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Passenger Princess by Morgan Elizabeth
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
2.0
This was a very meh book.
The best part about it was when it ended.
There’s so much I could say about Belly, but she honestly isn’t worth any more of my time.
The best part about it was when it ended.
There’s so much I could say about Belly, but she honestly isn’t worth any more of my time.
A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas
3.0
1st read: 3⭐️
2nd read: 3⭐️
Short.
Healing.
Sweet.
2nd read: 3⭐️
”…if I were to stop, if I were to let this loom or the spindle go silent … Then there would be no Hope shining in the Void.”
Short.
Healing.
Sweet.
Stardust by Neil Gaiman
3.0
3.5 ⭐️
After years of neglect on my TBR, I finally read the book that inspired one of my favorite movies.
The world-building was quite captivating, with various descriptions of its inhabitants and how the laws of magic impacted the realm beyond the Village of Wall.
Yvaine became my favorite character from the moment she appeared. I was charmed by her spirit and defiance in the face of her fate.
However, the narration style kept me at a distance from Tristran throughout most of the book. Or maybe it was because I, too, found him a complete idiot. Nevertheless, I felt proud of his growth from boy to man by the end.
I kept wondering if I could’ve enjoyed this book more had I not seen the movie before. As much as I tried, I found myself comparing the two, and I must admit I much prefer the adaptation. Then again, I was biased from the get-go.
After years of neglect on my TBR, I finally read the book that inspired one of my favorite movies.
The world-building was quite captivating, with various descriptions of its inhabitants and how the laws of magic impacted the realm beyond the Village of Wall.
Yvaine became my favorite character from the moment she appeared. I was charmed by her spirit and defiance in the face of her fate.
”I had thought," he confessed, "that a fallen star would probably look like a diamond or a rock. I certainly wasn't expecting a lady.”
"So, having found a lady, could you not have come to her aid, or left her alone? Why drag her into your foolish-ness?"
"Love," he explained.
She looked at him with eyes the blue of the sky. "I hope you choke on it," she said, flatly.
However, the narration style kept me at a distance from Tristran throughout most of the book. Or maybe it was because I, too, found him a complete idiot. Nevertheless, I felt proud of his growth from boy to man by the end.
I kept wondering if I could’ve enjoyed this book more had I not seen the movie before. As much as I tried, I found myself comparing the two, and I must admit I much prefer the adaptation. Then again, I was biased from the get-go.
Icebreaker by Hannah Grace
3.0
“Fluffy comfort book” is how the author labels her work and this is definitely how I felt reading the story of Stassie & Nate.
This was a surprisingly delightful and unputdownable read. Even better when you read it with your best friend.
I’m so happy we got to see Anastasia prioritize herself and her overall personal growth, all hail therapy and it’s benefits.
Nathan Hawkins was undoubtedly written by a woman. My only wish is that we had been given a more in-depth exploration of his backstory.
Not a fan of the ending. Yes, yes, happy they’re happy, but it’s still a hard pass.
”Fuck you, calorie app.”takes the cake for best quote.
Aaron Carlisle, IT’S ON SIGHT YOU WEAK MOTHERFUCKER.
This was a surprisingly delightful and unputdownable read. Even better when you read it with your best friend.
I’m so happy we got to see Anastasia prioritize herself and her overall personal growth, all hail therapy and it’s benefits.
Nathan Hawkins was undoubtedly written by a woman. My only wish is that we had been given a more in-depth exploration of his backstory.
Not a fan of the ending. Yes, yes, happy they’re happy, but it’s still a hard pass.
”Fuck you, calorie app.”takes the cake for best quote.
Aaron Carlisle, IT’S ON SIGHT YOU WEAK MOTHERFUCKER.
Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross
3.0
3.75 ⭐️
Poetically written, the love story of Iris & Roman unfolded like the warmth of a flickering candle, burning throughout the night. Their connection through the magical typewriters was a fresh and captivating element, that made me long for one of my own.
Rebecca Ross, you beautifully explored intimate themes, portraying vulnerability, grief, growth, and strength with rawness and reverence that deeply impacted me.
However, despite the romance and the impact of Ross’s words, the secondary characters, such as Iris's brother and mother, were not given the attention they deserved as I struggled to fully connect with them.
Attie and Marisol also felt like mere decorations, with only surface-level information provided about them. How is it that they seemed so close to Iris, and yet, at the same time, distant within the story ?
Another thing that bothered me throughout the book was how the world-building fell flat the longer I read. The existence of once-reigning gods and their defeat was hinted at, but little was revealed about their origins or how mortals were able to achieve such a feat. Even Dacre and Enva lacked the depth necessary to make them truly compelling.
I’m keeping my fingers crossed the second book fulfills these expectations.
Forrest, you have your days counted. You know what you did.
Poetically written, the love story of Iris & Roman unfolded like the warmth of a flickering candle, burning throughout the night. Their connection through the magical typewriters was a fresh and captivating element, that made me long for one of my own.
Rebecca Ross, you beautifully explored intimate themes, portraying vulnerability, grief, growth, and strength with rawness and reverence that deeply impacted me.
“Perhaps it begins with one person. Someone you trust. You remove a piece of armor for them; you let the light stream in, even if it makes you wince. Perhaps that is how you learn to be soft yet strong, even in fear and uncertainty. One person, one piece of steel.”
“Your grief will never fully fade; it will always be with you a shadow you carry in your soul- but it will become fainter as your life becomes brighter.”
However, despite the romance and the impact of Ross’s words, the secondary characters, such as Iris's brother and mother, were not given the attention they deserved as I struggled to fully connect with them.
Attie and Marisol also felt like mere decorations, with only surface-level information provided about them. How is it that they seemed so close to Iris, and yet, at the same time, distant within the story ?
Another thing that bothered me throughout the book was how the world-building fell flat the longer I read. The existence of once-reigning gods and their defeat was hinted at, but little was revealed about their origins or how mortals were able to achieve such a feat. Even Dacre and Enva lacked the depth necessary to make them truly compelling.
I’m keeping my fingers crossed the second book fulfills these expectations.
Forrest, you have your days counted. You know what you did.