I'm not sure if it was the proximity to my real job that kept me from liking this book more, or just the book itself. I admit, this book is one of the first that more accurately shows the realities of being a teacher (not the perfect illustration, but better than most!). The plot was so-so, and some of the characters were ok, but it wasn't a book that has stuck with me since. Just mediocre overall is the best way I can put it.

I love adaptations and retellings more than most genres, so this was right up my alley. I've heard about this book for so long that I was worried it wouldn't hold up to the hype, but thankfully it did! I loved the interpretations of the myths, and how Miller had her own way of viewing some of these well-known stories. Circe herself was so compelling and I loved her journey from start to finish. I definitely want to read Song of Achilles now, although I might have to wait so I'm prepared to cry!

This is probably my second favorite Bridgerton book! I was primed to like Collin and Penelope from the show, so I was excited to get to read their story. It was fun and entertaining, but not groundbreaking, just like all of the Bridgerton books so far.

Read for a book club, and I probably wouldn't have finished it if it weren't for that. The main character just seems to be purposefully unlikeable, so it was a bit of a struggle to get through. Certain parts were interesting, but overall it just made me sad and frustrated. Thankfully the ending redeemed itself a little. I'm not mad I read this, but I probably won't pick it up again.

This book focused on my two favorite characters from the first one, and that definitely made it fun. These characters are hilarious and witty, with some more realistic faults and issues that made them incredibly likeable. The plot in this one was a little slower, however, and didn't have many plot points to keep it more engaging. The characters made it worth it, however!

Such a fun and lovely book. I loved the characters and the story. It felt so real, and there were so many parts that just hit my heart. The High School Musical/Grease vibes were so fun, and overall it was just cute story!

This was so not what I expected from a Bridgerton book, and that was kind of a good thing. Thankfully, the plot points have been branching out so it isn't the same narrative so many different times. How Eloise is portrayed in the show is very different than this, so it will be interesting to see how they choose to tell her story. This probably goes on the lower end of my rankings, but still it was enjoyable.

I think I wanted to like this book more than I really did. The story was so unique, and it was such an interesting concept, but it was the pacing that tripped me up. It was just so slow, and such a journey, which makes sense with the book itself, but I just wanted it to move faster. It feels like almost a prequel to another story. I liked the writing style, but it didn't do what I wanted it to. I might read the second one eventually, but it's not a priority for me right now.

I was just not into this book at all. The mystery was not really a mystery, the thriller parts weren't very thrilling. It felt very repetitive and simple. I liked the setting of Ireland and the conflict there, but neither the story or the characters were anything engaging. In my opinion, it really wasn't worth the hype.