3 stars
I gave the book 3 stars, but did not finish it due to struggling with the old English writing and dialogue. I found it demanding and not enjoyable for casual reading. The lack of connection to characters and plot influenced their neutral rating.
3 stars / 3 spicy peppers
House of Flame and Shadows offers an entertaining ACOTAR cross-over with standout moments involving Nesta and Azriel. However, the plot suffers from abrupt character developments, unresolved storylines, and an unsatisfying ending. The central characters, Bryce and Hunt, lack depth in their relationship, and the overall narrative leans heavily into chaotic and less convincing elements.
2.5 stars / 3 spicy peppers
Honestly, I read House of Sky and Breath back in March and the only thing I remember from it are two things: 1) the major character plot twist, and 2) that it was dreadfully boring and long. I seriously cannot recall what happened in this book without looking up a summary, it was that mediocre.
However, through my years of writing reviews, I have discovered that the second book in the trilogy is usually a bridge to the final book. Meaning it is the weakest link in the series due to it linking the first and third book, and building up to the grand finale. So, this book fits the memo, but it still doesn’t mean I drug my feet to get through it.
4 stars / 3 spicy peppers
House of Earth and Blood, otherwise known as Crescent City, takes place in a modern city infused with magic and mystical beings. We follow Bryce as she uncovers the mystery behind her best friend’s death. This adventure is full of plot twists, sarcasm, and rebellion.
This book is not like Sarah J Maas’s other books. The world is bigger, more complex, and mature.
5 stars / 2 spicy peppers
An imaginative, fantasy, and fae-fueled retelling of Cinderella that will have you swooning. Tessonja Odette’s Heart of the Raven Prince is magical and full of twists and turns. While it follows the premise of Cinderella closely, this story also has its own history, its own characters, and its own voice.
Hearth of the Raven is a refreshing and whimsical read.
3.5 stars / 4 spicy peppers
Take The Hunger Games and make it vampires with more gore.
At least for half the premise of the book. The other half is filled with turbulent familial relationships, rebellion, and hidden motives.
4 stars / 3 spicy peppers
This spectacular series about a silly romance has finally come to a dramatic end. The twists and turns, the romance, the prose, all of it was amazing (well for the most part).
Eclipse of the Crown is definitely weaker all around than the previous 2. Between the pacing and whiplash events, the book drug your around until the characters somehow ended up in the right spot.
Regardless, the ending was still heartbreaking and wonderful.
5 stars / 2 spicy peppers
Amma becomes stronger and taps into her dark side while Damien becomes softer and gives accepts his goodness.
Summoned to the Wilds picks up right after the first book. After the reveal of Damien’s true end goal in book 1, Amma’s inter turmoil with her feelings towards Damien presides. The same can be said for Damien as well. Does he continue on his path to follow his destiny or does he just go home?
And honestly, we still don’t fully know the answer by the end.
5 stars / 2 spicy peppers
I cannot describe how much I loved and enjoyed this book. It was comical, mystical, and hit all my marks for a good fantasy romance. 🌹
4.5 stars / 3 spicy peppers
The Umbra King is about vengeance and retribution. Rory wants revenge for her sister who was killed. To what lengths will she go to exact that revenge? And at what cost to herself?
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