airxsouls's Reviews (771)

This was an extraordinary read that will most definitely stick with me. Probably with every single person who reads it. I think it’s a really important topic that reflects on such realistic and unforgettable life situations. Nothing about this is fantasy. That being said, our main character Tess has so much heart it’s hard to read at times. She finds a community she’s always dreamed of after moving to a new place with her mother. The friends and family she craved is now right within her reach.

But after a decision she makes for the best of herself, she’s ostracized. It’s a fantastic message at the core of this story and the new friends she makes really help her confront not only the present but the past. This book definitely involves quite a few controversial topics and the author focuses so much on the healing aspect, it’s a breath of fresh air with this. This is an absolute must. But also I fear easily banned in certain areas. It’s important to read topics like this whether it’s your personal experience or someone close to you.

Thank you so much to the author and TBRandbeyond book tours for my physical copy!

This was a fantastical wild ride! I really enjoyed the whimsical mess of The Number Nine Plaze and all it beholds. It’s how I would picture a fun place as a kid, somewhere to do it all and run rampant. Zander is able to spend five weeks with his grandma who OWNS this entire wonderful building. This is where he meets Natasha and together they have the actual adventure of a lifetime. But there’s darkness lurking, magic missing, suspicious things afoot. This was a fast paced middle grade read perfect for those who crave mystery!

Thank you to the author and TBRandBeyond tours!

Once again Ali Hazelwood seems to baffle us with a quirky yet intelligent MC who takes nothing lying down. I was SO EXCITED for this book and I'm so happy I was given the chance to read it early! This gave me everything I wanted and then some. You could definitely walk into this thinking it'll be heavy on the romance but the fantasy world building was JUST as sweet if not even better. The modern age mixed with such gothic tales is such a beautiful little setting. Misery stays in the real world with her friend after living the life of someone from the Vampyre world. But we're hit with such a fun and unique marriage of convenience, banter, forbidden romance, and heroin-esq story. I really enjoyed the political mystery that takes a heavy forefront at certain parts, it added to the depth and intrigue. You NEEEEEEED to give this a try immediatly.

Thank you so much Berkley Publishing and the author for my advance review copy!

This was immediately on my radar the moment I heard the title. Everything I could have wanted and hoped for was DELIVERED. It’s hard to say fake-dating trope (which I love) and it read original, but somehow mixing in the theater kid vibes and board games really created such a unique and fun story! It was sweet teenage rebellion with the cutest love shenanigans. Riley, our main, comes off surprisingly mature at the same time and never leaves us tired of the story.

Plus I thought Nathan’s persona came off really well, not just a nerdy store boy with no depth. It’s a very modern story that brings the nostalgia of an early 2000s dating cliche. Literally PERFECT. The friend group dynamic with Nathan’s DnD group was really refreshing and it was sweet to see the father daughter relationship develop. Aaaand the BANTER.

Thank you TBRandBeyond Tours & Delacorte Press!

This was a perfectly insane mix of gothic horror, who did it mystery, dark academia aesthetic, and gorgeous prose. The author really has outdone herself once again when it comes to these tropes. I love seeing these terrifying vibes written in such a lush and divine way. It almost makes you crave it. There’s a beauty to books like this that you don’t realize until you dive in. One of my favorite things when it comes to horror like this, is slipping sanity. The unreliable. It can be so realistic it hurts. Mix that in with local lore and a creepy manor, I’m sold. You should most definitely give this one a try!

Thank you to the author and Delacorte Press!

This was an EPIC conclusion to the story and it’s honestly so sad to see it end! But it definitely didn’t leave me unsatisfied and I think that’s contributed to how gorgeous the author writes and their way with words. Our main characters really get put through the wringer (especially emotionally) and it was heartbreaking at times. This was such a good story and I’m counting down the days to read more from her!

Thank you tbrandbeyond tours and the author!

I don’t read much of this type of genre and after being persuaded I think I can say I LOVE IT. At least the corner of it with Meghan Quinn as the author. Her way with words has stolen me entirely. I absolutely cracked up out loud in multiple parts of this story and it was all to do with her writing. Her head must be a fantastic place because some of the scenarios were just outrageously funny.

I really enjoyed Lottie as a character and her thoughts were the best. I felt terrible for her in the first few chapters especially and she never steered me wrong. Hux was a bit of a brute but I loved it. He wasn’t dramatically so and still had a soft character. Plus her sister and his brothers just added the perfect little balance. I couldn’t staaaand Angela but she was a nice little antagonist. All in all this was a great read and I am immediately going to the next by her!