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Queen Song by Victoria Aveyard
3.0
I would've liked to read more about Coriane and Tibe; I found their relationship quite beautiful. Elara was always a bitch it seems. I can understand now why Julian was so saddened by his sister's death. Coriane's story is so sad. I loved the fact that Tibe's father, King Tiberius, had a paramour that was of the same sex: Prince Robert was definitely a character I could've read more about, as was Queen Anabel.
Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
5.0
4.5 stars
Through all the uni work, and adulting in general, I'm kinda sad it took me nearly a while to read this book, because it was definitely enjoyable.
I particularly enjoyed the return to the world that was established in the Grisha Trilogy, and Bardugo certainly doesn't sideline the events that happened beforehand. I love how "Six of Crows" is set what seems like only a year or two after Alina defeated Aleksander (the Darkling). It helped keep what had happened very fresh in my memory.
I loved the dynamics between the characters, especially their pairings (romantically and platonic). The relationship between the six crew members has varying degrees. First you have Nina and Matthias, which I absolutely adored and spent most of the time quoting Captain Barbossa in my head (JUST KISS!), and I especially liked Nina as a character. Then you have Kaz and Inej, and I just love the subtly in this pairing. And then lastly and most unexpectedly, Jesper and Walyn. I am absolutely thrilled at the possibility of a queer (or whatever label you choose to give it) relationship. Very much so am I looking forward to Bardugo developing and exploring that relationship.
The plot. The world of Kerch and Fjerda. The treachery. The adventure. It all just rolled smoothly into one very intricate tale, and even at times, it out manoeuvred my own thoughts as to what was going to happen. Never think that you are a step ahead of Kaz Brekker my friends. The deep rooted vengeance and comradery is such a perfect contrast to the very fibre of this tale.
Very much looking forward to reading the sequel, "Crooked Kingdom".
Through all the uni work, and adulting in general, I'm kinda sad it took me nearly a while to read this book, because it was definitely enjoyable.
I particularly enjoyed the return to the world that was established in the Grisha Trilogy, and Bardugo certainly doesn't sideline the events that happened beforehand. I love how "Six of Crows" is set what seems like only a year or two after Alina defeated Aleksander (the Darkling). It helped keep what had happened very fresh in my memory.
I loved the dynamics between the characters, especially their pairings (romantically and platonic). The relationship between the six crew members has varying degrees. First you have Nina and Matthias, which I absolutely adored and spent most of the time quoting Captain Barbossa in my head (JUST KISS!), and I especially liked Nina as a character. Then you have Kaz and Inej, and I just love the subtly in this pairing. And then lastly and most unexpectedly, Jesper and Walyn. I am absolutely thrilled at the possibility of a queer (or whatever label you choose to give it) relationship. Very much so am I looking forward to Bardugo developing and exploring that relationship.
The plot. The world of Kerch and Fjerda. The treachery. The adventure. It all just rolled smoothly into one very intricate tale, and even at times, it out manoeuvred my own thoughts as to what was going to happen. Never think that you are a step ahead of Kaz Brekker my friends. The deep rooted vengeance and comradery is such a perfect contrast to the very fibre of this tale.
Very much looking forward to reading the sequel, "Crooked Kingdom".
The Iron Trial by Cassandra Clare, Holly Black
3.0
The first book I've read in 2015 - The Iron Trial by Holly Black and Cassandra Clare. The first in a new series, The Iron Trial, whilst definitely suited for younger readers, can be enjoyed by anyone with a penchant for stories about magic. While it did have the subtle parallels to the Harry Potter franchise, this marks the beginnings of a great fantasy series.
The Copper Gauntlet by Holly Black
4.0
Much better than the 1st novel. I enjoyed the story telling and character development. Still a little too Harry Potter-ish (was hoping they would break away from that in this instalment). There were parts that were just undeniably gripping, and other times when I had to power on through it.
The Healer by Virginia Boecker
3.0
Part of my 2016 Reading Challenge - "Book you can read in a day"
Well, I read this one across the span of 8 hours. It was interesting in a way. Most of the time, I come to novellas or short story prequel like things after reading the initial story, so to read "The Healer" before reading "Witch Hunter" is quite something. I had no previous knowledge of this world that it is set in, why some of these characters are so important. But I now have a general idea of where the story for "Witch Hunter" is going to lead from.
Wasn't overly fantastic, but wasn't dull either.
Great writing - loved the first person POV from John Raleigh. . . He seems a very interesting character.
Well, I read this one across the span of 8 hours. It was interesting in a way. Most of the time, I come to novellas or short story prequel like things after reading the initial story, so to read "The Healer" before reading "Witch Hunter" is quite something. I had no previous knowledge of this world that it is set in, why some of these characters are so important. But I now have a general idea of where the story for "Witch Hunter" is going to lead from.
Wasn't overly fantastic, but wasn't dull either.
Great writing - loved the first person POV from John Raleigh. . . He seems a very interesting character.
The Goddess Inheritance by Aimée Carter
4.0
3.5 stars.
For the last book in the series, it seemed awfully like a filler. I just don't know about this one. I mean, don't get me wrong, I enjoyed it but my god did Kate get annoying. Honestly. She was so strong in "The Goddess Test" and "Goddess Interrupted" but in this she was a blubbering mess and all martyr-ish and 'No Henry' or 'Milo Milo Milo' this.
I'm kinda disappointed, but I'm also glad that finally Kate and Hades had their happy ending.
BUT CAN WE TALK ABOUT APHRODITE PLEASE?!? no no no. Let's not talk Aphrodite. I just can't deal with that right now.
For the last book in the series, it seemed awfully like a filler. I just don't know about this one. I mean, don't get me wrong, I enjoyed it but my god did Kate get annoying. Honestly. She was so strong in "The Goddess Test" and "Goddess Interrupted" but in this she was a blubbering mess and all martyr-ish and 'No Henry' or 'Milo Milo Milo' this.
I'm kinda disappointed, but I'm also glad that finally Kate and Hades had their happy ending.
BUT CAN WE TALK ABOUT APHRODITE PLEASE?!? no no no. Let's not talk Aphrodite. I just can't deal with that right now.
The Goddess Hunt by Aimée Carter
2.0
A short story I think I needed to read before I began "Goddess Interrupted". It's been a year or two since I read "The Goddess Test", so this ebook was a good refresher on the memory.
Unfortunately, it wasn't all that exciting. Pollux and Castor's relationship seemed quite repetitive and I was kind of over it pretty quickly.
There were a few other small things that I was annoyed with, so it rounded this book to an average score (for an average story).
Unfortunately, it wasn't all that exciting. Pollux and Castor's relationship seemed quite repetitive and I was kind of over it pretty quickly.
There were a few other small things that I was annoyed with, so it rounded this book to an average score (for an average story).