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Book Loversis a book about book lovers having book related jobs and falling in love while editing books and it's literary bookish heaven. [image] Pardo Book Loversis a book about book lovers having book related jobs and falling in love while editing books and it's literary bookish heaven. [image] Pardon my lacking Emily Henrycreated two heroes that feeleerily familiar;through banters and capital S Snark and laughter and sisterhood and romance and books, she crafted a story that unhinged me. I don't know whether she has gone through the loss of a parent like Nora, but the depiction ofgrief,of the devastating truth that it does not go away over time but instead dictates the rest of your life, even subconsiously, was lovingly raw and powerful, desperate and hopeful, because crushing grief means all-encompassing love, and she didn't fail to convey this message again and again. But there is more than grief; she also exposed the fear of losing another loved one, the pressing notion that you carry the weight of the world on your shoulders when you abruptly become the caregiver of your family and amidst your struggles to be the person they need you shut yourself down. It was personal and unsettling. In addition to Emily Henry's fascinating insight, this loving book filled me withlongingfor midnight strolls, dusty bookstores, dreamy sunsets and camping under the stars. The small-town setting was endearing, and through Nora and Charlie I was able to grasp a tidbit of the magic that Nora thought was unattainable. Their relationship was soeasy;they were enemies that became friends that became lovers, two souls who understood each other, who didn't pressure, didn't demand constant explanations, who talked about their problems, even when their love was presumably doomed. As for their chemistry? I shall keep this PG-rated and won't talk about the massive heat wave and the delicious tension. Book Lovers is a rainbow of feelings, tears, laugher and sighs meant to caress the hearstrings of book lovers. [e-arc generously provided via Netgalley] ...more |
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A true masterpiece. This story is now buried in my molecules. I can’t remove it even if I try, if I cut my heart open with a scalpel and dig deep, deep A true masterpiece. This story is now buried in my molecules. I can’t remove it even if I try, if I cut my heart open with a scalpel and dig deep, deep, deep.The blood pouring will still hum and whisperElizabeth Gaskell’s words, will sing about Thornton’s passion, Margaret’s strength, about love and social war and loss and pain and faith. ❝ Take care. If you do not speak – I shall claim you as my own in some strange presumptuous way. Send me away at once, if I must go; – Margaret! –❞ Raised in the ways of English aristocracy, despite her family’s rather poor finances, Margaret Hale was content with her life, her beloved Helstone with its fragrant roses and green trees, helping her father’s fold. But when her father decided to leave the Church and move to the industrial North, Margaret found herself between dirty, uneducated workers and tacky, rude mill owners, in the throes of Industrial Revolution. Mr. John Thornton, the mill owner who became regular visitor of her house due to the unlikely friendship that blossomed between him and her father, became her personal nemesis, representing the lust for money and the lack of finesse. Amidst strikes, illnesses and terrible losses, Margaret will see her life falling apart, shaping and reshaping according to the whims of fate. The question is, what kind of person will she be in the end? Many compareNorth and SouthtoPride and Prejudiceand, at first glance, the similarities are there. Margaret is theembodiment of prejudice and pridewhen it comes to Mr. Thornton and his profession, with her stern refusal to actually open her eyes andseehim. But the core ofNorth and Southis something different altogether. It isintense,not only as regards thepassionate love story,but also as regards theheavy element of class antagonism, social mobility and fight.I struggle to find the words that will express the impact of this book on my very soul. It isturbulence,a maelstrom that cleansed my mind from thoughts about the present, and filled my senses withwildemotions.I suppose this is how falling in love feels like.Ever since I finished it, every time I think about it, my heart swells, like it can’t contain my strong,bottomless affection;I let out such affection with tiny, shallow breaths; my head is constantly buzzing, never leaving the dirty streets and the heavy smoke of Milton; a sweet shiver jolts my body and my eyes sting when I recall all the reasons it is embedded in my veins. It is thepassion,in heavy silences, in heated arguments, in awkward pauses, in the beast of jealousy that devours Mr. Thornton’s insides and the snake of Margaret’s prejudice. ❝ He shrank from hearing Margaret's very name mentioned; he, while he blamed her – while he was jealous of her – while he renounced her – he loved her sorely, in spite of himself.❞ It is thelove,of a rejected lover, a father, a mother, a son, a brother, a sister, a daughter, a friend. ❝ Margaret was not a ready lover, but where she loved she loved passionately, and with no small degree of jealousy.❞ It is thefaith,along with the pertinent doubts, struggles, hesitation, acceptance, cowardice and strength. ❝ Margaret the Churchwoman, her father the Dissenter, Higgins the Infidel, knelt down together. It did them no harm.❞ It is Margaret’sresilience,the humble habit of swallowing her pain, taming her agony and being the rock of her family. I can’t count the times I was furious at her parents for burdening her with the problems that were theirs to deal with. Her father for his inability to make decisions, and her mother for not appreciating her efforts. Margaret was a force to be reckoned with, a combination of thunder and soft waves, a scream in the dark and the chirp of a bird during a sunny day. We should all learn something from Ms. Margaret Hale. ❝ I know you despise me; allow me to say, it is because you do not understand me.❞ It is thesocial and political aspect.The clash between industrial North and agricultural South. The disgust of the aristocrat towards the nouveau riche. The contempt of the merchant against the soft, indolent aristocrat. The lack of understanding that caused all the suffering. The arguments in favor of the labor movement and the strikes, of people despairing, trying to feed their families, and the arguments in favor of the employer’s right to use the money of the business he built through trials, blood and sweat the way he sees fit. I dangled between the two sides, admiring their tenacity, their belief in the righteousness of their cause. I mourned the losses holding Bessy’s hand and wept at Thornton’s anguish. In the end,North and South is a hymn to humankind.And sinceElizabeth Gaskellmasterfully depicts the beliefs of both sides of every clash, it is impossible to pick one. So, you take the side of love. The love of an ignorant young woman for a sick girl. Of a mother for her disgraced son. Of a proud man for the woman who can’t hide her distaste of him. ❝ I wanted to see the place where Margaret grew to what she is, even at the worst time of all, when I had no hope of ever calling her mine. ❞ A poem, a lament, a lullaby, a war song, North and South is a literary phenomenon, a sublime novel, a poignant and spirited story which deserves its place amongst classics. ...more |
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No words can explain how much I loved this book. But I will give it a try. “Ond Eldr. Sky in the Deepis aViking-inspired tale No words can explain how much I loved this book. But I will give it a try. “Ond Eldr. Sky in the Deepis aViking-inspired tale,following the steps of Eelyn, a fierce and devoted warrior. Her clan, the Aska, worship the god Sigr and, according to his will, they fight their enemies, the Riki, the ones who worship the goddess Thora, every five years. Thisancient blood feudhas filled the hearts of the Riki and the Aska with ingrained hatred, but the fates of the two people are interwined in a way no one could predict. During a battle, Eelyn sees her brother, Iri, who was supposed to be dead, fighting alongside the Riki, and later she is captured by them and kept as a slave by Iri's Riki family, in order to protect her long enough to escape. Even though Eelyn was bred to kill Riki, the longer she spends time with them, the more she realises that maybe they're not so different after all. And that there is another, terrifying enemy, the enemy that comes out at night and sheds oceans of blood, that needs to be defeated, before both the Riki and the Aska perish. “Vegr yfir fjor. Sky in the Deepis aheartbreakingly beautiful story.Adrienne Young's words werearrows,piercing and hooking my entire