**spoiler alert** Why don’t I have my own billionaire willing to kill anyone who looks at me wrong? A question I ask myself every day I’m afraid…
I love**spoiler alert** Why don’t I have my own billionaire willing to kill anyone who looks at me wrong? A question I ask myself every day I’m afraid…
I loved Dante. Which is no surprise, because I always like the male characters Ana writes. I could go into specifics, but overall I loved everything about him, so it would be unnecessary to drag the statement out.
I liked Vivian. I will admit I could find it annoying at times how she sort of saw her family for what they were, or at least her father, and didn’t really do anything about it her whole life. But it was also understandable, and she explained it in her fight with Dante, so it is all very complicated, and I just wanted to slap them both when they argued, because they were both right!
I wish we had gotten a little more of her family, and if Luca. I had sort of hoped he and Vivian would bond a little after the robbery. And I just have to add, Dante’s reaction to finding out about the robbery. Need I say more? I think not.
Now, for the plot. I could see both their sides so clearly. Dante had every right to make every decision he made, even though it drove me wild to see him be so blinded about his feelings for Vivian. It was his brother’s life at stake, literally. I would have wanted vengeance, and considering how she defended and never spoke up to her family, I could understand why he didn’t tell her. She also had every right to feel the way she felt. It was just betrayal from all sides. And I would have been heartbroken to learn the person I was falling in love with had chosen vengeance over me. And the things he said, and how he treated her so hot and cold. She didn’t deserve it, considering she didn’t know anything about any of it. And Dante knew she didn’t know. Do you see my case?? It is so frustrating, but it is what made this book so good!
And Mia Cara is hands down one of the best, most sweet and romantic nicknames I have ever read in a book. It just rolls off the tongue.
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Why don’t I have my own billionaire willing to kill anyone who looks at me wrong? A question I ask myself every day I’m afraid…
I loved Dante. Which is no surprise, because I always like the male characters Ana writes. I could go into specifics, but overall I loved everything about him, so it would be unnecessary to drag the statement out.
I liked Vivian. I will admit I could find it annoying at times how she sort of saw her family for what they were, or at least her father, and didn’t really do anything about it her whole life. But it was also understandable, and she explained it in her fight with Dante, so it is all very complicated, and I just wanted to slap them both when they argued, because they were both right!
I wish we had gotten a little more of her family, and if Luca. I had sort of hoped he and Vivian would bond a little after the robbery. And I just have to add, Dante’s reaction to finding out about the robbery. Need I say more? I think not.
Now, for the plot. I could see both their sides so clearly. Dante had every right to make every decision he made, even though it drove me wild to see him be so blinded about his feelings for Vivian. It was his brother’s life at stake, literally. I would have wanted vengeance, and considering how she defended and never spoke up to her family, I could understand why he didn’t tell her. She also had every right to feel the way she felt. It was just betrayal from all sides. And I would have been heartbroken to learn the person I was falling in love with had chosen vengeance over me. And the things he said, and how he treated her so hot and cold. She didn’t deserve it, considering she didn’t know anything about any of it. And Dante knew she didn’t know. Do you see my case?? It is so frustrating, but it is what made this book so good!
And Mia Cara is hands down one of the best, most sweet and romantic nicknames I have ever read in a book. It just rolls off the tongue.
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Why don’t I have my own billionaire willing to kill anyone who looks at me wrong? A question I ask myself every day I’m afraid…
I loved Dante. Which is no surprise, because I always like the male characters Ana writes. I could go into specifics, but overall I loved everything about him, so it would be unnecessary to drag the statement out.
I liked Vivian. I will admit I could find it annoying at times how she sort of saw her family for what they were, or at least her father, and didn’t really do anything about it her whole life. But it was also understandable, and she explained it in her fight with Dante, so it is all very complicated, and I just wanted to slap them both when they argued, because they were both right!
I wish we had gotten a little more of her family, and if Luca. I had sort of hoped he and Vivian would bond a little after the robbery. And I just have to add, Dante’s reaction to finding out about the robbery. Need I say more? I think not.
Now, for the plot. I could see both their sides so clearly. Dante had every right to make every decision he made, even though it drove me wild to see him be so blinded about his feelings for Vivian. It was his brother’s life at stake, literally. I would have wanted vengeance, and considering how she defended and never spoke up to her family, I could understand why he didn’t tell her. She also had every right to feel the way she felt. It was just betrayal from all sides. And I would have been heartbroken to learn the person I was falling in love with had chosen vengeance over me. And the things he said, and how he treated her so hot and cold. She didn’t deserve it, considering she didn’t know anything about any of it. And Dante knew she didn’t know. Do you see my case?? It is so frustrating, but it is what made this book so good!
