Book review: Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros

Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

10%
The last book was where I HATED Jake Barlowe, like I hated Umbridge in Harry Potter but this book is where I LOATHE Varrish. He is a sadistic AH.

40%
This fucking Viscount Tecarus called her to wield in a dress on a Venin? Does he not know Xaden? and his rage?

60%
I take my words back I guess I HATE Cat. Catorina whatever.

Andarna is so funny as a teenager. Just so sarcastic, witty and annoying to Tairn. I love love love their bond. I love love love Xaden. So so much. And Ridoc and Sawyer and Rhiannon.

I love the way Rebecca writes about the platonic moments between Xaden and Violet. The details of hands and breaths. The beautiful picturization. It's so heartwarming and exceptional.

The end was *BOOM*. JACK BARLOWE ????? again?

There are still so many things that need to be resolved. But yes, I am going to await the next book. This is one I feel is going to be worth the wait. Rebecca is a promising writer.

the show stealer for me will be the bond between Violet and her dragon, Tairn. Hands down. Their banter is perfect. The way he is there ALWAYS in her head, givings comments. I love that shit!

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Book review: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was LOOOOONNGGGG. I mean I usually read a 7-9 hours long book in a day and a half but this one took me a week full of evenings. It was 22 hours long on my Kindle. Like WOW.

I was into it as soon as the angle of the reluctant journey came into being. I kinda had my apprehensions about a certain 'best friend' from the start. He was annoying and interfering. The best relationship in the whole of the book was between Tairn and Violet. I love love love Tairn. And Andarna. She is such a pure soul. Like our Violence. The book was a perfect blend of action, thriller and slow budding romance. All along the book I HATED Jake Barlowe like I hate Umbridge. He is a sadistic, unhinged AH.
The cliffhanger had me start the second book right away.
This book is something that warrants a re-read for all the bits and pieces one overlooks but are important later on in the story. It's a well-written and well-woven world. Rebecca Yarros, take a bow.

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Book review: Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez

Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I love the previous two books in the series. I don't know why I couldn't feel for Emma much. I loved Justin's character. Abby Jimenez seriously writes the best book boyfriends ever. Like, these men are straight out of our dreams.
Amber.. I hated her so much. So so much. And the twist just made me hate her more and more.
I loved the relationship between Maddy and Emma. What I didn't like was the repetitive 'getting small' thing. I understand it was to make a point but it was getting on my nerves after the second time it was pointed out.
Again I loved the other two books but this fell short on Emma. Three stars are all for Justin.

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Book review: Twisted Games by Ana Huang

Twisted Games by Ana Huang
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

The book was a collection of all the cliches in terms of writing, a person can think of. How can a person see a " flash of *any emotion under the sun*" on another's face with accuracy?
The writing was the reason I literally skipped the last three chapters. Talk about closure. Closure was putting it in the "Read" section with a sigh.
People on Instagram have been going on and on about the chemistry and love in this book.
That wasn't chemistry. Give me a brooding and sullen hero and bubbly and auah sunshine lady, I'll make a thousand more beautiful scenarios that don't end with making you roll your eyes at the predictably and again "cliche-ness".
I gave it a try, an honest one because the setup for me seemed ideal. Bodyguard and a princess. Uff.. so much potential and such a let down.

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Book review: The Forty Rules of Love by Elif Shafak

The Forty Rules of Love by Elif Shafak
My rating: 1 of 5 stars

DNF-ed. I guess i can't read boring and prolonged kinda text. I felt no connection with anyone. I wanted to read quickly the author's and Ella's story but it was interrupted by Shams and everything. I couldn't complete it and had to stop after 40%. Not my cup of tea.

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Book review: The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black

The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was better than the previous one because it had angst on Cardan's part. Drama. Wrapping of many many plotlines. and satisfactory on that. Jude, I liked her here, finally show of vulnerability was here which I really was craving from the start. And the confession was good. The end was good. The middle and start were good too. I liked Grima Mog. And hated Madoc like anything. And Yay Locke got what he deserved. But I still don't like Taryn, I don't know why but I couldn't forgive her.

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Book review: The Wicked King by Holly Black

The Wicked King by Holly Black
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Jude's ambition was off-putting for me. I wanted to see more of everything. I like the Vivi-Heather storyline. Even Orianna and Jude's plot line. Even Madoc and everyone's storyline. It is a good story the plot is good but I want more. More romance more drama. It's gripping of course but I could use more more more.

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Book review: The Lost Sisters by Holly Black

The Lost Sisters by Holly Black
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

Short. Useless from my point of view. But anyway. I only read it for the completion of the series. It would have been better to read Cardan's POV.

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Book review: The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wasn't boring. But not not-put-down-able. The twist at the end was nice and I am looking forward to the next book. The slow burn romance of it may be worth it. The writing is good enough. Hoping for better twists ahead.
I liked the part about Jude not being able to belong anywhere, not feeling like home anywhere. Being powerless and power hungry. I hated Taryn and most of all I hated Locke.
The prince hasn't caught me in his grip yet. He has been kind of a side character in this book.

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Book review: Twisted Love by Ana Huang

Twisted Love by Ana Huang
My rating: 1 of 5 stars

I was really looking forward to reading Twisted Love, but unfortunately, it fell far short of my expectations. The characters felt one-dimensional and lacked depth, making it hard to connect with them. The plot was predictable and lacked the twists and excitement I anticipated from the title. Additionally, the writing style seemed rushed and unpolished, with numerous clichés that made the story feel stale. It was a disappointing read, and I wouldn't recommend it to others.

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Book review: Icebreaker by Hannah Grace

Icebreaker by Hannah Grace
My rating: 1 of 5 stars

DNF-ed this one.
Irritating writing style. It's too rowdy or 'fuck-that-shit' kinda of dialogue for me. I tried, I really tried but not mature enough or gripping enough writing for me does not cut it for me. I read good reviews and thought I'll go into it for a light cute read. But nope.

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