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A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas
3.0
This book had some really good moments that I loved and then the rest was just kinda meh. I liked being able to continue reading Feyre and Rhys's story after the last book but it just fell kind of short for me. Some bits ,made me cry and were very good though so I would maybe not re-read like the main books but definitely glad I read it at least the once.
A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas
4.25
Absolutely loved it! I still think that A Court of Mist and Fury is my favorite but this was really really amazing. Sometimes I find it hard to get through books that have wars in them because sometimes it's just non stop talk about planning and traveling and preparation but luckily this book got right to the point. There was confusion with what was happening pre fighting and the fight scenes were clear and I could actually picture what was happening. With the number of characters in this book, you could get confused and overwhelmed, however, everyone was described so perfectly and differently that I never once forgot who each person was. There were also subtle hints after we met someone as a reminder of who they were. The character development in the sisters and in other side characters was so well done. We already had what we wanted from Feyre and Rhysand so it was very nice to have everyone else get the same treatment. You love all of the side characters as much as the main characters. The last 150/200 pages had me really sweating though. I was terrified for them. That whole Rhys dying thing had me feeling way too many things. I had actually seen a spoiler about him dying before reading the ending and I was so ecstatic when they brought him back. And I'm so pleased that Maas wrote us into liking Tamlin again. Maybe not fully but I kinda always hoped he wouldn't be hated forever. He was such a huge part of Feyre's life that while I in no way supported the relationship towards the end, he did in fact, help her immensely in the beginning. And I think we all forget that without Tamlin she would have never even met Rhys sooooooo yeah.
The Traitor's Kiss by Erin Beaty
4.0
So so so good!!! I have to buy the next one right now!!
4/5 instead of 5/5 because at some points it was confusing due to the constant switching of 3rd person perspective. The book is around 350 pages so the story moved faster than some which I do so love when authors don’t dwell on unimportant details. Such good character development in such little time. The love story was really well done and was super hot without too many “details”(if ya know what I mean) which can be a nice change.
4/5 instead of 5/5 because at some points it was confusing due to the constant switching of 3rd person perspective. The book is around 350 pages so the story moved faster than some which I do so love when authors don’t dwell on unimportant details. Such good character development in such little time. The love story was really well done and was super hot without too many “details”(if ya know what I mean) which can be a nice change.
Talking As Fast As I Can: From Gilmore Girls to Gilmore Girls, and Everything in Between by Lauren Graham
4.0
As a Gilmore Girls fan, this is definitely a must-read. I loved how much of her personality showed through the book and overall was pretty good!
Unfu*k Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Life by Gary John Bishop
4.0
I quite enjoyed this. It wasn’t anything revolutionary but it sure made me feel good and I started to clean my room while listening (I listened via the audible version). And a Scottish accent is definitely an accent I enjoy listening to. I think the audio book is probably more helpful than the physical book (maybe I don’t have the physical book though so maybe I’ll never know). Hearing someone tell you all the things seems like it’d be more helpful than just reading them. I don’t normally read/listen to books like this but I saw it on audible and had some credits. I’d say if you’re questioning getting it, go for it! I also don’t personally feel like I’m in my head and need to unfuck myself so I’ll keep it in my back pocket until the feeling arises though, maybe then I’ll be able to relate more.
Show Your Work!: 10 Ways to Share Your Creativity and Get Discovered by Austin Kleon
2.0
I feel this book would've higher rated by me if I had read it when it first came out in 2014. I however, did not read it in 2014 and instead have read it now. It feels outdated which I know seems insane to say "outdated" over only a 7 year difference but with technology advancing and constantly changing things can become outdated a lot sooner. I think these tips might've helped younger artists in 2014 and earlier but with how much social media marketing has changed since then I find it completely unless and while I do realize the book is meant to very beginner it seems almost for children (that or for much older people) with simple common sense about the art community (at least for today's standards). That being said I do still like the style of book and just wish I would've been able to read it in 2014 or wish that it would've help up to the test of time.
Kissing the Coronavirus by M.J. Edwards
2.0
Well this exists...
I feel like my highlights and notes say it all but despite my 2 star rating I think this is a must read for the whole family....well the whole family over 18. Grandma is sure to love it ;)
I feel like my highlights and notes say it all but despite my 2 star rating I think this is a must read for the whole family....well the whole family over 18. Grandma is sure to love it ;)