Reviews
I cannot claim to be a writer without also being a reader. Here is a collection of reader reviews of the books I’ve binged. To stay even more up-to-date with what I’m currently reading, add me on Goodreads.
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“The Sin Eater’s Daughter” by Melinda Salisbury • Book Review
“I’ve learned that being alone and being lonely are not the same thing. Once I was surrounded by people and lonely for it, but now I’m alone and I’ve never been so content.”
★★★ (2.8 / 5 stars) First of all, I REALLY enjoyed the narrator for this audiobook. I hope to find more novels read by her because her voice was just so solemn yet pleasant to listen to, and the non-American accent was so nice to hear as well.
Regarding the book itself, I have to say I started out really liking the story. Many have complained about the slow pace, but because I enjoyed listening to the narrator so much, I did not mind the pace At. All. However, this book kind of got worse as it went. I loved the premise, and the start of Twylla's journey at the kingdom was compelling to me.
“Morning Star” by Pierce Brown • Book Review
“Forget a man’s name and he’ll forgive you. Remember it, and he’ll defend you forever.”
★★★★ (3.5 / 5 stars) WOW. This book moved a lot slower than the first two in the series, but WHAT AN ENDING. There were still many-a-plot-twist that broke my bloodydamn heart and many characters to mourn.
I highly recommend this Saga overall, and the audiobook narrator is FAN-bloody-TASTIC!
“Red Rising” by Pierce Brown • Book Review
“So much pain. I had thought it would be over, but not all scars heal. Not all sins are forgiven.”
★★★★★ (5 / 5 stars) HO-LY CRAP. I am at a loss for words. If I were talking to you in person, it would just be a nonstop stutter because I don't even know how to form sentences at this point. You're lucky my fingers are even strong enough to be typing this right now. Can we just— I mean— I feel so— Darrow just— my heart...
“The Wicked King” by Holly Black • Book Review
“Kiss me until I am sick of it...”
★★★★ (4 / 5 stars) In The Cruel Prince, Holly Black spun webs of lies and tales and strategies and paved the way for Jude to build a glass castle to rule from with her puppet king. The Wicked King tap-tap-tapped at that glass castle, splintering it page by page. All the while, Holly built me a heart of glass, etched with intricate moments and tangled words left for me to cherish like gifts on my front porch.
But in the end, it all came crumbling down.
“Girls of Paper and Fire” by Natasha Ngan • Book Review
“I don't want an easy life. I want a meaningful one.”
★★★★ (3.8 / 5 stars) I want to start off by saying this is an important novel. The levels of emotion and passion written into the pages of this story are so potent and so high, I could practically taste it while I read.
Not only does this novel tackle sensitive issues with a raw openness worthy of all our respect, but also it presents what I think we need more of: development of strong female friendships, and a variety of them!
“Caraval” by Stephanie Garber • Book Review
“Every person has the power to change their fate if they are brave enough to fight for what they desire more than anything.”
★★★★ (4/5) While Caraval couldn't hold a candle to The Night Circus, this was a fun story with mystery, magic, and a great carnival setting that kept me hooked page after page. I look forward to reading the sequel Legendary as soon as I can get my hands on it!
“Mirage” by Somaiya Daud • Book Review
“The blood never dies.
The blood never forgets.”
★★★★★ (4.7 / 5) This was such a great work of fiction. I am extremely attached to our two leading ladies, and I can’t wait for the sequel(s).
I read the whole book in one sitting, and honestly, my biggest complaint is that I wish it were longer. There’s just so much story, action, and growth just waiting to happen, and I wish I could gulp it all in at once.
“The Cruel Prince” by Holly Black • Book Review
“Every day that I don't beg Cardan for forgiveness over a feud he started is a day I win.”
★★★ (3.7 / 5) The opening scene and overall premise of The Cruel Prince is grim yet mystifying. Our narrator Jude can be irritating and a bit unrelatable at times, but her ambition is captivating.
There is magic and mystery, tension and resolve, puzzle pieces and plot twists. I can't wait to get my hands on the sequel to see how the story continues.