This was nice. Not much happening here though so no big deal IMO.

I read this from arcanum unbounded but as I'll be reading the short stories slowly over the course of the year I'll have these individual reviews and then on for the bind up later.

3.5 stars. I don't think I was able to concentrate enough to enjoy it to its fullest as I felt a bit sick.

I am so glad I reread this. Or listened to the audio book. This is still my favourite book in the series. While the movie brought several scenes a visual element that can only be experienced in that media. However, I had forgotten how it had twisted many of the scenes. Some depth was lost there for future books and movies. Anyway, the Triwizard tournament the quidditch world cup, the Yule ball, some of the issues lingering between Harry, Rob and Hermione either get felt with or stop coming to light. We meet all of the Weasley's. And more adult stuff comes up. You can see Dumbledore trusting them a bit more and being a bit more transparent. Obviously, Voldemort is back and Cedric. Love, infatuation and other teenage issues make bigger impacts on all their lives too. But overall, the plot is heavier, the characters have more depth, but its all still mostly positive and happy. After this everything gets progressively darker.

This was what I was expecting but not. It was very good though I'm not happy with the ending. We don't see what changes are made. But then again its not exactly explained how this utopian society was made either. That might be me rebelling against magical realism or the fact that this is on the younger end of ya. Or even something inside crying out for a future like this and being upset this is not a blueprint to it.

3.5 stars. First, I reread the Alpha and Omega short story that starts this series. I had forgotten the plot of this one. Having read the most recent addition to this series a few months ago it surprised me to remember how similar the two are. This is about them starting a relationship. In the middle of a rogue attack. There's a lot of adjusting to a new life, personalities and personal histories. I will always love Asil. Always. The bad guy confrontation the outcome of that was bland. Nothing spectacular on the paranormal end of things. What makes this book interesting is watching everyone figure out their place in the various webs of relationships.

4

4.5 stars.

Alright, I gave this another try and actually finished it. I didn't care much about the couple for the first half of the book to be honest. But its been awhile since I've read an adult contemporary romance and I've never read a sports one before. The romance I've been reading the past few years made it hard to get into. Some of the dialogue was literally cliches which had me rolling my eyes. And him calling her breasts tatas and talking to them all of a sudden was not my thing. The ending got me though. Its relatable. But overall most of this story felt very convenient. So, I want to read more of the series but not cause I was blown away by this one. This was just okay.

3.5 stars. Oh boy. I am reminded why I love this series. This book I wasn't sure about and even while reading there were parts where I wondered why do we care. Maas built another world almost here. The southern continent is so different I can see why this book turned out so long. If this had been a separate yet related series I would have enjoyed it more. But being on tenderhooks to find out what happened with Aelin and whether or not they join the fight made a lot of the world building unbearable. I'm happy for Nesryn and Chaol and I liked all the other characters but it almost wasn't worth it for the little tidbits of info we got that can help in the war. Maybe I'll appreciate this book more once I read the last one.