Gah, I feel bad that I’m not more excited about these Simon Snow books. They’re fun, Rowell is the funniest writer that I know of who is currently pubGah, I feel bad that I’m not more excited about these Simon Snow books. They’re fun, Rowell is the funniest writer that I know of who is currently publishing, so I’m going to read whatever she has published. This has an interesting society/structure. I liked the Shepard character. The narrator was great. I don’t know, it just took a long time for me to get into and then it felt like it was abruptly over and setting up for the next book... which I’ll also read and feel tepid about. Probably. I don’t know. ...more
This book had some pacing issues, it took 70 pages for the plot to start moving. They spent too much time in confinement at the hospital, thi2.5 stars
This book had some pacing issues, it took 70 pages for the plot to start moving. They spent too much time in confinement at the hospital, things like that. Still, I thought the idea was interesting enough that I wanted to know where it was going to go. I wanted more of the science part of the science fiction with this book, I think the author is really good at breaking things down and explaining them simply.
When the main character started reading Flowers For Algernon it was a little like, really book? Isn't that too on the nose? At the same time, I would have loved that reference when I was 14, so more power to the author on that one.
I liked Nerve and I found this book interesting. I don't know if they're amazing but Jeanne Ryan's books have me intrigued, so I'll keep reading them if they keep coming out. ...more
Loved it. It was one of those high octane, adults are shit and kids just want to be free of them type of books that I really liked. Made me t3.5 stars
Loved it. It was one of those high octane, adults are shit and kids just want to be free of them type of books that I really liked. Made me think of Hunger Games and Divergent, just in the heroine who doesn't think she's all that badass but when it comes time is super badass.
This book has its problems for sure, don't get me wrong. But for the kind of summer box office hit book, it made me happy. ...more
It's hard to go from erotica to this, because at the end I expected them to do it in the theater. But I love Rainbow Rowell and I want all of her charIt's hard to go from erotica to this, because at the end I expected them to do it in the theater. But I love Rainbow Rowell and I want all of her characters to get together and be happy in the end. ...more
I was laughing out loud with this one quite a bit. It was seriously hilarious.
Wes though, his problems didn't resonate with me at all. They just gaveI was laughing out loud with this one quite a bit. It was seriously hilarious.
Wes though, his problems didn't resonate with me at all. They just gave me the "huh, I guess that's sad" feeling I get from a two minute video of bad shit going on other places. It felt forced at a lot of the "need to temper all this humor with DEEP emotional turmoil" parts that I did a lot of eye rolling. Still, enjoyable!...more
Well, I really liked it but then again, I love (view spoiler)[ Back to the Future 2. I honestly can't tell what is considered a spoiler for this. SomeWell, I really liked it but then again, I love (view spoiler)[ Back to the Future 2. I honestly can't tell what is considered a spoiler for this. Somehow I remained spoiler free and then patted myself on the back when I saw one of the twists coming... but then I kind of love how names in the HP universe give you hints at what's to come. Which is why I am so sad that I can't read the Harry Potter books again for the first time! I love that mystery of what's going to happen next. (hide spoiler)]. ...more
I did really like this book, so probably 3.5 stars. It was a very fast and addicting read.
I just worried the whole time the ending was going to be a I did really like this book, so probably 3.5 stars. It was a very fast and addicting read.
I just worried the whole time the ending was going to be a disappointment. I don't even think I'd call it an ending, what was at the end of this book. :/...more
This book was pretty creepy. It reminded me of those Scary Stories books (with the black and white covers?) that we were all obsessed with in middle sThis book was pretty creepy. It reminded me of those Scary Stories books (with the black and white covers?) that we were all obsessed with in middle school... and while this had some seriously jacked up stories in it, I feel like those did too? Kids love weird creepy shit that they probably shouldn't be reading but it's awesome that they read it anyways....more
Holy shit, I loved this book. It's my new favorite and what I've been looking for with all of these fantasy comics. Way better than Lumberjanes and iHoly shit, I loved this book. It's my new favorite and what I've been looking for with all of these fantasy comics. Way better than Lumberjanes and it felt like the plot was more cohesive than wherever Rat Queens is going (sidenote: I could be totally wrong there and will take it all back when I get to the end of that series, if it doesn't implode).
Anyways, I loved Nimona. I want a sexy shark tattoo now. ...more
I think my review would be a lot higher if I were more into high fantasy, so this is kind of unfair. However, books like this definitely make me more I think my review would be a lot higher if I were more into high fantasy, so this is kind of unfair. However, books like this definitely make me more interested in high fantasy. I really enjoyed the main characters and their lady friends for life bond. For a long while I was picturing the characters as the Broad City ladies...
