Yoela O.
This is my second time reading the book and I actually finished it (mostly). It wasn’t that bad this time, but it was still a bit much. Many philosophy books do seem a bit convoluted, so I probably shouldn’t bash this book too much. Still, I doubt I’d ever read this book again unless it was for another class.
I'm used to Dekker's work, so I had an idea of what the plot was about, but I still found myself just as clueless as the characters. It was a good read, there were some parts that seemed to drag a bit, but it was a necessary drag, if that makes sense. It's not my favorite book by either Dekker or Peretti, but it's not the worst book I've ever read. Either way, I'm glad I own a copy, and I'll probably lend it out to friends and family.
I'm happy for Catalina and Alessandro, but I'll miss them. This book had a lot of twists and turns I almost couldn't keep up, it's awesome! No spoilers here, all I'll say is that all the entire family is comung together nicely and I like how not everyone gets along but they all tolerate each other. I really enjoy all the different dynamics that each member brings, especially the blood-related ones.
On a side note, is the next book going to be about Arabella??? I feel like she's the one I know the least about and I'd be overjoyed to finally get a longer, more detailed look at her perspective. Oh and is she going to get together with the prince??? That sounds like fun lol
I have read this book before, and I was very happy to find it again. Killing Sarai is the first book I've ever read that featured an assassin as a main character. Perhaps that is why it holds a special place for me.
I remember reading it the first time I loved it and would've given it five stars instantly, but rereading it has allowed me to notice a few little flaws. Overall, this series is still one of my favorites. I like how the writer showed a bit of what happens emotionally to victims of sex trafficking and how difficult it can be to adjust to a “normal” life and move on. I didn't find it too unrealistic and I can understand the confusing roller coaster of Sarai's emotions. I won't spoil the rest of the series too much, but I will say that there will be more portraits of abuse victims later on that show the opposite version of Sarai.
I finally finished this book lol. This is my second time reading this series, I'm not even sure how far I got. I think I was reading John's story, number 5 or 6, perhaps. Anyway, it was an enjoyable read as expected. I hope I'll be able to finish the series this time.
The main thing I like about it is that even though it's fantasy it's still relatable and has realistic aspects. The series isn't about women who fall madly in love with guys they just met and they have crazy sex every chapter and it all magically works out. The series focuses on realistic romance with people who just happen to be vampires. This could have easily been about a mafia group or military guys and I would have been happy. I enjoy books like this, realistic fantasy romances with characters you will remember. You watch the characters grow and overcome their self-loathing and find balance within themselves. Of course, the whole love-triumphs-over-all trope is still there, but it didn't seem forced.
I also like the slight change in words to make them more unique. Rhage, Zsadist, Phury, Rehvenge, that's pretty cool. Then again, those might be how those words are spelled in another English dialect and my American self just didn't know lol.
This is a small comic that every child should read and go over with their parents. It showed the horror and lies of human trafficking in a way that wasn't too graphic, but descriptive enough for young readers to be informed.
I believe this story has been told millions of times over the years, and it's heartbreaking every time. Children, both girls AND boys, need to be made aware of this so they can protect themselves.
Good job Thomas Estler and all the other abolitionists and abolutionistas!
This book is fun for all ages! There was one part where the main character cursed (he said h***), but other than that it's 100% family friendly.
All three books had a bit of mystery thrown in with some action and enough content to make it realistic. I could barely put it down and I'm in my early 20's!
I'd recommend this to anyone who likes superheroes, or gifted people. You can't go wrong here!
This book has really showed the forgiveness of Christ Jesus. I loved how each character either taught about the love of Christ in an inspiring way, or discovered His love in a way that changed their lives forever.
Following Priscilla and the people whom she helps and encourages is truly inspiring. I loved the personal growth and the spiritual growth she, and others, went through. It all showed that their is no one too far gone for God to forgive.
OMG, OMG, OMG! I love this series so much! This whole plot was confusing with a bunch of twists and turns that I never saw coming (and I'm usually good at that) that tied together smoothly(?).
This new development, or cliffhanger, has definately gotten me hooked up for book 10! Can't wait, can't wait, CAN'T WAIT!!!!
P.S. Yes, I've read 10 books in less than a month, I do that
I totally did not see that coming at all! Leda's origin... it's really fitting that she's nicknamed Pandora, it fits her ancestry perfectly. I can't wait to read where this story is going next, so excited!
Oh, and for those of you that care, there is an actual detailed sex scene in this book. Perhaps it's just me, but the other books didn't seem to have detailed scenes and this one did. It might just be my fast reading over those parts though, sometimes I miss stuff
Everything has been revealed! Or has it? There are still more secrets to uncover and the gods are still scheming and warring, what is going to happen next?...
I really enjoyed the gods and their games in this book; I also enjoyed Leda and Nero being “enemies” and Colonel Fireswift (always have to look at his name to remember it, too many things go with fire) actually working with Pandora, the undignified street urchin. But most of all, I loved discovering each god's secrets and seeing how it all connected.
