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Ghostsmith by Nicki Pau Preto
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I love this duollogie. This world is distinctive and unique. The magic system makes sence in this world and the caracters are awsome.
Hawk is such a ild card, will e or won't he. Has he ever felt love? His mother has spend time with his dead father every day but had a nurse to take care of her living son. This is soo sad.
I love how these caracters find a way to trust the found family tgey made. Leaving all there manipulatieve disfunctional family behind. Finding there own confidence to stand on there own feet and not only tekst there found family but themselfs as well.
Hawk is such a ild card, will e or won't he. Has he ever felt love? His mother has spend time with his dead father every day but had a nurse to take care of her living son. This is soo sad.
I love how these caracters find a way to trust the found family tgey made. Leaving all there manipulatieve disfunctional family behind. Finding there own confidence to stand on there own feet and not only tekst there found family but themselfs as well.
Sword Catcher by Cassandra Clare
adventurous
dark
inspiring
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I like her writing style but ik takes some time to get into the book. She doesnt info dump but works the history and caracter trades you need to know into the storyline. This does mean it takes forever in the beginning and i was at 45% or so when i was like, is something going to happen already or is this it.
Of course all her treads come together in the end. But then your like... nooooo now i have to wait for the next one 🫶
Of course all her treads come together in the end. But then your like... nooooo now i have to wait for the next one 🫶
The Lightstruck by Sunya Mara
adventurous
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I was very interested to see how this story would continue. I loved thr firsy half of the story.
Yet I peronaly did not realy enjoy the last half.
It felt very confusing with all the specters in different versions of people. And also a little preachy about fighting doesnt end a war.
It was a good story but i enjoyed the first book more.
Yet I peronaly did not realy enjoy the last half.
It felt very confusing with all the specters in different versions of people. And also a little preachy about fighting doesnt end a war.
It was a good story but i enjoyed the first book more.
The Darkening by Sunya Mara
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
So i read to many romantasy in a row and found myself in front of my booshelves looking for something different.
Im glad i picked up this dark fantasy book. I am introduced to a world that is a kingdom, or in fact no longer more than a city that is enveloped by a great dark storm that year by year seems to claim more and more of this kingdom and the people wihin.
We meet prince Dalca that is doomed to be the next barer of the mighty kings curse when his mother dies to battle and keep the storm at bay. And we meet Vesper the daughter of a revolutionair that used to battle the storm with a magic called ikonomancy. She wants to rescue her father and infiltrates the palace.
Yes there is some hints of romance in here but it is mostly a subplot. The main goal of all the people we meet is to conccour this all consuming storm and darkness in whatever way possible.
These people and the caracters we meet along the way do not only seem to be trapt in this storm but also in an unending loop of decissions made before there time. Revenge and honour seem to proppel them to repeat these patterns and unless they can break this cycle and conccour there own fears they will not master the storm.
Im glad i picked up this dark fantasy book. I am introduced to a world that is a kingdom, or in fact no longer more than a city that is enveloped by a great dark storm that year by year seems to claim more and more of this kingdom and the people wihin.
We meet prince Dalca that is doomed to be the next barer of the mighty kings curse when his mother dies to battle and keep the storm at bay. And we meet Vesper the daughter of a revolutionair that used to battle the storm with a magic called ikonomancy. She wants to rescue her father and infiltrates the palace.
Yes there is some hints of romance in here but it is mostly a subplot. The main goal of all the people we meet is to conccour this all consuming storm and darkness in whatever way possible.
These people and the caracters we meet along the way do not only seem to be trapt in this storm but also in an unending loop of decissions made before there time. Revenge and honour seem to proppel them to repeat these patterns and unless they can break this cycle and conccour there own fears they will not master the storm.
Bonesmith by Nicki Pau Preto
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This looked like a horror kind of book to me so i did not think it was for me. However, people i new that are into fantasy kent recomending it.
After having read 3 romantasies in a row i needed something different and thought i would give this a go.
They were right i loved it! It is a fantasy/mysterie/political powerstruggle and magical world of apocalypticle zombies and bone and element magic weelding MC's. I enjoyed the world building wich was detailed but very organic instead of info dumpy.
The MC's are strong individuals thrown together by surcomstance. They go throught this regeling journey that impact not only all there individual lives jut also changes the perspective they had of the world they live in.
Read the book in 2 days and am looking forward to continuïteit this story in the next book.
After having read 3 romantasies in a row i needed something different and thought i would give this a go.
They were right i loved it! It is a fantasy/mysterie/political powerstruggle and magical world of apocalypticle zombies and bone and element magic weelding MC's. I enjoyed the world building wich was detailed but very organic instead of info dumpy.
The MC's are strong individuals thrown together by surcomstance. They go throught this regeling journey that impact not only all there individual lives jut also changes the perspective they had of the world they live in.
Read the book in 2 days and am looking forward to continuïteit this story in the next book.
