more
Amala felt his canines instinctively trace her skin, though he held back. For now. She caught his gaze as he massaged her calf, the spot where the ro
Amala felt his canines instinctively trace her skin, though he held back. For now. She caught his gaze as he massaged her calf, the spot where the rope mark was well visible. “Mated mates, then.” Hawk’s mouth dropped open for a split second, before he reconquered his usual smugness. He rubbed his fingers against her soft skin. “Mated mates, indeed.” Amala smiled, “What now, then?” He pressed a kiss on her calf, a dark chuckle against her skin. “Now you’re mine forever.”
This book is so unique. You can feel the author's deep love and respect for spirituality and femininity in her words. I've never read a book that focuses so much on spiritual concepts and astral energy, but I couldn't be happier my first time was with The Goddess and the Hawk.
The world Gala's created is original, meaningful, round. There's something magnetic about her writing, and her smut is enjoyable and never cringe. Her take on Love, friendship and mates is adorable. The relationship between Amala and her friends made me feel all warm and cozy.
The romance in this book is very peculiar and impossibly cute. The bond between Amala and Hawk is there from the start, but it begins as a deep connection and evolves into a full blown spicy soulmate affair. Watching them get closer and closer was a delight. Hawk is possibly one of the sweetest love interests I've read about, and it doesn't hurt that he's also hot af and has the filthiest mouth, especially when his Amala mate is involved. Speaking of which, I loved how in touch Amala was with her own sexuality and her inner self. She's strong and brave and the cinnamon roll to end all cinnamon rolls. She's perfect main character, and I'm glad to confirm the side and supporting cast is equally as interesting and inclusive, because of it's variety and diversity. Also, everyone is simply so hot in this book you'll have your hands full of beautiful people for days. Just remember that Amala is basically the perfect mix between Road to El Dorado's Chel and Princess Kida from Atlantis, and you'll get a hint of why I was drawn to her so much.
The murder mystery aspect was well done, too. The author kept me guessing until the end and the big revelation fell smoothly into the story.
I recommend this book to those who are looking for something different, esoteric, character-oriented, and set in a world where earthly and divine meet.
Not gonna lie, I have the biggest platonic author crush on Chiara Gala, her characters and her golden aura, and this book only made me appreciate her even more...more
"Are you being polite?" Killian rubbed the back of his neck and let out a sigh. "It's been a long day. I don't think I have any more fight in me." El
"Are you being polite?" Killian rubbed the back of his neck and let out a sigh. "It's been a long day. I don't think I have any more fight in me." Elyse smirked up at him. "Don't worry, I have enough fight for both of us."
Listen to me, ending a book like that is just freaking RUDE.
“Sit, please. I have something I’d like to discuss with you first.” “Ooo… we’re using good manners. Am I in trouble?” “That depends. Do you want me t
“Sit, please. I have something I’d like to discuss with you first.” “Ooo… we’re using good manners. Am I in trouble?” “That depends. Do you want me to punish you, Witchling?” “Am I going to enjoy it?” “Why wouldn’t you?”
Cute, funny and extra creepy. A little juvenile and the plot a tad predictable, but overall very enjoyable. I'm sorry, Kerri Maniscalco who brought PrinCute, funny and extra creepy. A little juvenile and the plot a tad predictable, but overall very enjoyable. I'm sorry, Kerri Maniscalco who brought Prince Wrath into our lives, for underestimating your power when I refused to read this series. Houdini, here I come! ...more
If there's a specific kind of mystery thriller I'm a total sucker for is definitely Group Of Now Estranged Best Friend's Mysterious Past Comes Back ToIf there's a specific kind of mystery thriller I'm a total sucker for is definitely Group Of Now Estranged Best Friend's Mysterious Past Comes Back To Bite Them In The Ass And Everything Goes To Absolute Shit From There.
