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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 4 stars
The ones we’re meant to find is a futuristic sci-fi thriller about two separated sisters trying to find their way back to each other.
The first thing that grabbed my attention when reading this book was the writing. It was written in a very vivid way. The book delivers its message without holding back. The emotions I got while reading where never ending, from a bit of confusion sometimes, to heartbreak and joy.
I loved both the sisters, and how different they are. Kasey is very witty and smart and wants out find out what happened to her sister. Cee is very determined. Alone on an island without anyone, she is very determined to build to boat to go out and find Kasey. The bond between the sisters is strong and beautiful to read.
The way the book switches between the POV’s of both sisters really gives you an insight in both of their minds. I also enjoyed the relationships the sisters had with the other characters, like Hero, U-me and Act.
The dystopian world the story takes place is very intense and the politics and science mentioned can get a little confusing. But because it’s confusing, it makes the created world more real.
The twists and unexpected terns were a bit surprising, but not as much as other books I’ve read. A lot of easter eggs and hints were giving throughout the book. The points that I didn’t really get when reading all came together when the twists were clear. I liked that you could’ve guessed what happened.
Overall, I really liked the story and the message it brings. The open ending was something different from other books, but it felt like the perfect ending for this one.
The ones we’re meant to find is a futuristic sci-fi thriller about two separated sisters trying to find their way back to each other.
The first thing that grabbed my attention when reading this book was the writing. It was written in a very vivid way. The book delivers its message without holding back. The emotions I got while reading where never ending, from a bit of confusion sometimes, to heartbreak and joy.
I loved both the sisters, and how different they are. Kasey is very witty and smart and wants out find out what happened to her sister. Cee is very determined. Alone on an island without anyone, she is very determined to build to boat to go out and find Kasey. The bond between the sisters is strong and beautiful to read.
The way the book switches between the POV’s of both sisters really gives you an insight in both of their minds. I also enjoyed the relationships the sisters had with the other characters, like Hero, U-me and Act.
The dystopian world the story takes place is very intense and the politics and science mentioned can get a little confusing. But because it’s confusing, it makes the created world more real.
The twists and unexpected terns were a bit surprising, but not as much as other books I’ve read. A lot of easter eggs and hints were giving throughout the book. The points that I didn’t really get when reading all came together when the twists were clear. I liked that you could’ve guessed what happened.
Overall, I really liked the story and the message it brings. The open ending was something different from other books, but it felt like the perfect ending for this one.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 4 stars
Yolk is a contemporary novel about two estranged sisters who start speaking again after June is diagnosed with cancer and needs Jayne’s identity to get lifesaving surgery.
This whole book is just one big bundle of emotions. It is super sad, filled with the suffering of the characters, and it’s also very confusing. Because of this, I struggle to put down how I feel about this book and was constantly debating between yes/no/maybe. This story is sarcastic, sad, validating, funny, chaotic and infuriating all in once.
I loved both of the sisters. Jayne is chaotic, flighty, a bit obnoxious and super aware of herself all the time. Her whole life is just one big hot mess. At the same time, she is very real and reading about her made my heart hurt. Seeing her struggle with depression and her eating disorder, the need for validation and the way she wants her sister to love her is very real and heartbreaking. I sometimes struggled to continue reading because of the raw hurt it made me feel. June is very brash and nerdy. She’s not afraid to tackle anything that comes in her way. Both are very vibrant and never shy away from who they are or masquerade as someone they’re not.
The dynamics between Jayne and Jun is messy, spiteful and sucked me right in. Having a very good relationship with my own sister I can’t imagine ever having such a relationship. But the way it developed and the layers came undone the further along you get was beautiful to read.
Overall, I’m still not sure what I truly feel about this book, but the way I can’t stop thinking about and everything it made me feel it makes it also amazing in its own way. It was just a very realistic novel.
Yolk is a contemporary novel about two estranged sisters who start speaking again after June is diagnosed with cancer and needs Jayne’s identity to get lifesaving surgery.
This whole book is just one big bundle of emotions. It is super sad, filled with the suffering of the characters, and it’s also very confusing. Because of this, I struggle to put down how I feel about this book and was constantly debating between yes/no/maybe. This story is sarcastic, sad, validating, funny, chaotic and infuriating all in once.
I loved both of the sisters. Jayne is chaotic, flighty, a bit obnoxious and super aware of herself all the time. Her whole life is just one big hot mess. At the same time, she is very real and reading about her made my heart hurt. Seeing her struggle with depression and her eating disorder, the need for validation and the way she wants her sister to love her is very real and heartbreaking. I sometimes struggled to continue reading because of the raw hurt it made me feel. June is very brash and nerdy. She’s not afraid to tackle anything that comes in her way. Both are very vibrant and never shy away from who they are or masquerade as someone they’re not.
The dynamics between Jayne and Jun is messy, spiteful and sucked me right in. Having a very good relationship with my own sister I can’t imagine ever having such a relationship. But the way it developed and the layers came undone the further along you get was beautiful to read.
