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Days of Blood & Starlight by Laini Taylor
3.0
"Tomorrow they will start the apocalypse.
Tonight, they let themselves look at each other, for just a little while."
3.5
This book was such a long read. It took me a very long time to finish due to the too descriptive writing style that just still doesn't fit my taste.
Sadly, I didn't enjoy this book as much as I did the first one. This book had somewhat a different theme and feel to it than the first book but the theme in the first book is what I read this series for. This book has started to focus more on the war between the two species more.
This book did have less Akiva-Karou moments. . . which is pretty sad.
This book was not bad because, goodness me, I was a bit hooked at the end of this book. I just had some trouble being able to relate and making myself care for certain characters and I don't feel the connection I had with them in the first book anymore. I liked this book but it might not be enough.
I would read the last book just to know what happens in the end but I don't think it will be anytime soon.
Tonight, they let themselves look at each other, for just a little while."
3.5
This book was such a long read. It took me a very long time to finish due to the too descriptive writing style that just still doesn't fit my taste.
Sadly, I didn't enjoy this book as much as I did the first one. This book had somewhat a different theme and feel to it than the first book but the theme in the first book is what I read this series for. This book has started to focus more on the war between the two species more.
This book did have less Akiva-Karou moments. . . which is pretty sad.
This book was not bad because, goodness me, I was a bit hooked at the end of this book. I just had some trouble being able to relate and making myself care for certain characters and I don't feel the connection I had with them in the first book anymore. I liked this book but it might not be enough.
I would read the last book just to know what happens in the end but I don't think it will be anytime soon.
Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver
1.0
My problem with this story is that the first 15% or so of the story was just the same day over and over again. I think that you can probably read the synopsis, first and last chapter and you would perfectly understand what's going on. There were no plot twists and I found it very predictable. I had high expectations going into this book :((
Always and Forever, Lara Jean by Jenny Han
"We're not the same as Margot and Sanderson or anybody else. We're you and me."
In terms of plot this book has some faults with me but this is easily my favorite in the series. I have to admit that I did not ship Kavinsky and Lara Jean at first but this book suddenly easily made me love them. It is so much sweeter, romantic and shows the reality of finishing high school.
A nice quick read for readers who are in need of a romantic, sweet love story.
4.0
"We're not the same as Margot and Sanderson or anybody else. We're you and me."
In terms of plot this book has some faults with me but this is easily my favorite in the series. I have to admit that I did not ship Kavinsky and Lara Jean at first but this book suddenly easily made me love them. It is so much sweeter, romantic and shows the reality of finishing high school.
A nice quick read for readers who are in need of a romantic, sweet love story.
The Confectioner's Guild by Claire Luana
3.0
Thank you to Live Edge Publishing and Netgalley for sending me an ARC to review, although all opinions and comments are of my own.
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I am a character-driven story kind of reader and is a huge factor that affects my reading experience. Which was a good thing in this case because I found the plot to be really cliche and it was something that I was able to predict at every twist. But this is coming from someone who has read her fair share of fantasy books.
The story started out really interesting for me and is the kind of world that I have always wondered "What if there was a world like. . . ". It could have easily become a high fantasy with elves and all that but I was really happy it did not take that turn. I enjoyed the character interactions and I have to say that it is what I lived for in this book. I enjoyed the writing style of the author which made the cliches less of a problem and made it easier for me to accept that that is just how the story goes.
It could have done with some more world-building and less cheesiness, nonetheless, it was a book that I found to be quite unique in terms of the idea of the world itself. It was far from being a bad book, and I actually enjoyed a part of it despite the cliche.
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I am a character-driven story kind of reader and is a huge factor that affects my reading experience. Which was a good thing in this case because I found the plot to be really cliche and it was something that I was able to predict at every twist. But this is coming from someone who has read her fair share of fantasy books.
The story started out really interesting for me and is the kind of world that I have always wondered "What if there was a world like. . . ". It could have easily become a high fantasy with elves and all that but I was really happy it did not take that turn. I enjoyed the character interactions and I have to say that it is what I lived for in this book. I enjoyed the writing style of the author which made the cliches less of a problem and made it easier for me to accept that that is just how the story goes.
It could have done with some more world-building and less cheesiness, nonetheless, it was a book that I found to be quite unique in terms of the idea of the world itself. It was far from being a bad book, and I actually enjoyed a part of it despite the cliche.
Turtles All the Way Down by John Green
FORMAT READ: Audiobook (Recommended)
SIMILAR VIBES: Eiza and Her Monsters
RECOMMENDED FOR: contemporary novel with good mental health rep
*All of my reviews are as spoiler-free as possible unless states otherwise*
— overall thoughts: 3.0 —
I had no regrets, it was great read. But I saw everything that was coming. I probably would’ve rated this higher if the plot wasn’t so predictable.
Don’t get me wrong: It’s enjoyable and talked about mental health at it's core which was great. Just predictable.
i’m gonna be honest… i started reading this because i needed a book that wasn’t too long for a readathon (shameless plug: August 2020 Readathon) and the audiobook for was just 7 hours long.
