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Reread March 2022: I know it's all fluff, but I still love it.
Reread Jan. 2021: I AM READY. GIVE ME A COURT OF SILVER FLAMES.
GUYS. I LOVE THESE BOOKS.
Can't get enough. Won't ever get enough.
This book, even short, still brought in all the goodness and pain of The Court of Dreams post-war.
Please read my blog for a full review (and gushing) over this mini-novel.
Happy Reading!
Reread Jan. 2021: I AM READY. GIVE ME A COURT OF SILVER FLAMES.
GUYS. I LOVE THESE BOOKS.
Can't get enough. Won't ever get enough.
This book, even short, still brought in all the goodness and pain of The Court of Dreams post-war.
Please read my blog for a full review (and gushing) over this mini-novel.
Happy Reading!
WHERE’S THE LOVE?
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Wow did this characters go through the ringer this round.
This was a great sequel! Though, it may have ripped my heart out. It’s fine. Everything’s fine.
RIGHT?
We got dropped right back in where we left off from the first one. And thankfully there’s plenty of nice segues to remember details of what happened in Serpent & Dove. The action was picked up exponentially this round. I found the pace pretty quick and turning every page with anticipation of what creature in the woods was going to pop up next. Plenty of violence and shock moments that really left me reeling.
This was really missing some romance. From the beginning their was a reasonable amount of angst between Lou and Reid but it needed MORE MORE MORE. What I did like is that the conflict between them wasn’t silly drama or a major lack of communication. Both of them were struggling to grasp and cope with the changes being thrown wildly at them. As time progressed and Lou and Reid realized their mistakes they were able to come together, so I liked the general development of their relationship. I also love these guy separately. Such clear opposites that play so well off of each other and in their own segments.
All of these characters really have my love (and when necessary, ABSOLUTE LOATHING). Even those on the side are incredibly well developed, and we get enough back story on them to connect emotionally, but not overrun the story itself. I loved learning about more of the creatures (witches, werewolves, and other mythical beings oh my!) and how they fit into the world Mahurin has built.
I felt a string of emotions and easily devoured this quickly. Talk about an ending that makes you absolutely flip out and I will be [yet again] anxiously awaiting the finale for this trilogy.
Overall audience notes:
- Young adult fantasy + romance
- Language: some
- Romance: kisses / heated make-outs; some almost scenes and a mild detailed scene
- Violence: bloody and gory; murder, swords, arrows, physical altercations, animal attacks, kidnapping
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Wow did this characters go through the ringer this round.
This was a great sequel! Though, it may have ripped my heart out. It’s fine. Everything’s fine.
RIGHT?
We got dropped right back in where we left off from the first one. And thankfully there’s plenty of nice segues to remember details of what happened in Serpent & Dove. The action was picked up exponentially this round. I found the pace pretty quick and turning every page with anticipation of what creature in the woods was going to pop up next. Plenty of violence and shock moments that really left me reeling.
This was really missing some romance. From the beginning their was a reasonable amount of angst between Lou and Reid but it needed MORE MORE MORE. What I did like is that the conflict between them wasn’t silly drama or a major lack of communication. Both of them were struggling to grasp and cope with the changes being thrown wildly at them. As time progressed and Lou and Reid realized their mistakes they were able to come together, so I liked the general development of their relationship. I also love these guy separately. Such clear opposites that play so well off of each other and in their own segments.
All of these characters really have my love (and when necessary, ABSOLUTE LOATHING). Even those on the side are incredibly well developed, and we get enough back story on them to connect emotionally, but not overrun the story itself. I loved learning about more of the creatures (witches, werewolves, and other mythical beings oh my!) and how they fit into the world Mahurin has built.
I felt a string of emotions and easily devoured this quickly. Talk about an ending that makes you absolutely flip out and I will be [yet again] anxiously awaiting the finale for this trilogy.
Overall audience notes:
- Young adult fantasy + romance
- Language: some
- Romance: kisses / heated make-outs; some almost scenes and a mild detailed scene
- Violence: bloody and gory; murder, swords, arrows, physical altercations, animal attacks, kidnapping
SLOW START, GOOD END.
