If there’s a book that perfectly embodies the Romantasy genre, it's Bound by Gravity. This novel is not just a 3.5 ⭐️
That ending had me in pain!
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If there’s a book that perfectly embodies the Romantasy genre, it's Bound by Gravity. This novel is not just a love story; it's a tragedy woven with destiny and inevitable heartbreak. ...more
I loved this book! The world building was spot on, I loved the hierarchy and the dynamics. I also really liked all the male characters Magos, Andrei aI loved this book! The world building was spot on, I loved the hierarchy and the dynamics. I also really liked all the male characters Magos, Andrei and Mikhail ...more
⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for this spicy audioobook.
Like I often do I went into this book knowing little next to nothing of the⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for this spicy audioobook.
Like I often do I went into this book knowing little next to nothing of the plot and I definitely enjoyed the ride.
The Frostbound Queen is a standalone spicy fantasy about Liria, the only daughter of the King and Queen of winter. When her parents succumb so their sorrow, Liria is forced to learn to use her powers to control the Frost that protects Winter fro the humans. At eleven she accept the offer of her fathe´s best friend, Lord Ronan, to become her guardian and train her to be Queen.
Without going too much into details and spoil the plot, I just want to say that I loved how this book evolved the relationships between the characters so seamlessly from FM, to another FM, to MM and finally MMF! it was hot and i love a good polyamory trouple!!!!
The only reason why I gave it 3 starts it´s because Ronan could have been anyone else but her guardian. That felt a lot like grooming since Liria goes and lives with his since she is 12. (I know she is 22 now and that we are reading about nearly immortal elvs here, but it still felt too much)....more
Zodiac Academy hangover? Don´t worry, Olivia Pharos is here to save you!
For the category books that need all the hype, we have Celestial ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Zodiac Academy hangover? Don´t worry, Olivia Pharos is here to save you!
For the category books that need all the hype, we have Celestial Academy: Essence, the first book in this new, adventurous, epic, sexy, urban fantasy.
First of all thank you NetGalle and IBPA for the ALC, if it weren´t for you I would have never discovered what might be my newest obsession.
I loved how Olivia was able to put into this book so many of the vibes I love without copying any other fantasy. Yes, we have Godric aka Godawful, the broody-powerful-possessive MMC; Wen, the sassy -apparently powerless but actually not- FMC, a deadly school, and many other tropes we all love and cherish. But the plot, how the story evolves, and the slow burn, are so original and refreshing they immediately trapped me in.
I love all the female characters and I can´t wait for them to form the ultimate girlbosses squad and just kill everyone in their path.
If you love: - Morally grey characters - Slow burn - Hidden powers - Academy - Angels and Demons - Friendship - Amazing banter Then what are you waiting for???? RUN!
The ALC was splendidly narrated and I had a super fun time listening to it!
Thank you NetGalley and RB Media for an early copy of this audiobook! S.T Gibson really intrigues me, her books are like a tickle I cannot scr⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Thank you NetGalley and RB Media for an early copy of this audiobook! S.T Gibson really intrigues me, her books are like a tickle I cannot scratch. It happened first with a Dowry of Blood and again with Evocations. The story is interesting, and the characters are interesting, but something is missing. For the second time, while reading this author, I waited and waited for the big BANG, but what I had was continuos edging. As foreplay goes this delivers, but I want more! I wanted more David, more Rhys, and sooooo much more Moira.
The plot was engaging even though nothing was really happening, or just happening very slowly. Personally, I don´t dislike slow books, and I didn´t dislike this one, but I got bored at different points and that is not ideal.
The polyamory aspect of the book I really liked, she is very good with that and I loved the angst between David and Rhys and its overall arc.
David and Moira are also so well written, but yet again not completely pleasing. I wanted to see more about their platonic love and how they managed to integrate it with their romantic love for Rhys.
It took me a minute to write this review because this series has been such a big part of my life in the past 3.5 years that I needed time to process. It took me a minute to write this review because this series has been such a big part of my life in the past 3.5 years that I needed time to process. But here we are.
(( I don’t think I can call this a review, it’s more and emotional dump ))
Restless Stars comes after a loooong and painful journey and here I saw how the Twisted Sister wanted to give a price to the loyal ones who stuck with them until the end.
The book was long and sometimes rushed, but there were so many things to untangle that it could be otherwise. What surprised me was how every chapter was actually action packed and something was always happening.