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Then later on I finally realized that Safiya had blonde hair/blue eyes and I was like whaaaaat no.
I don't know, it was a cool Avatar (last air bender) type of story. The characters were strong, there was some making out, which I appreciate. A thing that really bothers me about high fantasy is when a minor character disappears from the story and then when they come back in, it's like hey, it's ____ , a name you've completely forgotten about because it's a minor character but you should suddenly give a fuck because they're going to mess up the whole plot! Maybe! Usually I'm like, okay great, another name for another character... but then I get irritated when there will be a phrase that's repeated constantly. (Thrice-damned contract.)
There was only one part of this book that really bothered me and it was where there was a problematic perspective change in the middle of a chapter. It was usually third person, like 98% of the book. Then toward the end, in the chapter where all of the shit was finally really hitting the fan, it went to omniscient? and completely took me out of what was going on.
I think anyone who even remotely tolerates fantasy and has a pulse will get some sort of enjoyment out of this book....more
I thought this was cute, Adventure Time-ish. There were so many characters and so much weird action that I have no idea who is who or if they even reaI thought this was cute, Adventure Time-ish. There were so many characters and so much weird action that I have no idea who is who or if they even really have names. My favorite was the little cute one who is super strong- reminded me of Molly from Runaways, Vol. 1: Pride and JoyRunaways.
...I kind of wish her character and the cannonball character had been combined into one. Interested to see where it goes....more
3.5 (but it made me laugh quite a bit, so I rounded up for a change. Rainbow Rowell and her jokes, man.)
When I heard about this book, I think I was li3.5 (but it made me laugh quite a bit, so I rounded up for a change. Rainbow Rowell and her jokes, man.)
When I heard about this book, I think I was like the other 5% of the very vocal minority that was like *groaaan* I glazed over when it was fanfiction time in Fangirl. I went almost catatonic when it was excerpt time from the "real book." When I saw that Rowell's latest book would be based in that world, I zoned out. Like, that's too bad, she's one of my favorite authors right now, but it looks like I'll be skipping one of her books. Or probably at least three of her books since everything is at least a trilogy now. Maybe it was whiney jerks like me that made her go: challenge accepted, bitches.
I was honestly surprised that I liked this book enough to read past the first few chapters. Then I was surprised how much I genuinely liked it. I kept muttering "only Rainbow Rowell would..." like I know her or something. Oh, that Rainbow. I'm not a huge fan of changing perspective, so that was a challenge for me as a reader to get over. The Lucy chapters, at first, were especially jarring. Still, I liked Simon and how flawed he is. That he's aware of his flaws. That he's an accidental dick to his best friend the first time he meets her and they are still best friends-- because that's the kind of shit that really happens in life. He's the most powerful magician and he's pretty terrible at magic. Sold.
Okay, the part about the characters being British and it being set in Britain was kind of wacky- is this a British book?? If the author is from Nebraska, can that possibly be a thing?
There were so many funny parts to this book. Here are a few that I took the time to type out... I was kind of flying through it though and there were parts that made me laugh out loud but it was a whole conversation. Her dialogue is amazing, always. Even when I'm really not into her plot or characters, they still manage to suck me in with their chatter.
"Capes are optional, too; I've never worn one, they make me feel like a tit, but Penny likes them. Says she feels like Stevie Nicks." 15
"There's even an inscription about it on the crossbar-- MAGIC SEPARATES US FROM THE WORLD; LET NOTHING SEPARATE US FROM EACH OTHER. "It's a nice thought," the Mage said when he appealed to the Coven for stiffer defences, "but let's not take security orders from a six-hundred-year-old gate. I don't expect people who come to my house to obey whatever's cross-stitched on the throw pillows." 25
"...It's like watching a wild dog eat. A wild dog you'd like to slip the tongue." 299
Man, I'm terrible- I'm sure there were funny things being said in the whole middle and ending of the book. But you get the idea. Jokes. Wizard jokes guys. This book is like the best meme, amIright?
The more I thought about this book, the less I was impressed with it. Sometimes I get hyped on something because it's a quick and easy read, which makThe more I thought about this book, the less I was impressed with it. Sometimes I get hyped on something because it's a quick and easy read, which makes me feel like a hot ass genius since it takes me forever to read anything. Then I'm all high on this weirdly inflated perception I have of myself and am like- this book was great because I feel great!
This book was just okay. Really good for a beginning author even. Heavy handed with the stupid lemonade 'metaphor.' Kind of ridiculous toward the end. Popcorn....more
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