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airxsouls's Reviews (771)
I received a copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I started this with HIGH hopes, the graphics and description had me so excited to dive in. I do think the entire aesthetic that was used is absolutely spot-on and magnificent to look at. I loved the way every page looked. My problems with this come when you start to really read the story and realize... this is for a younger audience.
It focused very heavily on love - hence the name - but there was something that felt disconnected throughout it for me. It took a while for me to realize that the language and plotline were starting to give me ehhh vibes. Especially by the end, I enjoyed the general story but I don't think I would feel comfortable saying I loved it.
Now that's not saying I think younger readers couldn't read and grasp this and be able to understand these topics but it's a little on the nose considering I don't think it was done in a great way for them to read. Now if it had been directed more toward my age it would have been quite different because there wouldn't need to be that worry of someone reading this and thinking about the way they treat other girls and if the language is acceptable. But it could just be me being picky.
I started this with HIGH hopes, the graphics and description had me so excited to dive in. I do think the entire aesthetic that was used is absolutely spot-on and magnificent to look at. I loved the way every page looked. My problems with this come when you start to really read the story and realize... this is for a younger audience.
It focused very heavily on love - hence the name - but there was something that felt disconnected throughout it for me. It took a while for me to realize that the language and plotline were starting to give me ehhh vibes. Especially by the end, I enjoyed the general story but I don't think I would feel comfortable saying I loved it.
Now that's not saying I think younger readers couldn't read and grasp this and be able to understand these topics but it's a little on the nose considering I don't think it was done in a great way for them to read. Now if it had been directed more toward my age it would have been quite different because there wouldn't need to be that worry of someone reading this and thinking about the way they treat other girls and if the language is acceptable. But it could just be me being picky.
Received a copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I thought this collection of poems would make a fantastic starter for those who aren't too sure where to begin. If they wanna dive a little deeper and start to really unravel the feelings behind a person.
They were refreshing yet overplayed and I think that held some of the beauty to me. It's easy to expect what's coming but sometimes that's what you need. All in all, I wouldn't read it again but I didn't regret it and the time I spent on it.
I thought this collection of poems would make a fantastic starter for those who aren't too sure where to begin. If they wanna dive a little deeper and start to really unravel the feelings behind a person.
They were refreshing yet overplayed and I think that held some of the beauty to me. It's easy to expect what's coming but sometimes that's what you need. All in all, I wouldn't read it again but I didn't regret it and the time I spent on it.
Received a copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Throughout the gorgeous rough around the edges and sleek artwork, you follow Derek who is absolutely losing his mind, or so it seems. I enjoyed his daughter's character and that is something I would love to read more on. I think unfortunately the storyline of this was lackluster and I hate to say it because everything else really draws you in.
I think with added improvement and maybe the next in the series, things could be great for our characters and plot. It has an unsettling vibe the entire way but that's exactly what saved it a bit for me, I loved the way it made me feel. So I'm still looking forward to reading more!
Throughout the gorgeous rough around the edges and sleek artwork, you follow Derek who is absolutely losing his mind, or so it seems. I enjoyed his daughter's character and that is something I would love to read more on. I think unfortunately the storyline of this was lackluster and I hate to say it because everything else really draws you in.
I think with added improvement and maybe the next in the series, things could be great for our characters and plot. It has an unsettling vibe the entire way but that's exactly what saved it a bit for me, I loved the way it made me feel. So I'm still looking forward to reading more!
Received a copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Such a thrilling and enticing add-on to the Ravenloft campaign playable through DnD. If you want something to sate the mood of monster madness, spooky thrills, and insatiable horror-filled fantasy this is definitely right up your alley.
The artwork was a pleasure to see if not for the hard-to-read text at times that could and most likely will be remedied. I don't think you have to have a previous understanding of the game to be able to read this or any of the ones after. I sure don't have much knowledge of it beyond the basics. And I most definitely enjoyed it.
Such a thrilling and enticing add-on to the Ravenloft campaign playable through DnD. If you want something to sate the mood of monster madness, spooky thrills, and insatiable horror-filled fantasy this is definitely right up your alley.
The artwork was a pleasure to see if not for the hard-to-read text at times that could and most likely will be remedied. I don't think you have to have a previous understanding of the game to be able to read this or any of the ones after. I sure don't have much knowledge of it beyond the basics. And I most definitely enjoyed it.
Received a copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
If you're here for longer thought-out poetry you've come to the right place. You won't find much quick or easy in this one. It tells stories of the emotions almost everyone in the world has felt at a certain time in their life.
It wants you to connect with a part of yourself that is usually hard to grab a hold of. Your feelings are your own but somehow shared with so many. I think it's a fantastic addition to any bookshelf, especially for those days when you need reassurance that those around you simply can't give.
If you're here for longer thought-out poetry you've come to the right place. You won't find much quick or easy in this one. It tells stories of the emotions almost everyone in the world has felt at a certain time in their life.
It wants you to connect with a part of yourself that is usually hard to grab a hold of. Your feelings are your own but somehow shared with so many. I think it's a fantastic addition to any bookshelf, especially for those days when you need reassurance that those around you simply can't give.
I was sent a copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review!
