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Queen of Air and Darkness by Cassandra Clare
5.0
An amazing conclusion to this series. I’m completely enthralled with Cassandra’s world building in this final book. I’m also very frightened and excited for the wicked powers. WHY MUST IT BE SO FAR AWAY.
The Smell of Other People's Houses by Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock
5.0
This is one of the most beautiful books I have ever read. I can’t get over how entangled all these characters become by the end and all the lessons that are learned. I loved every moment of it. I cried, I laughed, and I smiled. Everyone should read this book at least once in their life! They will not regret it.
The Rose Society by Marie Lu
5.0
“We are doomed to be forever young.”
I have nothing to say, but it was brilliant!
I have nothing to say, but it was brilliant!
The Foxhole Court by Nora Sakavic
5.0
This is by far the greatest sports related book I have ever read. It’s such an easy read, such real and three dimensional characters. I’ve adopted 10 new children, I want Neil Josten and Kevin Day to live a life they’re proud of. Ugh the angst, the plot, THE FAMILY WITHIN THE FOXES. I can’t wait to read the next one.
Nevernight by Jay Kristoff
5.0
I finally did it!!! I read an overhyped book and enjoyed it. I have seen a lot of mixed reviews about this book and I didn’t expect very much going into it. Also, I have never read any Jay’s writing before so Nevernight truly caught me by surprise, and it ended up blowing me away.
FAIR WARNING, Nevernight is not for everyone. As much as I enjoyed the book getting into it was dreadful. The hardest thing about reading the beginning of Nevernight is getting used to Kristoff’s writing style. He spends a lot of time overdramatizing certain things. Despite that, once you get used to that style its refreshing and humorous.
One other thing that bothered me was the usage of footnotes. In the beginning I felt like they pulled me out of the story but as I progressed, I found myself enjoying them.
Now moving onto the things, I fucking love about this book!
1.) Mia Corvere: I am absolutely in love with this FUCKING character! She is one of the best protagonists I have read about this year. She’s a total badass, and though most see her as this cold blooded assassin in training, she’s also just a girl. I think that Mia is a character that most people can find someway to relate to. Jay did an outstanding job when bringing Mia to life! I’m literally obsessed with her... no lie.
2.) World building: For most writers it takes a good amount of time to build a world that makes sense and is physically seen in a reader’s head. Jay does a good job with being very descriptive about the world he’s trying to create and though a lot of people complain about this with his writing, it really brings the world alive. Nevernight brings together both the Roman empire and early Venice, while creating this mystical, politically driven universe that makes you want to continue reading.
3.) Character development: Mia developed in this book in an alarmingly fantastic way that most protagonists don’t do until the second or third book and I found that to be enjoyable.
4.) Mr. Kindly: I absolutely adore Mr. Kindly, his interactions with Mia are probably some of my favorite moments in this book. I find their relationship to be beautiful and how he’s the one solid thing in Mia’s life.
The entirety of this book is fast paced, incredibly well written, enjoyable, humorous, saddening, and will have you on the EDGE OF YOUR SEAT! Mia’s journey through the Red Church is liberating. There are so many betrayals, deaths, and moments that leave you in awe. The final chapters of this book had me saying “What the fuck!?” every time. Nevernight is my second realistically true five star read of this year, the first one being The Wicked King.
I am excited to read Godsgrave and see where Mia’s story will go.
See you soon gentle friends.
FAIR WARNING, Nevernight is not for everyone. As much as I enjoyed the book getting into it was dreadful. The hardest thing about reading the beginning of Nevernight is getting used to Kristoff’s writing style. He spends a lot of time overdramatizing certain things. Despite that, once you get used to that style its refreshing and humorous.
One other thing that bothered me was the usage of footnotes. In the beginning I felt like they pulled me out of the story but as I progressed, I found myself enjoying them.
Now moving onto the things, I fucking love about this book!
1.) Mia Corvere: I am absolutely in love with this FUCKING character! She is one of the best protagonists I have read about this year. She’s a total badass, and though most see her as this cold blooded assassin in training, she’s also just a girl. I think that Mia is a character that most people can find someway to relate to. Jay did an outstanding job when bringing Mia to life! I’m literally obsessed with her... no lie.
2.) World building: For most writers it takes a good amount of time to build a world that makes sense and is physically seen in a reader’s head. Jay does a good job with being very descriptive about the world he’s trying to create and though a lot of people complain about this with his writing, it really brings the world alive. Nevernight brings together both the Roman empire and early Venice, while creating this mystical, politically driven universe that makes you want to continue reading.
3.) Character development: Mia developed in this book in an alarmingly fantastic way that most protagonists don’t do until the second or third book and I found that to be enjoyable.
4.) Mr. Kindly: I absolutely adore Mr. Kindly, his interactions with Mia are probably some of my favorite moments in this book. I find their relationship to be beautiful and how he’s the one solid thing in Mia’s life.
The entirety of this book is fast paced, incredibly well written, enjoyable, humorous, saddening, and will have you on the EDGE OF YOUR SEAT! Mia’s journey through the Red Church is liberating. There are so many betrayals, deaths, and moments that leave you in awe. The final chapters of this book had me saying “What the fuck!?” every time. Nevernight is my second realistically true five star read of this year, the first one being The Wicked King.
I am excited to read Godsgrave and see where Mia’s story will go.
See you soon gentle friends.