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[acoraf]

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[su4vz]

[IRON FLAME SPOILERS AHEAD]

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Soo, I just finished iron flame and oh boy-

XADEN TURNING INTO A FUCKING VENIN.

Unbelievable. Oh and andarna being the 7th dragon breed is just slaying.(I love her relationship with Tairn)

And I think the nightmares Violet had of the sage might be Xaden’s, and she somehow through the bond had the same nightmare???

Lilith’s death really made me cry for some reason, it was just so..sad? Idk but I really wanted to see her mending her relationship with the sorrengail siblings.

And Xaden mentioning that he doesn’t know where his mom is was surprising, cause I thought the whole time, that she was executed too,along with Fen Riorson.

Why do I feel like ‘naolin’ (if that’s how u spell his name) might’ve been the sage, cause like the sage addressed himself as a general or smth? Was naolin a general? If he was, it would make sense tho-

Rebecca did a really good job at astounding me at the end of the book.like why would HE TURN INTO A VENIN?????

I’m rating the book a fucking 4/5

I loved it.

[catbrarian]

⭑.ᐟ — BOOK REVIEW

we don’t know what we’re doing by thomas morris

— RATING: 7/10 • GENRE: literary fiction • TW: s*x, abuse

— THOUGHTS: it is a compilation of various stories woven around the concept of hidden insecurities and esteem of the humane kind. a chaotic mess of a book mirroring several realities of people, a realistic nod to the drama of life, of age and maturity, of love lust and heartbreak. thomas morris captures the rawness of a fatal experience leaving the reading uneasy and unsettled.

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[andra222lauren]

A Court of Thorns and Roses review

I wanted to like ACOTAR and the rest of the series, but I didn’t. 

SPOILERS!!!!!!!

First, let me say a few good things. This story was entertaining. It entertained me, it allowed me to remove myself from the stresses of daily life, and there were some characters and scenes I enjoyed. I liked Lucien, and I enjoyed reading his conversations with Feyre. Did anyone else think Lucien and Feyre had more chemistry and more entertaining interactions than Tamlin and Feyre? Just a thought…

The story was interesting and something I think I could have liked if it had been done a bit differently. No hate to Sarah Maas; so many people love this book considering I read this because of my friends’ amazing recommendations! This series is a hit, I just think it wasn’t for me. 

Here are my problems with ACOTAR:

Feyre is annoying. This argument is my most petty one and I promise the other ones are better; however, it is hard to enjoy a book when you don’t like the main character. She always got herself into problems, so it was impossible to feel sorry for her when things inevitably went wrong. For example:

Going to that mating festival

Trying to capture the Suriel

Going back for Tamlin

Also, Feyre will NOT say “I love you” to Tamlin, but she will literally go UNDER THE MOUNTAIN for him???? Moving on.

You don’t really understand what’s going on. Why is Tamlin giving Feyre a life of luxury (especially compared to the life she lived before him) after she killed one of his kind? What is the “blight?” These questions are partially answered or danced around, but you don’t find out for a while. Maybe these questions kept people interested. I, however, was left feeling like this story didn’t make sense… because it didn’t.

Everything is explained in one page. Those questions I listed in #2, while there are only two of them, are very important to understanding the plot. And they are answered by Alis in one page. It was as if Maas wrote a book with a bunch of plot holes and the editor just threw the explanation in. 

Lastly, and my BIGGEST PROBLEM is Rhysand. Rhysand is a villain from the point in which Feyre meets him at the festival until the very end when he helps defeat Amarantha. He helps Feyre in one of the trials, too. It’s just that I always assumed his intentions were bad because 1. He works with Amarantha and 2. HE DRUGS FEYRE AND MAKES HER DANCE AT PARTIES. HOW is this overlooked? Yes, he had to act like he was on Amarantha’s side, I guess. BUT STILL. He humiliates her, touches her, and makes her throw up because of the wine he makes her drink. Very weird that he kind of has a redemption arc at the end. I just can’t overlook this.

