The easiest thing I've ever done is love her. If I could do it all again, I would do it the exact same way. I would pick her. Every time.
I've now joinThe easiest thing I've ever done is love her. If I could do it all again, I would do it the exact same way. I would pick her. Every time.
I've now joined the club of people who have read this book and I can't say I'm disappointed, I had a great time reading it. Although it's a fairly average read, it was very entertaining and addictive.
I don't know if there's something wrong with me, but I didn't find it very dark lol (I still recommend checking out TW's though). I think the darkest scene is when he kills her foster family, because it's a bit gory, but it's not very detailed.
╰┈➤ There's something about a man called Roman that does things to me ...more
My hand over his pounding heart, his hand over mine, I kiss the man I love. My happiest happy ending. He kisses me, too, soft and cool as falling snow,My hand over his pounding heart, his hand over mine, I kiss the man I love. My happiest happy ending. He kisses me, too, soft and cool as falling snow, and whispers what I already know, down to my bones- I'm his happy ending, too.
I’m not reviewing the book (I already have a review on my profile) but I just have to say that the grੈ✩‧₊˚This will always be a 5 star book to meੈ✩‧₊˚
I’m not reviewing the book (I already have a review on my profile) but I just have to say that the graphic audios are incredible and I loved rereading the series this way. I highly recommend them if you love ACOTAR, the production in these audios is so good, it makes the story more intense, and the narration is amazing.
I love this book so much, I know not everyone does, and I know it’s not a perfect book, but it will always be special to me ...more
“For anyone who was told their love is a sin. It isn’t. It’s pure magic.”
rating: ★ ★ ★
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Novellas are always a hit or miss for me. I know not to “For anyone who was told their love is a sin. It isn’t. It’s pure magic.”
rating: ★ ★ ★
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Novellas are always a hit or miss for me. I know not to expect something deep and complex, but at the same time I want it to have a solid story.
This is a sapphic holiday novella and it's so sweet and fluffy and very steamy. I enjoyed reading it, it brought a smile to my face and it's just full of cute moments. I love all the representation in this story, it's always something to treasure.
The characters are lovely, although both women felt very similar to me and I couldn't distinguish their voices. I also didn't like the insta-love and how the fake-dating aspect of the story was almost non-existent. I know it is a short story, but it was too cheesy for my taste.
All in all, it's a light-hearted and mostly drama-free novella. I recommend it if you're looking for something short, sweet and spicy to read....more
Maybe it's just like going back to visit a home that isn't yours anymore. Maybe you don't have the key, but someone lets you in anyway, and you sta
Maybe it's just like going back to visit a home that isn't yours anymore. Maybe you don't have the key, but someone lets you in anyway, and you stay awhile, and it feels so good just to be somewhere you once belonged.
1st reread [08/24]: I love this book so much! ...more
And though it had taken slow, painful time, I knew who I was without him. I was more than the girl, the King, and the monster of Blunder's dark, twistAnd though it had taken slow, painful time, I knew who I was without him. I was more than the girl, the King, and the monster of Blunder's dark, twisted tale. I was its author.
“The world could tilt on its axis, flamma, and I'd still be the most certain thing in your life.” A soft kiss. “You're the oxygen that feeds my flames“The world could tilt on its axis, flamma, and I'd still be the most certain thing in your life.” A soft kiss. “You're the oxygen that feeds my flames—without you, my existence is questionable.”
rating: ★ ★ ★ ★
This book is definitely the darkest in the series so far, I don't think it compares to the previous books because it was very intense and heavy. I felt disgusted, angry, heartbroken and devastated, especially for everything Lyla went through. Yet I loved it.
I was afraid I wouldn't like it because it's been so long since I've read something so dark, especially with a male character like the Shadow Man, and I thought it would be too much for me. I'm well aware that some things in this book are extreme and morality is thrown out the window, but for the sake of enjoying this book, I let go of what I think is right or wrong. Sometimes we need to remember that there's nothing wrong with enjoying a piece of fiction that presents us with a reality very different from our own. We can acknowledge that something is wrong and still enjoy it.
That said, I really liked the way this story developed, although I wish the book was a bit longer. And I understand why the big revelations were at the end, but it did feel a bit rushed. But I'm honestly blown away by how intricate the plot is and how deeply connected everything is. The lives of these characters are all intertwined.
Lyla is such a strong girl who has been forced to live through unspeakable, despicable things, but has never let go of her humanity. I think her growth and development throughout the book was realistic in the sense that she's not magically cured of her traumas. She's still struggling and it's going to be an ongoing battle for the rest of her life, but I'm proud to see that she's trying every day. She's an absolute angel.
