“But people don’t love sad girls. They look right past us, pray we won’t become those angry sad girls, and god forbid you try to explain why you’re an“But people don’t love sad girls. They look right past us, pray we won’t become those angry sad girls, and god forbid you try to explain why you’re angry, then they’ll really hate you.”
From the start I was thinking "it's giving Beetlejuice", and then we got this line:
“I can’t get pregnant or anything from you, right? This isn’t going to turn out like a crazy Beetlejuice fanfiction or something?”
I'M STILL LAUGHING GUYS. This whole book was full of funny, deep and romantic lines. What I love even more than that though, is the (half) Slovenian rep.
Samantha's last name is Kos, like the bird. I see what you did there, Molly Likovich, and I approve. She also worships Perun on page, we love to see it.
That golden apple tale? I need to know if it's made up, or a real story. We have a similar tale or two in Serbia also.
And the ending??? I NEED BOOK THREE RIGHT NOW GIVE IT TO ME GIVE GIVE!!!!!!
I'd suggest you start with book one of this series, but this one also let's you know the most important info if you choose to start here, and if you do, I know you'll wanna go back and check out Arletta's story too sooo either way works.
And now I need everyone to say thank you Molly for giving us more books in this universe!! THANK YOU MOLLY <3...more
EXCUSE ME, HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO BREATHE NOW?? So much stress in the second half, I fear I'll wake up fully gray tomorrow.
Death is the second to last EXCUSE ME, HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO BREATHE NOW?? So much stress in the second half, I fear I'll wake up fully gray tomorrow.
Death is the second to last book in this series, and it really packs a punch. Right from the start, Layla and her guys are battling creatures and trying to stop the apocalypse from happening, all while arguing with each other (so, business as usual, hah).
Layla is also dealing with losing her mother, but for real this time, and I FELT that sorrow as if it were my own. I want to give her a hug and tell her everything is going to be okay. BUT...IS IT??? IT BETTER BE, OR ELSE!!!!!!
There's this big thing that happened that made me want to throw my phone at the wall. After the last book, where things were finally looking up for this character...I'm sooooo sad. I just want to lay in my bed and cry.
Relating to that, WHY DON'T YOU TRUST ONE ANOTHER? HUH? HUH??? If I could yell at the guys right now I absolutely would. Because, you've been together for how many books now? And you still think one of you would sell the others (especially Layla) out???? No "brown sauce of deliciousness" for any of you. There.
(I had to add that line in somewhere, Ink always makes me laugh)
To lighten the mood a little, I also loved that taco scene, it was so random, but fitting in a tense moment, I couldn't help but laugh at it as well. Aaaand I want tacos now.
Anyway, I can't (well, I can, but I don't want to) believe I'm going to have to wait until the very last book to hear those three words from Ink. We nearly got it, and okay, it wasn't the best moment, but AGHHHH!!! Why must you torment me so???
I have no idea how everything is going to end, literally nobody is safe. Yes, I am slightly panicking, can you tell? I need everyone to make it out alive and I do mean EVERYONE. HINT. HINT. AHEM.
I need even the side characters to make it, I want them all to be one big, happy, dysfunctional family by the end of the series, okay?
Since it's ending on my birthday, I'm choosing to believe it'll all work out. Waving my magic want as we speak. Bibbidi bobbidi boo and all that jazz. Everyone lives, series over, me happy, goodbye.
*Thank you to the author and StoryOrigin for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*...more
Even though the next full Mate Games series book is months away, we are still getting FED by Meg and Kim, they really love us, yes they do.
If you havEven though the next full Mate Games series book is months away, we are still getting FED by Meg and Kim, they really love us, yes they do.
If you haven't read all three series that are currently out, please go do so before starting this, because it includes spoilers for them and a teaser of what's to come.
I couldn't be any more excited. I feel like a kid with a bouncy ball, just bouncing around everywhere, I CANNOT WAIT I AM READY GIVE ME THE FINAL SERIES!!!!
I started this before travelling with my bestie and I sadly didn't get to finish it until I got home, but trust me, I was thinking about it A LOT.
The novella starts off sweet, with Sunday and her men and their bedroom shenanigans, but nothing in this universe is ever that simple. There is, of course, some trouble, that I for one, did not see coming. It was a 10/10 plot, and I will gladly take the villain off everyone's hands thank you.
I do not forgive said villain for what they put everyone through mind you!! There were parts of the book where I really disliked them, but they grew on me. I hope they can be redeemed.
