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librarianlayla's Reviews (954)
A beautiful heartfelt story, witty and adorable with gorgeous artwork. Highly recommend for anyone who loves Halloween, and who also needs a pick me up in their lives. I loved this so much, it truly put a smile on my face.
Ninja's, smoke and mirrors and a trial through fire.
I truly enjoyed this story and the main female character's journey throughout. I liked the dynamic she had, a true hate to almost love story. There were a few moments where I felt scenes felt rushed and didn't make sense with the things that had happened, which created a bit of chaos for the reader.
However, overall, I did enjoy this and look forward to reaching for the sequel in the future.
I truly enjoyed this story and the main female character's journey throughout. I liked the dynamic she had, a true hate to almost love story. There were a few moments where I felt scenes felt rushed and didn't make sense with the things that had happened, which created a bit of chaos for the reader.
However, overall, I did enjoy this and look forward to reaching for the sequel in the future.
4.5 stars.
300 meets Pirate's of the Caribbean. A mash up that you didn't know you needed in your life. Political, dark and full of strategic calculations. This is a story that can appeal to a variety of different people.
I've not read many roman inspired works that I have enjoyed as much as I enjoyed this. I think without the unique aspects of pirates and gods, I may not have been so captivated. But it all blends seamlessly into each other, and creates a wonderful, complex, world.
A fantastic blend of diverse ethnicities, that I am so happy to see more and more of in modern literature. To have characters that you can relate to, not only on a spiritual level, but on a physical one too. To read about empowering women, and women of colour as the main characters in books is something that I am adoring, and Dark Shores delivers on that.
If I had anything negative to say, it would be that I had wanted Teriana's character to be a little more consistent. I like characters with depth and that have multiple sides to them, and she certainly has that. But I found sometimes that her reactions to certain situations weren't always consistent with who she is as a character. The smallest of niggles, it really doesn't detract from the story at all.
I look forward to the next book, and seeing how far Teriana and Marcus can go.
300 meets Pirate's of the Caribbean. A mash up that you didn't know you needed in your life. Political, dark and full of strategic calculations. This is a story that can appeal to a variety of different people.
I've not read many roman inspired works that I have enjoyed as much as I enjoyed this. I think without the unique aspects of pirates and gods, I may not have been so captivated. But it all blends seamlessly into each other, and creates a wonderful, complex, world.
A fantastic blend of diverse ethnicities, that I am so happy to see more and more of in modern literature. To have characters that you can relate to, not only on a spiritual level, but on a physical one too. To read about empowering women, and women of colour as the main characters in books is something that I am adoring, and Dark Shores delivers on that.
If I had anything negative to say, it would be that I had wanted Teriana's character to be a little more consistent. I like characters with depth and that have multiple sides to them, and she certainly has that. But I found sometimes that her reactions to certain situations weren't always consistent with who she is as a character. The smallest of niggles, it really doesn't detract from the story at all.
I look forward to the next book, and seeing how far Teriana and Marcus can go.
I received an eARC of this through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
3.5 stars.
I love the mix of super hero and mythic lore that is interwoven in this graphic novel. There are some really good humorous notes, as well as some truly poignant ones, that tie in to the darker plot.
Fans of Japanese, Egyptian and Norse mythology as well as fans of superhero based comics will find this to be an endearing cross over.
3.5 stars.
I love the mix of super hero and mythic lore that is interwoven in this graphic novel. There are some really good humorous notes, as well as some truly poignant ones, that tie in to the darker plot.
Fans of Japanese, Egyptian and Norse mythology as well as fans of superhero based comics will find this to be an endearing cross over.
3/3.5 stars.
It's taken me a long time to get around to this series, and unfortunately it hasn't gripped me as much as I had hoped.
I enjoyed the premise of the story, however the writing style didn't draw me in.
I felt that there were so many contradicting personality traits within the main character of Celaena, that it gave me no idea of who she is. It was as if she was three different characters mashed together as one and didn't really make sense.
The most interesting characters Chaol and Nehemia weren't featured enough in my opinion.
I've already purchased book two and three in the series as it had been so highly recommended to me, so I'm hopeful that they will be better.
It's taken me a long time to get around to this series, and unfortunately it hasn't gripped me as much as I had hoped.
I enjoyed the premise of the story, however the writing style didn't draw me in.
I felt that there were so many contradicting personality traits within the main character of Celaena, that it gave me no idea of who she is. It was as if she was three different characters mashed together as one and didn't really make sense.
The most interesting characters Chaol and Nehemia weren't featured enough in my opinion.
I've already purchased book two and three in the series as it had been so highly recommended to me, so I'm hopeful that they will be better.
3.5/4 stars.
The first part of this book grated on me as much as ToG did, how many people can hold onto things they don't know they're holding onto?!
However the latter part of the book was an improvement, and I did appreciate that there was some character development with Calaena.
Still on the fence if I will continue this series after book three, but as I own it, I will read it and share my thoughts.
The first part of this book grated on me as much as ToG did, how many people can hold onto things they don't know they're holding onto?!
However the latter part of the book was an improvement, and I did appreciate that there was some character development with Calaena.
Still on the fence if I will continue this series after book three, but as I own it, I will read it and share my thoughts.
The start of this book was as frustrating as the previous two, however, I feel like the writing style improved slightly as the book progressed.
There are far more interesting characters introduced in this book and I was pleased to see some character development amongst those already instated characters.
Still undecided if I will continue this series or not, but I am more invested now than I was in the previous two books.
There are far more interesting characters introduced in this book and I was pleased to see some character development amongst those already instated characters.
Still undecided if I will continue this series or not, but I am more invested now than I was in the previous two books.
Slow to start, but filled with delightful, at times morose, nonsense. A journey into an upside down world, and a sweet coming of age story, told in a unique manner. I look forward to reading the following books in the series.
3.5 stars.
This wasn't exactly what I expected and at times I really struggled with the writing style and the way that Gideon was written. She grated on me at times. It really only gets the 3.5 rating for the ending which was semi unexpected and actually had more emotion in it than the majority of the book combined.
This wasn't exactly what I expected and at times I really struggled with the writing style and the way that Gideon was written. She grated on me at times. It really only gets the 3.5 rating for the ending which was semi unexpected and actually had more emotion in it than the majority of the book combined.