I wrote a review of A Court of Mist and Fury also.

[demure-ladys-library]

The Picture of Dorian Gray // Oscar Wilde

I absolutely loved it, I enjoyed annotating a lot of things. It really captures the subject of 'decay' / 'corruption' really well since it was very realistic/humanistic as I would say it. I fucking hate lord henry, the thoughts and opinions on the book would really get you to stop and take a moment because wtf. As someone who's 20 and feels like time is going way too fast and feels afraid to grow older, this book helped me understand that 'growing old' is something natural and way beyond the physical aging of our body. It is actually my most annotated book because I really enjoyed and related to some of the thoughts and opinions.

Finished Reading: April 12, 2024

Rating: 5/5 ⭐️

[merojal]

Please share your opinion about this book in the comments

[bookaddict24-7]

Them: Why do you rate books the way you do?

Me: Sometimes I rate by mood and how specific books made me feel—that’s why some romance books are 5 stars, because they made me feel so much and left me feeling so happy or sad.

Me: But then I will rate other books by how beautifully written I thought they were, or how powerful their message was, or by how enthralled I was with the story.

Me: And I usually DNF books I’m not vibing with, that’s why so few of my ratings are below 3 stars.

[thegalaxyonherlips]

Megan Howland Ecstatica Collection

Han Kang The Vegetarian

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TW : // gore, su*c*de attempts, disordered eating, r*pe

The Vegetarian boasts a huge cult following, frankly because it deserves to. The soothing, calmness of flora and fauna imagery in between some of the most heart-wrenching, shocking scenes bewitch the reader. The exploration of the female body, it's possessor and its governance, is one of pain and cruelty that is often too common for our lives. And it's deeply tragic inspection mental health and how violating in both body and mind those there trying to help can expose and desecrate is a tale that cannot be ignored. One of Kang's first, and definitely not last, novels to be translated into English is something I could only hope to recommend to any who seek to reflect and rebel.

[helniksdaughter]

Iris Kelly Doesn’t Date by Ashley Herring Blake (⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5)

This book had me giggling and kicking my feet like a high schooler with a crush! I loved this book so much! This was an amazing conclusion to a wonderful series by a great author! This book’s characters were super lovable and easy to get attached to. I would read this book again for sure! It was right up my alley and anyone who loves some sapphic romance should check out this book, this author and the rest of the series!

[darrisgrove]

A World Without Heroes by Brandon Mull REVIEW

4/5 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Indulgence is emptiness. -. There is no real fulfillment in meaningless rushes of pleasure. You try to conceal the emptiness with more extravagance, only to find the thrill becoming less satisfying and more fleeting. Most pleasures are best as a seasoning, not the main course." - Drake, A World Beyond Heroes.

I found this book interesting enough to finish it. The plot was entertaining, the characters were believable and diverse. The main villain was a surprise. My only gripe is the ending. I know this is a three book series, but it felt as though the ending would have been less of a plot twist than it was. I wasn't expecting it, but it felt more like a disappointment rather than an engaging twist. I don't think I will finish the rest of the series.

[altheanr1]

I don't know if there is anybody on this app who ever talks about the "Miss peregrine's peculiar children" series but there is now because I will do it now.

These books are just so perfect in a way that they're gems to any mentally unstable young adult who loves Tim Burton and grew up obsessing over series' like Harry Potter or Percy Jackson.

Because to me, books like those were always so beloved because they were so relatable. As a kid I felt so recognised and validated and hopeful when I read books about people who didn't fit in, who were laballed as weird freaks and missfits because they were a little diffrent. Who then found a place full of people who were just as weird, and who accepted and loved those characters. And they were so relatable.

They were often anxious and self doubting, but so beloved and strong that you had to look up to them.

And I think that is just what Miss peregrine's peculiar children is about. A teenage boy is lonley, he dosen't fit in but he's also so ordinary and boring, and he's anxious. Then the most important person in his life dies. He gets depressed and self- isolating.