Leda's father wasn't surprising, yet interesting. Her mother still hasn't made a scene, though we do know her name now. We also learned a bit more of how Leda's magic works; how different it is for the others and how much of a weapon she is.
The book left off with a cliffhanger (unsurprisingly), and another mystery that questions Nero's true motives behind everything he's done so far.
Oof, I was very wrong when I thought this book didn't have enough mystery to be labeled as such, it's awesome how much was cramped into it.
All the world will be your enemy, Prince with a Thousand Enemies, I thought, and whenever they catch you, they will kill you. But first they must catch you, digger, listener, runner, prince with the swift warning.Be cunning and full of tricks, and your people shall never be destroyed.
Rabbits need dignity and, above all, the will to accept their fate.
It is never wrong to cry. It is never wrong to mess up. It's what you do afterwards that makes all the difference.
I just finished TOG yesterday and was excited to start AOC and... it definitely didn't disappoint. At first, I wasn't really drawn into the story and it was a little boring. However, it got a bit more interesting about one-third through, and by the time I was two-thirds of the way I couldn't put it down!
To be honest, the love plot is a bit cliche, yet sweet. I love how Maas included Rhysand, he adds a hint of a love triangle that I would love to see pan out a bit. Maybe it's just that Tamlin and Feyre seem like an average fantasy couple, or maybe it's because I feel like Rhysand could use someone like Feyre in his life. I definitely want to see more of him. The way he was... horrible (*couch, not the word I want to say) and was revealed to actually care about her and his people was a really nice character plot twist. I love it when dark characters end up being a bit light and get some love too.
I can't wait to read the next book later tonight (or right now, who knows)!
Wow... just, wow. I'm partially confused and partially sad. Its not everyday that you read a book were all the characters that you've come to like don't make it to the very end; its both refreshing and heartbreaking. I'm happy to finish this long journey with the characters that made it, though I would also love to have a small continuation, like some short stories, were some of the other ones get a more complete ending.
I'll be looking forward to any more books that Sarah J. Maas releases. As of now, she is my favorite author and I will gladly recommend her books to my fellow readers.
I LOVE THIS SERIES SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Okay, so first I didn't start off super hyped up about this book because of the way Empire of Storms ended. I mean, come on! Who goes from all that to Chaol in Antica?! I'm sorry Chaol but Aelin is my absolute favorite! I'm a sucker for witty, sarcastic women who get me laughing so hard I can't breathe.
Anyway, once I managed to finally find a way to actually read the book (my e-reader broke :'() and told myself I had to get through it before Kingdom of Ash I found out that Tower of Dawn really isn't that bad (like that's a surprise...). The whole journey Chaol went through is something that I can relate to so well in my own way since I'm going through a why-am-I-such-a-failure phase in my life as well. I kinda wish I had a Yrene Towers to kindly and sternly push me through it because I can make it through if I wasn't so stubborn :D. His whole restoration at the end really touched me and helped me see my situation in a different light (kinda). This whole series really has been a comfort for me and has helped me see a bit of the person I want to be.
About one-third of the way there (I think, who pays attention to where they are in a book? I forget chapter numbers most of the time), I got hooked and couldn't put it down, again! I loved the little “fights” that Chaol and Yrene had and enjoyed the whole adventure Nesryn, Sartuk, Borte, and the ruk riders had (if dragons, phoenixes, or ruks were real...).
I can't wait to start Kingdom of Ash!
And to Sarah J. Maas: you really shouldn't spoil me so, you are wayyyyy too good at it.
I can't even... why?... This book was, just, awesome and, just, wow. All the pieces came together and the past, present, and future were explained and it was all so unexpected and yet it made sense and yet didn't. You have to read it to understand.
When the two queens touched the mirror and it took them... just wow. I don't want to say any spoilers but it's so hard. Aelin is a mastermind! If she was evil... If she was working with Erawin or Maeve... The world would be in a lot of deep trouble. The way she figured it all out and prepared everything was just amazing. Her and Lysandra... Arobryn knew what he was doing when he put those two against each other because together they are too much!
At the end, after Maeve did... and Aelin was... and Rowan... all the armies... I wanted to cry and I was just like nooooooo!!! And yet it just made sense and... I can't talk about this anymore. If you haven't started reading this series or stopped for some crazy reason, you are definitely missing out and you need to start reading it ASAP! I mean it, start now! The journey it's taken me through, the characters that have been introduced to me, are all worth it. This series, it's world and characters, now have a special place in my heart and I won't be surprised if it's one of the few series I read over and over again without getting bored of it.
Thank you Sarah J. Maas, thank you
This one just might be my favorite so far, there's just something about it... I love where it's going and the side-story (is it really though?) about Manon and the Blackbeaks is a nice touch. I had to tell myself NOT to start reading the next book right after I finished the last page, I need to savor it a bit. However the next afternoon I was done savoring and ready to read Book 5! I'm so happy I have THE WHOLE SERIES!!!!!!!!!!