And Mia Cara is hands down one of the best, most sweet and romantic nicknames I have ever read in a book. It just rolls off the tongue.
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Why don’t I have my own billionaire willing to kill anyone who looks at me wrong? A question I ask myself every day I’m afraid…
I loved Dante. Which is no surprise, because I always like the male characters Ana writes. I could go into specifics, but overall I loved everything about him, so it would be unnecessary to drag the statement out.
I liked Vivian. I will admit I could find it annoying at times how she sort of saw her family for what they were, or at least her father, and didn’t really do anything about it her whole life. But it was also understandable, and she explained it in her fight with Dante, so it is all very complicated, and I just wanted to slap them both when they argued, because they were both right!
I wish we had gotten a little more of her family, and if Luca. I had sort of hoped he and Vivian would bond a little after the robbery. And I just have to add, Dante’s reaction to finding out about the robbery. Need I say more? I think not.
Now, for the plot. I could see both their sides so clearly. Dante had every right to make every decision he made, even though it drove me wild to see him be so blinded about his feelings for Vivian. It was his brother’s life at stake, literally. I would have wanted vengeance, and considering how she defended and never spoke up to her family, I could understand why he didn’t tell her. She also had every right to feel the way she felt. It was just betrayal from all sides. And I would have been heartbroken to learn the person I was falling in love with had chosen vengeance over me. And the things he said, and how he treated her so hot and cold. She didn’t deserve it, considering she didn’t know anything about any of it. And Dante knew she didn’t know. Do you see my case?? It is so frustrating, but it is what made this book so good!
And Mia Cara is hands down one of the best, most sweet and romantic nicknames I have ever read in a book. It just rolls off the tongue.
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Why don’t I have my own billionaire willing to kill anyone who looks at me wrong? A question I ask myself every day I’m afraid…
I loved Dante. Which is no surprise, because I always like the male characters Ana writes. I could go into specifics, but overall I loved everything about him, so it would be unnecessary to drag the statement out.
I liked Vivian. I will admit I could find it annoying at times how she sort of saw her family for what they were, or at least her father, and didn’t really do anything about it her whole life. But it was also understandable, and she explained it in her fight with Dante, so it is all very complicated, and I just wanted to slap them both when they argued, because they were both right!
I wish we had gotten a little more of her family, and if Luca. I had sort of hoped he and Vivian would bond a little after the robbery. And I just have to add, Dante’s reaction to finding out about the robbery. Need I say more? I think not.
Now, for the plot. I could see both their sides so clearly. Dante had every right to make every decision he made, even though it drove me wild to see him be so blinded about his feelings for Vivian. It was his brother’s life at stake, literally. I would have wanted vengeance, and considering how she defended and never spoke up to her family, I could understand why he didn’t tell her. She also had every right to feel the way she felt. It was just betrayal from all sides. And I would have been heartbroken to learn the person I was falling in love with had chosen vengeance over me. And the things he said, and how he treated her so hot and cold. She didn’t deserve it, considering she didn’t know anything about any of it. And Dante knew she didn’t know. Do you see my case?? It is so frustrating, but it is what made this book so good!
And Mia Cara is hands down one of the best, most sweet and romantic nicknames I have ever read in a book. It just rolls off the tongue.
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Why don’t I have my own billionaire willing to kill anyone who looks at me wrong? A question I ask myself every day I’m afraid…
I loved Dante. Which is no surprise, because I always like the male characters Ana writes. I could go into specifics, but overall I loved everything about him, so it would be unnecessary to drag the statement out.
I liked Vivian. I will admit I could find it annoying at times how she sort of saw her family for what they were, or at least her father, and didn’t really do anything about it her whole life. But it was also understandable, and she explained it in her fight with Dante, so it is all very complicated, and I just wanted to slap them both when they argued, because they were both right!
I wish we had gotten a little more of her family, and if Luca. I had sort of hoped he and Vivian would bond a little after the robbery. And I just have to add, Dante’s reaction to finding out about the robbery. Need I say more? I think not.
Now, for the plot. I could see both their sides so clearly. Dante had every right to make every decision he made, even though it drove me wild to see him be so blinded about his feelings for Vivian. It was his brother’s life at stake, literally. I would have wanted vengeance, and considering how she defended and never spoke up to her family, I could understand why he didn’t tell her. She also had every right to feel the way she felt. It was just betrayal from all sides. And I would have been heartbroken to learn the person I was falling in love with had chosen vengeance over me. And the things he said, and how he treated her so hot and cold. She didn’t deserve it, considering she didn’t know anything about any of it. And Dante knew she didn’t know. Do you see my case?? It is so frustrating, but it is what made this book so good!
