delightfulmayhem's reviews
79 reviews

This book is the breather we all need after the intensity of ACOMAF. It seriously was such a pleasant treat to read. The Night Court and the people of Velaris continue to rebuild their city and prepare to celebrate the upcoming Winter Solstice. Gift exchange, traditions, shopping, snowball fight, feast, and drinking, this book is such a cozy holiday vibe.

We get POV from Rhysand, Cassian, Mor, and Nesta. We get to see Feyre finally embrace and evolve her purpose as an artist. We get to see a slice of Nesta's life and a glimpse into her state of being. We get to see Elain come out of her shell even more. We get to see how Tamlin is doing... On top of all that, we get a healthy sprinkle of smutiness throughout!

This installment may seem like a filler but we still get a decent amount of politics, progression in life after the war and training at the Illyrian camp. A few things said here and there that make you wonder. Definitely not one to skip if you are reading this series, imo.

Favorite Quotes:

• "You drove me out of my mind. All those months. I still don't quite believe I get to have this. Have you."

• "How do you keep creating, despite what you lost?"
"I have to. I have to create, or it was all for nothing. I have to create, or I will crumple up with despair and never leave my bed. I have to create because I have no other way of voicing this."

• "The females bring their jewelry. I bring my weapons."
"I know a few females in this house who might take offense to that."

• "And in our minds, down that bond, his magic erupted, his soul washing over mine, filling every crack and pit so that there was not one part of me that was not full of him, brimming with his dark, glorious essence and undimming love."

The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston

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emotional mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This book takes you into the whimsical world of Clementine, an overworked book publicist with a perfectly planned future navigating the complexities of love, grief, and time. This magical realist tale touches on themes of mourning as Clementine grapples with the loss of her aunt and the fragility of her own heart. If you have read and loved Emily Henry's 'People We Meet on Vacation', which is also a wise and witty novel with a lighthearted and emotional tone, this book may be the perfect companion to your next read. This book will transport you into a world where the boundaries of time and heartache are gently blurred.

Favorite quotes:

-“Seriously, look at that knife. That’s gotta be the dullest thing in that kitchen. And that includes you.”

-“That was love, wasn't it? It wasn't just a quick drop -- it was falling, over and over again, for your person. It was falling as they became new people. It was learning how to exist with every new breath.”

-“Nothing lasts forever. Not the good things, not the bad. So just find what makes you happy, and do it for as long as you can.”

The Duke and I by Julia Quinn

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emotional lighthearted slow-paced