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What a wholesome classic!
From the first few pages I felt so much love for Mole, Ratty, Badger, Toad and the countryside they live in.
The prose in this book is fantastic and excels in its descriptive writing about the country.
Highly recommend reading this classic if you are into talking animals and lush greenery.
From the first few pages I felt so much love for Mole, Ratty, Badger, Toad and the countryside they live in.
The prose in this book is fantastic and excels in its descriptive writing about the country.
Highly recommend reading this classic if you are into talking animals and lush greenery.
Last year I fell in love with this world from The Winternight Trilogy. A snowy Russia with house spirits, a girl with special abilities and a Frost King.
Ik the sequel the story continues with Vasaya where we left her. But her we see a girl who is trying to find herself together with her companion horse Solovey.
A becoming of age novel with medium pacing, but with some dips in the middle. However towards the end this book became a real page turner.
These books are perfect reads for winter and if you love horses you are in for a treat.
Ik the sequel the story continues with Vasaya where we left her. But her we see a girl who is trying to find herself together with her companion horse Solovey.
A becoming of age novel with medium pacing, but with some dips in the middle. However towards the end this book became a real page turner.
These books are perfect reads for winter and if you love horses you are in for a treat.
This graphic novel is the second installment from the Monstress series.
It’s beautiful art deco/steampunk drawings depict the follow up on Maika Halfwolfs story. She is in search of her history and seeks answers about how she became what she is and how she can cure herself. She gets help searching these answers from different people, but trusts no one.
Although the drawings are amazing I found this story less interesting than the first one. In my opinion this book made up for the lack of explanation in the first one.
However it still is a nice story and the drawing compensate the rest as they really are superb!
It’s beautiful art deco/steampunk drawings depict the follow up on Maika Halfwolfs story. She is in search of her history and seeks answers about how she became what she is and how she can cure herself. She gets help searching these answers from different people, but trusts no one.
Although the drawings are amazing I found this story less interesting than the first one. In my opinion this book made up for the lack of explanation in the first one.
However it still is a nice story and the drawing compensate the rest as they really are superb!
Welcome to the harsh world of Vigrid, where monstrous mountains stretch to the horizon, where life is though and where leaves are crisping below your feet from the blazing cold. In this world danger is everywhere in the form of mythical creatures that will steel your teeth, worms that will suffocate you by crawling in your mouth and nose or axes searing trough the sky from warriors in search of battle fame or vengeance.
In this epic fantasy we follow three ‘warriors’ with different storylines. A farmer Orka, slave Varg and a noblewoman Elvar. Once Gods ruled, but since the battle of Gods and their extinction there’s nothing of them left except bones and shadow. While queens and jarls fight for land, murders are taking place and children are disappearing without a trace of the perpetrators. Each of the characters are suddenly involved in discovering this mystery.
I read this book in a lovely buddy read and I was completely blown away by this action packed, thrilling and on occasion extremely bloody and brutal epic fantasy. It took some effort getting in to it from lack of a glossary, but it’s narrative was sublime and pulled me right in. The world building is complex and outstanding crafted and the characters are so well sculpted that they are very likable. I fell in love with this world, the characters and the mythical creatures and now it is a new favorite of mine. I highly recommend it! Be warned. This book has explicit content and is sometimes very bloody and gruesome. I cant wait for part 2!
In this epic fantasy we follow three ‘warriors’ with different storylines. A farmer Orka, slave Varg and a noblewoman Elvar. Once Gods ruled, but since the battle of Gods and their extinction there’s nothing of them left except bones and shadow. While queens and jarls fight for land, murders are taking place and children are disappearing without a trace of the perpetrators. Each of the characters are suddenly involved in discovering this mystery.
I read this book in a lovely buddy read and I was completely blown away by this action packed, thrilling and on occasion extremely bloody and brutal epic fantasy. It took some effort getting in to it from lack of a glossary, but it’s narrative was sublime and pulled me right in. The world building is complex and outstanding crafted and the characters are so well sculpted that they are very likable. I fell in love with this world, the characters and the mythical creatures and now it is a new favorite of mine. I highly recommend it! Be warned. This book has explicit content and is sometimes very bloody and gruesome. I cant wait for part 2!