I honestly didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I did only because I wasn't sure what to expect. Was this full-on paranormal or more of a thriller who did it vibe? I'm happy to say it was a gorgeous mix of both and the author really played on the strength of that. I can see this being a favorite of readers once it comes out next year, it's definitely on my to-buy list.
The little nursery rhyme at the beginning of the story was super unsettling in the best of ways and definitely set the tone of the story. I saw some people saying they weren't a fan of our main character Cheyenne but personally I completely saw and felt where she was coming from most of the time. The author did a great job showing us exactly what a child's resentment for their parent and hometown can grow into.
The way she described the small-town life and the surrounding area really helped build our overall forbidding storyline and helped place us directly in the story. I do think the ending was slightly predictable for seasoned readers of this genre but I think anyone going into this will enjoy it no matter what. I also loved her mother Constance and enjoyed her every single time we got to crack a bit of the mystery surrounding her.
I honestly didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I did only because I wasn't sure what to expect. Was this full-on paranormal or more of a thriller who did it vibe? I'm happy to say it was a gorgeous mix of both and the author really played on the strength of that. I can see this being a favorite of readers once it comes out next year, it's definitely on my to-buy list.
The little nursery rhyme at the beginning of the story was super unsettling in the best of ways and definitely set the tone of the story. I saw some people saying they weren't a fan of our main character Cheyenne but personally I completely saw and felt where she was coming from most of the time. The author did a great job showing us exactly what a child's resentment for their parent and hometown can grow into.
The way she described the small-town life and the surrounding area really helped build our overall forbidding storyline and helped place us directly in the story. I do think the ending was slightly predictable for seasoned readers of this genre but I think anyone going into this will enjoy it no matter what. I also loved her mother Constance and enjoyed her every single time we got to crack a bit of the mystery surrounding her.
I received this from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This is great for a quick read if you're wanting to venture into something a little different. But it was very predictable and tropey and it was pretty underdeveloped with little payoff in the end for my taste. There's a lot of promise and I think it was an easy read if you're not expecting something wildly engaging. One of the times when you hope for more and it feels like you settled at the end.
This is great for a quick read if you're wanting to venture into something a little different. But it was very predictable and tropey and it was pretty underdeveloped with little payoff in the end for my taste. There's a lot of promise and I think it was an easy read if you're not expecting something wildly engaging. One of the times when you hope for more and it feels like you settled at the end.
Received this copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I've read a few horror anthologies and it's always daunting at first, worrying about whether there's gonna be ones you didn't like mixed in with the good ones. Making you power through it just to get done. But this one I can safely say had me enthralled the entire time, with every short story it gave me. At first, we're disturbed by it and it's a fantastic start to draw you in and lead you to not wanting to set it down.
Each one had me more and more curious about the next and excited to see what he would describe to me. By the time I got to our shut-in and the delivery man, I was absolutely thinking WHAT. The subtle way he describes things is an art form in itself.
He's showing us how hidden and quiet the suburban monsters can be, hidden amongst most of us. I want to go back and re-read to see if there's anything I missed! I loved the other one with the start-up of "superheroes" and how twisted the origin of that was.
I've read a few horror anthologies and it's always daunting at first, worrying about whether there's gonna be ones you didn't like mixed in with the good ones. Making you power through it just to get done. But this one I can safely say had me enthralled the entire time, with every short story it gave me. At first, we're disturbed by it and it's a fantastic start to draw you in and lead you to not wanting to set it down.
Each one had me more and more curious about the next and excited to see what he would describe to me. By the time I got to our shut-in and the delivery man, I was absolutely thinking WHAT. The subtle way he describes things is an art form in itself.
He's showing us how hidden and quiet the suburban monsters can be, hidden amongst most of us. I want to go back and re-read to see if there's anything I missed! I loved the other one with the start-up of "superheroes" and how twisted the origin of that was.
Received a copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
It fills the void for existential folk-lore horror that has you absolutely sure this is a real thing that can get you in the corner of your room while you're reading. It's an interesting take on the English-Scottish tales and gives them an entirely new meaning of creepy.
Our author essentially explores what all horror usually does, and how abuse and trauma can affect our minds, body, and soul. Letting in the wicked and grotesque to scare us into being a new person once it's over. It was a good fast-paced read with intense descriptions of what was happening around our main character.
I'm sure our monster's description could scare quite a few people if they didn't know what they were getting into! I gave it 3 stars but I would actually say more like 3.5 if I was able to rate it that here. I enjoyed it and would definitely recommend it. A lot of the characters are hard to feel for and sometimes it felt a bit pointless with what they're doing. I think that's why I didn't do the full 4.
It fills the void for existential folk-lore horror that has you absolutely sure this is a real thing that can get you in the corner of your room while you're reading. It's an interesting take on the English-Scottish tales and gives them an entirely new meaning of creepy.
Our author essentially explores what all horror usually does, and how abuse and trauma can affect our minds, body, and soul. Letting in the wicked and grotesque to scare us into being a new person once it's over. It was a good fast-paced read with intense descriptions of what was happening around our main character.
I'm sure our monster's description could scare quite a few people if they didn't know what they were getting into! I gave it 3 stars but I would actually say more like 3.5 if I was able to rate it that here. I enjoyed it and would definitely recommend it. A lot of the characters are hard to feel for and sometimes it felt a bit pointless with what they're doing. I think that's why I didn't do the full 4.