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Another Kindle Unlimited find!
I liked where things were initially going (because wow what a intense intro) but it stalled a bit with her younger age + not much going on.
Once Halia was older things started to pick up. I liked the idea of an exiled princess finding her way back home to right the wrongs so grievously done. What I struggled with was her visions. I have a hard time with any character having visions in a book. It takes me out of the story and makes it hard to get back in. Halia had multiple almost every chapter which really through off the pacing.
I adored her cute little soon to be friends to lovers moment. I would have loved even more because I thought Halia and Avrik’s friendship was precious and sweet.
Halia never intended to be a heroine, and I thought her character growth was well accomplished. It’d be curious to see how the rest of the series continues with the pawns at play. I liked the last quarter of the book the most because things really started HAPPENING. It was an incredible slow build to get there.
Overall audience notes:
- Young adult fantasy
- Language: none
- Romance: none
- Violence: murder, poison, swords, physical, creature attacks, executions; not overly bloody/gory
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Another Kindle Unlimited find!
I liked where things were initially going (because wow what a intense intro) but it stalled a bit with her younger age + not much going on.
Once Halia was older things started to pick up. I liked the idea of an exiled princess finding her way back home to right the wrongs so grievously done. What I struggled with was her visions. I have a hard time with any character having visions in a book. It takes me out of the story and makes it hard to get back in. Halia had multiple almost every chapter which really through off the pacing.
I adored her cute little soon to be friends to lovers moment. I would have loved even more because I thought Halia and Avrik’s friendship was precious and sweet.
Halia never intended to be a heroine, and I thought her character growth was well accomplished. It’d be curious to see how the rest of the series continues with the pawns at play. I liked the last quarter of the book the most because things really started HAPPENING. It was an incredible slow build to get there.
Overall audience notes:
- Young adult fantasy
- Language: none
- Romance: none
- Violence: murder, poison, swords, physical, creature attacks, executions; not overly bloody/gory
Thank you to the author, Megan Walker, for a gifted copy! All opinions are my own.
A NICE HEA.
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This is the second book I’ve read in The Extra series. As a note, they don’t necessarily have to be read in order!
I enjoyed that this was about a married couple. It’s always unique to the genre and I like the insights and dialogue that come about because of it. Kim and Blake have a lot of great moments and I love that strive for better communication and teamwork in the face of trials.
Some of my struggles came from the repetition of ideas and conversations. I understood the need to rehash some things, but felt it would drag at times because I could hear myself saying, I get it – new topic. Not to mention their daughter who was making me want to run up a wall. Her attitude and antics were laid on really thick.
Otherwise, it was fun to have the setting at a movie set! I enjoyed seeing some of the background behind movies and adding in side characters that spiced up the drama. Which there is plenty of. I found that the pace moved well for these portions. The drama definitely matched the story.
Overall audience notes:
- Adult contemporary romance
- Language: some
- Romance: kisses/make-outs; an open door scene and closed door
- Trigger/Content Warnings: a sex video that goes viral, divorce/separation (and how it impacts children), depictions of anxiety and OCD
A NICE HEA.
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This is the second book I’ve read in The Extra series. As a note, they don’t necessarily have to be read in order!
I enjoyed that this was about a married couple. It’s always unique to the genre and I like the insights and dialogue that come about because of it. Kim and Blake have a lot of great moments and I love that strive for better communication and teamwork in the face of trials.
Some of my struggles came from the repetition of ideas and conversations. I understood the need to rehash some things, but felt it would drag at times because I could hear myself saying, I get it – new topic. Not to mention their daughter who was making me want to run up a wall. Her attitude and antics were laid on really thick.
Otherwise, it was fun to have the setting at a movie set! I enjoyed seeing some of the background behind movies and adding in side characters that spiced up the drama. Which there is plenty of. I found that the pace moved well for these portions. The drama definitely matched the story.
