“How strange that instead of taking his heart, I'm hoping he takes mine.”
4.5
I didn't expect to love this book so much. But as soon as the two main cha“How strange that instead of taking his heart, I'm hoping he takes mine.”
4.5
I didn't expect to love this book so much. But as soon as the two main characters were introduced I knew I was going to like it. And as soon as they met I knew I was going to adore it.
The protagonists are Lira and Elian, she's the Prince's Bane, daughter of the Sea queen and he's the Siren Killer, son of Midas's king so both of them know where they're supposed to live and what they're supposed to do. It doesn't matter if they want to have a different kind of life. This is mainly Elian's problem, he's the heir but what he wants is to travel the world with his ship and keep killing sirens to create a safer world for humans. Lira wasn't born cruel but her mother beat the humanity out of her (but did she really?) and she enjoys killing princes and taking their hearts as a reward.
The beginning was a little slow but when the two of them finally meet it's amazing. They can't stand each other and they don't trust each other at all. They're both smart and always after their own goals and that was super refreshing because they don't fall in love in like 2 days, start making moony eyes at each other and trust the other with their life. The romance is an amazing slow burn that ya books never get and it was amazing to read.
The only reason I didn't give 5/5 stars is that the epilogue felt super rushed, it definitely needed more pages and explanations....more
"Only three bodies mattered. The same three that had always mattered. Radu's. Lada's. And Mehmed's."
1) And I darken ★★★★☆ 2) Now I rise ★★★★★
I'M SOBBING S"Only three bodies mattered. The same three that had always mattered. Radu's. Lada's. And Mehmed's."
1) And I darken ★★★★☆ 2) Now I rise ★★★★★
I'M SOBBING SOMEBODY HOLD ME Bright we burn was so much better than I expected !! And the ending wasn't as sad as I thought it would be (and I hate sad endings so I'm so damn happy) !!! I love you, Kiersten White!
This was a rollercoaster from the first to the last page. And I'm talking about And I darken's first page. Sure, the three books have some boring chapters but they also have characters with incredible and never ending depth, a morally grey antiheroine, lgbt elements, heartwarming friendships (still can't decide between Radu and Nazira and Lada and Nicolae) and so much more.
And I'm sorry but this is all I have, all I can say is read this trilogy, you won't regret it....more
This book is completely fucked up. That's why I love it so much. The headline speaks the truth, this is a perfect blend"Betrayal is a bloody business."
This book is completely fucked up. That's why I love it so much. The headline speaks the truth, this is a perfect blend of Dexter's blood and gore and This savage song's monsters. You're never going to find a more original young adult book, do yourself a favour and pick Not even bones up.
Are you tired of protagonists who have one goal that they never achieve because of their one true love? Are you tired of protagonists who couldn't care less about their survival (unrealistic af)? Are you tired of protagonists who are as pure as Tinkerbell's fairy dust?
GET READY TO MEET AND LOVE NITA. She's awesome. She fights to tooth and nail save her own life and if that ain't realistic I don't know what is. And yeah, okay, she loved dissecting bodies but everyone has a hobby, just leave her alone. You're also going to fall in love with Kovit, tho. He's the male protagonist and he's one of Nita's ... captors, more or less. His hobby is torturing people and eating their pain (what a perfect match lol). I'm not gonna say anything else about him because his characterisation is a joy to read. Also, get ready for an enemies to lovers slow burn.
The atmosphere is amazing, too. The story takes place in the Mercado de la muerte, The death market. A market where people can sell monsters, supernatural creatures and body parts. Awesome.
Now I don't know how I'm going to wait for the sequel(s) - btw this is going to be a trilogy - cause it ends with such an interesting cliffhanger, I can't wait to see what Nita's going to do next!...more
“We like to think we’re brave, but in the end, we’re only human.”
reread #1: this book is pain, just pain
1) The bone season ★★★★☆ 2) The mime order ★★★★“We like to think we’re brave, but in the end, we’re only human.”
reread #1: this book is pain, just pain
1) The bone season ★★★★☆ 2) The mime order ★★★★★
This series has taken my heart and I don't even want it back. I've been marathoning The bone season for two weeks and now I'm trying not to think about having to wait for two years to hold the fourth book in my hands and that's all it took for me to fall in love with these world, these characters and that otp.
This third book was the best one for me. The song rising was action from start to finish and I had a blast reading it. I also had my heart broken. That ending was hopeful but brutal at the same time.
These books are also perfect for people who are getting a bit tired of reading about mindless sixteen years old who must save the world and fall in love. The bone season is adult fantasy but very approchable for who isn't used to it. I don't even know what else to say, just wish more people would read these books because they're so much better than many other series that receive endless praise....more
“So I am to sit here and feed you information,” Cardan says, leaning against a hickory tree. “And you’re to go charm royalty? That seems entirely back“So I am to sit here and feed you information,” Cardan says, leaning against a hickory tree. “And you’re to go charm royalty? That seems entirely backward.” I fix him with a look. “I can be charming. I charmed you, didn’t I?” He rolls his eyes. “Do not expect others to share my depraved tastes.”
And this, kids, it's how I met my new top
For real tho, they better make up and kiss while thinking about how much they despise each other in the sequel, I'll cry if it doesn't happen.
