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Homeland by R.A. Salvatore
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This book was a bit dark for my liking and that did effect my rating. I find I can't get into a story when the entire plot is depressing and all but one or two characters are cruel. The only good characters seem to loose the entire book.
I only read this one to get to the rest of the series because I love dnd
I only read this one to get to the rest of the series because I love dnd
The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
I have read this book twice in the last six months, this last time with a friend.
I caught so many details I missed the first two times I read this and loved having someone to talk about it with!
I can't wait to continue with the next book
I caught so many details I missed the first two times I read this and loved having someone to talk about it with!
I can't wait to continue with the next book
The Duke and I by Julia Quinn
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
After watching Bridgerton I was sure I would like the book, but never would have guessed how completely I enjoyed it start to finish.
I don't think a book has ever made me laugh as much as The Duke and I. I adored every character we got a chance to know. I was surprised how little a part Lady Whistledown played in the book. Many of the conflicts in the book were far more satisfying than the show, feeling much more realistic and believable.
I would definitely suggest checking trigger warnings. Even with the show I wasn't expecting so much talk on a few heartbreaking subjects that could be sensitive.
All in all I'm very excited to start the next book even though Ibwas hesitant before having not really enjoyed Anthony's season of the show.
I don't think a book has ever made me laugh as much as The Duke and I. I adored every character we got a chance to know. I was surprised how little a part Lady Whistledown played in the book. Many of the conflicts in the book were far more satisfying than the show, feeling much more realistic and believable.
I would definitely suggest checking trigger warnings. Even with the show I wasn't expecting so much talk on a few heartbreaking subjects that could be sensitive.
All in all I'm very excited to start the next book even though Ibwas hesitant before having not really enjoyed Anthony's season of the show.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Infertility, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexism
Minor: Bullying, Child abuse, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Classism
Pregnancy loss
Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
I caught so many things in the story this time that I missed as a teenager.
Clockwork Princess was still just as enjoyable as I remembered. This is a satisfying ending to the trilogy with some unique twists.
The middle does feel a bit long and drawn out. Some new enemies feel forced and some side characters didn't really help the plot.
All in all, these are books I am happy to keep on my shelf and reread again in the future.
Clockwork Princess was still just as enjoyable as I remembered. This is a satisfying ending to the trilogy with some unique twists.
The middle does feel a bit long and drawn out. Some new enemies feel forced and some side characters didn't really help the plot.
All in all, these are books I am happy to keep on my shelf and reread again in the future.
Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I remember loving this book as a teenager and I still enjoyed it as an adult, though I'm certain nostalgia played a part.
I love the adventure and mystery in the story. The characters are fun and make me smile. Jem is my favorite.
As an adult I do find the romance a bit unbelievable and shallow, especially the triangle aspects. But the characters are teenagers and who of us has love figured out at 16 and 17 years old.
I'm pleased that I don't remember the books very well and the twists in the mystery of Mortmain still hold some suspense. I'm looking forward to finishing the trilogy.
I love the adventure and mystery in the story. The characters are fun and make me smile. Jem is my favorite.
As an adult I do find the romance a bit unbelievable and shallow, especially the triangle aspects. But the characters are teenagers and who of us has love figured out at 16 and 17 years old.
I'm pleased that I don't remember the books very well and the twists in the mystery of Mortmain still hold some suspense. I'm looking forward to finishing the trilogy.
A Dance with the Fae Prince by Elise Kova
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I think this might be my favorite romance I've ever read. This book felt like a mix between Cinderella and Thumbelina.
Katria is an immediately loveable leading lady with a Cinderella feel. Davien is the perfect balance of brooding, powerful, and genuinely good. It was so nice to read a romance with a leading man who is actually romantic and not morally gray and dangerous all the time.
The side characters in this book are absolutely adorable and loveable. Kova perfectly captures the quippy comic relief, the beauty of inner strength, and perseverance despite fear.
I adored that this story didn't rely on miscommunication or selfishness to create conflict. Davien and Katria spend so much of the book truly learning and growing together that it was refreshing to read. Even the spicy scenes weren't over the top. They fit the story and didn't take away from the plot.
Kova did an amazing job keeping her character growth believable. I enjoyed that Davien had been training as a warrior his whole life and Shaye was a trained warrior. I also truly appreciated that Katria didn't lose all of her feminity to find her strength. Her strength enhanced her character.