I loved catching up with everyone and all the steamy scenes, and the narration was perfect, as always.
This novella is a wonderful addition to the main books, I hope we'll get at least one more to bridge the gap until the next series.
*Thank you to the authors for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*...more
“I’m a grown woman. Princess of Hell. I will not run from imaginary ghosts.”
WE ARE BACK into the world of Gothic Grove. This time around we follow Ava“I’m a grown woman. Princess of Hell. I will not run from imaginary ghosts.”
WE ARE BACK into the world of Gothic Grove. This time around we follow Ava, Shadow and Drago, who were side characters in the first book, and now they got their own story.
Even though each book (so far) follows different pairings, you should still read them in order because otherwise the plot might not make total sense. Characters from book one make cameos in this one too, so it would be better if you already met them beforehand.
Much like book one, this one is a bit heavy on the mental health aspect, maybe even more so. We see all three main characters struggling, but poor Shadow struggled the most, I feel so bad for him.
We get PoVs from all of them, and I like that most of the book focused on just the three of them, before adding the other characters' PoVs back in.
The book is split into three parts, the first covering events before Gothic Grove which was much needed!! Now we finally know why everyone was so awkward at the start.
Part two picks up immediately after Gothic Grove, and part three just continues the story from part two with no time skips.
Now that last part was the MOST stressful part of the book. You can feel it coming near the end of part two, but you really aren't ready for what's to come. The closer and closer I got to the end, the higher my anxiety spiked and then chapter 46 did me in. THAT WAS SO CRUEL! AND FOR WHAT??
The epilogue helped...kinda. I'm still not over it.
I had soo much fun reading this though, despite the stress. It was a super fast read yet again. I love how smooth J. A. George's writing is, and how much Shadow, Drago and Ava developed from the start of the series until now. I'll be seated for book three, I wonder who the main characters will be there *cough*Kallen please *cough.
*Thank you to the author for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*...more
I'm a big fan of Paul Sating's The Zodiac and Rev Carver series (which you should totally check out if you like urban fantasy), and I'm happy to reporI'm a big fan of Paul Sating's The Zodiac and Rev Carver series (which you should totally check out if you like urban fantasy), and I'm happy to report that his unique writing style carries over into epic fantasy just as well.
This time around we have a female main character, and I gotta say, I love how she was written. She's super cool (obviously), and feels like a real person. More importantly, she feels like a girl, as in, you won't find any of that "men-writing-women-horribly" thing here.
I knew Mr Sating would do her justice based on other female characters of his, but we've never had a female lead character before, so yeah, extra points!!
Now, what would you do if you woke up as a blood red demon one morning, horns and all? I know some of you, like me, are going HELL YEAH right now, but our dear Thornbane doesn't see it that way.
It takes her a looot of time to accept her new self and powers. But that's what friends are for, and she has three. They're more of a found family, really, and it's hard to pick a favourite.
Iden, who may or may not be the future love interest, was the first to join. I feel like he would go through hell and back for Thornbane and say "thank you" at the end. Massive golden retriever energy, I love him.
Next up is Brorm who's the comedian of the group, and a goblin! I don't often see goblins is positive roles. She had some really funny lines and I badly need her to call me "stupid human" at least once so I can die happy.
Stearc is someone I wasn't expecting would be added to the motley crew (I just figured they'd find him, then be on their merry way), but he's growing on me. It would be cute if he and Brorm ended up together by the end. I'M JUST THROWING THAT OUT THERE NO PRESSURE.
The book was also really fast paced, I blinked and was a third of the way through, then another third and then boom, done. It was so easy to get into the world, the story was engaging from the get go.
I appreciate the world building so much too, is there a limit to this author's creativity? Highly unlikely.
I'm super exited for the next book, I can't wait to follow Thornbane and her friends on yet another adventure.
*Thank you to BookSirens for providing me with an e-ARC for which I'm leaving a review voluntarily*...more
I can't believe we're technically getting two books from this series in one year, it feels like a dream. Hah, see what I did there? But yeah, there I I can't believe we're technically getting two books from this series in one year, it feels like a dream. Hah, see what I did there? But yeah, there I was, finishing this book and resigning myself to another year of not so patient waiting for the next instalment of the Fareview series, when I saw that the novella collection would be coming out soon. EEEEEP!!!
