A nice wrap up to this duology, though Amora did start to grate on me at times.
SPOILERS BELOW FOR ALL THE STARS AND TEETH!!!!
Amora and Bastian3.5 ⭐️
A nice wrap up to this duology, though Amora did start to grate on me at times.
SPOILERS BELOW FOR ALL THE STARS AND TEETH!!!!
Amora and Bastian are still cursed to have their souls linked together. Amora finds out from Blarthe that there may be an ancient relic that can destroy the curse.
We are back on the high seas aboard Keel Haul on the hunt for this relic, but under a guise that Amora is actually searching for a suitor to become the King.
There is plenty of action and adventure, Ferrick was my favourite character. I enjoyed it well enough and am looking forward to picking up more by this author. ...more
I didn’t love this one quite as much as Mindwalker, but it was still a wild ride!
Indra is raised in a tech free cult, where they use only the most baI didn’t love this one quite as much as Mindwalker, but it was still a wild ride!
Indra is raised in a tech free cult, where they use only the most basic of technological assistance. When she develops a terminal illness that only tech will cure, she is forced between the family she has always known or turning away in order to save her life.
Glindell upload her mind into a brand new body with extra skills and abilities. But she has no contact with anyone, particularly her dad - the one man who still loved her.
After an altercation she decides enough is enough and escapes. But she soon uncovers secrets upon secrets, and she must use her new powers to bring down this dangerous tech company.
Overall another high stakes thrill ride with some characters from the previous book as well as new ones. ...more
When Oliver loses his best friend and unrequited first love Sam, his life loses purpose. He beg3.5 ⭐️
Another cute yet powerful story by Dustin Thao.
When Oliver loses his best friend and unrequited first love Sam, his life loses purpose. He begins studying at University but still texts Sam’s phone number regularly.
When he accidentally calls the number and someone answers, Oliver is shocked. When they text him and start up a conversation he is even more shocked. Maybe the universe has sent this person to him?
He and Ben begin chatting and even meeting up, but they soon realise something supernatural is at play.
Sometimes these books can be a little overboard on the sweetness, but this is my third book by the author so I know what to expect and am able to enjoy the book simply for what it is. A tale of hope, bravery and moving forward. ...more
The focus on this one is less on Warcross itself and more on taking down the algorithm Hideo had built that was contrAnother quick and exciting read.
The focus on this one is less on Warcross itself and more on taking down the algorithm Hideo had built that was controlling people’s minds.
Meanwhile Emika is working for Zero and his dark crew. But she spoons discovers all is not as appears.
I liked the twist that (view spoiler)[ Sasuke is actually a hologram. That his body did die a long time ago but his mind was turned to data. It was an interesting idea to think about. (hide spoiler)]
Everything wrapped up well (maybe actually too well) but hey. It was an action packed YA which was enough for me....more
Thomas and Andrew are best friends, x has always been in love with Thomas. When they return to theirThoroughly enjoyed this dark botanical YA horror.
Thomas and Andrew are best friends, x has always been in love with Thomas. When they return to their boarding school after the summer though things feel different.
Thomas is keeping secrets and coming back from the forest exhausted and covered in dirt. When Andrew follows him one day he discovers something terrible going on in the forest.
I loved the asexual rep, loved all the monsters and the twist at the end (view spoiler)[ his sister was killed last year and he hasn’t accepted it. (hide spoiler)]
Will definitely be picking up this authors next book when it comes out....more
Stephanie Garber’s writing as always is beautiful, immersive and descriptive. But this storyline gave me the ick in a big way.
Tella is struggling witStephanie Garber’s writing as always is beautiful, immersive and descriptive. But this storyline gave me the ick in a big way.
Tella is struggling with what to get Legend as a present for the Great Holiday. She is worried he is pulling away from her, and that she might lose him.
While hunting for the perfect gift, Tella is kidnapped, blindfolded and locked in a room.
(view spoiler)[ it gets weird enough when Tella can’t see but has this overwhelming attraction to her kidnapper, despite having no idea who they are or any control of the situation. We find out at the end that Legend was behind the whole thing, and Tella claims she knew it was him from the beginning. But we don’t know that for sure. And even if she did, I don’t think we should be romanticizing kidnap, and non consensual binding etc. (hide spoiler)]
Shame, as I was looking forward to ending 2024 with a positive read. ...more
Despite the length of this beast (820 pages) I didn’t feel like I had to push through.
We have all the different characters coming together before beiDespite the length of this beast (820 pages) I didn’t feel like I had to push through.
We have all the different characters coming together before being forced apart as they fight to dethrone Levanna.
Non stop action (with the standard YA romances thrown in of course) but it was cute overall, I am glad I finally got around to reading this series. ...more
I didn’t know what to expect with this one, and I throughly enjoyed it!