And Mia Cara is hands down one of the best, most sweet and romantic nicknames I have ever read in a book. It just rolls off the tongue.
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Why don’t I have my own billionaire willing to kill anyone who looks at me wrong? A question I ask myself every day I’m afraid…
I loved Dante. Which is no surprise, because I always like the male characters Ana writes. I could go into specifics, but overall I loved everything about him, so it would be unnecessary to drag the statement out.
I liked Vivian. I will admit I could find it annoying at times how she sort of saw her family for what they were, or at least her father, and didn’t really do anything about it her whole life. But it was also understandable, and she explained it in her fight with Dante, so it is all very complicated, and I just wanted to slap them both when they argued, because they were both right!
I wish we had gotten a little more of her family, and if Luca. I had sort of hoped he and Vivian would bond a little after the robbery. And I just have to add, Dante’s reaction to finding out about the robbery. Need I say more? I think not.
Now, for the plot. I could see both their sides so clearly. Dante had every right to make every decision he made, even though it drove me wild to see him be so blinded about his feelings for Vivian. It was his brother’s life at stake, literally. I would have wanted vengeance, and considering how she defended and never spoke up to her family, I could understand why he didn’t tell her. She also had every right to feel the way she felt. It was just betrayal from all sides. And I would have been heartbroken to learn the person I was falling in love with had chosen vengeance over me. And the things he said, and how he treated her so hot and cold. She didn’t deserve it, considering she didn’t know anything about any of it. And Dante knew she didn’t know. Do you see my case?? It is so frustrating, but it is what made this book so good!
And Mia Cara is hands down one of the best, most sweet and romantic nicknames I have ever read in a book. It just rolls off the tongue....more
Holy mother of god blessed hell.. I think I am ruined.. I am going into cardiac arrest. Am I dead?
My pulse was sky high through the whole thing. Every tHoly mother of god blessed hell.. I think I am ruined.. I am going into cardiac arrest. Am I dead?
My pulse was sky high through the whole thing. Every time she talked to someone new in the beginning I was so sure they were guilty. They all seemed so shady uknow?? And then I had theory upon theory. But I called it you all! One of my first suspects was actually guilty! And I feel proud of that. Maybe overly so. But I don’t care. I am ecstatic. I also guessed a lot of wrong with a very strong conviction..but that’s okay:) Though, I have to admit I was kinda bummed that Cara wasn’t some evil psychopathic mastermind. I strongly believed in that one.
It was just everything about how this book went forwards, then backwards, and sideways and did some flips, and the dog was dead, and the girl was alive, but wasn’t, and it was just all over the place, and it devoured me. Does that make sense????
If I have to point out one thing, it wasn’t very describing. Is that the right word? When the people were talking to each other there wasn’t a lot of details about expressions, or much descriptions about what they were wearing weaved into it. It would be dialogue upon dialogue. And then we would see a lot of the interviews written in her personal notes rather than reading about her having the actual conversation. But it either got better or it simply faded to the background the longer I read, because I loved this, and stopped noticing early on.
I would a hundred percent read this. I don’t read a lot of crime, which is why I have put this off for so long, but I loved it....more
Truth to be told, I was divided between giving it four or five stars. However, there were so many positives with this book, and by the end they outweiTruth to be told, I was divided between giving it four or five stars. However, there were so many positives with this book, and by the end they outweighed the negatives!
The focus on both of their mental healths was one of my favourite parts of the book. Firstly because it showed how men can also struggle, and secondly because of the arc of their recovery, and growth, and healing. The symptoms relating to mental illnesses weren’t over exaggerated to make a point, and the healing process wasn’t over and done with the flip of a switch. It was a continuous process throughout the entire book.
I didn’t feel like the story had much of a climax. On one side it bothered me because it didn’t feel like the book was building up to anything. On the other, this book takes a different direction than most books nowadays. Instead of building up to a blowup in their relationship that most readers can see coming before flipping the first page it focused on showing more mature and healthy decision making in a relationship, and the root of the problem lied with working with themselves and their own personal struggles.
Second chance romance isn’t my favourite trope. I don’t know how I missed this fact before I decided to read the book. Anyhow. I felt like to much time had passed. The reason why I don’t like this trope is because I feel like so much time is wasted where they could have been happy together. And not in the sense where I can imagine how lovely it would have been if things had been different, but more in the way of thinking they are dumb, and blind, and it annoys me. And it did annoy me throughout the entire book, because he was obviously still in love with her. And I could understand needing distance in the wake of his father’s death, but eventually he should have fought for her. That is real love.
