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When I said I just knew that I'm gonna like this new novel of hers after reading her vampire and werewolf paranormal romance, I was right 🤚🏽
I would go as to say that this romance novel captivated me from the start, the middle, and the end. I truly am invested with the drama and the tea revolving Kline and Harkness (which I really can't help but read Harkoness— I really don't know why 😆)
Anyway, the writing in this novel was much better, compelling, and flawlessly in terms of storytelling. To be brief about it, I would go as far as to say it was excellent.
The characters, on the other hand, really shine their own way. They were more developed and well written characters that I remember them from the start until the end. Tisha, I really love Tisha. She's so real. Minami, she deserves better, I hate how Florence did her dirty.
The pairing: Rue and Eli REALLY HAD CHEMISTRY. THEIR TENSION EVERYONE 🤚🏽 Eli was really pinning the most of it, and that didn't stray him off his plot most of the time. This man is really driven. Rue, another excellent woman, is equally driven and passionate. These 2 really took their time, not really complaining. Their interaction was really fun, as well as their banter. I also liked how they opened up with each other, trusting to the point of sharing tragic or traumas of the past.
The spice or the smut 🌶🌶🌶 again, they really took their time. It was HOT. I enjoyed most of it.
The drama, tea, or the conflict, IT WAS A LOT. I wish there were more of the showing of this part in the novel, as someone who's a STEM student before, I enjoyed how the STEM content here was laid, it was really interesting and intriguing, although I wish there were more if it the same wit the conflict.
Other than that, I think the most important part here is the content or conflict of power hungry org, or just anyone with power stealing intellectual property, especially of young and aspiring academic people, as well as of taking advantage of their endeavour to profit from them, worse, take their rights off of their well hard earned achievement.
I think my only issue from this book is the sudden switch from 3rd to 1st pov. That part was a little bit off for me, I didn't notice it until I took a little break and started again.
Furthermore, the conclusion as well, I wasn't fun of it, I really wish Florence did pay more for her sins. She did many people dirty, and I would go as far as to say people like her who never get punished for it would do it again if the chance aroused.
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Thank you, PRH International and Berkley, for the free book ♡
🐉RATING: 🔥🔥🔥🔥/5 🎉Happy book birthday to Hannah Whitten and The Foxglove King! The Foxglove King is full of mythology and court intrigue. Caught in the middle are the three main characters - Lore, Gabriel, and Bastian. Lore grew up working for her mothers as a poison runner and spy. Gabriel is a member of the Presque Mort, an elite cadre of monks protecting the kingdom. Bastian is the Sun Prince, a charming rogue set to inherit the throne. None of them can fully trust the others as they work together to uncover the King’s plans and stay alive. While not a fan of love triangles, I did like the three main characters and all their smoldering desire. I enjoyed how they were caught up in the power plays of church and state. They knew they were being used as pawns, but fought against their manipulation. All this maneuvering is set against a dark world with catacombs, necromancy, mysterious deaths, and a burried goddess leaking deadly “Mortem.” This is the first book in a new series, but the plot lines wrap-up enough at the end to give the reader some satisfaction. I am curious about how the relationships will play out in the next book. I expect there will be more secret maneuvering and a greater focus on the theme of destiny vs. free will. I also hope the world building expands. The threat of war is ever present in The Foxglove King, so perhaps we will learn more about the neighboring kingdom, its rulers and mythology. I’m definitely on board to continue reading this series, and eager to see how the story plays out. This eARC was provided by @orbitbooks_us and @netgalley for review. #thefoxgloveking #hannahwhitten #fantasybooks #fantasyseries #lovetriangle #bookreview #bookrecommendations #netgalleyreads #netgalleyreview #arcreview #bookdragon #readersofinstagram #bookstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CpfDmc5hqDS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
I’ve been struggling to find the words to express just how wonderful this book is. In Deeper Waters provides a unique spin on a classic tale. It’s chock full of adventure, magic, longing, self-discovery, political intrigue, and best of all, the softest of mlm romances.
I fell in love with Tal and Athlen and their world from the very first chapter. Tal is strong but gentle, brave but sensitive, and his growth in the story was incredible to experience. We need more male characters like him in our fiction.
Not to mention, the first-love romance is totally swoon-worthy. The mutual PINING. 🤧
However, because this story spends so much of its time focused on Tal‘s journey, there wasn’t quite as much world building as I would’ve liked. We get lots of hints to suggest that there is so much more to this world than we are seeing, and I really wanted to learn more about it.
In Deeper Waters is out today (4/20), and trust me when I say you need to get your hands on it!! (I mean, worth it for the cover alone honestly.)
So many thank yous to the publisher and Netgalley for the free review copy.
