The first half of this book was enticingly interesting and fun until Nyx didn't know if she wanted to kill him or kiss his face off and fractions happened.

I really enjoyed reading about Nyx wrestling with her dark feelings, loving her family and hating them at the same time. Her father was so trifling that he should have been on Dr. Phil. Anyway, I enjoyed some of Ignifex's wit and his countless smiles at Nyx's murder attempts.

I also like the exposure of Astraia's own dark nature. I hadn't been expecting that!

The romance was just okay, but I found the mystery aspect more compelling.

Overall, this was a good story filled with Greek mythology and deals with the devil. I didn't care for the ending or the Nyx and Shade connection which happened way too fast. Still, I think it's worth reading.

Again, beautiful artwork intertwined with a whimsical world and magical ones save the world story. I really enjoyed the first volume and this one was good as well but suffered from some massive info-dumps. If not for the illustrations, I would have taken longer to finish this. I will admit some of my annoyance may have been because it's been so long since I read the first volume.

I didn't like how Jax completely disappeared but if vol 3 shows it was worth it, I will allow it. Also, why did Jessa have to sacrifice herself? I understand there has to be a dramatic oompf! ending, but I'm disappointed. I think Oona's the only female main character now.

Since I read the second volume before this one, I was happy to get some background on the characters. Sure, the second book is much more eventful (as this volume establishes the characters and setting), but I still like it a lot. This series can be enjoyable for any age especially for aspiring artists. In fact, there's a lengthy bit where Remi shows Musnet how to prepare a canvas for painting. The average person may not care but that might make a painter smile. c:

This book has a sweet orphan, a nice, platonic friendship, and a (grouchy) mentor and apprentice.

"Well yeah, there you go: fourteen.

At that age, you're still under construction (pg 16)."

[SN: I won this ARC through a Goodreads giveaway. c:]

STORY:
In Paris with You by Clémentine Beauvais (320 pages), is a highly romantic tale (on the hopeless romantic scale of 1 to 5; 5 being the highest; it's a 4.5)! Sometimes, things have a strong chick-flick feeling, but a touch of realism is added at the end. I enjoy having a fun lighthearted story to read. However, it's a bit unusual to read because everything is in verse and the omnipresent narrator is confusing haha. 

I totally get all the imaginary scenarios fourteen-year-old Tatiana dreams up about Eugene. You know, it's like when you go to a store or Starbucks, I guess, and you think hmm... wouldn't it be funny if I fell in love with the barista, and he remembers how I hate coffee but always order tea. Coincidentally he goes to your college and in his 4th year of engineering, he remembers you and asks you on a date, and it's not coffee he promises, amused. Eventually, you two marry with lots of money, no cheating, and 2.5 kids ... 

Yes, Tatiana, I get you! That's the same longwinded junk I used to daydream about when I was younger too. 

Heads up. There is a suicide, a minor reference to Down Syndrome that's in bad taste, and the male lead could possibly be insufferable to you. Moving forward!

OVERALL:
Is it perfect? No, but no story is.

Does it make sense why Tatiana's still hung up over Eugene? Not entirely.

Is Eugene the best male lead? Nah, he's mad-arrogant and pretentious (yes, they're slightly different: see here), and everything that goes wrong in this story is exactly because of him. He's very sex-obsessed. (In his mind), he calls Tatiana a slut for assuming she's sleeping with a man that she already denied being with. God's gift to women, everyone. Yeah, he apologizes, but he's pressedt about imaginary scenarios where she's with other men. I understand jealousy is a natural reaction (imperfect characters are certainly fine with me), but Eugene's a got a lot of gall. I think he was more eager to have sex with Tatiana than to truly get to know her again. He's more genuine when he was younger.

Still, I give this 5/5. I enjoyed every page of it and will definitely reread it over and over. Also, I like the cover. There are countless passages or quotes to love, and I highlighted my favorite ones. It's quirky and cute.

A fun read for any young or new adult.

I knew I definitely wanted to read this after my raving review of the first book, here.

“Of course, there were still eight hours of daylight left … Plenty of time to go extinct before bedtime.”

STORY:
Wow, Dave is a brat in this book (it almost feels a bit out of character considering how meek he was in book one, but I suppose he was under a lot of pressure then), but I would be lying if I said it wasn’t entertaining. On the downside, I’m a little tired of the “boy doesn’t listen to smart girl due to stubbornness” story trope. That’s not a slight on the story though that’s just me.

Thankfully, this second book is less gross than the first but still light-hearted and funny with tender moments.

“Parents think they can protect you from everything. But they can’t. But man … it’s really nice to have them around trying.”

CHARACTERS:
A round of applause for dumb characters in kids’ media that actually contribute something meaningful to conversations without being annoying and still manage to be goofy. Now, if only sitcoms could learn how to balance this. I’m looking at you, Disney and Nickelodeon shows!

ART:
As always, the art walks a thin line of grotesque and Sunday morning comics' cute. There's a nice palette of earthy colors and then an entire section of cool blues that pleasing to see.

OVERALL:
Yes, I definitely recommend this, and I can’t wait for more in this series. Dave’s little caveman stories are fun and (while I don’t think every children’s story needs to teach a moral/have meaning) teaches good values without being preachy. Hopefully, this is a more subtle way for kids to learn without parental nagging.