Their pranks, and wars, and banter was some of the best I have read, ever. It never got old, it was always fresh, and not overdone with an attitude, and it didn’t stop once they entered a relationship. I wish for this in my own future.
The inclusion of the dreamland brothers. Yes. Thank you. Once again, I do not know how I missed the fact that they live in the same “universe” or what ever to call it. And when I read Cal’s name I paused. And then squealed. I wasn’t a huge fan of all the three books, but if I didn’t like them in their own books, I liked them as the side characters in the others.
Something that did bother me was how I didn’t feel a strong connection with Rafa, or Lily. And I am assuming they will each get their own book, yes?
I am excited for the next book. A little apprehensive, cause it’s often hard to write a second book that is enjoyed as much as the first if that one is a success, simply because it raises the bar so high. Not to mention Rafa has a kid, and I dislike that trope as much as I do second chance romance. Don’t get me wrong, if the author is talented I can absolutely love the book - as proven with this one. I can only pray the next doesn’t disappoint.
“You following me?” Yes. Yes I would very much like to follow you anywhere.
I’m swooning for Zanders at the moment, so just give me a second. Or two. I “You following me?” Yes. Yes I would very much like to follow you anywhere.
I’m swooning for Zanders at the moment, so just give me a second. Or two. I need to compose myself.
I debated whether or not to read this book for a long time, because a lot of people told me the second book was a lot better, and I read and loved that one first, so I was afraid this would disappoint. But it didn’t, obviously, because I gave it five stars. And even though I love them both equally, this one inspired me so much regarding body image.
Stevie was such an empowering character to read about, and I loved reading about her highs and her lows, because it is relatable to, I think, everyone. Having qualms about one’s body, dealing with relationships with family, friends and boyfriends, where they have been anything but supportive, yet hidden behind backhanded comments, and being scared to reveal one self. All of it. I loved how it was written like she didn’t always have these problems, but in fact had her confident days, because it is just so accurate. But even towards the end of the book, her insecurities wasn’t just thrown to the wind like it’s that easy. Like I said, her highs and lows.
The reason why I love Zanders as much as I do isn’t because he is a hockey bad boy, with millions of dollars and women throw themselves at him, but he only has eyes for one. That is all great to read about, sure, but I can find that literally anywhere. I love Zanders because he was very self aware, and he didn’t ever brush away his mental health. He was not afraid to talk about how he was feeling about troubles he had gone through. And he never did it in a “I am too good for all of those problems, it doesn’t matter anymore” kind of way, when it obviously did matter.
The scene where he and his best friend Maddison talked on the couch in the middle of the night and they both had tears in their eyes I knew one hundred present this was a five star read, because there was something really gentle about the whole thing.
“I nod my head repeatedly, unable to speak, emotions thick in my throat. When I look up at Maddison, it seems he’s having the same issue, his brown eyes glossed over as he rapidly blinks.”
I also felt like his love for Stevie was a very gentle thing, despite being the guy who sat in the penalty box during every single hockey game. There is a scene where he is looking at a picture of her. And as he is looking at everything he loves about the picture he doesn’t conclude by saying she is sexy, or hot, or describe all the things he wants to do with her body. He simply concludes that she looks really pretty. As if he just couldn’t stop looking at her because she was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen.
“…her face is turned back over her shoulder, showcasing her freckles and blue-green eyes. She’s in her typical attire of baggy jeans, dirty Nikes, and an oversized flannel, though it’s blowing away from her body, and she just looks really…pretty”
That is what made this so different from every other book. And that is why it is so great.
Despite being a sports romance I would say this focuses more on their relationship than hockey. I didn’t mind it because I am not big on sports, so I wouldn’t really know what was going on.
There is also one thing I thought would happen through the whole book, because it seemed so obvious, but then it didn’t, and I was actually thankful, because that would have been an incredibly easy climax to use in the story, and it would have been boring, because I would have predicted it from the start.
I am going to write it below so don’t read if you don’t want to.
I thought Tara would find out about their relationship and Stevie would get fired, and that would be sort of the beginning of the end of their relationship, before things would solve themselves out in the end. If you couldn’t tell - I obviously found what actually happened to be that much better.
Read this, and know that I will not stand for anyone doing anything other than loving it....more
How do I feel? How am I supposed to feel? I do not know what to do with myself at this particular moment.