existence. There were asword,cutting any attachment to reality and the surrounding enviroment, ensuring my utter focus and attention. There were anaxe,scattering my reserved expectations and skyrocketing them into the sky. I read Eelyn's story with a deepreverence,I felt humble before the magnitude of Adrienne'ssoulful, poetic writing,and her rare ability to bring words and sentences to life, to make you absorb images, smells, sounds, and feelings as if they were your own. The way she describeddaily chores,like cooking, and gathering herbs, managed to transport you next to her characters. The occasionalgruesomescenes, and thebattle frenzythat made your stomach churn, awakened every cell in your body, all of them tuned to the drama unfolding before you. And the romance, thewonderful, slow-burning romance,made your heart yearn and ache in a desperate need to grasp the love that was all-consuming. In a frozen lake, where the night sky was reflected on the ice, making it look like the sky was in the water, I realized that I gave my heart to this novel, something I hadn't felt in a while, and my eyes were wet from the hot tears that escaped in the light of this realization. [image] “If I wanted to, I could kill the three of them right now. I could set this field of yarrow on fire and let myself burn with it.” Featuring intense battle scenes, badass Vikings and strong, well-portrayed characters, marvelous world-building and ideal pacing,Sky in the Deepis an enthralling, deeply enchanting debut.Matters ofreligionandhonorare examined in a subtle way that is not preachy, thebond of family,both by blood and by choice, is thoroughly explored, breaking and mending every piece of me.The entirety of the story was simply breathtaking.Eelyn became one of my favorite heroines, she is truly rare, and an example of how YA heroines should be written. She is fierce and independent, but she is also vulnerable and broken, she faces a reality where her enemies are not so different after all, and at first she can't cope with it. Her narration is apoem,the anger, the relief, the disappointment, the pain and the love she felt, I felt them too down to my very core. I shared her thoughts, her emotions, and the conflict that raged inside of her and ravaged her mind and her heart. The betrayal and the hurt she went through were devastating, she just found her beloved brother only to realize she'd lost him to the enemies of her people, and as a result, I suffered from her burden. “I'm thinking that I wish you'd die that day.” Adrienne Youngdoes not elaborate on small-talk and unnecessary dialogues. Every word whispered or shouted ismeaningful,and the profound tethers between the characters tangible. Theenemies-to-lovers romancemade my soul sing with its beauty, it intensified the story without overshadowing it, it started as a sparkle and turned into a conflagration that enveloped me in its warmth. [image] Sky in the Deepisa stunning debut,a bloody saga and an ode to love, family and friendship. Do NOT hesitate to give it a chance! “Heill para. *ARC generously provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review* Review also posted on BookNest! ...more |
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What do you live for? Money? Fame? Glory? Love? Family? Ambition? For the autumn leaves that rustle under your feet? For the smell of the soil after r What do you live for? Money? Fame? Glory? Love? Family? Ambition? For the autumn leaves that rustle under your feet? For the smell of the soil after rain? For the juicy peaches that melt in your mouth? For the sound of the tumultuous waves when they reach the shore? For the laughter of a child that views the world as a wonder? Darrow au Andromedus fights for the freedom, the opportunity to live for the above. For an oppressed people that hides in the shadows of the so-called superiors for centuries. But in order to escape the monster, you either hide or fight. And fighting is the path, the painful, bloody, sinister path Darrow chose. Betray your friends. Scheme with your enemies. Rise next to people who stole your everything. Alienate those who genuinely care about you. And in doing so,become the monster yourself. “We are not our station in life. We are us - the sum of what we've done, what we want to do, and the people who we keep close.” Darrow is a Peerless Scarred now, but he's not even close to his mission;destroy the Society, and the Colours, before the Society destroys him.After an unfortunate incident in the Academy his position is precarious, and Nero au Augustus is ready to renounce him and leave him unprotected against the Bellonas, the powerful family that wants his head on a silver platter. But then the Sons of Ares reemerge, giving him orders too cruel to follow, and Darrow realises that the way to make the Society fall apart iscivil war. And so it begins. [image] “Let him think he owns me. Let him welcome me into his house, so I might burn it down.” Red Risingwas a superb debut that set the standards for the sequel very high. You all know the dreadful term 'middle book syndrome', right? Well, forget it, because instead of a lame, weak second book,the genious calledPierce Browngave us a masterpiece. As the story progressed, and Darrow had to make difficult decisions for the sake of his mission,I mourned him;I mourned every piece of his soul, of his conscience, of the past Darrow he had to sacrifice in order to make Eo's dream come true, and give a future to those who were denied it. Sometimes he was lost beyond redemption, a cocky, brutal Gold that stabbed his friends in the back and led armadas and thousands of people to their death with a simple order. But some other times, those rare moments he chose to trust, to protect the weak, to arm a terrifying giant and make love to the girl who stole his heart, he was a fiery Red. In the end,Darrow is both. The amagalm of two cultures, the weapon to divide only to unite. [image] “Rise so high, in mud you lie.” Golden Sonis focused onwar and politics, plots and treasonthat put you on constant alert.Pierce Brownimagined and brought to lifevivid, heartpounding space battles and massacres,he crafted high-tech spaceships and luscious palaces brimming with poisonous snakes. He introduced radiant new characters -let's take a moment to appreciate Victra and the glorious House Telemanus - and explored old ones, giving them voices and backrounds and motives and actions that shook you to the core.The death toll was extremely high.The nameless lives lost unimaginable. But thisbattlesong of deviousness and bloodwas injected with moments of jollylaughterandcamaraderiethat made your shields crack, and a ray of sunlight crawled into your petrified insides. There were also a couple of scenes sopowerfulandraw,in their simple gestures and scarce dialogues, that make you sob andfeeland want to reach for Darrow and hold his hand. There wasgrandeurin those scenes. In the entirety of thismagnificent,soul-rippingbook. “Hic sunt leones. Here be lions.” But except from lions, there are also jackals. And in kindness, there is malice. Darrow kept friends at arm's length and miscalculated people, only to pay with blood in the astounding, devastating ending that shred my soul to pieces. Please,please, please ,read this series. And trustPierce Brownto lead you to a dangerous journey that will stay with you for a while. [Source of this gorgeous Red Rising fan art] *You can find this review and more on BookNest!* ...more |
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| “Do you know what I have in my heart? I have hope. And I'll share it with the world.” And she did. Cat shared with me her hope, her dreams, “Do you know what I have in my heart? I have hope. And I'll share it with the world.” And she did. Cat shared with me her hope, her dreams, her fears, her lust and her love, she setmyheart ablaze, and left me a wet, sobbing mess. [image] “I am mercy, but I am also death.” As expected,Heart on Firewasthe perfect blend of steam, humor and heart-pounding adventure!Once again,Amanda Bouchetexcelled in the fantasy romance genre,and encompassed me in the journey of her heroes until all I could see, breathe and feel was them. The third instalment of the Kingmaker Chronicles followed Cat and Griffin’s efforts to reunite the land of Thalyria, and defeat the Fisan Queen and her polluted magic. In this final confrontation they were not alone; the Beta Team, their family, and some very powerful (albeit cruel) Olympians were on their side. With their gifts and their strength, their determination and devotion, they raised an army to challenge the wicked and defend the weak. Because that’s what they were made for. “Trial by fire. Amanda Bouchethas the incredible talent to make your belly tremble with genuine, deep laughter, your eyes sting and water, your body tingle and your toes curl, all of them in the same book. Without losing Cat’strademark sarcasmand brash