After the way How Does It Feel ended I couldn't wait to read What Did You Do?. I just wanted more Mendax + Calypso, but there was A LOT going on incluAfter the way How Does It Feel ended I couldn't wait to read What Did You Do?. I just wanted more Mendax + Calypso, but there was A LOT going on including a pov I didn't really care for. This book was definitely spicier than the first book ...more
What you can expect in Divine Rivals -enemies to lovers -workplace romance -epistolary elements -*magic* -mythology
"A girl who writes letters to her missiWhat you can expect in Divine Rivals -enemies to lovers -workplace romance -epistolary elements -*magic* -mythology
"A girl who writes letters to her missing brother, and the boy who reads them" - Rebecca Ross, Divine Rivals acknowledgments
That right about there sums up this historical fantasy romance. I loved this book so much and I'm not quite sure how to put it into words. I have been seeing Divine Rivals all over my social media feeds and I'm not quite sure why I didn't pick it up sooner. The magical, mythical, epistolary elements all combined together made this a read that I didn't want to put down.
The writing by Rebecca Ross was truly beautiful. I have so many passages highlighted that I want to go back and read. She doesn't shy away from tough topics and at the same time I was often feeling giddy over conversations that Iris and Roman were having. I was so immersed in the book that I felt like I was right there with Iris and Roman.
And that ending(!!!!) - I can't wait for the next book in the series to be released!...more
After finishing The Wicked King I immediately had to move on to The Queen of Nothing. Let me just say that I am immensely relieved that this series isAfter finishing The Wicked King I immediately had to move on to The Queen of Nothing. Let me just say that I am immensely relieved that this series is complete, because if I had to wait a year between books I probably would have wept when this book was released.
The conclusion to The Folk of the Air series was everything I wanted it to be. There was angst, longing, suspense and drama that unfolded perfectly. I loved how much growth both Jude and Cardan had throughout this series. And their love for one another was so beautiful. I had tears in my eyes on more than one occasion.
I only wish that my hard copy had Cardan's letter to Jude!! Why must I always be late to the special edition copies of books I loved?!?!
I already can't wait to read Oak's duology in The Stolen Heir....more
I read The Cruel Prince for the first time in March. Since then I have also re-read as an audiobook (highly recommend) and nReread Dec 2023
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I read The Cruel Prince for the first time in March. Since then I have also re-read as an audiobook (highly recommend) and now again as a reread fully from beginning to end. I honestly cannot recommend this book and this series enough. Reading The Cruel Prince again I could see certain scenes through Cardan's point of view and it made me love him even more if that's possible. And Jude...ahh Jude - one of my most favorite female main characters. She is so complex and her relationship with each and every person in this book gave me so many feelings.
If you're looking for a fast paced fantasy romance with political intrigue, deceit, romance and messed up family dynamics I highly highly recommend The Cruel Prince. Looking forward to my re-read of The Wicked King.
_____________ This book! Wow, once I started reading it I couldn't stop. Jude was 7 years old when she was taken from her home in the human world. Taken and raised by none-other than the person who she witnessed murder her parents, General Madoc. She lives in a strange land among the royals of the High Court of Faerie. And the person who makes her life a living hell is The Cruel Prince Cardan.
Jude wants a place at the Court. So that her tormentors wouldn't be able to touch her. But to do so, she must defy Cardan. What starts off as a bid to want a place at Court soon turns into Jude being caught in a web of deception and lies. Who can Jude trust and what does she have to do for some semblance of order to remain in Faerie.
I couldn't stop reading The Cruel Prince once I started it. I'm so glad I decided to pick up this book after seeing it recommended all over booktok. I can't wait to move on to book 2!...more
So we agree that Cyrus >>>> Kamran right??? Ahh I can't wait for the next book!So we agree that Cyrus >>>> Kamran right??? Ahh I can't wait for the next book!...more
The perfect ending to the Shatter Me series. This novella had the perfect amount of angst, tension, spice and scenes that had me falling even more in The perfect ending to the Shatter Me series. This novella had the perfect amount of angst, tension, spice and scenes that had me falling even more in love with Aaron + Juliette. Gah I'm so sad that the series is over. If you haven't picked up the Shatter Me series, what are you waiting for???...more
After reading and LOVING Unravel Me I didn't think this series could get any better...and then Tahereh Mafi completely destroyed me with Ignite Me
ReasAfter reading and LOVING Unravel Me I didn't think this series could get any better...and then Tahereh Mafi completely destroyed me with Ignite Me
Reasons why Ignite Me is up there as one of my favorite romantic fantasy books -AARON WARNER -swoony -angsty -KENJI
If an author can write angst/swoon/pining - I'm a goner and Tahereh Mafi does such a good job of that. We get so many emotions from ALL the characters - Adam, Juliette, Warner...gah. And to think I said I didn't really like love triangles/messy relationships - hah!
Anyway I'm obsessed with this series and all of the characters in it.
p.s. do you know the significance of Aaron's IGNITE tattoo?? My mind was blown when I found out...more
I totally binge read book 1 and thought it was good, but not great. And while I usually skip novellas, I definitely think you need to read the novellaI totally binge read book 1 and thought it was good, but not great. And while I usually skip novellas, I definitely think you need to read the novella Destroy Me before heading into Unravel Me.
I loved the character growth of most all of the characters, but especially Juliette and Warner. Gah W A R N E R...now I understand why all the booktok girlies are obsessed with him. I mean so am I!
Can't wait to read the next book in the series. ...more
Read this duet if you like: -drama & suspense -a snarky hero & heroine -touch her and I'll unalive you -prophecies -vampire + human romance
**perfect for fRead this duet if you like: -drama & suspense -a snarky hero & heroine -touch her and I'll unalive you -prophecies -vampire + human romance
**perfect for fans of Sarah J Maas and Jennifer L Armentrout
Oraya is the adopted daughter of the vampire King, Vincent. It has been her fathers greatest desire for Oraya to truly become his daughter, not in name but also in blood. The only way for Oraya to achieve this is to enter the Kejari so that when she wins she can ask the goddess Nyaxia to bond herself to her father.
Oraya is determined to win the competition, but her competitors are fierce. No one as fierce as Raihn Ashraj. Oraya and Raihn ultimately form a tentative relationship. They will become allies for the duration of the competition. They both know that if they were to end up the only two left to battle - one of them will have to die.
But what happens when they start to get close...and their feelings for one another become muddled. Both Oraya and Raihn must face some hard truths and determine which one of them will be left the victor of the competition.
Gah, how I loooooved this book! Raihn and Oraya together were perfect! I loved their banter, their chemistry and how these two ended up caring so much for one another. The Serpent and the Wings of Night is a slooooooooooow, but Carissa Broadbent knows how to bring the heat!
One of my favorite parts of this book was Oraya's relationship with her father Vincent. They didn't always have an easy relationship, but Vincent's love for Oraya is present throughout the entire book if you're looking close enough.
This book made me laugh, had my heart racing during the competition and also shedding so many tears into my pillow. If you're looking for a book that you won't be able to put down once you pick it up - grab The Serpent and the Wings of Night....more