Jude is freaking amazing. She's strong, smart, witty, she believes in herself and she wants to murder Cardan things. Her relationship with every single character shows a different side of her: sweetness (Vivi), jealousy (Taryn), strength (Cardan), vulnerability (Locke), conflict (Madoc), willingness to trust (The court of shadows), it was amazing to read!
Cardan is an asshole. I love him, obviously. It did take me a bit to warm up to him but when I did and I fell in love and there's no way back now. His relationship with Jude in the second half of the book was incredible to read and I lived for their interactions, they always kept me guessing are they going to kiss? Are they about to kill each other???? who knows
I also loved how sick and twisted, but sweet at the same time, the relationship between the twins and Madoc was. He murdered their parents but he gave them everything they ever asked for and they can't help but love him. This kind of bonds is what makes the book even more interesting to me.
"This was what it meant to be truly free. To be herself and no one else. To be loved as she was."
1) Flame in the mist ★★★★★
4.5
Why didn't I five Smoke i"This was what it meant to be truly free. To be herself and no one else. To be loved as she was."
1) Flame in the mist ★★★★★
4.5
Why didn't I five Smoke in the sun five full stars? Well, there's only one thing Renee Ahdieh needs to work on: how to write endings. Seriously, she has written two amazing duologues but both of them had incredibly rushed endings. Plus, the epilogues are always too short. For example, here we don't know what happened to Yumi or Kenshin, two very important characters. Yes, we get to see a glimpse of Mariko and Ōkami's future but it's not enough!
But leaving the ending aside, this book was amazing. I love how Renee always creates characters with depth. They're very morally grey and each of them goes through growth, that's something not every author can do.
She also balances action, character development and romance perfectly. Here the main goal is setting Ōkami free and to create a kingdom that values equality. There isn't much romance but you can feel the love between Ōkami and Mariko every time they're together, it's amazing (Never worship any man, Mariko. Let men worship you. hell to the y e s). As for character development, I've said it already, that's what Renee does best. I especially liked Raiden's characterisation.
So, all in all, I can't recommend Renee Ahdied's books enough. She's one of my favorite authors and I can't wait to read what she writes next....more
"How did I think people ruled the world? Did I really imagine it would be so simple? That I might control the fabric of society from the comfort of my"How did I think people ruled the world? Did I really imagine it would be so simple? That I might control the fabric of society from the comfort of my boyfriend's bedroom?"
1) Shatter me ★★★★☆ 2) Unravel me ★★★★★ 3) Ignite me ★★★★★
This was painful and perfect at the same time and I think Tahereh did the right thing by adding new books to the original trilogy. With just one book she gave the story, the world and the characters so much more depth!
I mean, Ignite me is one of my all time favorite books but - like 99% of its readers - right after finishing it I was full of questions and doubts like how could a 17 years old who's been kept in an asylum rule North America? How will the rest of the world react to her revolution? So that's it? No more world-building? Where the fuck are Juliette's parents? So we're never gonna know Kenji's backstory? Do I really have to go on a fanfiction quest to read more Warnette scenes?
And guess what, Tahereh answered all of these questions and gave us more Warnette, bless her soul But hey, it was painful to read sometimes, way too painful Tahereh don't you dare rob me of my Warnette (and Kenji) happy ending!
And don't go into Restore me expecting a lot of fighting and action because you're going to be disappointed. Restore me, like the rest of the series, is a character driven book and yes, there's some action (the ending omg) but it's mostly politics and characters trying to fight their own demons and finding their happiness....more
"At the edge of everything, love and faith have always brought me back, and back to you."
1) Lady midnight ★★★★★ 2) Lord of shadows ★★★★★
The whole Shado"At the edge of everything, love and faith have always brought me back, and back to you."
1) Lady midnight ★★★★★ 2) Lord of shadows ★★★★★
The whole Shadowhunters saga has my heart and that's never going to change. I'm never going to be able to thank Cassandra Clare enough for creating a world that has literally changed my life....more
"Once upon a time, in a land long since burned to ash, there lived a young princess who loved her kingdom..."
0.5) The assassin's blade ★★★★★ 1) Throne "Once upon a time, in a land long since burned to ash, there lived a young princess who loved her kingdom..."
0.5) The assassin's blade ★★★★★ 1) Throne of glass ★★★★☆ 2) Crown of midnight ★★★★★ 3) Heir of fire ★★★★☆ 4) Queen of shadows ★★★★★ 5) Empire of storms ★★★★☆ 6) Tower of dawn ★★★★★
I don’t even know what to write
Just now that I’m crying on my bed because I can’t believe this series, which has been with me for more than four years, has ended.
But just to suffer a little more, here's the list of the scenes that made me cry so hard I wet my book with tears (I have the photos, I swear): (view spoiler)[- The blood oath scene with Aelin and Fenrys - Chaol and Aelin reunion - Lorcan and Elide running for their lives in Anielle - Manon finally opening up to Dorian - Lorcan and Elide making up - The thirteen's sacrifice - Chaol and Dorian reunion - Yrene being a goddamn superhero - Chaol, Dorian and Aelin saying goodbye - The last page. I don't even like Aelin, but it made me cry so damn hard. (hide spoiler)]...more
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