We're still getting the final book next year, but the novella collection is supposed to help bridge the gap between this book and the last book. Now, why is there a gap you may ask? BECAUSE MACI AURORA LEFT US WITH A HUGE CLIFFHANGER, THAT'S WHY!!
I was sooooo not prepared for that, because in the past two books the main storyline for each couple was wrapped up, while the background storyline (the ribbons, their mother's secrets) kept unravelling more and more. In the Shadow of a Dream FINALLY gives us some of the answers we've been looking for, and not in a typical way, but in a very creative way.
Since Brinna is the "dreamy" sister, a lot of this book focuses on dreams. I'm a sucker for fated mates who can communicate through dreams so this book automatically catapulted itself over Tarley's as my second favourite in the series. Or maybe my first fav, though Auri and Nix are hard to beat.
But I just loved Brinna and Luc, he was so mischievous and funny and his banter with Brinna was the highlight of my day. I was actually hoping Luc would get a story because he seemed like such a cool character and I was proven right, ladies and gents.
What I wish we got even more of was them together. In comparison with Auri & Tarley, Brinna got much less page time with her love. Some of that was due to the plot, but still.
This book is shorter than the ones before, and I'm not exactly sure why? Because of the novellas or?? Either way I flew through it just as fast. This author knows how to write engaging stories that keep you wanting moremoremore until you've binged the whole book.
I can't wait to see what will happen next ahhhhhh. Also, PLEASE go back and read this from the beginning. Books one and two can (sort of) be read as standalones, but book three is where it gets messy. I don't want anyone to miss out on an amazing story so please listen to me when I tell you don't start with this, start with In the Shadow of a Wish!!!!! You'll love it, trust me.
*Thank you to the publishers and Netgalley for providing me with an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review*...more
HOLD UP, THE FINAL MATE GAMES SERIES ISN'T COMING TILL 2025??? DO YOU KNOW HOW LONG THAT IS??? WAHHHHHHH. I'm already going through withdrawal. HopefuHOLD UP, THE FINAL MATE GAMES SERIES ISN'T COMING TILL 2025??? DO YOU KNOW HOW LONG THAT IS??? WAHHHHHHH. I'm already going through withdrawal. Hopefully there's something else in store for us while we wait (I have no hints, I'm just throwing that out there hoping it sticks).
OKAY SO, the ending was the most perfect ending x100, the epilogues were just so sweet and funny, I loved seeing cameos from other characters yet again (my favourite couple in the whole universe included, if you know you know). And THAT BONUS SCENE!!! STOP MY HEART CAN'T TAKE THE CUTENESS!!!!!!!
I've been holding off on reading the bonus scenes, because I figured it would be fun to read all of them at the end of the series and I JUST...WHO'S CRYING? ME? YES. That little puppy really is the goodest boy. Can't believe we got a crossover there too, mind blown in the best way.
All of those epilogues/bonuses had me smiling from ear to ear, the bloopers too. Now I fear I'll require bloopers after all the audiobooks I listen to, I've been so spoiled.
Plot wise, this is the closest we've gotten to an actual apocalypse, and I gotta tell miss ma'am Death what a good job she did!! So many twists I didn't see coming. I'm (almost) sad she lost? Like, she put so much effort into this, only for her plans to be foiled. Poor Death, let me give you a hug. She's my favourite villain in the series so far, even though the guys are technically villains too, but you know what I mean.
Speaking of resident hot villains, dear ol' Captain Hook had me laughing out loud yet again. His good mood is really contagious, I swear it made my headache better. If I said that he's my favourite Mate Games character ever, would the others be mad at me? HOPEFULLY NOT, THERE'S ENOUGH LOVE TO GO AROUND!! I just think Kim & Meg struck gold with Caspian, and I would not be opposed to more pirate characters in the future.
OH! Gotta mention this so I don't forget, that *IMPROVED* J. M. Barrie quote at the start really got me. I was giggling from the get go.
Now for the other three gents, are we ready? Yes? I know I always do a final ranking type of thing but...I don't know how to rank them this time. I love Tor, Kai and Cain/Hades equally. So I'll just say that I love how much they developed over the series, how close they got to each other and how all of Dahlia's men now function like a well oiled machine. They're still jealous from time to time, but they can properly share.
Also, I find it very fitting that Kai got to do the thing first. You'll know which thing when you get to it, hah.
Dahlia, meanwhile, finally came into her own, mastered her powers (for the most part), and became truly free with expressing her desires, that's my girl!! I love her so much, she's living the dream.