This was everything I didn’t know I needed uHow do I feel? How am I supposed to feel? I do not know what to do with myself at this particular moment.
This was everything I didn’t know I needed until I had it. If my house burned down this would be one of the few precious objects I would not let burn. (There are obviously other books as well, but no matter)
The writing style was similar to what I have read before, yet different, and I liked it. I liked the riddles, except from the times my mind started reading the normal parts of the book in the same tone one does a rime. It left me a little confused when I realised.
Elspeth was such a calming character to read about, because she was not overly stupid. She did not try to be more or less than she was. She was not overly needy, or unreasonable, or possess any of the traits that have been all too common to associate a female main character with.
The plot was on point, the romance was not a lot, but great all the same, the nightmare was hilarious, and really sweet. Until he wasn’t. I couldn’t really figure him out all the time. He wanted to protect her, and seemed to like her a lot, but he didn’t care if he hurt someone else and she was terrified or horrid by what she/he/they had done. Funny all the same tho.
I am a little apprehensive about reading the next book. Like in my mind I know with all that I am that things will work itself out, and she will be back and happy. But at the end of this book the nightmare hadn’t just taken more control. She was gone. And I don’t want her to be gone for all of the next book...
This is also a really weird thing about me. I hate reading about a main character being locked up or caged. It makes me physically uncomfortable, like my skin is crawling and I want to skip to the part where they are no longer caged. What is the most weird is that I don’t mind it when I am finished reading. If anything I believe it was a good addition to the overall story. I guess I am just complicated. We all have our crosses to bear I suppose....more
Let me tell you: when I heard the rest of the books will not focus on Oraya and Raihn, I wanted to cry! I am so not ready for their relationship to beLet me tell you: when I heard the rest of the books will not focus on Oraya and Raihn, I wanted to cry! I am so not ready for their relationship to be “over”. I must admit it is a little confusing as well considering the whole speech from the Goddess about how Nyaxia would not be pleased with their bond and get “revenge”. Clearly their story seems unfinished. However, this little revelation doesn’t take away from how much I loved reading this book.
Seeing Oraya deal with the loss of her father made even me emotional. The confusion and anger and sadness and resentment all laced together was beautifully written. I appreciated how Vincent’s character wasn’t just forgotten after a hundred pages or so, just because he was dead. It would have felt highly unnatural considering the part he played in her life.
After reading the first book I was so pissed at Raihn. I love a good betrayal, as long as the grovelling and rebuilding of the relationship is done right. Luckily, here, it was. I also liked how his point of view was included in this one, including the insight to his past. It certainly added a few layers to his character. His love language made me fold like a chair.
The plot was well thought out, never got lost in the story, and the scenes were neither written too fast or too slow.
Am I the only one hoping for a happy ending for Septimus? I mean, he may be evil, but he seems kind of lovable as well....more
I have already read “the ashes and the star cursed king” so I already knew the outcome of Vale and Lilith’s relationship, but I loved Vale in that booI have already read “the ashes and the star cursed king” so I already knew the outcome of Vale and Lilith’s relationship, but I loved Vale in that book, and was desperate to read his story.
I loved the relationship development, and especially how it went beyond physical attraction. I loved the inclusion of one of the gods. I loved the twist with her father. And I loved how the climax wasn’t the cliche fight between the two main characters, causing them to walk away from each other, just to end up together. It was refreshing.
I wish we had learned more about Vale’s life before he met Lilith. In the next book we learn about his past with Turned Vampires, and I always found it interesting how he is now with one of them. It would have been better with a dual point of view. Mina felt a lot like background noice, even though the story in a lot of ways surrounded her. I wanted a deeper insight and more description around Lilith’s decease. And more symptoms. I felt like they weren’t really mentioned.
All in all this captured me, and despite there being some things I felt were lacking I really did enjoy reading it, and don’t feel like I am missing something from the series as a whole....more
This is one of those books I get too invested in, and take it as a personal offence when the female main character is betrayed. I honestly don’t know This is one of those books I get too invested in, and take it as a personal offence when the female main character is betrayed. I honestly don’t know if I want to kiss Raihn for his love for her, or punch him in the face for, I don’t know, everything else?! Regardless, this book was amazing. So read it, thanks....more
I don’t know how or why I loved this as much as I did. I loved the beginning, but then towards the middle this book was so weird, and I didn’t think II don’t know how or why I loved this as much as I did. I loved the beginning, but then towards the middle this book was so weird, and I didn’t think I would like it, at least not the ending. But as I read on I loved it again, and the ending of this book. Oh my god. Perfect. I think I am in love with Kaleb. There is just something about the tortured and possessive males, you know?