Where do I start talking about him, the shadow man? He's someone who's been in the previous books, a major player in this big game, a total mystery. Here we get to see who he is and what his goals are. He's pretty much a psycho, he enjoys killing, he doesn't feel emotions like everyone else, but the truth is he doesn't pretend to be anyone else. And I liked that. And let's face it, it's not like the people he killed didn't deserve to die. I just thought he was a fascinating character and I wish we got more of his POV because it was interesting to see how his mind works.
The relationship between Lyla and him (I'm trying not to spoil his name) was something. It's not your usual relationship and it's a very different dynamic to the previous couples. He's obsessed with her, he stalks her and he's the kind of guy who will kill anyone who gets in her way, the type who would burn down the world for her (and damn if that isn't hot, in a twisted way). She feels too much, he feels too little, but somehow they work. He's possessive and will never let her go, but he's also given her freedom and space to live. I know he has ulterior motives, but he's helped Lyla in a lot of ways. I have some mixed feelings because I think Lyla deserved better, he knew where she was for so long and he knew about her family, he could have gotten her out sooner and told her the whole truth, especially when he knew how much she was suffering. But it makes sense that he didn't, because he's a selfish man and there was always a bigger game to play.
I'm so excited to read the last book and I hope it's coming soon. Now that Lyla knows the truth, I can't wait to see what happens next. I need to see it all come together, every loose thread tied up....more
“Don't leave me again, rainbow," he spoke quietly in the space between them. "I don't know if I'll ever remember anything. I don't know if what I feel“Don't leave me again, rainbow," he spoke quietly in the space between them. "I don't know if I'll ever remember anything. I don't know if what I feel is love. I don't know what the future holds. But I know I want you by my side. I know I don't want to forget you now.”
rating: ★ ★ ★
This book wasn't what I expected and I'm not sure how I feel about it. I definitely enjoyed some parts, but others fell flat for me. For the most part, nothing happened, but the last few chapters had me audibly gasping!
In many ways this book doesn't even seem to be part of the series. I don't know how to explain it properly, but at the beginning it gave me strong romance vibes, and I think it's mainly because of Zee and her personality, the fact that she has the most normal life of any character I've met in the series so far. And I love the marriage of convenience trope, but I didn't like the way it was used in this book.
Zee is someone I both like and dislike. Despite her insecurities, she's very confident, which I loved, and she's also very persistent - this girl will stop at nothing to get what she wants, and I can respect that. But her bubbly personality annoyed me a lot. I guess it's a me thing, but when people are too positive, it irritates me. I also hated the way she came across as clingy and desperate (Alpha gave her a bit of attention and she was ready to get down on her knees for him and at times I was sure this woman was ready to jump off a cliff if she didn't get to see his dick). Also, let's not forget how she basically stalked him, secured a marriage with him and then got so upset because he wasn't like the image she had in her head, as if he was to blame for losing his memory in an accident and not remembering her.
I'm kind of indifferent to Alpha, I think Dante ruined me because this man is perfect and no one in this series can compare. There's already a grumpy, non-talking man in this world (my baby Tristan) and Alpha seemed like a cheap version of him. Yes, he can be sweet and he has a good heart, but he does not do it for me. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that he broke a woman's hip with his elephant sized penis (I wish I was joking, I'm actually traumatised).
The romance is such a big part of this book and it felt underdeveloped. I didn't much tension or chemistry between the characters and it felt too insta-love for me (and the smut scenes made me cringe). We know they've met before, but it's been so long and Zee acts like no time has passed and she's still in love with Alpha, even though he's so different now. I get that their connection in the past was strong, but because we never get to see how they met and fell in love, I found it hard to feel the bond between them.
As for the plot, just like in the previous book, we only get answers at the end. Although I still have a lot of questions, I loved the last chapters and I didn't see those twists coming, they took me by surprise. However, I don't like that there is no proper conclusion to the story, it makes it feel unfinished.
All in all, although I enjoyed this book, it's probably my least favourite in the series (and I had a lot of problems with the first book). The parts I liked the most were seeing the other characters, I love them. I'm curious about the next book, but at the same time I'm not sure I'm ready for it. I've been complaining that this series isn't as dark as I expected, and I'm afraid I may have manifested something very dark, judging by the TW's for book 5....more
࿐ “You’re not going to walk through life, Amara,” he uttered roughly, each word a vow that cemented itself in her heart. “You’ll dance through it. A
࿐ “You’re not going to walk through life, Amara,” he uttered roughly, each word a vow that cemented itself in her heart. “You’ll dance through it. And I’ll fucking remove anyone who tries to break your rhythm. I promise you.”
reread (09/24): although I loved my reread and definitely enjoyed the book so much more than the first time I read it, I’m keeping the 4 star rating. I still agree with everything I wrote in my review, I love Dante and Amara so much, they’re perfect! But no one else in this series compares to Tristan and Morana for me, I don’t know what they did to me, but I want to cry just thinking about them.