⚠️The characters development was a little under the weather here, and it was a pity. Tory, Darcy, Xavier, poor Max and even Geraldine (who has a personality bigger than life) didn’t totally satisfy me. Like they were there but they were just being.
I am completely, utterly, shamelessly wordless. Coming up with something to describe this book, let alone this series it´s almost impossible, because I am completely, utterly, shamelessly wordless. Coming up with something to describe this book, let alone this series it´s almost impossible, because just one word comes to mind: MASTERPIECE.
I knew Carter and Gavin´s story would have been my favourite. But what is the meaning of favourite when ALL the books in these serie are perfection and were my favourite at some point in my life?
TJ, I can and will give my soul to you, afterall I am already giving you my money, so same same.
Anyway. Since apparently I cannot explain myself, here is a list of things I likes about the book: - GAVIN! - CARTER! - The book from Kelly and Joe. - Joe vulnerability. - GAVIN! - Ox wolf Jesus. - Chris and Tanner platonic whatever (I need at least a novella about them). - CARTER! - Rico´s bright soul and Bambi girlboss greatness. - Robbie and Gordo´s relationship - Elisabeth - GAVIN - Will and his sense of humor - CARTER
10000 starts and all my fucking love to this serie!...more
‼️To all Throne of Glass fans, this is for you. ‼️
The Curse of Sins is book two in The Curse of Saints series.
The story picks up direct⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
‼️To all Throne of Glass fans, this is for you. ‼️
The Curse of Sins is book two in The Curse of Saints series.
The story picks up directly from the ending of book one, with Aya and Will returning to their home kingdom, Aiden becoming king and Josie still struggling with Vivienne's treason. Aya and Will know their queen Gianna is plotting and scheming, but why, and what is her main goal?
I really enjoyed this second installment in the series! Book one was very complicated, the worldbuilding confused and sometimes boring, the only character which had some depth was Will and I struggled a lot finishing it... But, like for ToG you have to trust the process because book two gets much better. The plot thickens, the pace picks up, and the secrets aren´t secreting as much as creating problems.
Thank you Bolina audiobook and NetGalley for allowing me to listen to this audiobook. I know in this case I arrive late to the party, since ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Thank you Bolina audiobook and NetGalley for allowing me to listen to this audiobook. I know in this case I arrive late to the party, since A Discovery of Witches it´s not just an amazing book, but it has also 4 season of tv series. But one cannot read everything, as much as I wish and try. So when I stumbled upon this audiobook on NetGalley it was a divine sign.
I loved it. It´s not a super fast paced book but I am a sucker for a good old Acatemia/Witchy vibe and this book delivers. Dalia is intelligent but utterly clueless, her character changes a lot during the book, like the story does and I loved her character arc. We discover her page by page, and up until the end she manages to surprise adding more and more layers to her character. A lot of this layers are thanks to Matthew, who, to me, was the pillar of all this story.
The plot was so good, there were so many locations, characters, intrigues and more, but the vibe of the book remained the same all along.
Now going into book two I´m so curios to see where Matthew and Diana will bring us.
One thing I know for sure, now I have to catch up also with the tv series because I need to see how they developed all the characters and places (mainly the yoga classes which are my biggest dream).
The voice actress did an amazing job and I loved her voice. ...more
As far as fantasies go, this one was definitely not my favorite. There are two main things I didn't like and made this read very difficult. The first As far as fantasies go, this one was definitely not my favorite. There are two main things I didn't like and made this read very difficult. The first was the writing. I found it very bad and sort of elementary. I would say that this book can be enjoyed by a more young adult audience because of it, but I'm not sure. I just found it very slow and not smooth at all. The second problem I had with the book was the plot itself. The premises were nice and I was engaged for the first 25%, but then all the descriptions of places and whatever was going on were too much for me. I didn't even particularly like the characters, the banter was ok, but I finished the book and still didn't feel any sort of connection with Delvin, the protagonist. I am sure there are people out there who can enjoy this book, but I wasn't one of them. I hate to give low-rate reviews but this one was a real struggle to finish, and it took me longer than expected....more
I am obsessed. Did I already find the best book of 2024? I think yes
--------- It's been almost a week since I finished this book, yet it continues to I am obsessed. Did I already find the best book of 2024? I think yes
--------- It's been almost a week since I finished this book, yet it continues to live rent-free in my mind. You might think, "A week isn't that long," and you’d be right. But during this week, I went on a ski trip to Norway, read three other books, and dealt with a ton of frustrating work stuff. Despite all that, my brain keeps drifting back to this masterpiece.
