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Sleepless, Vol. 1 by Sarah Vaughn
5.0
I found this by accident and I absolutely ADORED IT, such an intriguing concept!
Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
3.0
This was oddly comforting and I wasn't expecting that from a book that was supposedly about a ruthless assassin π
Honestly though, I had a good time reading it and I will be continuing with the series at soooome point (no one knows when π). I found it a bit hard to root for such an unlikable main character though, I don't know why Maas wrote her this way, cause she's not relatable one bit and I couldn't find it in myself to like her AT ALL π
Plus, I think this felt so cozy because Maas was probably more focused on utilising the "found family" trope than actually make the plot thrilling, cause literally Chaol and Celaena were galavanting about on day 2 of their encounter and I was like "excuse me sir, isn't she a fucking ASSASSIN????" π€―
So yeah, no thrill, no stakes, just a teenage girl that apparently is so notorious that we have to be TOLD of all her accomplishments instead of SHOWN.
Honestly though, I had a good time reading it and I will be continuing with the series at soooome point (no one knows when π). I found it a bit hard to root for such an unlikable main character though, I don't know why Maas wrote her this way, cause she's not relatable one bit and I couldn't find it in myself to like her AT ALL π
Plus, I think this felt so cozy because Maas was probably more focused on utilising the "found family" trope than actually make the plot thrilling, cause literally Chaol and Celaena were galavanting about on day 2 of their encounter and I was like "excuse me sir, isn't she a fucking ASSASSIN????" π€―
So yeah, no thrill, no stakes, just a teenage girl that apparently is so notorious that we have to be TOLD of all her accomplishments instead of SHOWN.
Things We Lost in the Fire by Mariana EnrΓquez
5.0
This was absolutely marvellous, if a bit disturbing at times. Enriquez paints an Argentina that's simultaneously horrid and awfully beautiful and she is very slowly becoming one of my favourite authors.
Belladonna by Adalyn Grace
3.5
Im really glad I gave this book another chance, albeit more than a year later π
This was soooo bridgerton coded and I feel like this is why I enjoyed it so much! Kinda disappointed it's not a standalone though, as I'm not very keen to read a series right now. Overall though, it was a lovely read, quite suspenseful, if a little slow sometimes.
For some reason the romance didn't interest me AT ALL, plus I don't understand how Signa can be a reaper too, since there's only one death π
One silly thing that annoyed me a little bit, was how often Signa mentioned that damned etiquette book π It threw me off eeeeevery single time π
This was soooo bridgerton coded and I feel like this is why I enjoyed it so much! Kinda disappointed it's not a standalone though, as I'm not very keen to read a series right now. Overall though, it was a lovely read, quite suspenseful, if a little slow sometimes.
One silly thing that annoyed me a little bit, was how often Signa mentioned that damned etiquette book π It threw me off eeeeevery single time π
Gwen and Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher
4.0
Found family trope just has me at a chokehold πͺ this was the cutest, funniest read I've read this year and now I just wanna consume aaaaaany media that has to do with the Arthurian legend π
A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid
2.0
Every single element of this book pointed to me loving it, but I was a bit lost...
The world building, especially at the beginning of the book was confusing, I was completely at loss as to what was going on with the Argantians and the Llyrians and I barely knew who was an Argantian and who a Llyrian π
I did enjoy how whimsical it was and loved the fairy tale vibe of it and how much the sea was incorporated in the story, but overall the way the story unfolded wasn't an enjoyable read for me.
The world building, especially at the beginning of the book was confusing, I was completely at loss as to what was going on with the Argantians and the Llyrians and I barely knew who was an Argantian and who a Llyrian π
I did enjoy how whimsical it was and loved the fairy tale vibe of it and how much the sea was incorporated in the story, but overall the way the story unfolded wasn't an enjoyable read for me.
Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
4.0
The most surprising thing about this book is how much it holds up! I devoured it as a 27 year old and I know full well that my 15 year old self would also adore this.
One of my favourite parts has to be the fact that it takes place in London, I absolutely loved being able to recognise the places that were mentioned!
Did think that Nathaniel betraying Tessa was a bit of a predictable twist, BUT I will also recognise that when this book was written, this type of twist was "in fashion" so it didn't bother me as much.
One of my favourite parts has to be the fact that it takes place in London, I absolutely loved being able to recognise the places that were mentioned!
Did think that
The C*ck Down the Block by Amy Award
1.0
This started off sooooo good, but the more the plot progressed the more my enthusiasm waned.
I'm all for "efficient storytelling" but this was far too rapid for me. From two "fake dates" to "all consuming love", I was a bit lost. Another thing that I didn't like, was how much telling and not showing was going on π For example, one day before they go on their first fake date, his whole family is like "oh my God, be careful with her, Trixie is like a SISTER to us and we'll fuck you up if you break her heart" and I was like, that was literally NEVER established π
I also couldn't place those peopled ages, if you told me they were 16, 18, or even 20, I would have believed you. No way these people were full fledged adults π
But my BIGGEST issue was the fact thatwe know that Trixie is a virgin because the previous men in her life haven't treated her well. Which I would assume comes with it's own trauma or baggage, etc. And what does Chris do?? Fuck her in a locker room effectively taking her virginity in the MOST unromantic way possible, because apparently he had to have her π As much as it was pushed on us that Chris cares about Trixie's emotional wellbeing and blah blah blah, all I got from that scene is that all Chris cares about is his fucking cock.
So yeah, after this point, I was a bit disappointed and just finished the book for the sake of it.
I'm all for "efficient storytelling" but this was far too rapid for me. From two "fake dates" to "all consuming love", I was a bit lost. Another thing that I didn't like, was how much telling and not showing was going on π For example, one day before they go on their first fake date, his whole family is like "oh my God, be careful with her, Trixie is like a SISTER to us and we'll fuck you up if you break her heart" and I was like, that was literally NEVER established π
I also couldn't place those peopled ages, if you told me they were 16, 18, or even 20, I would have believed you. No way these people were full fledged adults π
But my BIGGEST issue was the fact that
So yeah, after this point, I was a bit disappointed and just finished the book for the sake of it.
A Fragile Enchantment by Allison Saft
3.0
This was one of those situations where I have to admit that "it's me and not the book". I feel like if I had read this at a different time and especially not after quite a few similar reads, I would have enjoyed it way more, since it does seem to be right up my alley.
While this was by no means a bad book, or a book that I will not be recommending to friends, I found it slightly hard to get through it/enjoy it.
While this was by no means a bad book, or a book that I will not be recommending to friends, I found it slightly hard to get through it/enjoy it.
These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong
3.0
First I started reading this book back in 2021 and ended up dnf-ing it somewhere around the 65% mark.
Revisiting it now, I noticed again that when we passed the middle it started dragging again. I absolutely loved the atmosphere of the book, loved Roman and Juliette's dynamic and the mystery was interesting enough, but somehow I still got slightly bored after the 50% mark of the book.
I will continue with the series, even thoughthe way Juliette killed/not killed Marshal wasn't explained reasonably enough for me, the explanation given was a bit long winded and I didn't feel it was as well thought out as the rest of the book
Revisiting it now, I noticed again that when we passed the middle it started dragging again. I absolutely loved the atmosphere of the book, loved Roman and Juliette's dynamic and the mystery was interesting enough, but somehow I still got slightly bored after the 50% mark of the book.
I will continue with the series, even though