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I Know You Know by Gilly Macmillan
4.0
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I was given a free copy of this book by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
I have some mixed feelings about this book. It's not something I would normally read, but since it's a thriller I thought I would give it a try for Halloween. I was not thrilled. The characters were written beautifully. Each one had their own unique voice and we got to know the characters through their actions, not through exposition. The writing was smooth and really pulled you into the story. The story was intriguing, I honestly didn't know who to trust, but it didn't keep me up at night. I am disappointed by the ending. It felt rushed and didn't do the book or the characters justice at all.
I was given a free copy of this book by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
I have some mixed feelings about this book. It's not something I would normally read, but since it's a thriller I thought I would give it a try for Halloween. I was not thrilled. The characters were written beautifully. Each one had their own unique voice and we got to know the characters through their actions, not through exposition. The writing was smooth and really pulled you into the story. The story was intriguing, I honestly didn't know who to trust, but it didn't keep me up at night. I am disappointed by the ending. It felt rushed and didn't do the book or the characters justice at all.
Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend
5.0
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I wish my 11-year-old-self had read this book. It is fantastic and magical and wonderful and a delight to read. Townsend paints such a vivid picture and creates such a stunningly realistic, yet magical world, I wish I could live in Nevermoor. This book feels like Harry Potter, Narnia, Dr Seuss and all the best memories of your childhood rolled into one. The plot is as unique as the world Townsend created and I honestly cannot wait to read more.
This book made me wish I could grow up with the characters, as I did with Harry Potter. Nevermoor invoked all of the feelings I felt when reading Harry Potter, but the book still stands well on its own and is a fantastical adventure in its own right. This book is perfect for older readers as well, since I, a 22-year-old, am currently raving about how amazing it is.
I'm eagerly awaiting my Wundrous Society invitation and the second book.
I wish my 11-year-old-self had read this book. It is fantastic and magical and wonderful and a delight to read. Townsend paints such a vivid picture and creates such a stunningly realistic, yet magical world, I wish I could live in Nevermoor. This book feels like Harry Potter, Narnia, Dr Seuss and all the best memories of your childhood rolled into one. The plot is as unique as the world Townsend created and I honestly cannot wait to read more.
This book made me wish I could grow up with the characters, as I did with Harry Potter. Nevermoor invoked all of the feelings I felt when reading Harry Potter, but the book still stands well on its own and is a fantastical adventure in its own right. This book is perfect for older readers as well, since I, a 22-year-old, am currently raving about how amazing it is.
I'm eagerly awaiting my Wundrous Society invitation and the second book.
The Silver Queen by Josie Jaffrey
4.0
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Josie Jaffrey is back with the second book in her Sovereign series. We're thrown deeper into the dystopian world that Jaffrey so beautifully created. The story picks up right where The Gilded King left off, easily living up to the first book. Jaffrey's writing pulls you in and keeps you hooked. I do feel like the pace of The Silver Queen was much slower than that of The Gilded King. There were some twists here and there, especially the cliffhanger at the end. I was also a little disappointed in Emmy, considering the book is named after her we didn't get to see much of her. I cannot wait for the third book.
Josie Jaffrey is back with the second book in her Sovereign series. We're thrown deeper into the dystopian world that Jaffrey so beautifully created. The story picks up right where The Gilded King left off, easily living up to the first book. Jaffrey's writing pulls you in and keeps you hooked. I do feel like the pace of The Silver Queen was much slower than that of The Gilded King. There were some twists here and there, especially the cliffhanger at the end. I was also a little disappointed in Emmy, considering the book is named after her we didn't get to see much of her. I cannot wait for the third book.
Girls of Paper and Fire by Natasha Ngan
5.0
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Let me start off by saying that this is the best book of 2018, hands down. We got a lesbian love story without any of the usual tired tropes. The love between Lei and Wren happens so naturally, so beautifully, I fell in love with Wren along with Lei. I talk more about the characters in my full review, but I just want to compliment Ngan on how beautifully detailed and fleshed out all of the characters were, even those we didn't get to see very often.
The whole setting of the book is beautiful as well. The Asian setting isn't done a lot in fantasy, but it definitely works. Ngan painted such vivid pictures of Lei experiencing her surroundings I could almost see and smell Ikhara myself. The pacing was solid and there was always something going on. The action scenes were beautifully crafted and easy to follow.
The book raises awareness of a lot of modern issues as well, such as slavery, abuse and rape. Lei most certainly does not have an easy life, as most women do, and I love the fact that the book does not shy away from harsh topics.
Let me start off by saying that this is the best book of 2018, hands down. We got a lesbian love story without any of the usual tired tropes. The love between Lei and Wren happens so naturally, so beautifully, I fell in love with Wren along with Lei. I talk more about the characters in my full review, but I just want to compliment Ngan on how beautifully detailed and fleshed out all of the characters were, even those we didn't get to see very often.
