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dnf — at this point, Patrick...... don't even bother writing the third book.
dnf - i hate to say it, but im just not vibing with this at all. I know that this is one of PD's earlier works, and maybe that's why im not enjoying it as much? It all feels very 2015 Wattpad, and that is simply not what im interested in any more haha
perhaps i'll try this again in the future.. but it's a definite dnf, for now.
perhaps i'll try this again in the future.. but it's a definite dnf, for now.
dnf at 50% - not wasting my time reading a boring book with a non-existent plot and bland, two-dimensional characters
The artwork to this graphic novel, is absolutely stunning. Every picture was beautiful. The story was great. I was intruiged from the first page. The world is intricate, and full of amazing characters. I can't wait to see where this story develops!
Finally started and finished Throne of Glass. First of all, the first time I read a Sarah j Maas book was when I read ACOTAR. And I loved it from the beginning. That trilogy is definitely one of my favourites. And so when I started this I had high hopes. Maybe a little too high. I'm not saying this book is terrible, it is really good. It just takes a while to get into. Hence the four stars and not five.
One thing that I found quite annoying was the love interests. I like the characters, both Dorian and Chaol, but that's the thing. I wasnt able to pick out of the two. And I wasn't able to pick because we aren't told enough about them. We don't see much into WHO they are, they don't have distinct qualities. However, I understand this is only the first book, and I'm hoping that in the next, we see a lot more into the relationships being built and into each individual character.
I absolutely adore Celaena, she is GREAT. I love her mindset, and how she sets apart from the usual YA Fiction female character. She's smart, funny and confident. And we're also shown the kinder, humane side of her, for example her obsession with sweets (which I found so cute).
Overall, I recommend this book, however don't start this book with high expectations. Because this book is very hyped and popular and that might set you up for a LITTLE disappointment. But I'm sure, the next book will be better.
One thing that I found quite annoying was the love interests. I like the characters, both Dorian and Chaol, but that's the thing. I wasnt able to pick out of the two. And I wasn't able to pick because we aren't told enough about them. We don't see much into WHO they are, they don't have distinct qualities. However, I understand this is only the first book, and I'm hoping that in the next, we see a lot more into the relationships being built and into each individual character.
I absolutely adore Celaena, she is GREAT. I love her mindset, and how she sets apart from the usual YA Fiction female character. She's smart, funny and confident. And we're also shown the kinder, humane side of her, for example her obsession with sweets (which I found so cute).
Overall, I recommend this book, however don't start this book with high expectations. Because this book is very hyped and popular and that might set you up for a LITTLE disappointment. But I'm sure, the next book will be better.
4.5 ☆
WOAH. Danielle Lori really just did THAT.
I initially started this because I wanted a break from all the sci-fi and University books I was reading. I didn't have extremely high expectations after reading the first book (which I thought was a fun time, but wasn't anything special for me). But woww this book was absolutely stunning. I am FLOORED at how much I loved this.
This has one of my fav tropes, where it's a combination of opposites attract with enemies to lovers, and the male love interest is grumpy (THAT'S RIGHT, GRUMPY MAN ALERT
WOAH. Danielle Lori really just did THAT.
'I choked on my fury. “I hate you.”
“I think about you.”
Those four rough words filled the air between us, settling to the floor with a stillness that rocked me to my core. I stared, eyes wide. He watched my expression, bitter amusement passing through his gaze. “There’s your fucking secret.” '
I initially started this because I wanted a break from all the sci-fi and University books I was reading. I didn't have extremely high expectations after reading the first book (which I thought was a fun time, but wasn't anything special for me). But woww this book was absolutely stunning. I am FLOORED at how much I loved this.
This has one of my fav tropes, where it's a combination of opposites attract with enemies to lovers, and the male love interest is grumpy (THAT'S RIGHT, GRUMPY MAN ALERT
woah, this was the best book of the series.
The enemies to lovers trope was done soo well. The angst and the intensity between Remo and Serafina was just perfect. I loved Serafina so much. It's no secret that Cora Reilly's female lead characters are usually gentle and docile and naive, and it was refreshing to have a female character that didn't conform to those stereotypes.
Also...... REMO. He's honestly perfect, I fucking adore him. Wow. He's crazy as hell, and I love it. He is definitely my favourite Falcone, with Adamo being a close second ofc. Remo's character development, from insane sociopath to domesticated husband, was EVERYTHING ugh. I'm obsessed.
I really loved Serafina's family at the beginning. I thought they were such an adorable, likeable family. It was clear they cared a lot for Serafina, which isn't what we've usually seen with the Outfit, and I really liked that aspect. (Up until a certain scene with Adamo ofc, iykyk. After that scene, fuck them.)
AND THE BABIES. One of my favourite romance tropes is when there's babies, and the couple becomes a family. I just think it's so endearing. I guess I never really pictured Remo with children (I don't really know why I never pictured Remo as a father, when he practically raised Silvo and Adamo....) but he was so perfect. Like the scene at the end when his son called him "Dad" and Remo got all happy. I'M CRYINGGG
Oh, and when Remo calls Serafina, "Angel".... Usually, I find it very cringe when a couple call each other with endearments, but in this, I was LIVING for it. Every time Remo called Serafina "Angel", my heart fluttered istg
The enemies to lovers trope was done soo well. The angst and the intensity between Remo and Serafina was just perfect. I loved Serafina so much. It's no secret that Cora Reilly's female lead characters are usually gentle and docile and naive, and it was refreshing to have a female character that didn't conform to those stereotypes.
Also...... REMO. He's honestly perfect, I fucking adore him. Wow. He's crazy as hell, and I love it. He is definitely my favourite Falcone, with Adamo being a close second ofc. Remo's character development, from insane sociopath to domesticated husband, was EVERYTHING ugh. I'm obsessed.
I really loved Serafina's family at the beginning. I thought they were such an adorable, likeable family. It was clear they cared a lot for Serafina, which isn't what we've usually seen with the Outfit, and I really liked that aspect. (Up until a certain scene with Adamo ofc, iykyk. After that scene, fuck them.)
Oh, and when Remo calls Serafina, "Angel".... Usually, I find it very cringe when a couple call each other with endearments, but in this, I was LIVING for it. Every time Remo called Serafina "Angel", my heart fluttered istg
Wow. This is a collection of stunning poetry, and every poem sung to me. I loved how every poem was linked in some way to nature, the reoccurring theme of nature permeates the collection and I think it's beautiful. I found that the poems about the author's personal experiences were extremely moving, they were generally my favourites. It's an amazing poetry collection, written by an author who has exceptional writing skills.