Overall, I’m still not sure what I truly feel about this book, but the way I can’t stop thinking about and everything it made me feel it makes it also amazing in its own way. It was just a very realistic novel.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 5 stars
Rhapsodic is a fantasy series about Callie, a siren and a PI. When she was younger, she bargained with the Bargainer to help her clean up the murder of her stepdad and after seven years he’s back to collect.
Rhapsodic is the kind of book that you start and can’t put down until you’ve reached the end. I binge-read this book in one day and I loved every second of it. It’s addicting in the best way.
The world-building wasn’t really anything special to be honest, but still it felt amazing. The way the time passed though made it really good to read. The distinguished difference between past and present were really pleasant to read and the way you get a bit more information every time keeps you want to keep reading on.
I loved Callie! She’s so flippant about everything. She's also very strong and totally owns her powers. I loved her confidence and her overall attitude. Des is just the perfect morally grey character. Where he seems like an arrogant prick in the beginning, with the glimpses in the past you see he cares. It was also really interesting to see him act as Desmond and as The Bargainer. While two different personalities, you still see the same person. I would’ve liked to see a bit more of Temper in this book. She seems so interesting.
The dynamics between Des and Callie are written so good! I also really enjoyed the difference in their dynamics in the past and present. It made so much sense how they progressed when they reunited. Also, their romance was of course expected, but so good to read! Also, the friendship between Temper and Callie is everything! I love how they show their love for each other and their dynamics.
The twists and everything that happens in this story are so good and unique. It wasn’t predictable and kept me on my toes while reading.
Overall, it was an amazing book with steamy romance, morally grey characters, amazing plot and the perfect balance between emotional and sassy!
Rhapsodic is a fantasy series about Callie, a siren and a PI. When she was younger, she bargained with the Bargainer to help her clean up the murder of her stepdad and after seven years he’s back to collect.
Rhapsodic is the kind of book that you start and can’t put down until you’ve reached the end. I binge-read this book in one day and I loved every second of it. It’s addicting in the best way.
The world-building wasn’t really anything special to be honest, but still it felt amazing. The way the time passed though made it really good to read. The distinguished difference between past and present were really pleasant to read and the way you get a bit more information every time keeps you want to keep reading on.
I loved Callie! She’s so flippant about everything. She's also very strong and totally owns her powers. I loved her confidence and her overall attitude. Des is just the perfect morally grey character. Where he seems like an arrogant prick in the beginning, with the glimpses in the past you see he cares. It was also really interesting to see him act as Desmond and as The Bargainer. While two different personalities, you still see the same person. I would’ve liked to see a bit more of Temper in this book. She seems so interesting.
The dynamics between Des and Callie are written so good! I also really enjoyed the difference in their dynamics in the past and present. It made so much sense how they progressed when they reunited. Also, their romance was of course expected, but so good to read! Also, the friendship between Temper and Callie is everything! I love how they show their love for each other and their dynamics.
The twists and everything that happens in this story are so good and unique. It wasn’t predictable and kept me on my toes while reading.
Overall, it was an amazing book with steamy romance, morally grey characters, amazing plot and the perfect balance between emotional and sassy!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 4 stars
An Emperor of Evening Stars is the novella of The Bargainer series. We see a little into the past of Desmond and learn more about what he went through and his thoughts.
I loved how we went from far in the past to present time and we see a little into the life of Des and everything that shaped him to be the person he is in the books. I loved seeing everything from his eyes. It gives another POV on events we’ve already read about from Callie’s view and we see what happens during events in the past which Des briefly explained in the books.
We meet Larissa, his mother, in the very beginning of this book. I loved the relationship between her and Des and it was heartwarming to see how she looked out for him. This book made me completely fall in love with Des.
I did miss a bit more dept in some moments. I would’ve liked some events, like how he became The Bargainer, to be a bit more drawn out and better shown. Other than that, I loved the book.
Overall, it is a perfect, lighthearted novella which gives so much more dept to Des and more inside information. I would recommend reading this between book 2 and book 3, as I did.
You can read my reviews of book 1 and book 2 here:
Rhapsodic review
A Stranger Hymn review
An Emperor of Evening Stars is the novella of The Bargainer series. We see a little into the past of Desmond and learn more about what he went through and his thoughts.
I loved how we went from far in the past to present time and we see a little into the life of Des and everything that shaped him to be the person he is in the books. I loved seeing everything from his eyes. It gives another POV on events we’ve already read about from Callie’s view and we see what happens during events in the past which Des briefly explained in the books.
We meet Larissa, his mother, in the very beginning of this book. I loved the relationship between her and Des and it was heartwarming to see how she looked out for him. This book made me completely fall in love with Des.
I did miss a bit more dept in some moments. I would’ve liked some events, like how he became The Bargainer, to be a bit more drawn out and better shown. Other than that, I loved the book.
Overall, it is a perfect, lighthearted novella which gives so much more dept to Des and more inside information. I would recommend reading this between book 2 and book 3, as I did.