And I love the cover. Just needed to add that. ...more
Fourth Wing has everything I am looking for in a fantasy book. Plain and simple.
Xaden was close to perfeWhy can’t I have a dragon too? It isn’t fair..
Fourth Wing has everything I am looking for in a fantasy book. Plain and simple.
Xaden was close to perfectly written. The strength of his character that was shown mostly through his power over shadows and the dragon who choose him only got better when learning about his past, and the meaning behind the scars on his back. His love for Violet is also everything! If there is one thing I would change regarding his character it’s the beginning. I didn’t feel like he hated Violet in the sense of wanting her dead, as much as just being indifferent towards her, whilst a little resenting.
Violet is who we should all aspire to be. She was an incredibly strong character, but her strengths were never flaunted in any way. The people around her could see her strength, but it was always shown through her struggles. She didn’t just show up nailing everything in the blink of an eye because she is a “badass”. It was more of a silent strength which is my favourite kind to read about. I also love that the dragon bonding didn’t immediately turn her into this all powerful rider everyone should fear. She still struggled a lot with both the dragon riding and her powers. She better get those powers back, I am not even joking. And if not getting that exact power, then something equally magnificent.
The plot. It was there, although it wasn’t always clear. There were several clues throughout the story bringing us to the incredible ending of the book, but most of the time I feel like the main focus of the book regarded first becoming a rider, then learning how to be one and not die. This didn’t bother me however, because there were several action filled scenes making the story exciting, and leaving me in suspense. I also feel like it was necessary to get the series going.
The only thing I really had a problem with was Jack. I feel like he was a very stereotypical character, and his storyline was predictable. I was happy when he exited the story. Though we didn’t see a body technically. He is probably dead, it’s fine.
It is safe to say the next few months will be torture, waiting for the next book to come out....more
This is quickly becoming one of my favourite book series of all time. I am usually nervous whenever I pick up a new book and read it for the first timeThis is quickly becoming one of my favourite book series of all time. I am usually nervous whenever I pick up a new book and read it for the first time, just because I do not know what will happen! But I was dying to read this with how the last book ended!
Juliette has grown so much, and to see her embrace herself and her power was everything. Aaron Warner is still going strong. He needs no other words than his name for people to understand what I am trying to convey. I love how Kenji is slowly becoming more than just the funny best friend. He is still funny, thankfully, but he is seen more as an individual than a side character.
I guess some people will say this book didn’t have enough action, and was a bit slow. Personally I didn’t find it slow, even though much didn’t happen until the end. I found myself captivated by every page, and the reading flow was so much simpler than what I felt when reading especially the first book. Her inner monologue in the first, and sometimes in the second book felt a lot like constant rambling. The drama also kept me going. I was here for it.
Since this book doesn’t have multiple point of views I feel like the interaction with Andersen could have been longer, and more drawn out, but they didn’t really exchange a single word, and everything happened so fast. The rest of what happened one the ship however, I liked.
Adam. Adam, Adam, Adam, why is he still here again? I don’t know. I was so pumped up and excited when he said he wished she was dead and all of those other horrible things, but she didn’t really say anything. Or at least not enough. The things she said was great, but she should have said more, because he said several unforgivable things. I don’t feel like I should be expecting a stand off between them in the future, because it feels like they have moved over some threshold and has left it behind, and now it is more about Adam and Aaron’s relationship as brothers. ...more
**spoiler alert** This is everything that was missing in the fourth and fifth book! This is the kind of book I was waiting for!
Unlike the last two boo**spoiler alert** This is everything that was missing in the fourth and fifth book! This is the kind of book I was waiting for!
Unlike the last two books, this followed the plot, and kept having action, or at least scenes that made sense to the story throughout the entire book. We got a clear visual as to where every character in the book currently stood, not being left with the feeling of anyone being forgotten, or any loose ends. I finally got the feeling that there were character growth, and relationship progress.
Clary seemed like a character that finally came into her own, and became this Shadowhunter that I feel she has spent too much time trying to become. I was a little bothered by the fact that she couldn’t bring herself to kill the Endarkened during the battle at the citadel, when she herself kept talking about how they were no longer Shadowhunters or their friends. Seemed hypocritical.
Jace can be described as…open, in this book. I always felt like his character was so “heavy” in the sense of always feeling like he deserved death, and nothing good in life. He finally let himself be more happy.
Which brings me to their relationship. In my review of the last book I mentioned how I needed their relationship to actually be a real relationship. And it was! I just loved it.