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first read (10/23)
I was sure I was going to love this book more than the second one, but I guess I'm much more attached to Tristan and Morana than I thought, I kept waiting for them to appear and hung on to every little crumb I got (spoiler alert: it wasn't enough).
I was immediately captivated by Dante and Amara in the previous books and was so excited to read their story, and while I loved it, it wasn't exactly what I expected. The Emperor presents a change in the series as it is more romance-heavy than the other two books. We start with flashbacks to their past - it was sweet and sad and angsty all at the same time - and then we slowly make our way to the present, right after the final events of The Reaper.
Dante and Amara's love is so strong. They have been through hell, but their undying love for each other has never faded. They have a very deep connection. They're soul mates and fate has always found a way to bring them together - no matter what happened, they could never be apart for long. I loved their scenes, I could feel their love and it was so heartwarming.
── .✦ "You're the beat to my heart, Amara," he whispered against her mouth, pressing his forehead to hers. She was the beat to his heart and he was the beat to hers, both of them pulsing together. Maybe, theirs was the same heart.
Amara is a soft-hearted woman, very kind and hopeful, but that doesn't make her weak. Her kindness only makes her stronger, she's very resilient and self-assured and I loved getting to know her. She's the kind of female character we don't always get to read about, but I love my quiet girls. Dante is everything I thought he would be and more, he's tough and menacing but he's incredibly sweet and his love for Amara is so pure. This is the kind of man who would do anything for the woman he loves. She always comes first. And I loved seeing his relationship with his brother, Dante has such a big heart.
Because the plot in this book isn't as intense and we only get some developments towards the end, it got to a point where there were too many romantic scenes and the last chapters weren't as interesting and mind-blowing as the first two books.
Nevertheless, I loved this book, even though it was not exactly what I expected....more
You are Morana. My Morana. You’re the girl I killed for and you’re the woman I’d die for. You are mine and you are exactly where you’re supposed to beYou are Morana. My Morana. You’re the girl I killed for and you’re the woman I’d die for. You are mine and you are exactly where you’re supposed to be. Don’t ever question that again, do you understand?
I've loved Peter Pan since I was little, perhaps because it so beautifully represents childhoodTo die will be an awfully big adventure.
rating: ★ ★ ★ ★
I've loved Peter Pan since I was little, perhaps because it so beautifully represents childhood and the fear of leaving that innocence behind. Neverland was a place where every dream could come true, a wonderful, colourful, vibrant place where children could be children and play pretend.
Disney certainly paints a prettier picture of this story, but the reality is quite different. Peter Pan is actually a very tragic story. There are happy moments, so full of magic and wonder that I felt like a child again, exploring a new world. But if you look between the lines, you see the heartbreak, the grief and the lingering sadness that lives in the book. The ending is bittersweet because you realize that Peter will never get to experience life to its fullest. Peter, the boy who never grows up, forever a child, never really lives. He is incapable of learning new things, of evolving, he constantly forgets what has happened and has no idea of the consequences of never growing up. Peter is selfish and arrogant, and he will do anything to preserve life the way he wants to live it, completely disregarding everyone else's feelings. And isn't that sad?
He had had ecstasies innumerable that other children can never know; but he was looking through the window at the one joy from which he must be forever barred.
I think this is one of those books where you can learn something new every time you read it. And the use of an unreliable narrator makes it even more interesting. There's certainly so much to analyse, but I'm not going to try to do that when I'm sure so many people have deconstructed the story many times over. Some of the content hasn't aged well, but it's still a very beautiful, albeit tragic, story. ...more
To say I'm disappointed doesn't even cover half of what I feel about this book. I'm so heartbroken, sad, disgusted and angry. I can't understand how tTo say I'm disappointed doesn't even cover half of what I feel about this book. I'm so heartbroken, sad, disgusted and angry. I can't understand how this book was written by the same person who wrote one of my favourite series. If it wasn't for the writing, which is so characteristic of Jessa, I would think it was written by someone else.
Before I get to the negative parts, I'll just say that I enjoyed the first few chapters, I honestly thought this was going to be a 5 star read because the beginning was quite exciting. Neverland seemed so enchanting, the banter between the characters was good and I could tell I was going to become obsessed with one character in particular (spoiler alert - I didn't). The other positives are the dedication and the writing.