Beneath These Cursed Stars by Lexi Ryan
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Its ashift to focus on Jazz because im used to the caracter of her sister and need to get to know who Jazz actually is...and not who her sister thought she was.
Lucky we do get a lot of familiar caracters that get a bigger role. I do very much get the idea yhis book is compleatly writen to set up the relationships between the caracters to highten the drama and stakes for the next book therefore i am looking forward for the next book to drop.
Lucky we do get a lot of familiar caracters that get a bigger role. I do very much get the idea yhis book is compleatly writen to set up the relationships between the caracters to highten the drama and stakes for the next book therefore i am looking forward for the next book to drop.
The History of Love by Nicole Krauss
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Im still in 2 minds over this book. in the begining i thouht how can this be a hostory of love? This man sounds like the lonelyest person ever. Then we come to Alma and Birds mom, how has kids but is otherwise a close 2nd in the lonelyness competition.
Then finally we learn that this is not a story about the history of love but a story about a book that is called the history of love. or is it .....
I enjoyed the fact that its a book about a book. However i do have some questions about the fact it was published / stolen by his son...? sort of i'm still confused.
This book does give minute details about every da life that makes you veel like you are instantly apart of it. It makes the minor caracters in the book shine brightly its a very nice read i was just.... missing something. I dont know what i can't put my vinger on it.
Then finally we learn that this is not a story about the history of love but a story about a book that is called the history of love. or is it .....
I enjoyed the fact that its a book about a book. However i do have some questions about the fact it was published / stolen by his son...? sort of i'm still confused.
This book does give minute details about every da life that makes you veel like you are instantly apart of it. It makes the minor caracters in the book shine brightly its a very nice read i was just.... missing something. I dont know what i can't put my vinger on it.
Shelf Respect: A Book Lovers' Guide to Curating Book Shelves at Home by Annie Austen, Annie Austen
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
4.0
I liked this as in this is a funny book but not in the haha sence but in the informative tidbits about people and books.
It names books on the bookshelves of famous people and it names famous people you did not know were into books and collecting. It names famous books or bookstores in movies. Famous places conserning books ore bookcases.
I enjoyed it a lot and have now an intrest in visiting latvia to see the national bookshelve i never knew about. If you like books you wil enjoy learning these historicle tidbits.
It names books on the bookshelves of famous people and it names famous people you did not know were into books and collecting. It names famous books or bookstores in movies. Famous places conserning books ore bookcases.
I enjoyed it a lot and have now an intrest in visiting latvia to see the national bookshelve i never knew about. If you like books you wil enjoy learning these historicle tidbits.
These Twisted Bonds by Lexi Ryan
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I hate Lexi Ryan. I was perfectly content and enjoying my read rooting for Finn and Abriella while hating the anoyingly whiny little jellous, possessive bitch Bash.
I was bawling my eyes out thinking there love would never be possible.
And then she had to go redeem him damit. Now i have to respect the dude i hated for i gues ...book one book two about 600 pages AAAARRRGGH.
FINE he made good in the end. Lets see if it holds up there is another book sa another chance for him to mess up "royaly". Lets see if he "rises" to the occation.
By me bawling my eyes out, it meens this was a good one for me. Anything that manages to stir my emotions deeply will get a 👍👍 💫💫 from me.
I was bawling my eyes out thinking there love would never be possible.
And then she had to go redeem him damit. Now i have to respect the dude i hated for i gues ...book one book two about 600 pages AAAARRRGGH.
FINE he made good in the end. Lets see if it holds up there is another book sa another chance for him to mess up "royaly". Lets see if he "rises" to the occation.
By me bawling my eyes out, it meens this was a good one for me. Anything that manages to stir my emotions deeply will get a 👍👍 💫💫 from me.
These Hollow Vows by Lexi Ryan
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
So, i have had this one on my shelves for a while. I did even start it a while back but could not get into it.
I say the storygraph app that i am doing a trail for had it on audio so i thought i would give it a go again.
At first the angsty narrator did not help but its a pretty angsty story so it kinda fit.
I liked the spunk of our main caracter, hated her blind spot conserning bash for realy this guy is to good to be true. I dont think he realy cares i think he played a realy long game.
Im interested to see if she forgives him or forever holds a grunge. And im wondering why nobody could tell her about his origins for that was not realy part of the curse right.
Well looks like im getting to book 2 quicker then i anticipated.😄
I say the storygraph app that i am doing a trail for had it on audio so i thought i would give it a go again.
At first the angsty narrator did not help but its a pretty angsty story so it kinda fit.
I liked the spunk of our main caracter, hated her blind spot conserning bash for realy this guy is to good to be true. I dont think he realy cares i think he played a realy long game.
Im interested to see if she forgives him or forever holds a grunge. And im wondering why nobody could tell her about his origins for that was not realy part of the curse right.
Well looks like im getting to book 2 quicker then i anticipated.😄