I don't remember if I ever mentioned Kiki in my reviews? Maybe, possibly? Either way, she was simply fabulous in this one. She's a true friend and would go to hell and back for Dahlia, quite literally. She had a bigger role here than in the past books which was honestly deserved.
We got a little sneak peak into the next series, I was wondering where that storyline was going and I'm glad we finally have an answer. I just wish we didn't have to wait so long to see it.
Lastly, stellar performance by all the narrators as always, these books and their narration make life worth living.
P. S. If you still haven't started this brilliant series, I'm judging you.
*Thank you to the authors for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*...more
'“Be careful. If anything happens to you now, I won’t survive it.” Then, he reeled her in for a fierce, bruising kiss.'
I'm so happy we didn't have to '“Be careful. If anything happens to you now, I won’t survive it.” Then, he reeled her in for a fierce, bruising kiss.'
I'm so happy we didn't have to wait a full year (or even a full 6 months) for this book, hopefully the next one will be out just as fast because the level of ANGST I'm in after that ending...I CAN'T WAIT THAT LONG OKAY.
This was even better than book one, even more fast paced and, the one thing everyone's been waiting for, I'm sure, steamier!!! Or technically speaking, the steam *starts* in this one, but I have no doubt we'll get loads more of it to come. Nobody ever say you can't learn anything from romance books, Zarya sure did. You'll have to read and find out what it is though.
So yes the romance was definitely romancing, the tension was perfect, I had some squeely giggly moments and highlighted a bunch of lines. I'm veeery satisfied with what we got.
There is, of course, a conflict which is a twist in itself and I can't even be mad about it because it was well explained. But listen, if I have to go one more book without these two firmly being together by the end I am going to go insane!!! LET THEM BE HAPPY.
Plot wise we got action, several battle scenes and some answers about Zarya's parents. I love the vanshaj storyline the most, I can't predict how that's going to go down, but I'm excited to see it.
I like that we (seemingly) got to see a portion of the plot tied up, so now they can move on to other issues.
All the characters grew, but as before Yasen, Zarya and Rabin are my absolute faves. I am developing a bit of a soft spot for Row too.
I wasn't going to comment on Vikram because he's kind of irrelevant (it's clear he won't be endgame), but there was a scene where we got to see a different, not so good side of him that's making me wonder if he'll turn into a villain in the next two books...I hope I'm wrong.
Also, be prepared to shed a tear or two, because near the end there's moments where we don't know if some characters survived or not, and sadly some didn't. I'm not telling you who though so don't ask!!
4.5
*Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for providing me with an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review*...more
I had no idea I needed a Jack-in-the-box romance in my life until now. And trust me, you need it too. It's so good, I might have to get a physical copI had no idea I needed a Jack-in-the-box romance in my life until now. And trust me, you need it too. It's so good, I might have to get a physical copy.
I was so easily sucked into this world and its characters, I didn't want the story to end. Jack was crazy, but in the best way, I loved watching him transform bit by bit into his true form. He progressively got darker, but still had his sweet moments with Melody.
Melody meanwhile, was a character I crave often, kind of goes with the flow of the weird, doesn't question it too much, and why should she when she has Jack? Exactly.
There were some really funny moments, and I also loved how they just didn't give a damn about anyone walking in while they did the deed after their sacrifices. It was like the whole world had to stop until they were sated. As it should, honestly.
I need a spinoff please and thank you. I'd like to know what happens to them after the way things ended.
P. S. If you've ever been curious about a springy cord type of dingaling, Latrexa Nova's got you covered. ...more
When I tell you I nearly burst into tears when Rima appeared like a savior in the dark...that's my girl. I really missed these characters, and now I cWhen I tell you I nearly burst into tears when Rima appeared like a savior in the dark...that's my girl. I really missed these characters, and now I can't believe I have to part with them again until book three.
We still follow Kat and Damant, but we also follow...Tanith!!! I was SO annoyed with her, I don't think I even mentioned her in my review of book one? But yeah we started off with her and I was like "oh no". It took me a while to warm up to her, I won't lie, but her PoV was interesting and added a lot to the story.
The rest of the gang is back too, and more developed than ever. I think that's where this book thrives actually, if you had any complaints about Kat, or the others, you won't after this. So many new layers were added to each character (and the world!), it's a delight to read.