But he finds people who validates him, sees his strength and loves him. He notice how he's stronger, in all kinds of ways, than he has ever dared to think. He grows with the story.

It also contains just some of the best tropes ever.

Found family

Enemies to lovers (even if they get together early)

Morally gray characters [who also aren't bad people with good looks but actual complex characters)

Idk what this trope is called but "actully CHOSE to be the hero"

Self growth

And sure it is truly disturbing at times but it is also so beautiful. Even if the chapters are way too long the pictures makes it so worth it.

[acoraf]

Iron Flame,

Page 30:

"Sgaeyl doesn't like anyone but Xaden, and she only tolerates me, though I'm growing on her."

"Like a tumor," she replies...

I laughed so hard omg! Sgaeyl is a savage!

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[su4vz]

So,I finished the acotar series,

And let’s just say it was another amazing romantasy series.

The first 3 books were probably my favorites,after that it was like,okay-ish.

Maybe it’s because I personally preferred reading from Feyre’s pov,but whatever (acofas doesn’t count here, considering it’s a novella)

Acofas was nothing special. (but it was fine tho)

while acosf was ehh- it was good but it just wasn’t my favorite (I honestly loved Nesta’s character development and Nessian is just adorable)

I felt bad for Eris at the end. I love him ( I can change him) 🤎🤍

Other than that I’d rate this series a 3.5/5 (that’s a good score btw)

I’m planning on starting iron flame tomorrow (AHHH IM SO EXCITED) so I’ll keep you mortals updated 🤍🤎

[catbrarian]

⭑.ᐟ — BOOK REVIEW

the people on platform 5 by clare pooley

— RATING: 9/10 • GENRE: urban fiction, lesbian literature • TW: physical attack (once flashback)

— THOUGHTS: this book is a brilliant blend between a social commentary and humour along with lesbian representation. it touches upon topics of ageism, bullying and societal pressures in a gentle manner. its overall a feel good read with lovable characters and a happy ending. the book has its own darkness and depth adding on its layer among several. people will feel relatable and understood along its way.

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[kwc-reads]

What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher

A slightly fantastical, slightly supernatural, slightly sci-fi (the gothic kind, not the space kind) retelling of Edgar Allen Poe’s ‘The Fall of the House of Usher,” this book features various layers of ecological horror, body horror, and animal horror while managing to be one of those delightfully creepy stories that you actually enjoy getting freaked out by.

As typical of a T. Kingfisher horror story, ‘What Moves the Dead’ balances personable characters and biting humor with palpable environmental tension and a masterfully unsettling atmosphere.

A short read at approximately 150 pages, this book manages to keep the fast pacing of a classic Poe thriller, while also managing to satisfactorily convey the “how” and “why” of what’s happening in a way that feels appropriate to the time period and setting. At the same time, the scientific elements don’t feel overcomplicated, and are utilized in a well-researched way that makes the events feel horrifyingly plausible in our own modern reality.

Overall, I personally think that the expanded character work and fleshed-out explanation makes this retelling an improvement on the original story, and the perfect read for a gloomy autumn night!

[dailydoseofrant]

Kingdom Of The Wicked Reveiw

"In the end, the monster we feared didn’t come from Hell. He came from privilege."

Oh, this review is going to be a wild ride. The range of things I feel for this book is very unreal. Listen, the atmosphere of this? The settings? The premise? I couldn’t get enough. Dare I even say close to perfect? And the plot had me so very invested in every single way. But this actual story and the plot conveniences, the characters and their lack of critical thinking, the obvious plot twists? The Lord might be testing me. The whiplash I felt while reading this was a full experience and deserves a star rating of its own, truly.

When you open this book for the first time, the prologue will transport you to a stormy night in 19th century Italy, where two little twin girls are being gifted very special necklaces while slowly learning their witch powers and history from their grandmother. There are seven demon princes but only 4 the witches should fear, but somehow their necklaces will keep them safe, even though they are instructed to never place them together.