The Slumber Party follows a formula that's already a winner one by itself, if and when it's properly developed, but it's also a formula that readers who enjoy this genre probably now way too well. It'd be easier to sum it all up by saying that yes, while this was easy to read and very enjoyable, it was also not that original in the end, the execution was nothing special and the twists were indeed a tad too predictable. It'd be easier, but it wouldn't be the actual truth.
I must admit that while I was reading things from this book I couldn't help but think I'd already read them somewhere else, in other occasions, but there's a thin line that separates an original book to one that takes an overused concept and crafts it in a way that is interesting and entertaining. I'm glad to announce Shannon Hollinger knew what she was doing when she took the second path and wrote this fast-paced, page-turner novel. Sure, her writing isn't breath-taking and her narration sometimes felt messy and approximate, but there was also a raw simplicity to her words that glued me to the pages. I feel the same way about the characters. I think they could have used more distinct voices, and at the same time, found them very well characterized.
The Slumber Party may not be the most amazing thriller I've ever read nor the most mind-blowing one, and it definitely has its own flaws, but I had fun with it and was never bored.
Many thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for providing me this ARC in exchange for a honest review.
The writing was very chaotic but the story was okay, I guess. However, I couldn't enjoy it properly because, like I said, I wasn't a fan of the writingThe writing was very chaotic but the story was okay, I guess. However, I couldn't enjoy it properly because, like I said, I wasn't a fan of the writing, especially the dialogues, and the characters felt flat and weren't properly characterised.
Many thanks to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for providing me this ARC in exchange for an honest review....more
“It’s best not to resist the change the “Death” tarot card brings. Resisting will make transition difficult. And painful. Instead one should let go
“It’s best not to resist the change the “Death” tarot card brings. Resisting will make transition difficult. And painful. Instead one should let go, embrace the necessary change, see it as a fresh start. The Death card is a sign that you need to draw a line through the past in order to move forward. It says: Release what no longer serves you.”
Still trying to manifest autumn by reading thrillers, and I guess it's kinda working because the sky is gray and happily covered with fat rainy clouds as I sit here and write this review.
Now that two weeks have gone by since I read this and I've had time to process my feelings, I can confirm this was indeed as entertaining as I initially claimed it is. LAW's writing resonates with me and I like how she carefully measures out what to reveal to the reader and when to do it, because it keeps the plot going and it keeps you on your toes.
The twists kept coming and coming as the story progressed, and even if some of them were obvious, I really liked the outcome. However, I'm not gonna lie. It took me a full minute and some thinking to remember what really happened in the end and who the main culprit was. This has more to do with my head being a mess, lately, than with the book being forgettable; I swear it was worth it. ...more
"Wait, maybe we should-" I start. His lips come back to mine. "Please," he rasps. "Shut the fuck up."
The plot was a little unbelievable and the twis
"Wait, maybe we should-" I start. His lips come back to mine. "Please," he rasps. "Shut the fuck up."
The plot was a little unbelievable and the twists way more predictable than expected, but I had fun, anyway. I think I became a huge fan of mystery romanceand I'm starting to learn no one writes chemistry between two people, the way Emily McIntire does.
"What do you want, Michael?" he asked. "What are you after? And think very hard before you answer." "I'm after the truth," I said finally. "That's a
"What do you want, Michael?" he asked. "What are you after? And think very hard before you answer." "I'm after the truth," I said finally. "That's all the good journalists are after. That's all you're looking for."
This wasn't bad but I wish it gave me more closure. Up until 70% I thought I'd end up giving this at least one more star, but the ending and the loose threads the author left behind left me unsatisfied. Not bad overall, though. It reminded me a little of Matt Wesolowski's Six Stories series, which I'll never stop recommending....more
If you start poking your noses into family secrets, someone may bite them off.
This was so so so so so so SO GOOD.
It had everything I love in a par
If you start poking your noses into family secrets, someone may bite them off.
This was so so so so so so SO GOOD.
It had everything I love in a paranormal thriller and then some. I couldn't put it down. Probably the most engaging book I've read these past two months and the pictures/drawings really made the difference, even if they were super creepy and made me almost shit my pants...more
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