I read the original Peter Pan before I read Never. I know that Neverland is not as magical as it seems and that Peter is not a perfect boy. There's a darkness that surrounds him and the land. Jessa's version of this story is based on Barrie's story, and while I can partially understand what she was trying to do with it (she definitely tried to dive deep into the dark side of the story), the execution is so poor and makes no sense.
I'm all for morally grey, deeply flawed characters. But the characters in this book are just awful and lack so much depth. They are the sum of all the worst qualities a person can have, and I can't find a single redeeming quality in them. I can't remember the last time I hated characters in a book so much, I couldn't relate to them at all.
[I don't want to make comparisons with the MPU series because there's no point in doing so, but even though the characters in that series are deeply flawed, they're still likeable, we can see the good in them even when all that comes to the surface is the bad shit.]
Our FMC, Daphne, is infuriating. At first I thought her naivety was endearing, she was in a new place and there's definitely something magical about Neverland. She was just lost, I told myself. But no, she's really stupid, she lacks self-respect and she's so blind to the truth, even when it's right in front of her. Daphne likes to say she's clever, but she's so stupid. The way she kept making excuses for all the shit that child said and did and just kept running around the two MMC's like a love sick puppy made me so angry. Girl, have some respect for yourself. If she had been presented as a very naive and innocent girl at the beginning, I would understand her behaviour, but she is introduced as a very intelligent and modern woman who doesn't want to be tied to a boy and instead wants to get her education and explore the world. Where has this girl gone? Does the magic in Neverland make everyone stupid?
One of the MMC's is a narcissistic, misogynistic, possessive, selfish and manipulative man-child. I hate him so much. The things he said and did made my blood boil, every time he opened his mouth I just wanted to kill him. He kept gaslighting Daphne, calling her stupid and telling her she was the reason he acted the way he did. As if she was to blame for him being a fuck-up?
The other MMC, who I thought was the better man, decided to ruin everything by acting like a predator. He was counting down the days until Daphne turned 18 so he could fuck her (for context, he's 22). This is disgusting. I don't care if they shared good moments, I don't care if he said nice things, I don't care if he called Daphne out on her bullshit and tried to open her eyes to the truth. This character had great potential and it was all ruined by the sexual jokes he kept making. I'm sick of books where all the men care about is having sex with the FMC.
I really can't get over the way both MMC's treated Daphne. They acted as if her virginity was a prize, as if she had no value other than a pretty face. They showed her no respect. I couldn't possibly root for any of the romances. In truth, I didn't feel the romance at all, there's no emotion and it just felt superficial. All I saw was lust.
The world building is so poor, I have many questions about how Neverland works and I find it all so confusing. There was a lot of foreshadowing about Neverland, things were mentioned about the land that made me think something very wrong was going on, but then nothing was addressed. The plot is a mess because it doesn't exist. Throughout the book we just read Daphne's thoughts and watch her get more and more stupid as she desperately tries to get two assholes to love her. If one of them hurt her, she would just run to the other one. There was never a moment when she thought "Oh, maybe I should be alone now, away from these men, and think about what's happening".
The writing, which I mentioned as a positive, is also a negative, simply because it felt forced at times. Some of the metaphors made no sense and where was the emotion behind the words?
The racist connotations (Jessa has addressed this in the best way and I’m glad she has listened to the readers), the sexual innuendos and everything about the man-child made me so uncomfortable. What was the point? I really don't get it? This book is a mix of children's, YA and adult. What was Jessa trying to do with this story, what is the message? Because all I see is a badly executed story.
And don't get me started on the ending. It was so anticlimactic and a total mess. And to think I saw ARC readers crying over it, that Jessa herself said it was more heartbreaking than the MPU books... please, that was all a lie.
I'm really confused by this book. Were the characters written this way on purpose? Were we supposed to hate them and not root for any of the romances? How is Jessa planning on redeeming these characters? I'm just so conflicted and having a hard time organising my thoughts. This review is a mess, I just can't put into words everything this book has made me feel.
This is the worst retelling I've ever read. I'm incredibly frustrated and upset....more
“And he loved her. He loved her. He loved her. He loved her. He loved her so much he’d rewritten history.”
rating: ★ ★ ★
I’ve been thinking about my ra“And he loved her. He loved her. He loved her. He loved her. He loved her so much he’d rewritten history.”
rating: ★ ★ ★
I’ve been thinking about my rating since I finished the book and decided to give it 3 stars instead of 4. As much as I liked certain parts, it doesn’t feel right to give this a 4 star rating - the more I think about it, the more disappointed I get ...more
"In a world where there were Fates and magic and curses and prophecies, Evangeline couldn't help but believe there was also the potential for everyone"In a world where there were Fates and magic and curses and prophecies, Evangeline couldn't help but believe there was also the potential for everyone to find a happily ever after.”
rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ½
I am devastated. My heart is broken. I can't believe the book ends like this, it's cruel and painful.