behavior,Heart on Firewasa traumatic but also a cathartic experience,for Cat and for the reader alike. The sassy heroine who grew up amidst fear and darkness, power games and distrust, but who was also loved, fiercely, unconditionally and reverently, concluded her journey, discovered herself and embraced her limitless potential after facing countless trials, physical and emotional. She reached her breaking point many times, and her refusal to believe in herself, to find the balance between kindness and ruthlessness almost cost her everything and everyone she held dear. But in this difficult road to self-discovery, she had by her side the haven to her tempest, Griffin. Their scenes varied betweenrichly emotionalandscorching hot(after all, it’s called fantasyromancefor a reason), and Griffin’s unwavering loyalty and faith was really touching. And dreamy. And sexy, to be honest. “You'll still be my light in the dark, Cat. Even if you fall.” (See? How can you not love him?) [image] InHeart on Fire,free will clashed with destiny,in a lethal dance to fulfill one's Fate without depriving them of choice. Cat and Griffin were designed to be the pawns which were set into motion by the Gods themselves, and the meddling of the latter in human affairs was stronger than ever. But the power couple of Thalyria carved their own path, with their bare hands, with sweat and blood and the desire to actually make a change, to fight for the oppressed and give themElpis,hope for better days under the sun.Battles of epic proportions, Olympians radiating power and Elemental Magicmade Heart on Fireunputdownable.Your ears ringed when swords collided, your skin prickled with the tangible essence of magic, and Beta Team was your team, their agony, their struggles, they touched you to the core. “My heart is on fire, Griffin. I don't know when it'll stop.” Frankly, I hope that this bizarre yet wonderful feeling ofburning to cindersbecause of your all-consuming love for characters so precious will never stop.Amanda Bouchetdelivered anexplosive, fast-paced and sizzling conclusionto a series that hooked my mind and my soul from the start, and I can’t help but repeat that Amanda,I kardia mou sou anikei.My heart belongs to you. (Friendly advice:When you read Heart on Fire, have the tissues nearby. You’ll need them.) *ARC generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review* Review also posted on BookNest! Pre-order links: Amazon Barnes & Noble Books-A-Million Chapters iBooks ...more |
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| “You're the shield, and I'm the sword. Together, we'll forge a new world.” A spellbinding, utterly delicious fantasy romance novel! [image] “You're the shield, and I'm the sword. Together, we'll forge a new world.” A spellbinding, utterly delicious fantasy romance novel! [image] I can hardly put into words how much I lovedBreath of Fire,or why I loved it so intensely and reverently. It wasn't just theaccurate depiction of greek mythology(which was obviously the result of thorough research), combined with a unique andwhimsical world full of magical creatures and heart-pounding battles.Nor just thewonderful characterswhose banters, devotion and friendship plastered a huge grin on my face, or thesizzling romancethat made my chest burst with a tornado of feelings and my body tingle and sing and burn. It was all of them, bound together byAmanda Bouchet's talent and soul, and the result wasriveting! “Today, I will live, because I am Catalia Fisa, and I do not break.” The Power Bid is on. Cat and Griffin and the rest of the Beta Team must make preparations in order to secure Sinta, conquer Thalyria and get rid of its selfish, brutal and bloodthirty leaders. While trying to gather support, they come across mythical monsters, Olympians and oracles, they participate in death tournaments and cheat Charos, they bleed and love and fight for a better future. And Cat must embrace her heritage and destiny, if she wants to be the weapon to alter, destroy and reshape the world. “Harbinger of the end. Destroyer of realms.” I'm still trying to gather my wits after thismind-blowingsequel of Kingmaker Chronicles. Amanda Bouchet'scaptivatingwriting sucked me into adventures and made me travel, forget who I am, my responsibilities, my frustration, the prison of my reality and instead I felt at home, among friends,snarky and caring and tormentedfriends who warmed my heart and embraced me, who gave me a sword and taught me how to fight gigantic snakes, ensnare goddesses and challenge the Fates. Alternating between vivid battles, action and plots, and a steamy yet tender love story,Breath of Fireis the perfect fantasy novel for the hopeless romantics of the world who crave fireworks and scorching chemistry. The only drawback is that Griffin has probably ruined me for other men (which is totally fine by me). [image] “The minute you cease being afraid of yourself, there's nothing in this world that can stop you.” Cat's character development was incredible. She still was reckless, stubborn and occasionally crazy and mean, but she started comprehending the effects of her actions, and while she was convinced that she was a horrible person who didn't deserve anything good or pure, she proved the opposite time after time. Accepting herself and her burdens was not easy, but she made the first steps when she opened her heart to Griffin, Kato, Flynn and Carver, and she continued on her path to power without losing her conscience. And Griffin, well, he was so much more than a hot Alpha -male. The brave warlord actually cared for the world, and the people suffering, and he wanted to do something about it. The fierceness of his love for Cat, his trust and faith in her, his sweet declarations and heated gazes and wicked touches, they made him a character I wanted to hug. And kiss. And devour. “I will never leave you. Only death can tear us apart, and even then, I will wait for you at the edges of the Underworld until you come to me again.” After Breath of Fire, I am certain of one thing: dearest Amanda,i kardia mou einai diki sou.My heart is yours. Instagram|Twitter|Facebook|BookNest ...more |
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| “This is but a night. The sun will rise again, and I stand with the dawn.” I don't want to write this review. Because when it's done, when “This is but a night. The sun will rise again, and I stand with the dawn.” I don't want to write this review. Because when it's done, when I press Save, a huge and important chapter of my life will be over. I am one of those readers who get emotional pretty frequently, but the feelings this series have evoked are more powerful than a storm. Not all of them were pleasant, but they werereal,anddevastating,and I wouldn't trade them with anything in this world. [image] I won't talk about the plot that much, becauseCrystal Crownedhasn't been published yet and I don't want to spoil anything, but I can tell you one thing; this book isdark.It'sugly,bloody,messyandbleak,and you're constanlty drowning indespairandhopelessness.The Evil our heroes are trying to defeat is cunning,unhallowedand can corrupt anything, even the purest heart. But there are moments ofbeautyandwonderin this chaotic and desolate world, and they're enough. Enough to preserve the dream of peace and freedom. “She would write their requiem in blood.” I experienced every horror Vhalla faced like I was standing next to her, soaked in blood and trembling withterror.I was always afraid, always holding my breath and trying to steady my nerves, trying to convince myself that everything would be ok in the end. That my suffering would be worth it. I spent a great amount of time being angry at Vhalla, even disappointed, because when I finally accepted her and loved her inWater's Wrath,inCrystal CrownedI witnessed a moresavageandgreedyside of hers that made me edgy. But at the same time I admired her, because she came a long, long way and her mistakes and flaws made her the only person that could defy and defeat the Evilsheunleashed. “I messed up so badly. I didn't love some friends enough. Sometimes I focused on myself more than others. But if I hadn't made those mistakes, I wouldn't be strong enough to look to the future now and not be afraid.” I cared for secondary characters like they were my own friends, Elecia has become an all-time favorite and Jax is so flawed and tarnished and mad with grief that my heart ached for him. The heart that belongs to Aldrik C. Solaris.The beautiful, stubborn, damaged Fire Lord whose development was astonishing. From now on, every time I'll read YA fantasy I will compare the male characters to him, andno one will live up to his imperfect perfection. [image] “They had done it. In spite of it all, they had found each other.” I love these people,they're scored on my souland I owe everything to you,Elise Kova.Every heartbreak, every tear, every smile, they belong to you.Thank you for making a lonely girl from a small greek island dream and hope, for making her believe in magic and miracles and keeping her company when she needed it the most. Long live Solaris! [image] *ARC generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review* **You can orderCrystal Crownedhere: ...more |
