Was it just me, or did Mara sound unhinged sometimes? To be honest, I find her whole situation bizarre, at which point I can't differentiate 3.5 stars
Was it just me, or did Mara sound unhinged sometimes? To be honest, I find her whole situation bizarre, at which point I can't differentiate between her hallucinations and reality. I found some of the plots inconsistent. And I can't understand why she can't ask her parents about all the weird things happening to her instead of going to some strange priest.
The book is fast-paced and has a good writing style. That major twist at the end—I did not expect that. I'll continue this series just to see what happens next.
Merged review:
3.5 stars
Was it just me, or did Mara sound unhinged sometimes? To be honest, I find her whole situation bizarre, at which point I can't differentiate between her hallucinations and reality. I found some of the plots inconsistent. And I can't understand why she can't ask her parents about all the weird things happening to her instead of going to some strange priest.
The book is fast-paced and has a good writing style. That major twist at the end—I did not expect that. I'll continue this series just to see what happens next....more
This book is full of mysteries, and I loved it. But the FMC has a hero complex. She all but forgot about the NYC incident and didn't inform her5 stars
This book is full of mysteries, and I loved it. But the FMC has a hero complex. She all but forgot about the NYC incident and didn't inform her parents about it. I think she dug her own grave.
Merged review:
5 stars
This book is full of mysteries, and I loved it. But the FMC has a hero complex. She all but forgot about the NYC incident and didn't inform her parents about it. I think she dug her own grave....more
I loved the additional characters, but I feel that the previous characters were discarded.
Finally, I'm at the end of the series.... kinda? Why 3 stars
I loved the additional characters, but I feel that the previous characters were discarded.
Finally, I'm at the end of the series.... kinda? Why the heck was this series incomplete? Ok, I read one of the reviews that stated it was cause of the publishing company. But I want more from this series.
I'm glad that I read this series. The first three books were pure heaven to read. Then the series progressively went downhill. Or, to put it in simpler words... focused on the wrong things. The main plot was all but forgotten. I don't want it to be the end of the series. There's still that villain remaining to show up. He always seems to show up in the beginning and the end, like movie credits.
(view spoiler)[I think the villain dude was a very old vampire and the one who had killed the original mother (that's what I gathered from Prince's statements). I'm assuming he has no mate and is truly a monster. (hide spoiler)]...more
I didn't like this book a lot. I seriously love this series, but there were too many inconsistencies in this one that didn't make any sense.
Fi3 stars
I didn't like this book a lot. I seriously love this series, but there were too many inconsistencies in this one that didn't make any sense.
First off, Sebastian had said he'd reveal the secret later. But then there was talk about adopting children or finding donors. And yet, Sebastian went along with it. So yeah, it was definitely something that you didn't see coming at all... It was so damn random. It took shape-shifting to a whole new level.
Then, Sebastian's mate was Kent, whom Liam had not recognized prior at all, but Liam pursued Kent anyway. I found it odd, as compared with Kate's relationship. Correct me if I'm wrong. It was like a=b, b=c, and so a should also be equal to c.
I didn't like the use of the word 'prick'. There are so many other words for it, you know? And usually I like pop references in books, but there were too many references in this one. So it didn't really work for me.
Merged review:
3 stars
I didn't like this book a lot. I seriously love this series, but there were too many inconsistencies in this one that didn't make any sense.
First off, Sebastian had said he'd reveal the secret later. But then there was talk about adopting children or finding donors. And yet, Sebastian went along with it. So yeah, it was definitely something that you didn't see coming at all... It was so damn random. It took shape-shifting to a whole new level.
Then, Sebastian's mate was Kent, whom Liam had not recognized prior at all, but Liam pursued Kent anyway. I found it odd, as compared with Kate's relationship. Correct me if I'm wrong. It was like a=b, b=c, and so a should also be equal to c.
I didn't like the use of the word 'prick'. There are so many other words for it, you know? And usually I like pop references in books, but there were too many references in this one. So it didn't really work for me....more
Dang, she was admitted. Mara is pretty dumb. They gave her the tabs, and she fainted. How shocking was that?
It was a pretty weird book. So many2 stars
Dang, she was admitted. Mara is pretty dumb. They gave her the tabs, and she fainted. How shocking was that?
It was a pretty weird book. So many blackouts. And I found it difficult to keep up with the timeline between all the events that took place or did not, and whether it was her reality, her dreams, or her hallucinations. The book attempted to be progressive in terms of mental health, but I think it was a tad bit too much. I'm disappointed with this series. There is just one book remaining now. And I'll just continue for the sake of it....more
Thank you to Michael Neeb for providing me with a free copy in exchange for an honest review!
3.5 stars
I loved this book. I didn't expect to like it baThank you to Michael Neeb for providing me with a free copy in exchange for an honest review!
3.5 stars
I loved this book. I didn't expect to like it based on the cover. But hey, don't judge a book by its cover, right? This book totally reminded me of that Sirens story from The Vampire Diaries. It's pure gruesome horror. But there are some negatives.
(view spoiler)[The thing that threw me off was how the characters didn't even seem to care when their friend died. They were so emotionless. I mean, I get that they were in a crazy situation, but come on, it wouldn't have hurt them to comfort Molly a little. She had just lost her husband for crying out loud. Tim should have been there for her, and at least he should have been thoughtful enough to have mentioned that Conner was long dead before he was infected by the magic. So when she beheaded the creature, she had helped Conner find peace or something. Tim should have manned up and taken some accountability, 'cause it was all his fault that they were there on that cursed island in the first place. At that point, it felt like Tim was just sacrificing his friends. I didn't like the main characters one bit. They just seemed so selfish, you know?