Now what may be a stumbling block for some, is that this series is generally slower paced. I wish I could say it got faster, but not really? In certain parts here and there sure, but it's very similar to book one in terms of pacing. I do think it's worth it though.
The vibes felt a bit different this time around, it could just be the world expansion rocking my sky ship (we couldn't have gotten through this review without a little sailing joke, no sir), or maybe I'm right and something is different, we'll see.
What I really appreciate, is how consistently good the writing is, how engaging and creative the story is, and how Mr Ward keeps throwing surprises my way even when I think he's all out of them.
I was once again left on the edge of my seat as I read the final page, only to be greeted with the glossary instead of more pages. Cue crowd boos!!! It was an amazing place to end the story to keep us wanting more, but that doesn't mean I didn't contemplate throwing my phone at the wall for a second there.
The glossary is also very useful, please never stop doing them! I'd even suggest a bit of a recap for the final book, because I feel like so much happened, I'm bound to forget a few things by next year.
As it is Pride Month, I have to mention that the lesbian rep is still good. And generally I also like the way Matthew Ward writes female characters. It reminds me of Richard Swan.
Ok, so, I have a year to think of a ship/sailing pun for book three, and you, yes, YOU reading this, have a year to catch up on books one and two, better make that time count!!!! But seriously, give this series a try, it needs more recognition, I promise it's so good, just listen to me.
*Thank you to the publishers and Netgalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*...more
"I looked up toward the heavens when it was over. "Why do you hate me?""
Same Rev, same.
I opened this book, and do you know what I was greeted with? C"I looked up toward the heavens when it was over. "Why do you hate me?""
Same Rev, same.
I opened this book, and do you know what I was greeted with? CITIZEN SOLDIER!!! Can we please take a moment to appreciate this dedication:
"To Jake Segura, lead singer of Citizen Soldier and kindred spirit in so many ways, for speaking truth to pain, making the world safer for the haunted and hurt, and healing with every word"
And THEN it was followed up with some song lyrics. This is my first time encountering Citizen Soldier in a book, but I know if this series had a playlist it would be epic. Like c'mon, Citizen Soldier has no bad songs (feel free to tell them I said that, Mr Sating).
Obviously, the continuation of Rev's story was awesome too. I had a hunch book three was coming soon, then I got the notification and immediately went to get it.
Rev's series & Zeke's series are soooo close to crossing over (well, technically they did a bit in this one) but I'm just dying to see both of them come face to face. Will the whole world implode? Possibly. Probably. Can't wait!!
I'm more on board with Alisha this time, but only because of Randee, otherwise Billee is still my number one choice for Rev!! Anyway, I think Angel's Fire had the most romance out of all the Zodiac and Rev books so far, and the way things are going I'm anticipating even more in the next one. Maybe that's what will finally sway me towards Alisha.
In terms of plot, Rev can't catch a break, and he has to fight another monster. Again. And fix all the Upperworld's messes. Again. No wonder he's so grouchy all the time, I would be too. JUSTICE FOR REV!!! GIVE HIM A VACATION!!!
I feel like I said this before at some point, but what I really love about this series is how angels and demons have their own way of speaking, swears etc, and I get reminded of that every time one of them opens their mouths. The demon ones are my favourite though, I said what I said.
*Thank you to BookSirens for providing me with an e-ARC for which I'm leaving a review voluntarily*...more
Guess who's back, back from the dead, Daniel's back, tell a friend!!!! YAY DANIEL IS CORPOREAL FINALLY, DO YOU KNOW HOW LONG I'VE BEEN WAITING TO SEE Guess who's back, back from the dead, Daniel's back, tell a friend!!!! YAY DANIEL IS CORPOREAL FINALLY, DO YOU KNOW HOW LONG I'VE BEEN WAITING TO SEE THAT??? MY WHOLE LIFE.
I love that his punk self can finally shine, I'm always campaigning for more alt characters. I feel like we're just getting to know the real him now that he's human again. And I'm gonna need him to write me a song too.
He got a lot of page time AS HE SHOULD!! Cal did too with the wedding and all, and we even got more of Raul which I'll never complain about. Garavel and Ink could've used a tiny bit more page time, but the latter had a valid excuse for being away so he's forgiven (and I could never be mad at Garavel of course).
The majority of the book was spent wedding planning and I felt that stress through the screen, it was as if I was planning my own wedding. The cake tasting let me know Garavel has the best pallete, because I too consider lemons abominations.