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| “I've never had a good reason to stay. I swooned over Chase. I lusted over Nate. But I pledged my loyalty a “I've never had a good reason to stay. I swooned over Chase. I lusted over Nate. But I pledged my loyalty and eternal devotion to Peter Pan (for the first time in my life because well, I've always been a Captain Hook girl. [image] You can see why.) “For the record... you'll always be Tinkerbell to me. And Parker...well, he's the perpetual man-child. The boy who never grew up. He's Peter Pan.” Tinkerbell, also known to the world as Zoe Bloom, is a hacker,a sarcastic,foul-mouthed control freak who's spent her entire life doing three things;trying to find out what happened the fateful night her parents were murdered,using her computer skills to help those in need,and avoiding getting close with people.Until one mission goes wrong and her knight in shiny armor arrives in the form of the notorious playboy billionaire everyone's been talking about,Parker West (aka Peter Pan).Playful,sexy and persistent Parker will do anything to melt the ice that has covered Zoe's heart and no one,not even criminals and brutes and kidnappers,can stop him.Because he has found a reason to stay. “I'm careful.Cautious.Methodical. One Good Reasonishilarious. Sweet. Sexy. Emotional. Beautiful. It's a story that demands your attention from the first line to the last.Addicting like a drug.It's the result ofJulie Johnson's trademarks;sassiness,suspense,steam,a heroine you want to hug and have drinks with and a hero that steals your breath and makes it impossible for any man to live up to his perfection.Parker's character was really refreshing,he wasn't a mysterious,brooding,gruffy asshole,nor a damaged man seeking redemption.Despite his losses and his sacrifices he was light-hearted,adventurous,charming and adorable,caring and understanding,always making jokes and never giving up,a child that never grew up witha heart made of gold and a body made for sin,a delicious,dirty-mouthed sex god that made you throw your panties from the window. (sorry random bystander!) “Do I look like the kind of guy who keeps a garden of delicate orchids?” [image] And then there's Zoe.Julie Johnson is one of the few writers whose female characters are always likable.While I didn't agree with Zoe's decisions in the beginning,when she tried to stay away from Parker,she was a true heroine.Coming to trust someone who could hurt her,accepting that she is a good person that deserves to be loved took great effort,but she was born a fighter.She learned the hard way that only she can take care of herself,but then Parker came and showed her how to truly live,that it's okay to let people in.She was misanthropic,snarky and bitchy,and her POV was pure entertainment!Her constant banters with Parker had me laughing out loud,their intimate scenes had me flushed and in the end there was a satified grin plastered on my facethat made my parents question my mental state (one would think that they'd come to terms with my lack of sanity). “Until he taught me to fly,I didn't realize how deep beneath the earth I'd buried my hopes and dreams.” (Oh man,I've highlighted so many quotes it's impossible to use them all in one review!) There was a teeny tiny voice in my head,whispering that things between Parker and Zoe are moving really fast,but I shut it down by putting Dropkick Murphys on the speakers (nice touch Julie,nice touch!) and by realizing something with that skeptical yet hopelessly romantic fracked up brain of mine;there are bonds that need time to be forged,weeks,months,even years,and there are bonds that need only a few minutes or a few hours to leave their mark on your soul.I've come to believe that some things in life are meant to be.Some people are meant to hurt you and break you,some others are meant to make you whole again and fill all your missing pieces.And then there are those who give you hope that the latest category will appear.Julie Johnsonis that person for me.My pillow was wet with tears of joy,my heart so warm and ready to explode,and I was overwhelmed with hope.And love.With you Julie,becauseof you,I have wings.And I would follow you anywhere. [image] (Can this anywhere be Connor's book?He needs his happily ever after!) *ARC generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review* ...more |
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| “He was a reckless fool,and I was a girl pulled along by puppet strings.The fire burned too hot,and we didn't notice until it consumed everyth “He was a reckless fool,and I was a girl pulled along by puppet strings.The fire burned too hot,and we didn't notice until it consumed everything.” I am not lost for words often.I tend to babble and gush over the things I like and love until my mouth dries and my voice falters.But talking aboutWater's Wrath,talking about the book that eradicated my ability to think or dream about anything besides it feels way too personal.Like exposing my bare soul.But I will do it.Because you,yes you who are reading these words and wonder how is it possible to love so fiercely people who exist only in the realms of fiction,need to understand this:Elise Kovacreatedanotherwork of art. A tragically beautiful work of art. [image] “She'd been the library apprentice everyone expected-and hoped-would die.Now she was the Windwalker,a lady and a hero,and this was her home.” Vhalla Yarl is not the person she used to be a year ago.She was awoken by air,forged by blood into a weapon,turned into blazing fire by her devastating love for a man struggling to find his way back to light,and then she was crashed.Now she tries to hold the fragile peace she achieved by sheding the blood of innocents and make sure that the world will not suffer from more massacres and power-craving rulers,that forbidden magic will stay out of reach and that what's left of her heart will not shatter once more.But there is always corruption,and death and suffering,and Vhalla stands in the eye of the storm that will change everything. “What is most beautiful just before it dies?” I have a confession to make.AfterEarth's Endbrutal cliffhanger,I was hesitant to read this one.I felt terrified and betrayed,I kept imagining things that would go wrong and I was blinded by countless prejudices and fears.And guess what,none of them happened.Yes I felt pain,but it was a different kind of pain from the one I expected but equally excruciating.I was standing in the middle of the night,hugging my e-reader and rocking back and forth in my seat,tasting my tears and trying to breathe.Elise is amaster manipulator,the plot twists and the jaw-dropping moments were crafted with precision and there were subtle hints everywhere,but I could never predict them.And in the end I couldn't help but imagine her like this [image] or this [image] It's disturbing. “No matter how far she ran or how many people she met,an invinsible hand pulled Vhalla back to the crown prince of the Solaris Empire.” I was scared my love,theirlove had been tainted.But I couldn't be more wrong.InWater's Wrath,it waspurified.It was a story ofgrowing upandhealing,of becoming the person you're meant to be.Vhalla finally found her way,she matured beyond imagination and despite some foolish decisions,thisis the Vhalla I can love and support and root for.I am very proud of her.As for my prince?He is a shining star.Some times the clouds cover him,some times he emerges brighter than ever and always,alwayshe makes my heart overflow with feelings that could inspire epic poems and ballads. “We're hopeless,you and I.” I want to thank you Elise.For trusting me with your Horcrux,for hurting me and putting my pieces together after cleansing them,for providing me with the air I breathe,the earth I stand,the water that keeps me to life and the fire that burns in my veins.And I forgive you for being a professional heartbreaker [image] *ARC generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review* ...more |