I loved everything with Sebastian in this book. There is nothing else to say.
Everything with Maia, Maureen and Lily felt a little pointless. Despite Maia’s warning to the clave I didn’t feel like her character did much for the story at all, so I didn’t understand why she got as much time in the book as I felt like she did.
I don’t know how I feel about getting Emma’s point of view in this book. At first I thought it would only be in the prologue, and in the rest of the book she would only appear as a side character where it was relevant to Jace and Clary, but she got her own point of view. Most of the time it didn’t bother me, though there were times I felt like adding her point of view didn’t have anything to do with “the mortal instruments”, and everything to do with her own trilogy “the dark artifices”.
It pissed me off how the clave responded to the Seliee after the war. Yes, I understand they were on the wrong side. Of course they need to pay for that. But Magnus told them exactly what would happen if the calve did what they wanted to do, but it didn’t stop them. And they punished one of their own who fought with them because of her blood, sending her into exile. I am not judging too harshly because the Shadowhunter world isn’t finished, so there is time to grow. But I still felt like there should have been more progression where the clave is concerned.
Despite these things I felt captured through the whole book, and the story as a whole was amazing. It was well written, deep characters you felt connected with, a complex storyline that makes sense, and a wonderful conclusion. I will recommend the series, all six of the books....more
**spoiler alert** This was a stunning conclusion to “bargains with beasts”, and the universe originating in “deals with demons”. I have waited for Kyl**spoiler alert** This was a stunning conclusion to “bargains with beasts”, and the universe originating in “deals with demons”. I have waited for Kyla’s story for ages. I immediately fell in love with her character when she appeared in “inner demons”. I have also waited to hear more about Finvarra since we first met him in “speak of the demon”. I do wish we had learned a little more about him in the first series since he and Kyla only got one book, but I didn’t feel unsatisfied in any way at the end of the book. It could have been longer given how they fought two battles/wars, yet it didn’t feel to short either. There was a moment I was so upset with everyone, and didn’t think any of them could be redeemed no matter where to book went. But I was wrong. Selina, Nathanial, Finvarra. I forgave them. Which is rare, because I am firm believer in sharpening the hatchet instead of burying it.
I am a little confused about wether or not their stories are complete or not though. Because of the whole last interaction with the demigod. I didn’t understand why it seemed like he tried to kill Kyla after she kept her word, and instead of keeping the portals opened as a thank you, made a deal with her, where she have to serve him if/when he wakes up. If there will be more books showing the demigod waking up, the story would be set at least a thousand years into the future. I don’t know how I feel about seeing the characters after that much time passing, because they would undoubtedly be different people. I like who they are now....more
This isn’t the first time I have read this book. But I did lower my rating from five to three stars.
Here are my issues with it.
I felt like we got suchThis isn’t the first time I have read this book. But I did lower my rating from five to three stars.
Here are my issues with it.
I felt like we got such a huge build up of Danica and Vas’ friendship in the first books, and now we didn’t really get to see how much that friendship means to Vas. There was one scene where they were together, and he said he had missed her terribly, which is sweet. But he didn’t confide in Danica through the book. In fact he confided in Evie about something. And I felt like they were almost closer.
Meredith is not a detective. That is not a bad thing, but she was never involved in any cases in the past, and now she was, and I didn’t understand why her story couldn’t be written without having to fill some of Danica’s shoes. Which brings me to my next problem.
Evie. Who is also filling Danica’s shoes. And ones again I don’t like it, and it doesn’t feel right. Mostly because I felt that because Evie wants to be independent, and solve cases on her own, Danica was completely removed from the story. As was Samael. Vas, Evie, Kyla and occasionally Meredith was a huge part of Danica and Samael’s books. And now it felt like they were “separate” from everyone because they were now king and queen. But that doesn’t really reconcile with what we have seen of them in the rest of the books. But yes, I felt like Danica was removed because she would be better than Evie at solving the case they were working on, and they didn’t want Danica to outshine her.
I FEEL LIKE EVIE IS TRYING TO STEAL DANICA’S LIFE, IS WHAT I AM TRYING TO SAY.
And it drives me wild because I feel like Danica worked and earned to be as close to all the people she is close to. Because at the start of the series she didn’t have anyone. And she hadn’t for a long time.
I had plans of re-reading the spinoff series - which is Evie and Kyla’s books, but I already know I regret the rating I gave them, which means it will not be enjoyable reads.
I have to be honest. I didn’t understand the hype this book got. I read the shadow and bone trilogy a little while ago, and even though it was good, iI have to be honest. I didn’t understand the hype this book got. I read the shadow and bone trilogy a little while ago, and even though it was good, it wasn’t great.