The Will of the Many is an absolutely captivating story, featuring a badass main character, fascinating world-building, and a unique 'magic' system that had me hooked from start to finish.
My Brief Synopsis: After the Cataclysm, the Hierarchy seized power and established a system where individuals give and obtain Will, granting immense power to those at the top (they receive the Will of many, making them stronger). At seventeen, everyone is forced to participate in the procedure of giving Will, but Vis Telimus refuses. Despite being an orphan, Vis is more educated than most, and when a Quintus offers to adopt him and enroll him in the best school within the Hierarchy in exchange for help uncovering the mystery of his brother's death, Vis seizes the opportunity. It’s his only chance to avoid becoming just another Will feeder.
As Vis enters the Academy, he must quickly rise through the ranks to find answers. He must solve a murder, search for an ancient weapon, and uncover secrets that could tear the Republic apart.
I loved every single word of this book. It’s an addictive story with a jaw-dropping, plot-twisting ending that left me desperate for book two. I can't wait for its release!
I would highly recommend this book to fans of Red Rising and Mistborn. For me, this might just be the best book of 2024. And yes, it's only March, but surpassing this one will be tough....more
Today I finished Immortal Longings and hat to take a moment to collect my feelings. This book is classified as Fantasy but I would put it also in the Today I finished Immortal Longings and hat to take a moment to collect my feelings. This book is classified as Fantasy but I would put it also in the dystopian category. To be honest, its weird classification was what intrigued me the most.
The world-building wasn't that strong but this book just had a sort of vibe I immediately connected to. I liked a lot this obscure city, where people are poor and everything is lit up by pubs or clubs lights (I think the Spayed Edges Fairyloot edition did an amazing job with the cover), the King is in hiding and everyone plots solely for themself. The dystopian factor it's in all the technology and hierarchy, but the fantasy aspect comes into play with the jumping. The main event of the book takes place around a deadly game that will bring the victor many riches and wealth, and yes, it's very Hunger Games, but I loved that this game took place inside the city and that not even the civilians were safe from the jumping.
Another aspect I liked a lot is Calla's attraction to Anton. In this story Anton doesn't have a body, he is one of the most powerful jumpers and his true form was exiled from the city, so he 'loans' other people's bodies and Calla manages to fall in love with him anyway. She falls for his personality, his passion, and his values and not for just some flesh.
I also liked the contrast between Anton, someone who jumps from body to body like it's nothing, and Calla who just simply refuses to do so.
Maybe the book wasn't the most loved by this author, but I haven't read anything else from her so I cannot be biased. ...more
So are you telling me there was a story where the protagonists are two twins (no not Tory and Darcy, but two completely different ones), an acient cruSo are you telling me there was a story where the protagonists are two twins (no not Tory and Darcy, but two completely different ones), an acient cruel and clueless vampire and a just-awoke-from-a-long-sleep vampire slayer? Well I´m sold!
The Twisted Sisters never dissapoint and I must tattoo this phrase somewhere because after having real almost everything from them I am sure of it.
In this story we follow Callie and Montana, two twins from Realm G, a realm fully controlled by vampires, where humans are used just as blood bags and nothing more.
The book is written from the two twins POVs and from the very chapters we see immediately their personalities. In the beginning I was worried they were too similar to my ZA girls, but ABSOLUTELY NOT. At first we meet the sisters in their home in Realm G, soon to embark in to completely different storylines when the two are divided.
Montana, the one that is more prone to daydream of a fantay world, was a revelation. I loved everything about her and her story, Every interaction with Prince Eric was spot on and I am already craving more. - yes I know he is toxic and mean but sorry not sorry, I love him- Callie started strong and her journey it´s super interesting plot wise, mainly after she and Magnar start opening up to each other, it adds so many layers, but eventually her personality got a bit lost in my opinion.
A think that I loved in the narration it´s all the small differences in between the characters and world buiding, like for example: Eric - Vampire, Royal Family from Realm A, knows everyhing about technology Magnar - Viking vampire slayer, sleept for hundreds of years, doesn´t know anything about the new contemporary world Callie and Montana - Humans, poor, only contact with technology was from what their father said about the world before the war. I know it´s just details but they really shows how well thought it´s this book. I loved it!
Here the romance was very little, we can defenetly read the connection in between the couples but nothing happens, there is no spice… for now…...more
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