The whole setting of the book is beautiful as well. The Asian setting isn't done a lot in fantasy, but it definitely works. Ngan painted such vivid pictures of Lei experiencing her surroundings I could almost see and smell Ikhara myself. The pacing was solid and there was always something going on. The action scenes were beautifully crafted and easy to follow.
The book raises awareness of a lot of modern issues as well, such as slavery, abuse and rape. Lei most certainly does not have an easy life, as most women do, and I love the fact that the book does not shy away from harsh topics.
Evenfall by Gaja J. Kos, Boris Kos
4.0
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This book started off a little slow. Ember wakes up in a strange land with no idea where she is or how she got there. The book definitely has an interesting premise, but it took way too long to get into the actual action. The moment the story hooked me was only at chapter 11, about 100 pages in. Since I normally DNF books at around 100 pages, this one cut it a little close. For a 1/3 of the book, Ember and Ada just sneak around and take their sweet time doing it.
Other than the slow start I don't really have any other complaints. I love fantasy books that drop you in the middle of the action and that don't waste time with boring exposition. We learn what we need to about the different worlds and their people through the protagonist and not with unnecessary info dumps.
The setting of the story and the world building was also unique and beautiful. I love the concept of having three broken parts of one world, and the magic plays beautifully into the story. The writing was solid and I enjoyed Ember's journey. I can't wait for the second book.
This book started off a little slow. Ember wakes up in a strange land with no idea where she is or how she got there. The book definitely has an interesting premise, but it took way too long to get into the actual action. The moment the story hooked me was only at chapter 11, about 100 pages in. Since I normally DNF books at around 100 pages, this one cut it a little close. For a 1/3 of the book, Ember and Ada just sneak around and take their sweet time doing it.
Other than the slow start I don't really have any other complaints. I love fantasy books that drop you in the middle of the action and that don't waste time with boring exposition. We learn what we need to about the different worlds and their people through the protagonist and not with unnecessary info dumps.
The setting of the story and the world building was also unique and beautiful. I love the concept of having three broken parts of one world, and the magic plays beautifully into the story. The writing was solid and I enjoyed Ember's journey. I can't wait for the second book.
P.S. I Still Love You by Jenny Han
4.0
Listened to the audiobook version of this and absolutely loved it!
Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor
4.0
Actual rating: 3.5 Stars
It must be amazing to live in Laini Taylor's head. The world she created was beautiful, lush and vivid. Lazlo Strange is a great character, but I feel like we hardly got to know him. The book, though great, was a tad overwritten. There were too many words and not enough action. I still liked it, but I'm not a super fan and it's going to be a while before I pick up Muse of Nightmares.
It must be amazing to live in Laini Taylor's head. The world she created was beautiful, lush and vivid. Lazlo Strange is a great character, but I feel like we hardly got to know him. The book, though great, was a tad overwritten. There were too many words and not enough action. I still liked it, but I'm not a super fan and it's going to be a while before I pick up Muse of Nightmares.
A Boy Called Ocean by Chris Higgins
3.0
Actual rating 3.5 Stars. Read the full review on www.yourwordsmyink.com
A boy lost at sea with only his thoughts to accompany him. I loved the premise of this book, but the characters annoyed me to no end. It took me a while to get into this book, and I almost put it down thanks to every single character's inability to communicate properly, and the drama ensuing from said miscommunication. Miscommunication between characters to create drama is one of my biggest pet hates. Normal people actually talk to each to each other.
I pushed on though because I really wanted to read Kai's journey. The book follows multiple POV's and changes from the third person to first person narrative within the first 50 pages. This also annoyed me, considering we got character POV's that were completely unnecessary and we should have just gotten Kai and Jen's POV's from the start.
All in all this book was very well written, and Kai's chapters where he's lost at sea are really beautiful, but the rest of the characters just don't do it for me.
A boy lost at sea with only his thoughts to accompany him. I loved the premise of this book, but the characters annoyed me to no end. It took me a while to get into this book, and I almost put it down thanks to every single character's inability to communicate properly, and the drama ensuing from said miscommunication. Miscommunication between characters to create drama is one of my biggest pet hates. Normal people actually talk to each to each other.
I pushed on though because I really wanted to read Kai's journey. The book follows multiple POV's and changes from the third person to first person narrative within the first 50 pages. This also annoyed me, considering we got character POV's that were completely unnecessary and we should have just gotten Kai and Jen's POV's from the start.
All in all this book was very well written, and Kai's chapters where he's lost at sea are really beautiful, but the rest of the characters just don't do it for me.