You can read my reviews of book 1 and book 2 here:
Rhapsodic review
A Stranger Hymn review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 5 stars
Dark Harmony is the last book in The Bargainer series. When Callie and Des finally found The Thief of Souls things took a turn and now Callie is Fae and not immune to his powers anymore. With the sleeping soldiers waking up, they have a war to stop.
This series! I probably won’t stop praising it and recommending it! I loved every book and this book wasn’t an exception. The emotional rollercoaster this series took me on is everything I want from a fantasy series.
You can read my reviews of the other books in the series here:
Rhapsodic review
A Stranger Hymn review
The Emperor of Evening Stars review
Everything about these characters, the bantering, chemistry, humor and love story made it amazing. There is so much dept to them, and you really see them evolve from the very first book. Callie evolved even more in this book. Towards the end of the book when it happened, you know what part I’m talking about, she really grows into herself and her power. She finds herself when she hid rock bottom and owned everything. She became a force to be reckoned with. I also loved how we all got reminded that behind his crown, Des is and will always be The Bargainer.
The plot of this book was awesome. After finally finding out who’s in league with The Thief of Souls and sort of who he is, they still can’t find them and still have a lot of problems on their hands. Not a moment of this book was boring and I just kept on reading, wanting to know what was going to happen.
I hadn’t seen the twists that there were coming and it was the best. I felt my heart beat in my chest from suspense and felt my heart stop at the twists and everything coming to light.
Overall, it was the perfect ending to this epic series and I enjoyed it immensely! This whole series was one wild ride and I loved it.
Dark Harmony is the last book in The Bargainer series. When Callie and Des finally found The Thief of Souls things took a turn and now Callie is Fae and not immune to his powers anymore. With the sleeping soldiers waking up, they have a war to stop.
This series! I probably won’t stop praising it and recommending it! I loved every book and this book wasn’t an exception. The emotional rollercoaster this series took me on is everything I want from a fantasy series.
You can read my reviews of the other books in the series here:
Rhapsodic review
A Stranger Hymn review
The Emperor of Evening Stars review
Everything about these characters, the bantering, chemistry, humor and love story made it amazing. There is so much dept to them, and you really see them evolve from the very first book. Callie evolved even more in this book. Towards the end of the book when it happened, you know what part I’m talking about, she really grows into herself and her power. She finds herself when she hid rock bottom and owned everything. She became a force to be reckoned with. I also loved how we all got reminded that behind his crown, Des is and will always be The Bargainer.
The plot of this book was awesome. After finally finding out who’s in league with The Thief of Souls and sort of who he is, they still can’t find them and still have a lot of problems on their hands. Not a moment of this book was boring and I just kept on reading, wanting to know what was going to happen.
I hadn’t seen the twists that there were coming and it was the best. I felt my heart beat in my chest from suspense and felt my heart stop at the twists and everything coming to light.
Overall, it was the perfect ending to this epic series and I enjoyed it immensely! This whole series was one wild ride and I loved it.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 5 stars
Rage and Ruin is the second book in The Harbinger series. It starts right after the ending of Storm and Fury and continues from there on with Trinity and Zayne in New York, trying to find the answers they’re looking for.
Storm and Fury review
The character that actually stole my heart this book was Roth, I liked him so much and kinda wanted more of him hihi. I should really read the first series though. Zayne and Trinity are really badass, but their romance, I wasn’t feeling it as much as in the first book. I also did enjoy the first book more overall. At the same time, this book was just as addictive! I couldn’t put it down and the characters continued to conquer my heart and win me over.
The storyline did get better and better in this book! Trinity and Zayne did become closer after Zayne becoming her guardian. With it suddenly being a forbidden love, it added something to their romance, but I liked it more when it wasn’t forbidden and they were slowly building their relationship.
The ending was the worst of all! How can you end a story like that! I was soooo glad I didn’t read this book when it came out, but instead when book three was already out. I would not have survived that cliffhanger and the wait!
Overall, this book was just entertaining, ridiculous and clever all at once! I can’t wait to start book three!
Rage and Ruin is the second book in The Harbinger series. It starts right after the ending of Storm and Fury and continues from there on with Trinity and Zayne in New York, trying to find the answers they’re looking for.
Storm and Fury review
The character that actually stole my heart this book was Roth, I liked him so much and kinda wanted more of him hihi. I should really read the first series though. Zayne and Trinity are really badass, but their romance, I wasn’t feeling it as much as in the first book. I also did enjoy the first book more overall. At the same time, this book was just as addictive! I couldn’t put it down and the characters continued to conquer my heart and win me over.
The storyline did get better and better in this book! Trinity and Zayne did become closer after Zayne becoming her guardian. With it suddenly being a forbidden love, it added something to their romance, but I liked it more when it wasn’t forbidden and they were slowly building their relationship.
The ending was the worst of all! How can you end a story like that! I was soooo glad I didn’t read this book when it came out, but instead when book three was already out. I would not have survived that cliffhanger and the wait!
Overall, this book was just entertaining, ridiculous and clever all at once! I can’t wait to start book three!