My review of the ARC of #Brothersong the very last book in the Green Creek series by TJ Klune is finally out! It would mean the world to me if you could check it out!
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Winger (2013) was the first book I ever read by Andrew Smith and I was so thrilled when he released his second novel in that world, Stand-Off (2015), where we meet the affable Sam Abernathy, a twelve year old wunderkind freshman with an affinity for cooking. In Stand-Off, we see Sam on the fringe as he navigates the new world of a private high school at a very young age. We witness his love of cooking, his first major crush, and the loyalty he exudes in his friendships.
Now, though, Smith has one upped himself and written his first middle grade novel that stars - you guessed it - Sam Abernathy! The Size of the Truth takes us waaaaay back (*note partial sarcasm since he is super young*) to two life changing time frames in Sam Abernathy’s life. Smith seamlessly navigates between four year old Abernathy as he spends three days trapped in a well, waiting for rescue (harassed by a talking armadillo the entire time), and Sam’s eighth grade school year (as an eleven year old) dealing with PTSD and his “claim to fame” as “the boy in the well”.
Smith has this uncanny ability to write teenage boys well; I’m always incredibly impressed with the realism he weaves into their lives with issues an actual teenage boy would have in his mind at any given moment. Smith continued this with Sam Abernathy, though I would argue that Sam sounds a bit older than he is in reality. I wasn’t bothered by this dissonance though and appreciated the humor with which Smith brings to light these serious issues within Sam’s life. It also helps that Sam still makes some pretty naive choices - so he isn’t all-knowing by any means.
Overall I’d give The Size of the Truth 4 out of 5 Awesome Austin Points. It’s a beautiful, hilarious, and heartwarming venture into the past of a beloved character (whoops, my bias is showing). I would recommend this to any child, young adult, or adult who wants to laugh, cry, and explore the depths of discovering oneself through youthful innocence. It comes out in a few weeks so go find a copy! :)
A Story About Cancer (with a Happy Ending) [India Desjardins]
A Story About Cancer (with a Happy Ending) [India Desjardins] #bookblog #bookbloggers "...is definitely a book worth reading, especially if a person feels it would help them navigate their own story..."
I’m not sure whether this is my mistaken preconceived notions regarding how the story would go, but A Story About Cancer (with a Happy Ending) by India Desjardins and illustrated by Marianne Ferrer was a lotdarker than I thought it would be. I guess the inclusion of a happy ending didn’t mean that the story would follow a less dejecting tale in the beginning. And yet, I still can’t help feeling…
Starfire's Heir (The Soul of Serentyn #1) by Megan Phillips
4.5 Stars!!
Thank you to Megan Phillips for an eARC of this book for review. Thoughts and opinions are my own.
Wow! What a way to make a debut!
Lexa's story is interesting. I liked the way she had to learn all the ins and outs, and while she complained a bit because certain people *cough* Zachariah *cough* treated her, she still realized she wanted to help. I will say that sometimes it felt like she was able to master everything super easy, until it was appropriate(?) that she didn't or that her not quite making it was important, but still. It was also interesting seeing all the connections she started making, especially as she started reading more of Violet's journal. I did roll my eyes a little at her constant back and forth regarding Griff. Granted, he didn't help, but still. I did like the way she handled Aine at the ball, although why she couldn't keep up that attitude every time she saw her, I'll never know. I was excited once she finally told Griff how she felt.
Griff was honestly amazing. Yes, he was hot and cold and I did roll my eyes at him too, but once he explained things, I rolled my eyes a little less. He was a protective pain in the ass, but it was honestly hilarious because he even acknowledged that he knew Lexa wouldn't like it, but he was going to do it anyway. I did find myself laughing at all the ways he managed to see through her various attempts at sneaking away. I loved the fact that he started showing Lexa the little parts of himself he kept locked down, because even though he was trying so hard to let her come to realizations and choices on her own, he was gone from her from the word go. I liked his relationship with Finn and Freya and the way he told off Zachariah.
The pieces of Violet's journal that we got at the start of every chapter were interesting and I liked the way they told their own story. I'd be curious to see more of her and Wraith because with all the "you'll have your moment" talk, it feels like there's more at play!
The magic system is intriguing. I liked how people all have their own channels and what you can do can depend on how much of an affinity you have for said channel. It was also interesting how Lexa would see things as different colors.
Overall, the pace of the book was interesting. It kind of felt like there was a lot of not-quite-nothing happening in the beginning. We spent a lot of that time with Lexa getting her world thrown upside down and then half moaning about everything, but then all of a sudden the story picked up speed and honestly I think the only reason I didn't finish earlier is that I was visiting family and was distracted by the dorky dog. Can't wait to see what happens in the next book!