But this book was fantastic.
I loved the plot, the development of the story, the characters, even the flashbacks, which I am usually not a huge fan of.
Watching the different romantic relationships form without taking anything away from the plot was truly a highlight.
This book isn’t particularly short, yet it didn’t drag at all. And yet, it didn’t move too fast either.
I don’t know which relationship duo was my favourite, because I actually liked them all, and how each relationship was so different.
I do however know that Kaz is my favourite character, and I loved the ending! His scheming, plotting and planning. He is who I aspire to be. We all should! ...more
**spoiler alert** The only one who can give Alex Volkov a run for his money, is Christian Fucking Harper.
This is probably my favourite of the four bo**spoiler alert** The only one who can give Alex Volkov a run for his money, is Christian Fucking Harper.
This is probably my favourite of the four books in this series. Though I have a hard time deciding between this and the first one, “twisted love”. It is also the one I was the most excited about, mostly due to Christian, but also because Stella is not the typical female lead I will normally read about (being an influencer). And I always just liked her character. Funnily enough I liked all of the people in the friend group from the first book.
There were certain times whilst reading this I felt like a scene wasn’t really necessary, and just took up unnecessary space, but at the same time I didn’t get bored reading it. Their romance was slow burn, to the point where their relationship wasn’t official until 300 something pages, but there is nothing I hate more than a romance that goes from zero to a hundred, so I didn’t mind it. The only thing I did mind was how he would be sweet one second then cold the next, for a very long time.
It felt like the couples from the previous books were more present in this one, which I liked, because I felt like they sort of disappeared in the others, in order to focus on the love story.
The author did a great job portraying anxiety, and how thoughts often lead those struggling with it to spiral into an anxiety attack. And even though Christian managed to help her and steady her in some ways, it didn’t automatically make her anxiety go away, and she was still dealing with it in the “one year later” part of the book.
The constant bickering between the guys, and how they were amused every time one of them had girlfriend trouble, never failed to make me laugh.
I wish we had gotten a deeper insight to what happened with Christian’s company after Kage’s betrayal, and I wanted to see Christian as a father, not just finding out he would be one. I also wish the relationship between Stella and Natalia had been explored more.
I would recommend reading the entire series, even if this can technically be read as a standalone....more
This is one of the few books I have read with a female lead character who is an extrovert, as opposed tGive me Ryan Shay any time, any day, any place!
This is one of the few books I have read with a female lead character who is an extrovert, as opposed to an introvert. Which in turn made me love how the male lead character was very much an introvert, and needed her help to keep conversations going, and seem likeable, and approachable.
I loved both Indy and Ryan from the first book. We definitely saw a different side to Ryan in this. Not in a bad way. Quite the opposite. It gave his character layers, and we saw real growth from the person who wanted her gone, to him feeling out of place without her. I also found it incredibly sweet how he would go beyond his own discomfort in order to be there for her - picking her up from a creepy date, and from a party when she was sick.
I also liked that we saw a different side of Indy. She was engaged to someone in the first, and yet I felt like Stevie and Zanders’s breakup was more devastating than Indy’s breakup with her fiancé. But in this we saw her actually struggle, not only with being alone, but also how the breakup was a chain reaction leading to her loosing her other friends.
Several things happened throughout the book, career wise, and relationship wise. Every one of those incidences would have seemed natural to occur towards the end of the book, such as an injury, not knowing where his career would end up. But when these stuff started happening around halfway through the book, I constantly found myself at the edge of my seat, wondering, what would happen next. The grovelling was also descent.
I felt connected to both of the characters. Neither one felt underdeveloped, which is often the heart of the problem to why certain books simply aren’t that good. If the connection isn’t there, the storyline means little to nothing.
^When i wrote this I hadn’t read the first book yet, but now I have, and I loved it, and it only made this so much more special. Stevie and Zanders’ engagement party, and the dynamic in their relationships with Ryan and Indy was one my favourite things. And I loved how they all became aunts and uncles to each other’s kids! That was so sweet!
Communication was key in their relationship, and they didn’t shy away from opening up to one another. But they also didn’t do it the second they met. It happened as their connection grew, and relationship progressed. And in the end it was their hearts they fell in love with, not their looks.
I also felt like they developed a friendship before an actual relationship. I guess there was a certain attraction all along, but they still built a solid friendship, and by the time they actually went into a relationship I felt like they trusted the fact that they could rely on the other person. And that is really precious. I fell in love with their friendship long before I fell in love with the idea of them being romantic.
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