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I was given an advanced copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
When Mallory messaged me on Bookstagram asking me if I’d be interested in reviewing Queen to Ashes, I couldn’t respond quickly enough. I enjoyed Black Dawn, and it left me wanting to know what was going to happen to Emory, Memphis, Brokk, and the rest of the rebellion. I’m so glad to report that Queen to Ashes did not disappoint, it left me on the edge of my seat, and it made me fall in love with Mallory’s characters even more.
My favourite thing about this book is all the badass female characters. Even though I found myself getting slightly annoyed with Emory at times, there’s no denying that she’s a strong, talented, independent woman who is willing to work to achieve her goals. Some of the other amazing and powerful female characters in this book include Nyx, Lana, and Kiana. Reading about these ladies and how badass they are was awesome, and I loved seeing their character development throughout the book.
The other thing that I loved about Queen to Ashes is the world building. Kiero is a vast world with so much to see and discover. I enjoyed journeying along with the characters as they visited different parts of the land and I also enjoyed learning about its history. I also enjoyed learning about the different worlds and how they’re all linked together, and I felt like this helped with my overall understanding of the story.
Finally, I loved the villains in this book. I thought the Oilean were terrifyingly evil and I didn’t like reading about them right before bed because I didn’t want them to haunt my dreams. I thought Adair was a wonderfully evil king and I was fascinated by his kingdom.
My only complaint about this book is that I sometimes had a difficult time keeping track of what was going on. There are a lot of characters and a lot of magical abilities to keep track of, and at times I found myself having to reread parts figure out what I had just read.
Overall, Queen to Ashes is a magical, action-packed adventure full of badass characters and spectacular world building. It kept me on the edge of my seat, and the ending has me counting down the days until the next book comes out so I can find out what happens next.
If you're interested in reading more reviews and bookish ramblings, you can check out my blog: https://booksare42.com/
When Mallory messaged me on Bookstagram asking me if I’d be interested in reviewing Queen to Ashes, I couldn’t respond quickly enough. I enjoyed Black Dawn, and it left me wanting to know what was going to happen to Emory, Memphis, Brokk, and the rest of the rebellion. I’m so glad to report that Queen to Ashes did not disappoint, it left me on the edge of my seat, and it made me fall in love with Mallory’s characters even more.
My favourite thing about this book is all the badass female characters. Even though I found myself getting slightly annoyed with Emory at times, there’s no denying that she’s a strong, talented, independent woman who is willing to work to achieve her goals. Some of the other amazing and powerful female characters in this book include Nyx, Lana, and Kiana. Reading about these ladies and how badass they are was awesome, and I loved seeing their character development throughout the book.
The other thing that I loved about Queen to Ashes is the world building. Kiero is a vast world with so much to see and discover. I enjoyed journeying along with the characters as they visited different parts of the land and I also enjoyed learning about its history. I also enjoyed learning about the different worlds and how they’re all linked together, and I felt like this helped with my overall understanding of the story.
Finally, I loved the villains in this book. I thought the Oilean were terrifyingly evil and I didn’t like reading about them right before bed because I didn’t want them to haunt my dreams. I thought Adair was a wonderfully evil king and I was fascinated by his kingdom.
My only complaint about this book is that I sometimes had a difficult time keeping track of what was going on. There are a lot of characters and a lot of magical abilities to keep track of, and at times I found myself having to reread parts figure out what I had just read.
Overall, Queen to Ashes is a magical, action-packed adventure full of badass characters and spectacular world building. It kept me on the edge of my seat, and the ending has me counting down the days until the next book comes out so I can find out what happens next.
If you're interested in reading more reviews and bookish ramblings, you can check out my blog: https://booksare42.com/
I received a copy of this book from the publisher through Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.
Before I start, I should mention that Fredrik Backman is one of my favourite authors and that I went into this book with high expectations. Things My Son Needs to Know About the World is a collection of essays and lessons that Backman wants to pass on to his infant son. It’s quick, witty, insightful, and heartfelt, and it had me smiling from beginning to end.
My favourite thing about this book is that it was hilarious. I read part of this book at a coffee shop, and I’m sure people were staring at me, wondering why I was quietly giggling to myself. The essay titled What You Need to Know About IKEA was one of the funniest things I’ve read in a while, but it was also one of the sweetest and heartfelt things I’ve read in a while. I also found the short sections between essays to be laugh-out-loud funny, and I especially enjoyed the dialogue that Backman had with his wife.
The other thing I loved about this book is how insightful and heartfelt it was. Underneath all of the humour and jokes is a father who is doing his best to be the best father he can be. One of the major themes of this book is love: loving your child, loving your significant other, and loving your friends. This book is a reminder of the important things in life: standing up for what you believe in, having friends who will be there for you, and that stuff isn’t more important than people.
Overall, I enjoyed this book. I think it was funny and full of important lessons that everyone can appreciate.
Before I start, I should mention that Fredrik Backman is one of my favourite authors and that I went into this book with high expectations. Things My Son Needs to Know About the World is a collection of essays and lessons that Backman wants to pass on to his infant son. It’s quick, witty, insightful, and heartfelt, and it had me smiling from beginning to end.
My favourite thing about this book is that it was hilarious. I read part of this book at a coffee shop, and I’m sure people were staring at me, wondering why I was quietly giggling to myself. The essay titled What You Need to Know About IKEA was one of the funniest things I’ve read in a while, but it was also one of the sweetest and heartfelt things I’ve read in a while. I also found the short sections between essays to be laugh-out-loud funny, and I especially enjoyed the dialogue that Backman had with his wife.
The other thing I loved about this book is how insightful and heartfelt it was. Underneath all of the humour and jokes is a father who is doing his best to be the best father he can be. One of the major themes of this book is love: loving your child, loving your significant other, and loving your friends. This book is a reminder of the important things in life: standing up for what you believe in, having friends who will be there for you, and that stuff isn’t more important than people.
Overall, I enjoyed this book. I think it was funny and full of important lessons that everyone can appreciate.