There are some grammar and spelling errors throughout the book. The plot twists are definitely easy to spot, but the way Kova handled them was incredibly enjoyable. I didn't have it in me to rate this anything less than 5 stars. I haven't loved a new book this much since childhood.
Katria is an immediately loveable leading lady with a Cinderella feel. Davien is the perfect balance of brooding, powerful, and genuinely good. It was so nice to read a romance with a leading man who is actually romantic and not morally gray and dangerous all the time.
The side characters in this book are absolutely adorable and loveable. Kova perfectly captures the quippy comic relief, the beauty of inner strength, and perseverance despite fear.
I adored that this story didn't rely on miscommunication or selfishness to create conflict. Davien and Katria spend so much of the book truly learning and growing together that it was refreshing to read. Even the spicy scenes weren't over the top. They fit the story and didn't take away from the plot.
Kova did an amazing job keeping her character growth believable. I enjoyed that Davien had been training as a warrior his whole life and Shaye was a trained warrior. I also truly appreciated that Katria didn't lose all of her feminity to find her strength. Her strength enhanced her character.
There are some grammar and spelling errors throughout the book. The plot twists are definitely easy to spot, but the way Kova handled them was incredibly enjoyable. I didn't have it in me to rate this anything less than 5 stars. I haven't loved a new book this much since childhood.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
Moderate: Sexual content, Violence, Medical trauma, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Confinement, Physical abuse, Slavery, Death of parent, and Murder
The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Anything you think you know of this story from the movies and shows over the years should be taken with several grains of salt.
I thought I knew what to expect of the Three Musketeers having loved the various films most of my life, but they did not prepare me for the antics, schemes, or shenanigans laid out in the book.
Three Musketeers felt more to me like a collection of short works with strange endings that suddenly tied together in the last story of the series. I was surprised to discover the true villain of the book (who you may or may not expect).
The major goals and quests of the book are quite different than the movies, though the first season of the BBC Musketeers show honestly did fair justice to some of the rediculous events shown early in this story.
I found the book entertaining, though often confusing. It surprised me to find that Porthos was my favorite character in this version as I usually favor Aramis or Athos.
I also found it satisfying that at the end of the novel there are in fact still 3 Musketeers. I leave it to you to read and discover how that comes about.
I thought I knew what to expect of the Three Musketeers having loved the various films most of my life, but they did not prepare me for the antics, schemes, or shenanigans laid out in the book.
Three Musketeers felt more to me like a collection of short works with strange endings that suddenly tied together in the last story of the series. I was surprised to discover the true villain of the book (who you may or may not expect).
The major goals and quests of the book are quite different than the movies, though the first season of the BBC Musketeers show honestly did fair justice to some of the rediculous events shown early in this story.
I found the book entertaining, though often confusing. It surprised me to find that Porthos was my favorite character in this version as I usually favor Aramis or Athos.
I also found it satisfying that at the end of the novel there are in fact still 3 Musketeers. I leave it to you to read and discover how that comes about.
The Sunfire King by Sylvia Mercedes
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Sometimes a book is too long for its own good. I was nervous going into this book since I knew how little was left to tell after the cliffhanger. This is the second part of a retelling inspired by East of the Sun, West of the Moon.
Despite the decent number of pages there is very little world building, character growth, or understanding of the magic or reasons behind the story. A good 50% of the book is Valera second guessing herself.
I was disappointed with how much filler was involved with this book to stretch a tiny bit of story oher 400+ pages. It easily could have been 250+ pages shorter. At some point never ending peril gets boring and a lot of the issues Valera runs into have no effect on the books ending.
While it is still cute, it was very slow, and the final chapters didn't feel like they lived up to all the promise of the first book. I did appreciate that it was romantic without being crazy spicy. And the twists the author did include were enjoyable, though somewhat predictable. Other pieces that seemed like they'd be very important from how much was mentioned ended up playing no part in the ending at all.
POSSIBLE SPOILER:
One of the side characters starts out annoying as all get out and I wanted to smack her, then just as I was starting to like her she was written out of the book and we never hear another word. Considering how important she was to Valera I feel like she at least should have been brought up at the end.