“I believe there are far more possibilities than happily ever after or tragedy. Every story has the potential for infinite endings.“ A fairytale that sweeps you away to sweet smells of dragon fried snacks, spells, good looking princes and princess dresses.
In this bewitching novel Once Upon a Broken Heart (OUABH) by Stephanie Garber we follow the brokenhearted Evangeline. Her beau has left her and she would do anything to get him back. She would even make a deal with the dangerous Fate the Prince of Broken Hearts, Jacks. In return he asks for only three kisses. But soon Evangeline discovers she’s involved in more than she bargained for.
OUABH is like coming home, but realizing your home is completely different. Like plunging in your favorite sofa and realizing it looks like your sofa but it smells differently. That’s how stepping in the new enchanting world off OUABH felt like. This was mainly because of the presence of characters out of the Caraval Series. Like for instance meeting Jacks again with his conniving and his eating juicy white apples. Although I liked this new world and found the story captivating I didn’t fell in love with it completely. Maybe it was Evangeline or the fact that I seem to enjoy young adult less, who knows. Despite this, I would recommend it if you like a mysterious fairytale with enchanting dresses and a love to die for.
In this bewitching novel Once Upon a Broken Heart (OUABH) by Stephanie Garber we follow the brokenhearted Evangeline. Her beau has left her and she would do anything to get him back. She would even make a deal with the dangerous Fate the Prince of Broken Hearts, Jacks. In return he asks for only three kisses. But soon Evangeline discovers she’s involved in more than she bargained for.
OUABH is like coming home, but realizing your home is completely different. Like plunging in your favorite sofa and realizing it looks like your sofa but it smells differently. That’s how stepping in the new enchanting world off OUABH felt like. This was mainly because of the presence of characters out of the Caraval Series. Like for instance meeting Jacks again with his conniving and his eating juicy white apples. Although I liked this new world and found the story captivating I didn’t fell in love with it completely. Maybe it was Evangeline or the fact that I seem to enjoy young adult less, who knows. Despite this, I would recommend it if you like a mysterious fairytale with enchanting dresses and a love to die for.
“I didn’t used to be, you know…’ She waved a hand. ‘A socially inept control freak.’ His lips curved. ‘That’s not exactly what I’d call you.’ Envision an apartment with everything your heart desires. A fluffy couch to curl in to, a filled bookcase, a PlayStation with your favorite games, a laptop within reach, a fridge full with homemade meals and cabinets stuffed with chocolate. It sounds wonderful, right? But downside, except for your closest family, you’re alone and are daily in pain.
The romance novel Get a Life Chloe Brown from Talia Hibbert describes just that. Chloe has flibromyalgia and decided after a near death experience that it’s time to get a life. To achieve this she makes a list. After moving out she gets help from biker boy and concierge Redford (Red) Morgan.
I’ve never expected that I could be seen by a romance novel. But this novel did just that. I felt seen as it describes perfectly the effect chronic illness has on your social life and with that your self esteem and happiness in life. It takes effort to feel happiness again. Just as it does for Chloe. This romance, despite of its depth, is anything but depressing. It’s hot, sexy, humorous, adorable and sweet with a tear here and there. I highly would recommend this for anyone struggling with chronic illness, for people who want to read about that or just want a good romance. Tip: the audiobook is very good too.
The romance novel Get a Life Chloe Brown from Talia Hibbert describes just that. Chloe has flibromyalgia and decided after a near death experience that it’s time to get a life. To achieve this she makes a list. After moving out she gets help from biker boy and concierge Redford (Red) Morgan.
I’ve never expected that I could be seen by a romance novel. But this novel did just that. I felt seen as it describes perfectly the effect chronic illness has on your social life and with that your self esteem and happiness in life. It takes effort to feel happiness again. Just as it does for Chloe. This romance, despite of its depth, is anything but depressing. It’s hot, sexy, humorous, adorable and sweet with a tear here and there. I highly would recommend this for anyone struggling with chronic illness, for people who want to read about that or just want a good romance. Tip: the audiobook is very good too.