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“Beautifully tragic.” I can't find words more fitting thanElise Kova's own words to describe thismasterpiece,thiscanvas of colour and emotionthat “Beautifully tragic.” I can't find words more fitting thanElise Kova's own words to describe thismasterpiece,thiscanvas of colour and emotionthat drained me of any willpower to continue my life. Smiling is sacrilege,tearsandsilent sobsare the only proper tribute to the fractured pieces of my heart and sanity. The only proper tribute to a story that consumed me so completely that even if the buildings around me started crumbling and the sky falling, even if scarlet fire licked my feet and needles pierced my skin I wouldn't even flinch. Becausemy feelings are a burning raging fire on their own. [image] “Vhalla reached out and grabbed the prince’s bandaged hand, clinging to it. His right hand, the hand that had written her letters, the hand that had tangled itself into her hair as she slept, the hand that held her face when he kissed her; it was a wonderful hand of endless possibilities that now rested completely limp in her grasp.” Vhalla Yarl has been tested many times, physically and emotionally, but the Gods are not done toying with her. Still wondering who she is, who she's become, she continues fighting as the Empire's property and weapon of destruction and death. The North awaits to be conquered, forbidden magic to be unleashed, and the greed and malice of one man is the only thing standing between her and her happiness, her freedom and her home. “Home had become wherever he was.” ReadingEarth's Endtook me longer than I expected. I had to stop many times, stop and savor every word and every sentence like old wine until all I could smell and taste was them, until I was drunk on elation and sorrow. I had to stop in order to relish thepainand thedespair,relish theintoxicating love,relish the Bond and the Joining between my heart and this book. Elise's writing ispoetic, devastating and soul-gripping,a sad melody that reverberates in your bones and haunts you even after it's run its course. It'sa living and breathing thing. “He was the start and end of her world, the glue holding together her fragile sanity. He was everything, and without him she was lost.” Elise'scharacters are imperfectly perfect.My most beloved one is not a polished knight in his shiny armor. He'sfilthy, tarnished and scarred,he tries to find a ray of sunlight in the darkness of his soul and he tends to lose the battle against his inner demons. He isn't a hero nor a good man, his flaws are more than his virtues, but despite them or, more accurately because of them, I worship him even more. Vhalla is constantly conflicted between who she was, who she is and who she wants to be, she's become bold and strong-minded, but I think there is still a great road ahead of her in order to come to peace with herself and her deeds,to survive without seeking comfort elsewhere and hurting people. Daniel's involvement in the story is proof enough, and I hated every second of it. What I really liked though was Baldair's part, the insight to the Heartbreaker Prince's head and his sweet moments, I came to love him deeply, just like Jax, Elecia and Fritz. But I can't sufficiently describe how much I loathed the Emperor, how much I wanted to rip his heart out of his chest the same way he ripped mine, how much I wanted to hurt him the way he hurt me. [image] “Together, they were unstoppable. Bound, Joined, madly in love, there were no longer any boundaries that could limit them. They were a single force of nature.” And I hold on to this promise Elise, the promise that every moment of pain you inflicted in those last pages, pain that had me shaking and wailing in agony, will be worth it in the end. ...more |
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Warning The following review contains numerous crazy gifs andincoherent fangirling.Proceed with caution. “We had a fight,screamed at each othWarning The following review contains numerous crazy gifs andincoherent fangirling.Proceed with caution. “We had a fight,screamed at each other for a while,I kicked him in the head,and then he stayed the night.” [image] I honestly tried to be calm.You know,cool,not overly excited. So cool. [image] MY SHIP HAS SAILED I DESERVE TO SCREAM AND SQUEAL AND DANCE AND HYPERVENTILATE AND FAINT AND ACT LIKE A CHILD THAT JUST MET SANTA!!! [image] *turns off fangirl mode* Ok,I can continue now. “Nothing good could possibly come from a plan that involved turning a man into a syphilis incubator.” Yeap that's right,after the flying palace and the rakshasas there is a new, more dangerous threat.The babylonian god of plague and chaos with seven deadly sidekicks decided to use Atlanta as a playground and eliminate competition by attacking the mighty forces of the city.Kate Daniels is the only one who can defeat this evil force,but the price is the revelation of her bloodline that might endanger everything she holds dear. “The rabbis paled. I’d managed to terrify holy men. Maybe I could beat up a nun for an encore.” After 3 books,one would expect thatIlona Andrewswould have trouble writing a compelling and fresh storyline,but that's far from the truth!Magic Bleedscombinesaction,mystery and romancewrapped up withsarcasmandclever humorand makes falling in love with the story and the characters inevitable!Reading the adventures of Kate Daniels and her furry friends iseffortlessand utterlyenjoyable!I was once again sucked in a complex world full ofmagicandbloodand I still crave more,more battles,more secrets,more sassiness,more ass-kicking,more Curran,more everything! “He was mine.He cared for me,he made me lose all sense,he didn't give a damn about my father.He was what I wanted,because he made me happy.I wanted him like I'd never wanted anyone in my life.” Let me tell you this,the relationship between Kate and Curran was a crazy roller-coaster.Every single thing Kate felt,I felt it too.Anger,disappointment,betrayal,heartbreak,longing,happiness,love.She showed a more vulnerable side and I loved her even more for that.Kate and Curran are both arrogant assholes,and it took them some time to solve a terrible misunderstanding,but once they stopped behaving like children,Curran became Kate's own personal psycho and oh boy,it was good! “You don't pick the family you're born into. You pick the one you make. I already chose my mate and glued her ass to the chair to make sure she knew it.” [image] And OH MY GOD THEIR SCENES WEREHOT HOT HOT HOT!!!They never stopped fighting but that was sexy!!Curran isthe most delicious Alpha -male ever,but he could also be a romantic teddy bear that made me giggle and want to hug him!And do some other,badthings with him! [image] In case I didn't make myself clear,I lovedMagic Bleeds! ...more |
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The Top 8 Reasons why you should drop everything you're doing and grab the Kate Daniels series ASAP
(focusing onMagic Strikes) 1. The huge variety The Top 8 Reasons why you should drop everything you're doing and grab the Kate Daniels series ASAP (focusing onMagic Strikes) 1. The huge variety of mythology:celtic, greek, and now norse andhindu.Honestly, every supernatural creature you've ever heard will make an appearance, preferably soaked in blood and other substances I dare not name, and will deliver you extraordinary threats, unique bloodbath and eventually it will be killed in the most badass way. 2. The Midnight Games.An underground gladiatorial tournament with a magic jewel as a price. We're talking about a massacre of epic proportions that would make George Martin weep with pride. And the participants? Minotaurs, golems, mages and of course our Valiant Knights of the Fur. Prepare for major ass kicking. [image] 3. Kate Daniels. “I gave him a smile. I was aiming for sweet, but he turned a shade paler and scooted a bit farther from me. Note to self: work more on sweet and less on psycho-killer.” [image] 4. The action.I will admit that while reading the first chapters I thoughtMagic Strikeswould be a 4 stars read, they seemed pretty lame compared to the incredible plotline of the second book. But oh boy I was so wrong! Once the plot thickened with rogue shapeshifters and the kill-or-be-killed tournament,I.couldn't.stop.reading.This series keeps getting better and I have a feeling that sky is the limit! [image] 5. The side characters.Whether they'resexual deviantsor uptight cats or pretty werewolves or devastatingly handsome sex addicts, they're a great addition to the story, with their wit and loyalty and friendship. 6. Curran, the Beast Lord of Atlanta, the Leader of the Pack, and Asshole Supreme. “...you expect me to fall on my back with my legs spread." You get the picture. 7. The romance. “Kiss me and I'll kill you,” I warned. The will-or-won't-they status keeps going, and it can be frustrating as hell, but it's the right course. Besides thesizzling tensionand their fights, inMagic Strikeswe saw how much Curran and Kate care for each other, that despite their differences there is something strong brewing between them, something more than raw attraction.They're falling in love. “He caressed my cheek. 8. The.hot.tub.scene. [image] You're welcome. Love, Katerina ...more |