Liska was raised in an uptight and strict household. Her magic kept a s4.5 ⭐️
I didn’t know what to expect with this one, and I throughly enjoyed it!
Liska was raised in an uptight and strict household. Her magic kept a secret, her mother determined to crush it out of her by any means. After a magical outburst leads to the death of her cousins husband Liska knows she can no longer stay.
She flees to the wood where it is rumored a flower exists that can grant the finder one wish. Instead she finds the Leszy, the demon of the would.
She makes an agreement with him, one year of service and he will take her magical powers away from her as requested. But as expected, there is much more to the wood that she first thought, and her feelings toward the Leszy become more powerful.
A wonderful magic system, I’m a sucker for a good wood/forest and I even found the romance to be one I could get behind!
I will definitely read more by this author.
“We kissed you incorrigible, antlered, tragedy!” ...more
The ghosties decide to set up a suggestions box, where people can put something that is troubling them orAnother wonderful installment to this series!
The ghosties decide to set up a suggestions box, where people can put something that is troubling them or something they need help with and the heads of the club will see what they can do.
When one note mentions how lonely and isolated a member is feeling, the main two leaders disagree on how best to approach, leading to some tension.
It was good to see some conflict and also how well it was resolved from both sides. I thoroughly enjoyed book 4! ...more
Nan has lived in the same small town all her life, in the same caravan park. She watches the tourists come each summer and leave bySo good!!!! 4.5 ⭐️
Nan has lived in the same small town all her life, in the same caravan park. She watches the tourists come each summer and leave by Autumn, all from the sidelines.
Until one day a group of girls invite her into their inner circle. Suddenly she has best friends, a purpose, sisters even.
However, one horrible day the three girls are killed. Only Nan survives - it is branded a horrific accident.
A year later at a memorial service, one of the girls returns. Back from the dead, how is it possible - because Nan killed them all.
With a story that flicks between past and present we see what unravels as the day of the murders arrives and also what truly happened that day as secrets come to the surface in the present.
Rory Power is great at writing the complexities and downright cruelty of female friendship. How one girl, desperate to belong can finally hit her limit....more
I needed this Haymitch book purely so my heart could break
This book was exactly what I needed. Despite knowing what happens to Haymitch long term, I I needed this Haymitch book purely so my heart could break
This book was exactly what I needed. Despite knowing what happens to Haymitch long term, I was intrigued to see how he gets to that point.
I loved seeing characters we know from the original trilogy (Wiress, Beetee and Mags being a few).
Ultimately it is a downward spiral that is difficult to read in places but so necessary in explaining Haymitch’s character and the way he views the world. ...more
A bit conflicted with this one. I loved What the River Knows, but after the reveal we got early on in this one I struggled to get back on track3.5 ⭐️
A bit conflicted with this one. I loved What the River Knows, but after the reveal we got early on in this one I struggled to get back on track.
(view spoiler)[ So Whit marries Inez only to immediately grab her fortune and ship it to his family back in England. All behind her back. Like I get it to a degree, but I don’t think that is something I could ever come back from. (hide spoiler)]
It remained action packed as ever. When the discoveries from Cleopatras tomb go missing, Inez is certain her mother is behind it; and while her Uncle and Abdullah are imprisoned for the crime it is down to her to clear their names.
Ultimately the ending was satisfactory. And it might just be my cynicism, but Inez was way too quick to forgive in my opinion, and the betrayal colored my view of the whole story.
Also the whole “good girl” during the sex scene gave me the serious ick! ...more
Loved this! I didn’t enjoy Five Survive as much but this definitely gave me the same vibes as Good Girls Guide to Murder.
Bel has never known her mothLoved this! I didn’t enjoy Five Survive as much but this definitely gave me the same vibes as Good Girls Guide to Murder.
Bel has never known her mother. Since she disappeared, leaving her in the back of a car when she was just a toddler.
A documentary focusing on Bel’s family and her mother Rachel’s disappearance brings all sorts of secrets to the forefront, and when Rachel reappears out of the blue, things really get shaken up.
I love family secrets, can’t get enough of them, and they honestly just keep coming in this book. The entire plot is fascinating and gripping.
The reveals are really well done and believable. I was hooked from start to finish. ...more
I enjoyed this third instalment. It did feel like the younger end of YA - Cress seems very young. But then that is understandable based on her backgroI enjoyed this third instalment. It did feel like the younger end of YA - Cress seems very young. But then that is understandable based on her background, being alone would make her more naive and less worldly.
I loved having the gang together (more or less) and am looking forward to seeing how their heist will continue in the final book. ...more
I didn’t find this one as gripping as book 1 at all. Granted, I may have waited too long to pick this up and I couldn’t remember a lot of the words anI didn’t find this one as gripping as book 1 at all. Granted, I may have waited too long to pick this up and I couldn’t remember a lot of the words and different elements of the fantasy.
I found myself getting lost at times, and by extension losing interest. ...more
