emilyburdick's Reviews (389)

Another hit for Pittacus Lore. This book was a whirlwind, full of action and that little hint of romance I always seek out. The Garde we’re doing GREAT. Hanging out in Nine’s penthouse, training together, having a grand ole time. And then they get a hit on the last missing member: Five. Then sh*t hits the fan. 

10/10 recommend reading The Legacies: The Lost Files 1-3 short stories after reading the first three books. They give us some great backstory into Six and Nine’s journeys AND importantly for this book, some backstory on a new character we meet. They do give a little bit of background on the situation when the character comes in, but I personally felt way more comfortable with them since I already knew their story. 

I was a little suspicious and put off by Five from the beginning. But then I thought, maybe he’s just sort of a dick and didn’t get the proper training, sort of like when we met Seven. But OF COURSE it couldn’t be that simple. And then Nine with his big (beautiful) mouth…gets them into a whole predicament. My heart is absolutely shattered at what happened in the Everglades and I know with a series like this there are bound to be sacrifices but that never makes it easy. Marina (Seven) really showed up in this book. I wasn’t her biggest fan when we first met but I know she’s becoming a force to be reckoned with. Sam and his dad reuniting was everything I needed it to be and I’m so happy for him. Now if only Six would give in and love the poor boy.

This is a series I just want to binge the hell out of, but I’m try to savor it too. There’s nothing like reading an amazing series for the first time through and really letting it seep into my head and heart. 

This has been one of my favorites of the series since the first two. I love Mia growing up and dealing with more series issues. I both feel for her and feel embarrassed by her but I have to remind myself she’s a teen princess dealing with the woes of high school and first love and all I can do is root for her to come out all right in the end. As usual, I’m eager to get to the next book in this series!

My least favorite of the whole series; I could have done without reading it to be honest. I know this is a corny, teen summer romance series but this book was just...strange. I would have liked it better if it revolved entirely around the “will they, won’t they” drama of Austin and Summer’s relationship than the weird mother abandoning her child with Diana and Marquez and Diana’s incessant distrust of Seth and Summer. I was honestly disappointed to see Diana behave this way, when I felt like she had a bit of redemption in the last book. Also, you want me to believe it snowed in the Florida Keys? Please...

The second installment of The Maze Runner series was certainly a rollercoaster for me. I would say the first third of the book had me on the edge of my seat, with Dashner ending every chapter on a cliff hanger. The middle hit a bit of a lull but I still had some questions, and the last third, again, had me on the edge of my seat. There are a good number of times that while I was reading I was wondering why the hell Thomas didn’t absolutely go baserk on other people. I just imagined myself in his shoes giving so many beat downs it’s insane to me how he just keeps his composure. 

I was suspicious of Brenda pretty much from the get go and I am super invested in learning her role in all of this since apparently they can talk in their minds like Tom and Teresa. Speaking of the devil, I’m getting absolute whiplash from Teresea’s back and forth, and the betrayal plot line. Is she bad or not?!

I can’t wait to read the next book in July. I need Newt and Minho back in my life. ❤️

Also, someone please tell me to stop watching movie adaptations immediately after finishing their book counterpart...it only ever leads to disappointment.

I wanted to love this book more - everyone loves this book! I listened to it on audiobook and I totally missed some plot points because reading other reviews I'm like "When did that happen?" I don't know if it just happens in a rush at the end or what but I really thought I was paying attention well enough. I did love the sisters, they're all unique in their own way and so resilient. And of course Laurie's a peach too. 

I'll probably re-read this at some point (in print) to see if I enjoy it more. 

This book has been on my TBR for a long while. As an active and avid reader of fan fiction, Cath's love for it resonated with me so much. I can relate to her wanting to get lost in another world and never come out.

As much as I hate to see siblings fight, I think this was a realistic display of what can happen when siblings go off to college together. Where one thrives and the other doesn't and they lose their relationship a little bit. I really loved Reagan's character and how she looked out for Cath in her own way and got Cath out of her shell. I generally liked all of the characters, though I'm a little sad there wasn't more of a revolution with the mom. When she was at the hospital for Wren and then left and told Cath to ask Wren to explain things I would have liked to see more of a conversation about that. I totally support Cath's decision to not reach out to her, but I wish Cath and Wren would have had a closing conversation about it.

Overall, a unique story and I'm happy to see an author who isn't afraid to write about a love for fan fiction. 

This was a decent novella - I love a good villain origin story. Levana’s story was a sad one and I did feel a bit of sympathy for childhood Levana. However, adult Levana’s actions are so terrible I cannot feel bad for her in the slightest. What I enjoyed the most about this book was the backstory for Cinder and Winter. I was sort of confused about Winter when I read Cress, but this cleared some things up and I love that I know where she came from now.

Man. Oh, man. I love this series. It just does it all for me. The character development is insane and the world building? Incredible. And I hate world building, I find it tedious. But the way Maas weaves everything together; she's such a talent. I think it's definitely a disservice to call this story "enemies to lovers" because it really isn't. It's very "insta-lovey" and I know it sort of gets explained by the whole "mate" concept but still. This was present to me so many times as enemies to lovers and I really wanted some backbreaking fights and drama before they finally came to the romance aspect. I don't think I've ever loved a female protagonist the way I love Feyre. She's not whiny and she can do things for herself and she defies what Rhysand want's her to do sometimes; equally so, he's okay with it and gets that she shouldn't listen to every single thing he says. I love how human Maas makes all the characters; how they're not all numb to death and despair and really deal with their problems. Their relationship is gold and there is so much respect within it. The twist of the two characters who are mates makes me so excited. The male half of that duo is someone I just want all the good things for. And I can't wait to see what happens between Nesta and Cassian- there's just so much brewing there. 

I was looking forward to the more mature voice Mia's been getting as the series goes on, but this novella is Mia taking a walk down memory lane at her and Michael's first Valentine's Day together. While cute and just a fun quick read, the time period it took place in is when Mia is a bit insufferable and immature in her actions and writing. My least favorite novella so far but I'm excited to get back to the main story with the next book.