I saw the ending coming, though not before this book. It was mainly the emphasis Layla's mother put on the whole thing and I was like huh wouldn't it be funny if that happened, and then that wedding gift...and the final page...what terrific timing with the looming apocalypse, Layla and the guys can't catch a break.
But also, with that other event that happened in the end, it's kinda poetic. One light extinguishes another roars to life. I AM TRYING SO HARD TO BE VAGUE HERE, PLEASE READ THE BOOK SO I CAN TALK LIKE A NORMAL PERSON.
Speaking of endings, I'm not ready for the next book. I am but I'm not. I've been reading this series for as long as I've been reviewing books and I just want it to continue indefinitely. I can't say goodbye, I can't bear it.
Someone already said this, but I must echo the sentiment, PLEASE LET US GET THAT I LOVE YOU FROM INK IN THE FINAL BOOK I WILL NEVER ASK FOR ANYTHING AGAIN PLEASEEEEE I FEEL LIKE SCREAMING EVERY TIME HE COMES CLOSE BUT DOESN'T SAY IT, WHY DO YOU HURT ME LIKE THIS??? PLEASE.
If you've been on the fence about starting this series the best time to start it is now so we can suffer together as we wait for the next book. I promise you'll fall in love with Layla and her guys, they're all so unique, sweet and funny and in the case of one incubus a bit insane but we love him anyway.
P. S. Changing my mum's contact name from mothership to materfamilias!!
*Thank you to the author and StoryOrigin for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*...more
‘I already told you, my love. I won’t leave you. Not now, not tomorrow. Not ever again.’
Ahhhh, the end of the line...or is it? First thing's first, Mr‘I already told you, my love. I won’t leave you. Not now, not tomorrow. Not ever again.’
Ahhhh, the end of the line...or is it? First thing's first, Mr Alderson, spinoffs WHEN? I specifically require an Aura spinoff, but I'll take whatever I can get. There's so much spinoff material, surely something can be done!!
Ok now, I was looking forward to the war and even more battles which this book delivered. Max and his friends are in a constant state of chaos, and you as the reader never know who's going to make it out alive, considering the author's track record of making Max lose everyone important to him.
And does he? You'll have to read to find out, sorry. But know that I was not ready. That is all.
There were some twists I didn't see coming at all and now I feel the urge to check books 1 and 2 for clues. I was literally so shocked at one that my jaw fell open, if that's not the best endorsement I don't know what is.
The romance was romancing, even during the hardest of times. Simion was so sweet to Max and you can really feel their relationship develop throughout the book. I wouldn't mind a little novella featuring them at some point in the future, if we don't get a longer spinoff.
I liked the time travel aspect since that's one of my favourite tropes. I didn't get the magic system expansion I was hoping for, but I do think I understand it a bit better.
The writing also just keeps getting better and better, so I'm sad that this is the end (for now, ahem).
I'll absolutely be checking out Ben Alderson's other books, and you, the person reading this, can give this a try since the trilogy is now complete, you can binge all three books!!! What are you waiting for? Go and do it!!!
*Thank you to the publishers and Netgalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*...more
This was cute, and somewhere on the border between 3 and 4 stars. But more like in between 3.5 and 3.75 if that makes sense? It was good, but not 100%This was cute, and somewhere on the border between 3 and 4 stars. But more like in between 3.5 and 3.75 if that makes sense? It was good, but not 100% up my alley.
And I can't really say what bugged me other than the language in some scenes being too modern. The first time it happened I was like okayyyy maybe that slipped through but no, it continued like that. And it's not a huge deal, I just don't think it fits with the world.
Maybe if this was more of a urban fantasy than medieval setting it would've bugged me less.
I liked Fallon & Cinnamon, both individually and together, but I wish the book was longer so we could've gotten to know them better, and so we could've seen them falling in love even more.
The audiobook was cool, I have the second one on hold as well and I'll have to wait a bit for it, but maybe by the time it's my turn the third one will be out on audio too and I can just jump into it right after.
I am planning on reading/listening to the whole series, hopefully one of the books will hit 5 stars....more
So far I've read three of Nisha J. Tulli's books, Wicked Is the Reaper, To Wake a Kingdom and now Heart of Night and Fire. Out of them the first is stSo far I've read three of Nisha J. Tulli's books, Wicked Is the Reaper, To Wake a Kingdom and now Heart of Night and Fire. Out of them the first is still my favourite, but this one isn't that far behind.
