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.
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.
4.5 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?
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.
3 stars / 4 spicy peppers
Kingdom of the Wicked is a fantastical urban fantasy that follows Emilia di Carlo, a witch living in Sicily with her twin sister and family. Life is normal, as far as being a witch goes, until one day Emilia finds Vittoria dead, with her heart torn out.
2 stars / 5 spicy peppers
Kingdom of the Feared is the third book in the Kingdom of the Wicked trilogy. This was a much anticipated release of 2022, but it didn’t hold true.
4 stars / 3 spicy peppers
Much like the first book, this one did not disappoint! The plot twists, the foreshadowing, the romance, it was wonderful! I literally cannot…
5 stars / 1 spicy pepper
Kingdom of the Wicked is an urban fantasy murder mystery. Of which I am pleasantly surprised. I did not know what to expect from…
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