meegzreads's Reviews (1.89k)


*4 Stars*

ARC kindly received for an honest review.

It took me a little while to get into this, but I think that's because I've had a bit going on - once I was able to settle down and properly focus on the book and where I was up to, I found I was really getting into it. I was definitely interested in the mystery, but I also really wanted to see what was going to happen between Lottie and Noah. I loved Ash and Granny too. Lots going on in this book, but it was a great mystery and I'm really looking forward to the next instalment. Definitely recommend.



 *5 Stars*

ARC kindly received for an honest review.

I'm not normally one who gets booked by novella's, but this one definitely did the trick! I loved Jeff and Della's story and all the moments with Katy. This was a really sweet and fun story that I really enjoyed reading. A great little dive back into this world. Recommend.
 

*5 Stars*

This one definitely lived more up to my expectations of this series than the first two. It's my fave in this trilogy. There was a lot more action and a lot more good stuff happening. Lots of bad stuff too, and things that shocked me. But also things I had inklings of and then discovered I was correct about. My favourite bits were all the sweet bits with our foursome. I think Scythe has become a fave Elle Thorpe character of mine now. I liked the way everything worked out in this, but I was not ready for that bonus epilogue with Rebel. Why you do me like that Elle?! Loving the Saint View world, can't wait to read more.

 *4 Stars*

This one still felt like everything was slowly plodding along, although we definitely were getting to know the characters more and getting a little bit more information on things that we were meant to be working out/finding answers to. I loved Scythe more than I thought. I like how Bliss is becoming more of herself and getting stronger as things go along. Enjoyed this, not sure what else to say.
 
Diverse cast of characters: Yes

 *4 Stars*

I enjoyed the first installment of this trilogy, but it also didn't have as much action as I feel like I remember from ASH and SVP. I liked Bliss and the way she started coming into herself and I liked Vincent, War and Nash too. And Rebel is a hoot. Caleb, he can go die in a hole - he is one well written evil character in this one.

The ending also had me very keen to see what was going to happen next. 

 *3.5 Stars*

This one took me a while to read, but in saying that, I have also been busy. I found that I was invested in the characters, but at the same time I wasn't. I liked the meet-cute for Stella and Lawson, and I enjoyed her relationship with Todd and Meg. Stella and Lawson though - their relationship frustrated me for much of the book because of Stella's reactions. Granted, a lot of this was for her own personal and good reasons, but it still frustrated me lol. I liked how everything played out in the end. 

 *3.5 - 4 Stars*

ARC kindly received from New South Books for an honest review.

I really do not know how to review and talk about this book. It's unlike anything I have ever read. Most of the time I had no idea what was going on lol. It was this mystery wrapped in the unbelieve-able - but regardless of that I was finding myself quite hooked once I got into it a little way.

By the end, everything comes together - there's magic and hauntings and some crazy stuff going on. I honestly don't know how to explain it, other than to say read it and experience it for yourself. I certainly was invested in this one. 
slow-paced

 *2 Stars*

ARC kindly received for an honest review.

I don't really know where to start with this one. I honestly went into this one blind - all I knew was that you need to have read book 1 in this series in order to read this, and that it was a new Meghan Quinn. I didn't read the synopsis or anything like that. I was surprised to find that this was another book about Lilly and Keller and carries on from after the end of the previous book. Which was weird to me, because I thought that their story was done, and had assumed this was a new standalone within the series about another couple in the Royal world.

I'll be honest - I really didn't need to read this book - it's one of those books where I was like - why did we get this? I think Lilly and Kellers story could have been left how it was. Maybe that's just me, but this one I wasn't overly fussed on. There was a HUGE lack of communication, there was nothing really keeping me too interested in the story until I got around the 70-80% mark. I don't think I connect with Lilly and Keller - I liked some of the secondary characters and the bonds formed there, but this just wasn't really hitting the mark for me. And I hate to say that because normally I love Meghan Quinn books.

I'm quite sure plenty of other readers will love this though, there is quite a lot that happens, it just wasn't for me.
 

 *3 Stars*

I enjoyed this one, but I didn't connect with it the way I would have liked. Bellamy sure has a lot going on in her life. Her connection with Liam is pretty strong, although it does kind of seem a bit too "insta-love" as well. I liked the characters and the storyline, but maybe it was just missing that little extra oomph for me. In saying that, I would still continue this series as it felt like it abruptly ended (I didn't realise it was a continuing series, not standalones withhin a series) and be interested in seeing what happens next with these two and also Alex.
 
dark mysterious slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

 *4 Stars*

I was very intrigued about what would go down between Vaughn and Lenny after reading Knights book. This one sure takes you on a journey - these two are so horrible to each other and many would probably call their relationship toxic until the very end of the book where everything comes together.

I was curious about what happened with Harry and I had a feeling I knew what it could be, and I was definitely thinking along the right lines though unfortunately it's not good. Lots of things to process in this book - such a rollercoaster of events and knowledge is slowly revealed. Pretty dark content with some things actually. Honestly, the characters aren't even that likeable, but somehow I was hooked and had to know what would happen. One thing is for sure, LJ Shen is fantastic at writing these asshole/bully type characters and making you want to know everything about them.