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I am strong I will not fall apart I am strong I will not fall apart I am strong I will not fall apart I am strong I will not fall apart I am strong I will not fall apart I am strong I will not fall apart I am weak.I fell apart.I am trapped inside a bubble ofdenial,shock,sorrowandpain.Andhope.Hope thatEarth's Endwill glue the pieces of myshattered heart. [image] “Her eyes caught the mirror once more,and Vhalla spared another minute.She didn't recognize the woman who stared back at her.Hollow eyes and wild hair were framed by black armor.It was the visage of a warrior and a sorcerer.” Vhalla is a soldier now,property of the Crown and a means to win the raging war against the North.Haunted by the blood on her hands and her guilt,she tries to put herself back together,to find her place in the world and to figure out the cost of loving the crown prince,the Fire Lord and future Emperor.To figure out how many times a heart can break. “There was something severed and rough about her, something tainted and, yet, at the same time those jagged pieces were the makings of something fearsome. She'd wanted to become someone the Senate would fear, why not shatter the sky?” Elise Kova's words holdraw power.The power to create a world so alive,sofull of wonder and awethat you forget all attachments to your boring normal life and instead you travel,in jungles and forests and deserts,in battles and taverns,in tents and chambers while secrets are whispered and supressed feelings come to light.The power to sink magic in your pores and in your veins,to become unnaturally aware of the elements around you,to hear the humming of blood.The power to cause youemotional turmoilwith the potential to tear you apart,to make you love and cry and sing andFEEL. [image] And the main source of them? “Aldrik — the crown prince, the future Emperor, Fire Lord, ruler of the Black Legion, sorcerer — was only a man. And men could be broken.” The dark,arrogant and cruel prince who at the same time is scarred,scared,insecure and alone,who unwillingly hurt Vhalla but loved her enough to go against his better judgement and defy everything he'd been told,is by far one of the best characters in history of books.Aldrik and Vhalla,they're broken and scared,strong and weak,they're each other's salvation and demise.Andthey're beautiful,together and as individuals. “My Vhalla,my lady,my love.” Yeap,my insides are turned into goo.I savored every moment they had together,I tucked these moments away in the corner of my mind so that I can replay them and relive a love so consuming that made all the hurt and the frustration worth it. “Vhalla, I need her in so many ways, Mother help me.I need her as my redemption, I need her kindness, I need her forgiveness, I need her smiles, I need her humanity, I need her ignorance, I need her innocence, and, yes... Mother Sun, yes, I need her as a man.” [image] If you don't like nasty cliffhangers,don't read this book.If you don't like epic romance and heroines strong in their weakness and war and characters with depth and poetic landscapes and wonderful friendships,do not read this book.But if you wantone of the best YA fantasy books out there,Fire Fallingis a reading experience you can't miss! ...more |
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| “You're looking for a god. Didn't you suspect that there was also a devil?” Instant new favorite!! [image] Psychics. Ghosts. Spirits. Sleepin “You're looking for a god. Didn't you suspect that there was also a devil?” Instant new favorite!! [image] Psychics. Ghosts. Spirits. Sleeping kings. Legends. Enchanted forests. And a cursed romance.Maggie Stiefvateris anartist,ladies and gentlemen! [image] “Blue Sargent had forgotten how many times she'd been told that she would kill her true love.” I wasspellboundby thishauntingly beautiful paranormal talesince that very first sentence.Maggie Stiefvaternarrates the story of how Blue Sargent met four strange boys, four boys she'd never expected she'd like or trust, but somehow she was caught in the middle of Richard Gansey's treasure hunt and she was the catalyst of every event that unfolded afterwards. Blue, Adam, Gansey, Ronan, Noah, they all had their fair share of secrets and pain, but only together they can unravel the mystery that cloaks their little town, from murders to paranormal activity and coincidences that are not coincidences. And Blue has to be careful, very careful, or else if she finds her true love in the face of one of the Raven Boys, she will cause his death. With one kiss. “She wasn't interested in telling other people's futures. She was interested in going out and finding her own.” I wanted to readThe Raven Boysfor a while, but I was a little intimidated by the hype that surrounds this series. But it deserves it. While I've crossed paths with Maggie Stiefvater's books before, The Raven Boys took me by surprise. Theforeboding,thehypnotizing and at times eerie ambience,theriveting plotlineand thepoetic writing,there was asweet melancholythat settled in my heart and enchanted me. I could picture everything inblue, green and grey.The paranormal element was strong and gave me goosebumps, the characters' backrounds misty, and I couldn't help but inhale every word and feel the physical need to be part of the story, to join Blue and the Raven Boys in their adventures! “Aglionby Academy was the number one reason Blue had developed her two rules: One, stay away from boys because they were trouble. And two, stay away from Aglionby boys, because they were bastards.” While all the characters were fascinating, I felt a little detached when I readBlue's chapters, because she was mostlysensibleand I didn't receive many emotions from her part. Surprisingly I didn't mind, her narrative was always interesting and I am positive I will establish a connection with her in the later installments! The boys though, well, they're a completely different story.Noahwas the invinsible one, the shy and awkward boy who didn't speak that much, who was hurt and losing himself and I wanted to hug him and make everything alright for him.Ronanwas cruel, rude, sarcastic and grumpy, but he had a caring side and he was so alluring, I wanted to know his secrets and the source of his pain, he was my second favorite character!Adam,well, I still haven't made up my mind about him. He was silent, always observing and calculating, he didn't deserve this life and all the burdens he had to carry, but I think he wasunfairtowards Gansey. Sometimes I thought the only reason he sticked around was the treasure hunt. I understand he had principles and didn't like charities, buthemade himself feel inferior, not Gansey. He kept complaining that he couldn't understand him, because he was born privileged, butwhen did Adam try to understand Gansey? “My words are unerring tools of destruction, and I’ve come unequipped with the ability to disarm them.” Needless to say,Richard Campbell Gansey III was my favorite.Yes he could be condescending or ignorant, but his heart was made of gold, he could be wise beyond his years, he acted and spoke like an old man and was so, so passionate about his goal. He usually wore a façade that hid his inner depth, but one you glimpsed beneath his armor you couldn't help but love him! And for reasons unknown, I kept imagining him with an english accent. Admit it, it suits him perfectly! [image] I won't talk about the romance because my ship has not sailed yet, but I think the foundations were set and I'm excited to witness Blue falling in love with the person she least expected! The Raven Boys added a new heart to their collection, a heart I willingly gave up!Oustanding jobMaggie Stiefvater,you earned a new loyal fan! [image] ...more |
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4.5 "Where is my Narrator:On January 7, 2016, Katerina's Social Life was brutally murdered. The poor lady was 4.5 "Where is my Narrator:On January 7, 2016, Katerina's Social Life was brutally murdered. The poor lady was already terminally ill, but a series of Unlike most defendants, I chose to testify. They had to know what happened. They had to understand that I couldn't be blamed. That it was allherfault. Prosecutor:Where were you last Thursday? Me:I never left my house. Prosecutor:How did you spend the day? Me:Well this is going to be embarassing. I planned to wake up early, run on the treadmill for an hour, study case law for my essay and later at evening visit my cousin who celebrated her name day. *hesitates* Prosecutor:But? Me:But I overslept, ate more candies than I dare count, didn't actually study because I checked Goodreads every 15 minutes, faked illness to avoid the visit and spent the rest of my day on my comfy chair readingSustained.Talk about life goals, right? *nervous laughter* The chair is now decorated with the imprint of my butt. Prosecutor:The visual was not necessary. Tell me, why did you choose to spend the evening this way? Me:Many reasons. The main one is namedJake Becker.Anintimidating and cocky defense attorney, a coldhearted bastard and control freakthat never showed any emotion because he never felt anything. But when he met Chelsea McQuaid and her orphan nieces and nephews he showed