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Rule by Jay Crownover
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Master of Salt & Bones by Keri Lake
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Lore of the Wilds by Analeigh Sbrana
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This. Was. EVERYTHING.
I freaking devoured Lore of the Wilds y'all. I read on audiobook and was utterly captivated from the very beginning. As soon as I finished, I proceeded to sit down in my home library and cradled the hardcover, pondering the realization that this story made me feel like I’ve FINALLY reconnected with a years-lost part of myself as a reader. Like this book made me remember why I fell in love with new adult romantasy in the first place, somewhere around 5 whole years ago. It’s also extremely cozy, full of fae fun, and proved to be a delightful escape. I cannot recommend this one enough.
While I mean it when I say that this is cozy romantasy at its absolute finest, let me also emphasize that there are ALSO high stakes and corrupt evils at work and omg THAT ENDING?? I did not see that twist coming at ALL, like I figured we'd revisit a certain winged fae who came to Lore's shop in the beginning BUT NOT LIKE THAT. If you love soft, feminine yet still headstrong and outspoken FMCs, plus a magical library and swoonworthy fae males to fall in love with...READ THIS BOOK📖✨
I freaking devoured Lore of the Wilds y'all. I read on audiobook and was utterly captivated from the very beginning. As soon as I finished, I proceeded to sit down in my home library and cradled the hardcover, pondering the realization that this story made me feel like I’ve FINALLY reconnected with a years-lost part of myself as a reader. Like this book made me remember why I fell in love with new adult romantasy in the first place, somewhere around 5 whole years ago. It’s also extremely cozy, full of fae fun, and proved to be a delightful escape. I cannot recommend this one enough.
While I mean it when I say that this is cozy romantasy at its absolute finest, let me also emphasize that there are ALSO high stakes and corrupt evils at work and omg THAT ENDING?? I did not see that twist coming at ALL, like I figured we'd revisit a certain winged fae who came to Lore's shop in the beginning BUT NOT LIKE THAT. If you love soft, feminine yet still headstrong and outspoken FMCs, plus a magical library and swoonworthy fae males to fall in love with...READ THIS BOOK📖✨
Darling Venom by Parker S. Huntington
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Elemental Affections by Jaime Ryanne
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Perfect for readers in search of a low-stakes, cozy romantasy set at a magical academy and featuring a second chance romance! There's also a masquerade ball where they're disguised and only HE knows that it's her...did I mention he's also her professor and she's his assistant?! So much fun!!
Huge thanks to the author and the Nerd Fam for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed above belong entirely to me.
Huge thanks to the author and the Nerd Fam for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed above belong entirely to me.
Quicksilver by Callie Hart
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien
3.0
Let me start off this review by saying I am a HUGE LOTR/Hobbit fan. I've read The Hobbit multiple times and my favorite movie series is Peter Jackson's LOTR. I think it's a complete masterpiece. I've read my favorite scenes/random bits and pieces from the books since I was a kid. This year was the first time I decided to read it from cover to cover.
Nice way to put it: this book is challenging to get through.
Harsh/more truthful way: this book often put me to sleep and much of the prose seemed unnecessarily dull.
H O W E V E R:
I cannot discount Tolkien's genius. I won't ever be able to do that. He's the father of fantasy literature. Back when he was writing in the early 20th century, he was world-building, language-inventing, and exercising a unique kind of creativity no one had ever really tried before. Nowadays we expect our fantasy books to not only take us far away, but astonish us with things no author has done before, to allow us to embark upon a fast-paced, exhilarating journey. Back in his day, Tolkien had other things in mind.
Yes, there are many lengthy chapters about leaves on trees and vast expanses of land. No, there are not enough well-developed female characters to satisfy me. But I did somewhat enjoy my first complete read of the first LOTR book, but I wholeheartedly admit that it's because I have already developed a serious sense of nostalgia for Middle Earth. Also, I confess, during the entirety of my read, I kept thinking to myself: "WOW, the film did such a wonderful job of adapting this scene"...
Definitely one of the only stories I enjoyed more on the silver screen rather than on the page.
Nice way to put it: this book is challenging to get through.
Harsh/more truthful way: this book often put me to sleep and much of the prose seemed unnecessarily dull.
H O W E V E R:
I cannot discount Tolkien's genius. I won't ever be able to do that. He's the father of fantasy literature. Back when he was writing in the early 20th century, he was world-building, language-inventing, and exercising a unique kind of creativity no one had ever really tried before. Nowadays we expect our fantasy books to not only take us far away, but astonish us with things no author has done before, to allow us to embark upon a fast-paced, exhilarating journey. Back in his day, Tolkien had other things in mind.
Yes, there are many lengthy chapters about leaves on trees and vast expanses of land. No, there are not enough well-developed female characters to satisfy me. But I did somewhat enjoy my first complete read of the first LOTR book, but I wholeheartedly admit that it's because I have already developed a serious sense of nostalgia for Middle Earth. Also, I confess, during the entirety of my read, I kept thinking to myself: "WOW, the film did such a wonderful job of adapting this scene"...
Definitely one of the only stories I enjoyed more on the silver screen rather than on the page.