It was such an easy story to jump into, I didn't feel confused even for a second. There's no info dumps, we learn everything when Zarya does.
The writing in the past books I've read has been good, but I think it improved even more here, especially the descriptions. I'm partial to the food!!! GIVE ME ALL OF IT NOW!!!!!!
It's also very fast paced, which I like, and I also like that we got enough character development despite the speed.
Yasen is my favourite character, I love his friendship with Zarya, but because of his chemistry with her, I hoped he'd be the other half of the love triangle, not just a friend. We can't get everything we want though.
Zarya is my second favourite character (in her own story, I know), I liked being in her head, even when some of her choices didn't make sense.
Vikram is kinda just there, I don't mind him, and if the love triangle doesn't continue past this book I won't be upset at all. Even though I adore love triangles, but I think the final pairing has been clear since the blurb (enemies to lovers, which she and Vikram are not, unless if we get some twists?).
Rabin is probably my third fav, but that might change in the next books when we get to know him better. He didn't appear much in this one, but he certainly made an impact (we even got a "who did this to you" scene).
One of my friends who also got the arc buddy read this with me (hi Vish <3) and she saw the Rabin twist coming, I really did not.
We both kinda guessed something about Zarya but not fully, I'm still giving us a point though.
I really liked the plot, the world building, the mythology and I can't wait to see where it goes from here, and how much the characters will grow over the course of four books.
*Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for providing me with an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review*...more
This is one of the better witchy romcoms out there, but it didn't wow me. I would still read the next book in the series though.
I listened to this on This is one of the better witchy romcoms out there, but it didn't wow me. I would still read the next book in the series though.
I listened to this on audio which is something I recommend you DON'T do, because of the way the narrator was doing male voices. It's possible that it contributed to me rating this 3 stars. It was just bad.
Also my brain completely glossed over the chicken thing at the start, but now that I've read a few reviews mentioning it...I see why the rest of the book was just okay. But generally it's a very light read (chicken aside), so if you're not looking for anything serious or hard to read, then this is perfect....more
Initially I wasn't sure if this would live up to the first book, and I figured it would be more of a three star read, but as the book went on it climbInitially I wasn't sure if this would live up to the first book, and I figured it would be more of a three star read, but as the book went on it climbed up to four. So, the same as I rated book one.
I enjoyed following Luke and Callie on yet another hellish adventure, and I loved the inclusion of Sean in this one, he grew on me instantly.
The romance developed, although not as much as I hoped it would, but they still make a cute couple. I'd love to read even more books featuring them in the future....more
I feel like I'm the only one who didn't like Alexis...she was doing too much, and she was the main user of modern language. I do like that she helped I feel like I'm the only one who didn't like Alexis...she was doing too much, and she was the main user of modern language. I do like that she helped to move the romance plot forward at a point but otherwise I was just cringing whenever she'd speak.
I think the humour got less funny here when compared to the first book, or at least got more immature which is a shame. And again, it's mostly the talking sword's fault. But at the same time, I'm not sure what the story would be like without her.
Since it's a novella there wasn't much character or romance development, they kinda just met and fell in love instantly, but I did like them together. I was expecting more though....more
The completionist in me is pushing me to keep up with this series, now I'm finally up to speed. Will I be continuing though? I'm not sure. Because thiThe completionist in me is pushing me to keep up with this series, now I'm finally up to speed. Will I be continuing though? I'm not sure. Because this series is undoubtedly fun, the romances are cute, some scenes are ridiculous & funny, but I can't say that I loved any of the books or novellas so far.
They're pretty average and easy reads/listens and that's cool, but I was hoping that one of the couples would've made me fall in love with them by now. Most of them start off a bit slow and then get more interesting as the book goes on, but I still have yet to give one of them above three stars.
And I guess sometimes it's okay to just keep reading "okay" books, as a palette cleanser or whatever, but...yeah.
What's been bugging me is that all the main books read like the same book, with just a few things changed here and there. All the girls feel like the same character, all the love interests feel like they have the same personality etc. Kimberly Lemming clearly found a formula that works and I can't fault her for sticking to it.
As a side note, I'm happy for the author that this series is doing so well and has amazing new covers, but I don't think it's for me. ...more
A bit too short and not overly interesting. I would've preferred this to be more like the other novella that had a story/plot, instead of character crA bit too short and not overly interesting. I would've preferred this to be more like the other novella that had a story/plot, instead of character crumbs. But it wasn't bad....more
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