I gave this fantasy sequel a 3.3/5 stars. Overall I was pretty disappointed with this after how much I loved the first book, Malice. The first half i was just waiting for something to happen and the second half I found myself skimming. I’m kind of sad that it didn’t work out better. I findContinue reading “Review #252”
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Review #249
I rated this sequel in Adrienne Young’s duology a 4/5 stars. This epic fantasy was all about different sides fighting in a war. The romance was minimal. I liked that there were two points of view but since they had such little interaction, I’m not sure if it was necessary. The dual POV was moreContinue reading “Review #249”
Review #127
I did not finish this book, made it to page 300/425. Usually when I DNF, I don’t write a review but just add it to my DNF list, however I made it through enough of this one, that I feel it is appropriate to comment. This was a big disappointment for me because of howContinue reading “Review #127”
Review #35
Title- The Wicked King Sequel to The Cruel Prince Author- Holly Black Rating– 3.5/5 Genre- YA Fantasy POV- first person, present tense Trope- royalty, enemies to … enemies? Similar Books/Comps– The Cruel Prince, The Red Queen My emotions- frustrated but intrigued Characters– See list from my review on The Cruel Prince Comments- This almost feelsContinue reading “Review #35”
Review #22
Title- Namesake Rating– 5/5 Genre- YA (maybe historical fiction, maybe fantasy?) POV- first person, past tense Trope- parent/child relationships, sunken treasure, strong heroine Similar Books/Comps– Fable, The Lost Apothecary My emotions- super invested Characters– West’s morally gray compass is done super well. The see-saw feelings about Saint are spot on. I loved that the antagonistContinue reading “Review #22”