I have just finished the book and need to talk about it, so this review is probably going to be very messy. I'll start by saying that I loved this book so much and it's a million times better than the first one - there's a huge difference between the two.
The plot is so good and intriguing, it kept me on the edge of my seat and it was so hard to put the book down. I loved how the story developed, it's all so interesting and this book has taken a darker turn, it still has the fairytale feel of the first book, but more dangerous and nerve wracking. Although some parts were predictable, I was still shocked by some of the plot twists - but let me tell you, nothing shocked me more than the ending! I was not expecting it at all.
The characters are amazing, and even though we only get Eva's pov, everyone feels so layered and complex. I absolutely love that. I love Evangeline, I really do, and I admire her strength and her ability to hope for the best even in the face of chaos. But there were so many times I wanted to scream at her for making such stupid decisions. Jacks Jacks Jacks... where do I start? I'm so in love with him, he's fascinating and captivating and so charming. The things he says? I go insane. I just want to know more about him, I have so many questions.
The tension between Eva and Jacks was so good, there are so many great scenes between them that made my heart burst. For a story so focused on love, the romance is not the main focus, so I found myself hanging on to every moment of it.
"In the morning, you can forget it. You can go back to pretending you don't like me, and I can pretend that I don't care. But for tonight, let me pretend you're mine.”
I love the fairytale aspect of this story, it is the best kind of escapism from the real world. I loved all the dark twists and magical elements, this series really reminds me of how great ya fantasy can be. And I adore how there’s this lingering feeling of hope throughout the story, reminding us that things can change and they can be better. It makes me nostalgic, it transports me to my childhood and times spent reading stories that made me believe in the happily ever after.
I'm not giving it 5 stars because I think the worldbuilding is a bit confusing, I still have a lot of questions. And I wish I'd seen a better character arc for Evangeline, she's still very naive. Even after everything that has happened and everything she has seen, she still makes stupid decisions. And maybe it's cute that she hasn't lost hope, but there's a difference between being hopeful and being completely delusional. I hope to see her make better decisions in the next book and stand up for herself more.
All in all, I really loved this book and I'm counting the days until the third book. It better have a happy ending, I won't accept anything else....more
A ridiculous mess, that's what this book is. I don't understand all the great reviews this book has, I'm convinced the people who gave it 4rating: ★ ★
A ridiculous mess, that's what this book is. I don't understand all the great reviews this book has, I'm convinced the people who gave it 4 or 5 stars have read another book. While I can see that the short chapters and the mystery can make this an addictive and engrossing read, the book just has too many contradictions to be called a fantastic thriller. It's as if the book was written by two different people, because we get one plot at the beginning and by the end it's as if we're getting a completely different story.
There were times when I enjoyed the story, but overall it's boring and tedious, not to mention so repetitive. A character would say something and then the same thing would be repeated in the narration. Not to mention that the writing is awful, incredibly juvenile at times, Tricia often sounds like a hormonal teenager (I get it, your husband is hot, stop saying that) and the dialogue is ridiculous. Let's also not forget how unprofessional Adrienne is and that no respectable psychiatrist would talk to their patients like that.
It was clear that the author was trying to steer the reader towards a certain theory with the way she described the physical appearance and actions of certain characters, so that we would not pay attention to who the actual murderer was. But it was not done right, in my opinion, and it was not clever. I have to admit that the twist surprised me, because even though I had thought about it, it didn't seem like a very plausible theory. But then she hits us with all sorts of plot twists and it gets more and more ludicrous. Not to mention that everything is revealed at the very end, which makes the rest of the book very boring, as there are chapters where nothing happens and the story seems stagnant.
The characters are all terrible and so badly written. They don't seem like real people, in fact, everything about them is so unrealistic. I could go into more detail and talk about each character, but I don't want to. The sooner I forget them, the better.
Also, why did this have a romance plot? Just why? It was unnecessary and added nothing to the story.
The more I think about this book, the less I like it. A lot of the plot doesn't make sense, there are a bunch of inconsistencies, and the ending is so bad I don't even have the words to describe it. It's a forgettable book, I'll just pretend I didn't read it. The only good thing about it was that I got to share theories with my friends while we were reading it....more
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