I’m proud to say I didn’t regret it though :3
— writing style —
I just need to say outright that I’m so sick of those romanticized brown eye thing that happens in too many contemporary books... and it happened here once again.
And as a biology student i’m assuming i’m supposed to understand the bio giberish she spouts out throughout this book but most it just made no sense to me. I might just be a bad student tho.
There was a line that said went like “the sun was behind him that i couldnt see his face” and what I imagined was something like this but make the blue orange:
The thing with john green’s writing is I feel like it’s predictable but there’s always one (1) thing that makes it standout enough for people to remember it.
For example in this book we have: that tubatara
— mental health rep —
ANYWAYS moving forward:
This was a fun read and the representation of anxiety was realistic. Even though I personally don’t have that Aza’s level of anxiety I think it was able to accurately get across what it would feel like.
Which was interesting part to read about since I’ve never really read a book that presented anxiety/ocd in the way that was still realistic and relatable even to someone like me.
— characters —
Daisy... i hated her. She says such hurtful things to Aza when she knows what Aza is going through. Her actions were mean and inconsiderate.
But the thing is: I feel like a younger version of me would have reacted the way daisy did in the situation. Which makes her realistic. The only reason I’m not bashing her more is because there’s something to learn from her.
By the end of the story I don’t know if she truly realized what she did but you know what if they’re both happy with it, it’s fine.
The character that spoke to me the most was Davis with his mindset. Of course, he is a poet and kinda the typical love interest. But maybe sometimes that’s what we need.
— conclusion —
I don't have much else to say other than it’s a good read with a very realistic story. Dare I say it: I just feel like it was hyped up too much. I just don't have strong feelings for this book I'm sorry.
i felt that quote a lot
plot: ★★★☆☆
writing style: ★★★★☆
world building: ★★★☆☆
characters: ★★★★☆
themes: ★★★★★
pacing: ★★★☆☆
page turner: ★★★★☆
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The only reason this interested me was because I took an Ethics course this semester and "turtles all the way down" was said by some philosopher
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3.0
“At some point in life, the world’s beauty becomes enough. You don’t need to photograph, paint, or even remember it. It is enough.”
FORMAT READ: Audiobook (Recommended)
SIMILAR VIBES: Eiza and Her Monsters
RECOMMENDED FOR: contemporary novel with good mental health rep
*All of my reviews are as spoiler-free as possible unless states otherwise*
— overall thoughts: 3.0 —
I had no regrets, it was great read. But I saw everything that was coming. I probably would’ve rated this higher if the plot wasn’t so predictable.
Don’t get me wrong: It’s enjoyable and talked about mental health at it's core which was great. Just predictable.
i’m gonna be honest… i started reading this because i needed a book that wasn’t too long for a readathon (shameless plug: August 2020 Readathon) and the audiobook for was just 7 hours long.
I’m proud to say I didn’t regret it though :3
— writing style —
I just need to say outright that I’m so sick of those romanticized brown eye thing that happens in too many contemporary books... and it happened here once again.
And as a biology student i’m assuming i’m supposed to understand the bio giberish she spouts out throughout this book but most it just made no sense to me. I might just be a bad student tho.
There was a line that said went like “the sun was behind him that i couldnt see his face” and what I imagined was something like this but make the blue orange:
The thing with john green’s writing is I feel like it’s predictable but there’s always one (1) thing that makes it standout enough for people to remember it.
For example in this book we have: that tubatara
“I knew monsters weren’t real… but I knew I could be hurt by things that weren’t real”
— mental health rep —
ANYWAYS moving forward:
This was a fun read and the representation of anxiety was realistic. Even though I personally don’t have that Aza’s level of anxiety I think it was able to accurately get across what it would feel like.
Which was interesting part to read about since I’ve never really read a book that presented anxiety/ocd in the way that was still realistic and relatable even to someone like me.
— characters —
Daisy... i hated her. She says such hurtful things to Aza when she knows what Aza is going through. Her actions were mean and inconsiderate.
But the thing is: I feel like a younger version of me would have reacted the way daisy did in the situation. Which makes her realistic. The only reason I’m not bashing her more is because there’s something to learn from her.
“you can’t always know someone’s hurt”
By the end of the story I don’t know if she truly realized what she did but you know what if they’re both happy with it, it’s fine.
The character that spoke to me the most was Davis with his mindset. Of course, he is a poet and kinda the typical love interest. But maybe sometimes that’s what we need.
— conclusion —
I don't have much else to say other than it’s a good read with a very realistic story. Dare I say it: I just feel like it was hyped up too much. I just don't have strong feelings for this book I'm sorry.
“something about the night makes me homesick but not for home.”
i felt that quote a lot
plot: ★★★☆☆
writing style: ★★★★☆
world building: ★★★☆☆
characters: ★★★★☆
themes: ★★★★★
pacing: ★★★☆☆
page turner: ★★★★☆
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The only reason this interested me was because I took an Ethics course this semester and "turtles all the way down" was said by some philosopher
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