iowa_reads's Reviews (709)

Full transparency: I only picked this up because it's a musical, so it fulfills a reading prompt.  Plus I want to see the musical because I love the music. 

A very good storyline, although I definitely rolled my eyes a few times at Evan Hansen.  A good reminder that you aren't alone, even if you feel that way. 

Did I pick this up for the cover? Yes. 
Did I think it was magic and witches? Yes.
Was I wrong? Technically, yes. 

This follows Isla as she is kidnapped and transported to a new realm to be a special someone for their guardians.  Definitely some spice but I've read spicier. 

Book 1 of a duology

It's a DNF for me.  Between it being a topic I have zero interest in, a memoir, and just...not good, lots of reasons I'm passing on this one. 

This one was just not for me.  It felt very rushed and just...ended.  It's probably part of a series (I should look that up - future self) but I won't be continuing. 

My rating method: 
1⭐ - No. DNF
2⭐ - Finished it but didn't like it
3⭐ - It was fine, but I wouldn't reread it. 
4⭐ - Liked it, maybe a reread in the future. 
5⭐ - Loved it, book god status. 
I will also have .50 for if it could have gone either way in a rating. 

Audiobook this - the Irish accents make it so much better.  Such a cute story about leap day traditions in Ireland! Now I want to go tour the Irish countryside. 

I still don't know how I managed to fall into this series (okay I do - book 1 started with X and I needed it for a challenge).  But either way - I'm staying! It's so unnecessarily cute and makes a very nice fluffy read between my heavy hitters.  

Now, I MIGHT be biased because the author is a friend, but this was the best book of poetry I ever read.  It's not stuffy and doesn't use big words. I could relate to every single one and teared up at a few.  Get your copy on Amazon today because it's worth it! 

You have to read book 1 first - these are not standalones.  I will say - book 1 was pretty tame.  Book 2 turned on the spice! Enjoyable storyline and characters! 

Heavy world building in my opinion but then a race to the finish. And the world building is absolutely necessary and makes a good story. 

If you like magical realism, no romance, and a bit of adventure - this is for you.