Overall audience notes:
- Adult contemporary romance
- Language: some
- Romance: kisses/make-outs; an open door scene and closed door
- Trigger/Content Warnings: a sex video that goes viral, divorce/separation (and how it impacts children), depictions of anxiety and OCD
Reread July 2023: This series is always amazing.
Reread September 2022
Reread January 2021: oh yes, this was as good as I remembered the first two times. And I feel like I caught even more this time. LOVE THIS SERIES.
Y'all I have already read this twice. Only way I know to cure a book hangover is to READ IT AGAIN.
Please visit my blog, GoodeyReads, for the full review.
The linked review will also contain a [hidden] sections of spoilers should you want re-live everything you just read
I'M NOT CRYING, YOU'RE CRYING
Reread September 2022
Reread January 2021: oh yes, this was as good as I remembered the first two times. And I feel like I caught even more this time. LOVE THIS SERIES.
Y'all I have already read this twice. Only way I know to cure a book hangover is to READ IT AGAIN.
Please visit my blog, GoodeyReads, for the full review.
The linked review will also contain a [hidden] sections of spoilers should you want re-live everything you just read
I'M NOT CRYING, YOU'RE CRYING
I am here, I am with you.
I’m not even sure where to start. I laughed, I cried, I yelled and stayed up all night reading this. There’s so much content and I feel like I’ve been on the ride with these characters for years.
Everyone gets the ending they deserve (pro and antagonists) and each moment was perfect. The pacing is great and I never felt like a chapter was dragging. It flowed through POV change after POV change, leaving you hanging, but you were so concerned about the next group that it didn’t matter.
The battle scenes are absolutely epic. SJM is so crafty as she spends time bringing each group together to shore up the lines against Morath. The surprising members that show up will leave you cheering.
There’s love, angst, sorrow, joy, despair, and peace. Emotions tumbled from the pages wrapping you in a story that you were scared to have end.
I truly love every aspect about this book, and this series as a whole.
"You do not yield.”
3.5 stars
THIRD BOOK PLEASE?
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That’s what I need after seeing how this one ended. Book three. THERE NEEDS TO BE MORE.
I thought this was a good follow-up to American Royals. The drama is wild as ever and so many things continually happen that keep you turning pages. Not to mention, I love the shorter chapters and quick pace.
I adored Beatrice’s story line. Without a doubt the best story in here. Beatrice came into her own as a queen. I loved that she got to say a proper good-bye to those who deserved it and made a true love connection with Teddy. They were precious and I absolutely ship them. Both of them together are such a match. I would have loved a longer book just to get more of their (and other’s) relationships.
Daphne Deighton. I can’t even talk about her. I hated the way her story ended. I got the vibe of it and why it was written that way, but it still screwed over too many people and I just want her to get her due. She just drags down this book.
Sam’s story was positive and I’m grateful for her character arc because whoa, I was struggling with her attitude. I love that she really grew up and fought for what she wanted. Sam worked things out well and I love her relationship with Marhsall.
Nina’s POV fell by the wayside here. She kinda fit into everything, kinda didn’t. I did like the way things ended up for her and that she took time to figure out what she wanted before making a decision. I think if there’s more to the story we’ll get even better insight for Nina.
This installment was shorter than the first when I think it needed to be longer. There was good stuff here, just needed some longer stories to really connect with everything rather than flying by.
Overall audience notes:
- Young adult dystopia / contemporary
- Language: some light
- Romance: kisses / make-outs; a closed door scene
- Content warnings: grief from losing a parent
THIRD BOOK PLEASE?
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That’s what I need after seeing how this one ended. Book three. THERE NEEDS TO BE MORE.
I thought this was a good follow-up to American Royals. The drama is wild as ever and so many things continually happen that keep you turning pages. Not to mention, I love the shorter chapters and quick pace.
I adored Beatrice’s story line. Without a doubt the best story in here. Beatrice came into her own as a queen. I loved that she got to say a proper good-bye to those who deserved it and made a true love connection with Teddy. They were precious and I absolutely ship them. Both of them together are such a match. I would have loved a longer book just to get more of their (and other’s) relationships.