a softer, sweeter side thatmade my heart dance paso doble and butterflies hosted a disco party in my stomach without my permission.Witty, delicious, smartass and wicked in bed, Jake melted my heart along with my panties.Oh boy, sweating, steamy Jake with his lickable abs and tattoos and his dirty thoughts made me-what was the question again? Prosecutor:*clears throat* I think we got your point. But you don't expect me to believe that your butt imprint is the result of ehem, Jake's hotness alone. Me:No it was team work actually.Sweet and caring Chelseawho sacrificed everything for her family played an important role. And of course herawfully loud but adorable nieces and nephewsthat made Jake a family man as soon as they started puking and he took care of them. *dreamy sigh* Prosecutor:What you're saying confirms that you are indeed responsible for Social Life's death. Your Honor, I think- Me:Wait, wait, wait it was notmyfault! I couldn't help it, you have to believe me! The actual murderer isEmma Chase! Prosecutor:*gasps* Why on Earth is it her fault? Me:Because her writing erased everything from my brain except the want, no not want, theneedto turn the pages! BecauseSustainedwas so much better thanOverruled,because shecombined tender and sexy and funnyin a way that left me craving for more! The entire book was narrated in Jake's POV and I didn't mind one bit because being inside his head the entire time was so hilarious that I almost peed myself. And snorted. I mean come on, he sang One Direction to a 7-years-old! Jake and Chelsea and the kids stole my heart and since she created themshestole my heart. Last time I checked stealing was illegal so you have to add theft to the charges. Prosecutor:Are you seriously saying that there wasn't even a minor flaw in this book? Me:Actually there was a time towards the end that Jake made the stupidest decision ever and I kept yelling at him but I also found it realistic, because we knew who he was from the start, his fears and his shortcomings. Of course this didn't stop me from desperately wanting to collaborate with the Dark Powers and- Prosecutor:*stares suspiciously* Me:I plead the Fifth! *sighs* You have to understand,Iam the victim here! Narrator:And this is pretty much how things went on for the rest of the trial. Now it is your turn, dear readers, to determine who is to blame, the evil author who turned Katerina into a puppet, or Katerina for not resisting the temptation? Unfortunately, this was not the last time I dealt with legal troubles (and I don't mean studying for my LL.M.). If you want to find out why the Law was not done with me yet, you can clickhere. ...more |
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| “No mourners. Let me tell you a story about a girl I know. For the first time in her life, she got a job, a great job, and she was happ “No mourners. Let me tell you a story about a girl I know. For the first time in her life, she got a job, a great job, and she was happy about it. There was only one huge drawback: there was no time to read. Only stolen moments and a few pages a day, just to keep in touch with the essence of magic only words can offer. One cloudy morning, while she was in the bus to work, reading, a scene came. You know which one. There was a gunshot. A kiss. And then silence.Deafening silence.But she couldn't cry. She couldn't scream and clutch her chest to make sure she wasn't bleeding. She was going to work. She had to plaster a fake smile on her face and pretend she was interested in stocks and investments, as if her world didn't just crumble. But her heart was crying. And when she returned home, she let the floodgates open. [image] That was all she could offer. She would remember. “She was the Queen of Mourning, and in its depths, she would never drown.” InCrooked Kingdom,Kaz is planning another stunt. Or better yet, stunts.He has to get back his “money”, destroy his enemies and take control of the Barrel. The entire Ketterdam is after him and his crew, merchants, the city guard, the rival gangs, foreign dignitaries, and everything evolves around the young scientist they rescued and the drug that can change everything for Grisha, for better or for worse. But plans can go wrong, trust can be tested, hearts can get broken, and the six thugs and thieves have not spoken their last word yet. “Have any of you wondered what I did with all the cash Pekka Rollins gave us?" Every time I think I have witnessed the fullest extent ofLeigh Bardugo's potential, I realize there is more. Herresourcefulnessandingeniousnesswill never cease to amaze me, she crafted plots and heists and schemes with such intricacy and presicion you couldn't help but feel deep admiration! And a little befuddlement, if we're being honest, because how could your own mind compete with hers? [image] “My mother is Ketterdam. She birthed me in the harbor. And my father is profit. I honor him daily.” I loved how we spent so much time inside the heads of the main characters, but yet there were so many things we didn't fully know that managed tosurpriseus and resulted in muffled screams of triumph (or terror, there was enough insecurity and terror for a lifetime). And let's not forget that there were certain guest appearances that made us squeal like excited mating whales. The humor, the sarcasm, the witty banters, they were all there to ease the tention, to take a break before the fallouts. These characters, they wererare.Each and every one of them, with their flaws, their greed, theirmonstrocityand theirrighteousness,their dreams and secrets, they fought for a place in a world that rejected them. Kaz wasbrutal,vindictive, beyond salvation. Or so he thought. He was a nightmare, I recognize that, but there was a human hidden beneath his hatred and cruelness. And Inej was his weakness. “I would have come for you. And if I couldn't walk, I'd crawl to you, and no matter how broken we were, we'd fight our way out together-knives drawn, pistols blazing. Because that's what we do. We never stop fighting.” After all those terrible things that were done to her, she never lost her faith. She was strong, she did her best to survive and wished to change things for people like her, for the nobodies and the nothings. “I am grateful you're alive", he said. "I am grateful that you're beside me. I am grateful that you're eating." Matthias and Nina were myprecious cinnamon rolls.They were so different, two enemies who were meant to meet and fall in love and fight side by side, to set the example of peace between two nations that were bred in hatred and fear. And Jesper and Wylan, they taught each other that they must embrace their fears and let them be their power. To accept who they were, they boy with the gift and the boy that couldn't read but was smart beyond imagination. “He doesn't say goodbye. He just lets go.” Let me finish this story about a girl I know. She wished for a happier ending. She wished for pink unicorns. ButLeigh Bardugogave her somethingbittersweet.A taste she will carry with her wherever she goes, no matter how many days and months and years have passed. She tucked them in her heart, and sealed it with her tears. This way, they'll never be gone. Instagram|Twitter|Facebook|BookNest ...more |
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| “I want a place you hardly dare to even whisper. I want the bravery to not only read, but to do. I want a man, not a library boy. A man who is “I want a place you hardly dare to even whisper. I want the bravery to not only read, but to do. I want a man, not a library boy. A man who is tall and witty and knows more about the world than you would ever dare dream.” OH. MY. GOD. [image] This book wasutter perfection!! Mixelemental magicwithwarandschemingsandcourt rivalriesandromanceanda prince to die forand BOOM!Air Awakenshappens. And a seriously embarassing dancing session. [image] “Vhalla, you are a sorcerer.” Vhalla is a library apprentice whose world evolves around books and only books “Fire needs air to live. Air fuels fire, stokes it, and makes it burn brighter and hotter than it ever could alone. But too much air will snuff it completely, just as too many flames will consume all the air. They are far greater than the sum of their parts together, but are equally as dangerous to each other's existence.” Elise Kovais hands down anextremely talented author.Even though she introduced us into a brave new world with its own geography, history, religion and magic system, everything was woven with precision by hands that knew exactly what they were doing. Her writing is flawless, she manages to capture your attention since the first chapter and make you invested in the story and the characters. I even tried to manipulate the air around me (it was a long shot I know but I had to try. “Because, Vhalla, you think and you watch, but you never do. You can read all the books in this library, be wiser than the master himself someday, and