I honestly don't know how to rate this because it was okay overall but I disliked a lot about it. The plot sounded interesting enough and it started strong but wow is Ki annoying. She was such a pick me girl and fell the need to remind you she's not a dainty flower. Also, her chemistry with Jude felt non-existent to me. It felt like the author didn't know how to write the love interest so Jude felt like a Walmart version of Xaden Riorson. Two things that got me: the spider scene (horrifying, gross, lives in my head rent free) and the Patrick thing (iykyk).

Gorgeous prose but it didn't completely work for me. I wanted to love this but too much was squashed in and the plot wasn't really there and because the timeline wasn't linear I felt myself drifting a lot during the story. I had to force myself to be present and had to go over many passages again and again. I thought it had so much potential, I love stories with multigenerational conflicts and stories but it just kind of missed the mark for me.

"Grief is a lake of perilously thin ice."
I was absolutely captivated by this book from the beginning. Each of these women were strong in their own right but I loved that this portrayed their flaws and fears and it made them seem to incredibly human and vulnerable. This did a wonderful job explaining their traumas and why they are who they are, there was so much grief and pain, it felt palpable. Although Ann and her mother weren't particularly likeable they were relatable and I respect that.

I wanted to love this but I couldn't. I was hoping for drama but it was mostly Imani and Cyril bickering like teenagers when they're literally 35+. Imani was a good character at first but she quickly became annoying. I understand wanting to protect your mother but your mother is a grown woman...get a grip. LET HER BE HAPPY!!! Anyways, it just missed the mark and I lost interest pretty quickly.

Why does this feel like someone waiting to scare you and then they jump out and go "BOO! I scared you! Haha" and you're confused and not scared at all??? Just no lol I should've listened to everyone's warnings.

This was fun but it could've been better. I was hoping for some strong neighbors from hell to hot and heavy lovers but this wasn't as intense as I was hoping. I didn't particularly care for the love interest for Collins (so much so I can't remember his name and don't care enough to look) but Collins was strong, witty, and admirable. While I didn't quite buy into the romance I can appreciate the lack of a third act breakup. 3.5 stars.

Both nothing and everything somehow happened. Definitely not as good as fourth wing and for the most part, I enjoyed it but I'm pretty indifferent about this one. It had it's moments... Dain? Still don't like him. Jack? Please, what the fuck? General Sorrengail? Cried like a baby. Andarna? Absolutely iconic and is the best character of this series and you can't change my mind.

This was enjoyable but very much just ok. I think the world building was fantastic and I loved the prose and laters to the characters and their importance to the plot. But, it was also... boring. I had a hard time keeping up with names and the political factions were confusing for me and ultimately, I just didn't care. Also, Dara as a love interest didn't do it for me. I don't know if I want to continue this series tbh and that makes me sad. I really wanted to like this more.

3.75 ⭐ spoilers below (??)
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Sooo...it was okay. The things I liked are what I liked a lot. It wasn't really bad, I'm just indifferent about a lot of it or it just feels unnecessary. I was so excited for that ACOTAR crossover but I wanted more than it *mostly* being Nesta. I also was really bored with the crossover. I also realized that I don't care for Bryce and I don't buy into her romance with Hunt (I fucking said it.) it really didn't feel like a lot was happening and then everything happened and it felt disjointed. Chapters 99-102 broke me and I cried though.

Spoilers below... Not that they're good.