Ok, well, let's talk about that ending. It came out of the blue. Like, why didn't Gwen use her powers earlier? Seriously, this ending... It was such a bummer when the side characters we actually cared about got killed off.
[image] And if the story was supposed to be about Gwen, then why didn't we get her POV? At least she would seem passably likeable then. So now all witches are evil, is that what the end of the book is saying? Really? But what about the ones who have families? Won't it be the same old story if Gwen goes on a killing spree and wipes everyone out? Someone is bound to survive that ordeal and seek revenge. (hide spoiler)]
Look, I don't wanna bring down the author or anything. I actually liked the plot and how the story flowed, right up until the end. Honestly, this book needed a lot more refinement in terms of the conclusion. Most of the plot about the witches was good, but then the ending came, and it made you question the relevance of it all.
After reading my own review again, I realized that I didn't praise this book enough. I really feel this book needs to be recognized more. It was really engaging. Though fast-paced, I did not feel for even one moment that the story was lacking or the world-building was bad. I really loved how the backstories of the characters were woven together with the plot. I felt sorry for the side characters and even the villains, but it soon became apparent how truly evil the villains had become.
(view spoiler)[Adding adventure and a survival plot on an island is cool and all, but it's gonna be pretty tragic if there are no survivors. So I just don't get why everyone had to die for just one person to make it out alive. And the thing is, as a reader, I've come to really dislike Gwen's character. Seriously, I can't get over the fact that the characters I was rooting for ended up dead. And yes, I'm still referring to the side characters here. (hide spoiler)]
So yeah, I couldn't stop thinking about this book long after I finished it. I would love to read more books by this author....more
Oh boy, I love me some grumpy MMCs. Oh my god, this book got me feeling emotional. I loved this book. It was really well written. But if I ha4.5 stars
Oh boy, I love me some grumpy MMCs. Oh my god, this book got me feeling emotional. I loved this book. It was really well written. But if I had to nitpick, it would be the lack of details on the brother's health. Additionally, I kinda wished the book started off by giving us info about the alien species and what life is like for humans outside of Earth.
If you're looking for some holiday reads with alien romance and a grumpy hero, a sunshine FMC, and a Cinderella-like story, I definitely recommend it. ...more
"The rock was almost virgin, without chalk or well-defined routes, and it made me feel like some sort of trailblazer."
Doesn't it sound like3 stars
"The rock was almost virgin, without chalk or well-defined routes, and it made me feel like some sort of trailblazer."
Doesn't it sound like a total recipe for disaster? How is she all hyped about it? Damn the first chapter.
"I'm king of the woooorld!"
Yeah, that didn't go well at all.
This book was kinda confusing at times. It could've been shorter. MMC seemed like a manchild. He was super insecure. He had major mommy issues.
"You were unkind to me at the banquet, and you didn't once come to speak to me at the revel. I was angry and upset, and I wanted something that would... feel good."
So he's just gonna hook up with some chick every time they argue? Nope, that's a toxic relationship right there. ...more
It's kind of bittersweet to see the series come to an end. Like, I'd totally read this series again in the future if I had the chance.
(view spoiler)[We get Miranda's POV. Within the first few chapters, it was obvious that both Miranda and Shawn were going to have a falling out. Maybe both would cheat on each other with the one they promised they told each other not to worry about. Was it ever really love? It reminds me of a song. Hint: It's a song lyric.
What I love about these books is how well they handle breakups. By the way, who's the high priestess now? Just curious. (hide spoiler)] ...more
This book was okay. It left me with more questions than answers. Like seriously, we still have no clue what the sorceress even wanted. Were the3 stars
This book was okay. It left me with more questions than answers. Like seriously, we still have no clue what the sorceress even wanted. Were there any negative consequences for Dani's demands for questions from the envoy? What happened to the unseelie court? Who the heck ended up taking the throne?
I really loved the first book. I would have preferred it to be a single book instead of a series. I knew that the series would have a happy ending, but it was stretched out unnecessarily, making the ending unsatisfying. And honestly, most of the time, I wanted to deck the FMC right in the face. She was just so dumb. But hey, I did like the side characters. They were way more interesting than the main characters. Oh, and don't even get me started on the epilogue. It could've been way better....more
The first book could have ended with an HEA, 'cause this book was infuriating. How was this book so bad?
And don't even get me started on the FM3 stars
The first book could have ended with an HEA, 'cause this book was infuriating. How was this book so bad?
And don't even get me started on the FMC, she was so freaking helpless. Ugh, I absolutely hated it. But hey, thank goodness there were some side characters that saved the day. Thank God for them. ...more
There's a love triangle in this book too. Ugh. But I still had a good time reading it. (view spoiler)[Della is so stubborn, though. She still h4 stars
There's a love triangle in this book too. Ugh. But I still had a good time reading it. (view spoiler)[Della is so stubborn, though. She still has to visit the falls. (hide spoiler)] ...more
I totally loved this book. It's from Miranda's POV. But seriously, she needs to toughen up. And her father, at least, should defend her daughte5 stars
I totally loved this book. It's from Miranda's POV. But seriously, she needs to toughen up. And her father, at least, should defend her daughter....more
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