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Guilty Pleasures by Laurell K. Hamilton
adventurous
mysterious
3.75
Glad I finally got around to reading this!
I've been recommended this book and series by many people over the years, and after finishing I really wish I had gotten to it sooner!! This book is a mix of mystery, horror, and just a bit of romance. I really like the main character Anita, she is a no-nonsense badass and it was nice to see a character in this type of novel that doesn't just inexplicably and seemingly out of character fall for some charming and domineering embodiment of everything she hates.
I've been recommended this book and series by many people over the years, and after finishing I really wish I had gotten to it sooner!! This book is a mix of mystery, horror, and just a bit of romance. I really like the main character Anita, she is a no-nonsense badass and it was nice to see a character in this type of novel that doesn't just inexplicably and seemingly out of character fall for some charming and domineering embodiment of everything she hates.
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
So many feels from this book..
SO MANY FEELS!!
A wonderful story that although I started later in the month than I meant (I read this for a recommendation challenge) Once I picked it up I simply got lost in it. This book is one of those that not only can adults like myself enjoy but can also be enjoyed by children as well. Nobody's story is strange and beautiful and sad. The ending made me want to cry
SO MANY FEELS!!
A wonderful story that although I started later in the month than I meant (I read this for a recommendation challenge) Once I picked it up I simply got lost in it. This book is one of those that not only can adults like myself enjoy but can also be enjoyed by children as well. Nobody's story is strange and beautiful and sad. The ending made me want to cry
Content Warnings
Minor: Murder
Feyness by E.S. Carter
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
it was AMAZING! Definitely all the trigger warnings for this one but if you can handle very dark subject matter this one has a complex plot that comes together so well in addition to all the hotness.
I personally loved the way things in Faye, Cole, and Luke's pasts are revealed and relate to each other. I felt like this book did a good job of keeping the tension throughout. I had a couple of moments of like "oh no oh no oh shit oh fuck!"
I personally loved the way things in Faye, Cole, and Luke's pasts are revealed and relate to each other. I felt like this book did a good job of keeping the tension throughout. I had a couple of moments of like "oh no oh no oh shit oh fuck!"
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Violence
Moderate: Child abuse
The Devil's Fingers by Hunter Shea
challenging
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
This read just like a B-Movie creature feature which was exactly what I was looking for. There were a couple of troupes and moments of characters doing stupid or seemingly out of character things that kinda took me out of it at some points but overall i still enjoyed the story.
I received a free copy of this book through netgally in exchange for a fair and honest review.
I received a free copy of this book through netgally in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Darkwalker on Moonshae by Douglas Niles
adventurous
3.75
This one reads just like the tale of a tabletop D&D party’s adventure in novel form. I would say this is neither good nor bad, it really depends on what you are wanting/expecting from reading this. It struck a nice balance between it’s tense and somber moments and its more jovial adventure ones.
Plot
As stated above this book takes place in the forgotten realms, a campaign setting for D&D. Specifically in the southern most of the Moonshae Isles, Gwynneth. The world felt sufficiently fleshed out, and unlike some other fantasy novels did not feel overwhelming in the amount of information throw at the reader. The introduction of people, places, culture, and history felt very smooth and natural.
World Building
I’ll be honest, I didn’t like Tristian. He still isn’t my favorite but it was nice to see him grow at least a little bit. I hope as the rest of the trilogy unfolds he grows and matures substantially more. Robyn is my favorite hands down, I really enjoyed her take no nonsense attitude, and I was pleasantly surprised to see badass female characters like her and the Sisters of Synnoria in an older fantasy novel.
Characters
I’s a fan of multiple POV fantasy anyway but I really enjoyed the way this book handled it. The transitions were almost always at some sort of cliffhanger, leaving you with wondering tension as you read. Some may not be a fan but for me personally it helped keep me interested.
Writing Style
I found this to be genuinely enjoyable. Sometimes you are just in the mood for troupe filled, good vs evil, high fantasy, and this book scratches that itch.
Enjoyment
Overall Rating 3.7/5
For Fans Of:
- Classic D&D Party Adventure
- Badass Female Characters
- Multiple POV
- Troupe Filled Fun
- Character Growth
The Cybernetic Tea Shop by Meredith Katz
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0