Despite the decent number of pages there is very little world building, character growth, or understanding of the magic or reasons behind the story. A good 50% of the book is Valera second guessing herself.
I was disappointed with how much filler was involved with this book to stretch a tiny bit of story oher 400+ pages. It easily could have been 250+ pages shorter. At some point never ending peril gets boring and a lot of the issues Valera runs into have no effect on the books ending.
While it is still cute, it was very slow, and the final chapters didn't feel like they lived up to all the promise of the first book. I did appreciate that it was romantic without being crazy spicy. And the twists the author did include were enjoyable, though somewhat predictable. Other pieces that seemed like they'd be very important from how much was mentioned ended up playing no part in the ending at all.
POSSIBLE SPOILER:
One of the side characters starts out annoying as all get out and I wanted to smack her, then just as I was starting to like her she was written out of the book and we never hear another word. Considering how important she was to Valera I feel like she at least should have been brought up at the end.
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal death, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
The Moonfire Bride by Sylvia Mercedes
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
This was well on its way to being a five star read despite the copious amount of grammar and spelling issues, but then she left me with a cliffhanger ending. The very definition of a romance book promises a happily ever after and I really dislike when authors make the readers wait multipble books to get it. It feels like cheating.
That said, I absolutely loved this book!
Valera, the lead is definitely not the brightest heroine and I found myself yelling at the pages many times because I wanted to shake her, but in the world setting we're given her choices and fears make sense.
I adored Erolas as a character. He is everything a mysterious love interest should be without all the excess brooding that has become popular. His efforts are so dang sweet!
However, it was the antics of the side characters that made me rave about this book to friends. The shenanigans the goblins and Ellie get into had me laughing out loud at least once every few chapters.
Some of the imagery was hard to picture, but when I could picture it, it was breathtaking. I truly enjoyed the teasing bits of romance instead of being beaten over the head with spice.
I'm diving right into book two and if it's anywhere near as good this will become a favorite reread duology.
That said, I absolutely loved this book!
Valera, the lead is definitely not the brightest heroine and I found myself yelling at the pages many times because I wanted to shake her, but in the world setting we're given her choices and fears make sense.
I adored Erolas as a character. He is everything a mysterious love interest should be without all the excess brooding that has become popular. His efforts are so dang sweet!
However, it was the antics of the side characters that made me rave about this book to friends. The shenanigans the goblins and Ellie get into had me laughing out loud at least once every few chapters.
Some of the imagery was hard to picture, but when I could picture it, it was breathtaking. I truly enjoyed the teasing bits of romance instead of being beaten over the head with spice.
I'm diving right into book two and if it's anywhere near as good this will become a favorite reread duology.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism and Kidnapping
Minor: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent
Lakesedge by Lyndall Clipstone
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I honestly don't know how to review this book. Even at the end I was still confused, like I was missing some important part of the story.
Lakesedge felt like a scrapbook dedicated to Hades and Persephone, Alice in Wonderland, love triangles, and quippy one liners, but the person making the scrapbook was high.
I enjoyed the little details of the book and there is nothing inherently wrong with the writing style, but somehow it still felt incomplete and discombobulated. The romance was sweet but came at the most unexpected moments. Same with the quippy dialogue: it made me smile, but came after such intense scenes that it gave me whiplash.
The premise held so much promise and I definitely enjoyed the twists and turns of how we got to the end, but I feel like I still don't understand anything that happened or why.
Overall it was not a bad debut novel and I may read it again to see what I missed before attempting book two.
Lakesedge felt like a scrapbook dedicated to Hades and Persephone, Alice in Wonderland, love triangles, and quippy one liners, but the person making the scrapbook was high.
I enjoyed the little details of the book and there is nothing inherently wrong with the writing style, but somehow it still felt incomplete and discombobulated. The romance was sweet but came at the most unexpected moments. Same with the quippy dialogue: it made me smile, but came after such intense scenes that it gave me whiplash.
The premise held so much promise and I definitely enjoyed the twists and turns of how we got to the end, but I feel like I still don't understand anything that happened or why.
Overall it was not a bad debut novel and I may read it again to see what I missed before attempting book two.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror and Self harm
Moderate: Death, Blood, and Death of parent
Minor: Toxic relationship, Vomit, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, and Suicide attempt