Daphne Deighton. I can’t even talk about her. I hated the way her story ended. I got the vibe of it and why it was written that way, but it still screwed over too many people and I just want her to get her due. She just drags down this book.
Sam’s story was positive and I’m grateful for her character arc because whoa, I was struggling with her attitude. I love that she really grew up and fought for what she wanted. Sam worked things out well and I love her relationship with Marhsall.
Nina’s POV fell by the wayside here. She kinda fit into everything, kinda didn’t. I did like the way things ended up for her and that she took time to figure out what she wanted before making a decision. I think if there’s more to the story we’ll get even better insight for Nina.
This installment was shorter than the first when I think it needed to be longer. There was good stuff here, just needed some longer stories to really connect with everything rather than flying by.
Overall audience notes:
- Young adult dystopia / contemporary
- Language: some light
- Romance: kisses / make-outs; a closed door scene
- Content warnings: grief from losing a parent
3.5 stars BECAUSE LOVE TRIANGLE
WHY THE LOVE TRIANGLE.
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Ugh.
I’ll get this out of the way first. There’s a bit of a love triangle woven in. I don’t like it.
Anywho, the rest of the story? GOOD. I liked it! I want to read book two. Interesting story line with an exiled prince that nobody knows about. Working his way up the ranks, deciding where he wants to be. All good things that made me love Lee. I also really liked Annie. She’s a sweetheart who can also lay it down when needed. They are the real ship here and I demand them to be together.
Oh hey, also, DRAGONS. I loooove dragon books. I was looking for a bit more from the dragons, but they are definitely in this story a lot. They have an interesting history too, and I like the way they were woven in.
There’s plenty of action, and some slower spots too. It really read as young adult fantasy. Which can be positive or negative depending on how you feel about about the genre. I still enjoy it even if some things bug me. I found this easy to get into and the background and world information to simple to grasp. The character stories were intense and made me angry and upset for them.
I’m curious where this will continue because there’s definitely pieces at work.
Overall audience notes:
- Young adult fantasy
- Language: little light
- Romance: kisses
- Violence: dragon fire, murder, physical altercations, dragon fights
- Content warnings: losing loved ones
WHY THE LOVE TRIANGLE.
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Ugh.
I’ll get this out of the way first. There’s a bit of a love triangle woven in. I don’t like it.
Anywho, the rest of the story? GOOD. I liked it! I want to read book two. Interesting story line with an exiled prince that nobody knows about. Working his way up the ranks, deciding where he wants to be. All good things that made me love Lee. I also really liked Annie. She’s a sweetheart who can also lay it down when needed. They are the real ship here and I demand them to be together.
Oh hey, also, DRAGONS. I loooove dragon books. I was looking for a bit more from the dragons, but they are definitely in this story a lot. They have an interesting history too, and I like the way they were woven in.
There’s plenty of action, and some slower spots too. It really read as young adult fantasy. Which can be positive or negative depending on how you feel about about the genre. I still enjoy it even if some things bug me. I found this easy to get into and the background and world information to simple to grasp. The character stories were intense and made me angry and upset for them.
I’m curious where this will continue because there’s definitely pieces at work.
Overall audience notes:
- Young adult fantasy
- Language: little light
- Romance: kisses
- Violence: dragon fire, murder, physical altercations, dragon fights
- Content warnings: losing loved ones
Another lovely installment.
Full review to come!
ONE MORE TO GO [for now].
Full review to come!
ONE MORE TO GO [for now].
Totally felt seen by a lot of this.
Love the artwork!
Love the artwork!
Really great novel! Beautiful art and coloring.
I'd read at least the first book (An Ember in the Ashes) before this though. More of it would make sense.
Loved seeing Helene and Elias again ☺️.
I'd read at least the first book (An Ember in the Ashes) before this though. More of it would make sense.
Loved seeing Helene and Elias again ☺️.