"One will crave your blood. One will capture your heart. One will steal your soul. And one will take your life."

Then the story actually takes place ten years in the future, where Emilia and Vittoria are now eighteen-years-old, but we see how that night has shaped their lives for the last decade in so many different ways, but for sure centering on those necklaces that were entrusted to them. Both girls are trying to help their family with their restaurant, find and follow their dreams, and lead normal lives, but they soon find out that normal and safe and happy was never in the cards for them.

Again, I do not want to give much away, because I think I very much benefited from not reading the synopsis of this story. But the gates of hell are weakening, and their city and family are no longer safe. Not only do they have to worry about hiding the fact that they are witches, but now they have to worry about demon princes, witch hunters, and other creatures that go bump in the night! But Emilia is thrust in the heart of it all, with her witchcraft on full display, when she makes a deal with a demon when she is most desperate.

Together, Emilia and Wrath (be still, my BDB heart) are forced to work together to investigate brutal and mysterious murders that are happening, but they are both looking for clues for very different reasons. My favorite part of this book was truly going alongside Emilia and seeing all these different settings. From secret casinos, to her family’s kitchen, surprise palaces, spooky beaches, to the scary and dark corridors within the church, I couldn’t get enough of all the different adventures in all the different places.

"Grief carved me in half. And fury honed the pieces into a weapon."

I really loved the depiction of grief and depression in this book, too. How the weight of sadness can be unbearable, especially alone, when your world and future are taken from you right before your eyes. I also think Kerri Maniscalco did a really good job portraying not only the different stages that can be held within grief, but to also tell the reader that there is truly no wrong way to grieve. Heartbreak can be sadness and pain, but it can also be anger and revenge.

I also did really enjoy the romance and I think if you are looking to indulge in a new OTP that will remind you of 2015 then you are in luck with this one! I did enjoy Wrath a lot more than Emilia for the most part, but I feel like the plot convenience (and Emilia acting stupid) was the downfall of this book. I am not good at unraveling mysteries, but I truly unraveled this one instantly, I only wish Emilia could have a little sooner and it made the reading experience a bit annoying. Also, she gets upset at the strangest things, and wholeheartedly accepts the wildest things for no reason. I truly feel like her character was mostly used to move the book along conveniently instead of actually making her feel like a main character with depth and identity.

Also, I’m just going to say it, the grandmother in this book is one of the most infuriating characters I’ve read about all 2024. Like, regardless of prophecies, how are you going to be this mysterious with eight-year-old little girls and then really not fill them in on any blanks for the next ten years of their lives too? The grandma is really written to look like this cool and wise character who helps save the day, but I truly could not stand her or her shocked reaction when things would fall apart around her.

On top of the mysteries in this book being a bit of a letdown, I will also say that I felt like so many big events in this book kind of happened just for (hopefully) set ups for the next installment. I’m all for setting up things in early books, but it just kind of feels bad when absolutely nothing happens regarding these big chapters after the scene has ended. I feel like if this book felt more cohesive throughout, instead of just setting up for what is to come, I would have gotten so much of a higher rating from me, but I have to rate and review off the material that is given to me and it made for a bit of an infuriating reading experience.

"Man had a funny way of blaming the devil for things he didn’t like."

Overall, I couldn’t put this book down. Truly. And I would bet you a great sum of money that I will also pick up the next one, because this book ended on a very perfect cliffhanger set up that I greedily want to know everything about. This book really did give me nostalgic feels for some reason, it made me very hungry most of the time, and it made me truly never want to put it down. The writing is so easily consumable, and I really did fall in love with the setting and plot set up. I only wish it felt a little bit more like a full story and not just a set up book. I still predict that this book will do really well, and I think most people will have a very good reading experience with this with.

Rating:

3.5/5 - 4/5