then you will die having never really done anything. You will have only ever lived through everyone else's experiences.” It is safe to say that Vhalla did the same thing. I didn't like her at first because she was really narrow-minded and throughout the book she was meek to the wrong people, but her character development is astonishing so yeah, I eventually grew fond of her. There was also a parade of intriguing characters that supported the story and perplexed things and made everything even more interesting. And then there wasAldrik. "I may be a prince," he said as his lips brushed her ear lightly. "But I would trade it all to be a common man, even if only for tonight." [image] He and Vhalla had the typicalI-want-to-punch-you-and-then-kiss-yourelationship that had me drooling and giggling and blushing. I was mesmerized by him. He was not a good person, just a heartless and snobbish prince who didn't inspire love or affection to his subjects, but he was misunderstood and he barely showed that he had a soft side. Their romance was a flame so bright that consumed me whole, it combined angst, tension, jealousy and tenderness, it turned my insides into a volcano.Prince Aldrik Solaris, welcome to my book boyfriends short-list. [image] Fire Fallingcan't come fast enough. (A special thanks toRachel E.Carter's reviewthat convinced me to read this masterpiece ❤) Instagram|Twitter|Facebook|BookNest ...more |
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I don't think that I can say anything that hasn't been said before aboutUgly Love,nor that my tangled thoughts will do justice to a book that was more than a book,but I know one thing for certain.It left me an ugly mess.And it proved that love is beautiful. “God gives us the ugliness so we don’t take the beautiful things in life for granted.” I ate a bucket of ice cream and cried my eyes out to get over the sorrow that tried to consume me,but it wasn't enough.The only way to make sure that my heart is still in place is thepainthat pierces it with every breath I take.I cursedColleen Hooverfor bringing me to a sobbing state,for writing so vividly and masterly thatmy heartbreak is a being of its own,for making me care more for fictional people than the ones I know in real life,andthanked herat the same time.For making me feel alive,even though it was killing me. [image] “Love isn’t always pretty, Tate. Sometimes you spend all your time hoping it’ll eventually be something different. Something better. Then, before you know it, you’re back to square one, and you lost your heart somewhere along the way.” The love between Tate and Miles was ugly.Dark.Twisted.Strained.A constant war.A losing battle.Tate tried so hard to make him see that they had something worth fighting for,but Miles was adamant that he was incapable of love. “If I were capable of loving someone...it would be you.” The worst thing was that he didn't even try.He shut her down,broke her,gave her a glimpse of what lay beneath his usually emotionless eyes and then took it back.He made her regret time and time again her decision to keep things between them strictly physical.He took only what he wanted from her,her body,and he refused what she willingly gave him.Her soul.Her heart.Because his was hidden under layers of ice,guilt and grief.His lust for her was unadultered,and Tate tried to accept that,that sex was the only thing she would get from him.Because the idea of not having Miles in her life was even more excruciating. “I’m terrified to lose him for good, so I sell myself short and take what I can from him, even though I know I deserve better.” Miles was acontradiction.I wanted to yell at him,to punch him and make him see that he can find beauty,he can find a person to rely on without regrets.But as much as I wanted to hate him,I couldn't.Instead,I suffered with him.I think the moment I fell in love with him was when he helped that homeless person,and although his attempts to push Tate away killed me slowly,my heart ached for him.Tate was losing her heart piece by piece as long as she let him make the rules,she loved him enough to let him use her to numb his pain,and she hoped.She hoped that he would love her back.Even though he was breaking her in the process. “His lips against mine feel like everything. Like living and dying and being reborn, all at the same time.” The pain and the heartbreakUgly Loveput me through?It was worth it. ...more |
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I've been trying for a while to come up with a catchy line to open this review, but then it dawned o You can findthis reviewand more onBookNest! I've been trying for a while to come up with a catchy line to open this review, but then it dawned on me thatMichael J. Sullivandoes not need a catchy line to draw attention to his work. His marvelous writing skills, his endearing characters and their heart-pounding adventures, my eagerness to keep visiting his fantasy lands and the blissful feeling that I am home whenever I dive into his stories speak volumes, so I can't help but state the obvious;he is a master storyteller, and the world of fantasy is lucky to have him. (Was that catchy enough?) “If anyone had asked Royce Melborn what he hated most at that moment, he would’ve said dogs. Dogs and dwarves topped his list, both equally despised for having so much in common—each was short, vicious, and inexcusably hairy.” InThe Death of DulgathRiyria faces a new challenge: to save Lady Dulgath from her impending assasination by acting as consultants, offering their opinion about possible ways to murder her, in order for her people to make preparations against them. And yes, it's as shady as it sounds. But it's easy money, so Royce and Hadrian set off a journey to the edge of the world, to the mysterious land of Dulgath, where it never rains and the vegetation is lush, where the Church of Nyphron tries (and fails) to establish a strong hold and the struggle for power leads to unholy alliances and unsolved murders. But the greatest mystery is Lady Dulgath herself, aloof and perseptive beyond imagination and strangely worshiped by her people, who doesn't take the threats against her seriously. And Riyria wants to know why. These past weeksI was experiencing a reading / reviewing slump of the worst kind.I felt like I was robbed of the energy to read, to spend precious time inside a good book and let my veins fill with literatute and its wonders. The will was there, my soulachedfor it to be released, to fly, but it needed a trigger, and I couldn't find it. Until the dayThe Death of Dulgatharrived at my doorstep, and IknewthatMichael J. Sullivanwould be the one to help me. It couldn't be anyone else. Every time I return to Elan I sigh withreliefandcontentment,I am among old and beloved friends who share with me their new adventures, who want me by their side when they unveil conspiracies and get in the way of the Church's plans, and I let them be my guides to their world because I trust them to make me feel good. They always succeed. “So you have been paying attention." Mi xing hilarity with action, inThe Death of DulgathMichael J. Sullivanserves a delicious dish of good ol' fantasy;whileThe Crown TowerandThe Rose and the Thornopen a portal to the origins of Riyria and the formation of the legendary duet ofcreative problem-solvers,the third instalment of the Riyria Chronicles is more like a standalone,an intense, sweeping adventurethat makes reality seem distant and insignificant, unworthy of your attention. What, or better who, deserves your attention, is Royce Melborn and Hadrian Blackwater; Royce is always his cynical, pragmatistic self that thinks murder is the way to deal with your problems, that acts of kindness hide nefarious motives, so naturally he is confused when help comes from unexpected places. But Hadrian, with his faith in mankind that sometimes borders stupidity, with his eagerness to do the right thing even though it will get him into trouble, is rubbing off on him. They complement each other, and while their (hilarious) dialogues consist mostly of Royce threatening to murder Hadrian, you can feel the strength of their bond, and the friendship that connects them. Even though Lady Dulgath manages to rattle Royce. Even though Hadrian is smitten with a fiesty redhead, and an ambitious nobleman tries to pin a murder on them. Others tried that too, and they all failed. “We are more than the bodies we inhabit. They're little more than clothes, and yet we judge so much by them.” If you're up for a fantastical tale that will lift your spirits and make you feel at ease, among friends,The Death of Dulgathis an ideal choice.Michael J. Sullivanand Riyria hold a vital piece of my heart, and I strongly wish that Mr. Sullivan will never stop delivering his enchanting stories, that the brilliant brain of his will keep producing ideas to keep Royce and Hadrian alive. ...more |
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