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.
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.
2 stars / 5 spicy peppers
I probably should have read the synopsis of this book first. But, then again, I never read the backs of books. There was also so much hype around this book that I had to read it for myself.
4 stars / 2 spicy peppers
Do you want a messy yet beautiful love story to read in a day? Yes? Then, look no further than The Man Who Feels Like Home by Roxana Rotaru.
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