“And as we swam or played, or talked, a feeling would come. It was almost like fear, in the way it filled me rising in my chest, it was almost like tears, in how swiftly it came. But it was neither of those, buoyant where they were heavy, bright where they were dull.“ A love so pure so strong that when you sigh it hurts; when you see your lover it fills you with warmth and if you are seperated it almost feels like a string stretching to long like it could snap. Thats how I felt reading The Song of Achilles.
In this Greek retelling told form the perspective of the exiled prince Patroclus (Pa-tro-clus) we are witness of arisen friendship between him and Achilles (Aristos Achaion, the best of the Greeks). While they mature their friendship blossoms in a deeper bond feeling nothing but love for each other. When Hellen is kidnapped by the Trojans Achilles and Patroclus are summoned to go to war to fulfill their oath. Can the sinister prophecy be evaded?
I absolutely adored this book as it made me feel warm inside and in the next moment made my heart ache. This tender novel flowed because of its beautiful smooth prose. I really fell in love together with these characters as the ominous tragedy half way through the book glared through. The end filled my chest, with fear and I felt broken. An absolute masterpiece which I would highly recommend. Let the fear consume you and dip into it but be aware as it can trigger.
In this Greek retelling told form the perspective of the exiled prince Patroclus (Pa-tro-clus) we are witness of arisen friendship between him and Achilles (Aristos Achaion, the best of the Greeks). While they mature their friendship blossoms in a deeper bond feeling nothing but love for each other. When Hellen is kidnapped by the Trojans Achilles and Patroclus are summoned to go to war to fulfill their oath. Can the sinister prophecy be evaded?
I absolutely adored this book as it made me feel warm inside and in the next moment made my heart ache. This tender novel flowed because of its beautiful smooth prose. I really fell in love together with these characters as the ominous tragedy half way through the book glared through. The end filled my chest, with fear and I felt broken. An absolute masterpiece which I would highly recommend. Let the fear consume you and dip into it but be aware as it can trigger.
“I need a reason,’ he said, ‘to go to the train station. Something to look forward to about that day.’ She didn’t know it, but felt it; Ares, you where the man seated in the row behind them. The War and all it’s finality prying it’s colds fingers in between them. ‘Besides,’ he said, ‘if I kiss you before then, I may never get on that train.‘
Lovely War is a novel about four characters who fall in love during the First World War told from the perspective of the Greek Gods Aphrodite, Ares, Apollo and Hades. It tells the lovely innocent first love between Hazel and James and the blooming love between Aubrey and Colette. All amidst the awful circumstances of War.
Who knew that this review would be so current with present war in Ukraine. It breaks my heart to see that war in this day and age is still existing. And that this novel speaks of themes that are currently felt by many human beings. This novel made the feelings of lovers who are separated because of a war so tangible; as well the injustice concerning the black regiments of the American Army during that war.
Although the book revolves around heavy themes it felt partly lighthearted. It completely swept me off my feet and let me fall in love alongside of these characters. It was heartbreaking but still so evidently light as the mentioned ‘Pathétique’ by Beethoven.
My only criticism about this book was the, in my opinion, little disorganized ending. But besides that a book that absolutely deserves more attention.
Lovely War is a novel about four characters who fall in love during the First World War told from the perspective of the Greek Gods Aphrodite, Ares, Apollo and Hades. It tells the lovely innocent first love between Hazel and James and the blooming love between Aubrey and Colette. All amidst the awful circumstances of War.
Who knew that this review would be so current with present war in Ukraine. It breaks my heart to see that war in this day and age is still existing. And that this novel speaks of themes that are currently felt by many human beings. This novel made the feelings of lovers who are separated because of a war so tangible; as well the injustice concerning the black regiments of the American Army during that war.
Although the book revolves around heavy themes it felt partly lighthearted. It completely swept me off my feet and let me fall in love alongside of these characters. It was heartbreaking but still so evidently light as the mentioned ‘Pathétique’ by Beethoven.
My only criticism about this book was the, in my opinion, little disorganized ending. But besides that a book that absolutely deserves more attention.