ridleyreadsthings's Reviews (789)

I'm in love and addicted to this series. Its like binging an actual true crime podcast - I can hear the voices in my head and can effortlessly follow and piece together the mystery. 

Hydra kicks it up a notch from six stories, this time dealing with a family massacre (although I wouldn't call it a massacre really..) and once again we get six different insights that build a bigger picture as each person adds more layers and question. The true crime aspect is blended into the world of the Occult which seems to be a running theme and leaves you wondering, was it just a mentally ill girl having an episode, or was some darker supernatural forces at play? 

I constantly wondered this but I feel the book wants you to lean more into the Supernatural aspect as we explore creepy pastas, urban legends and Internet games. It's flawlessly crafted with no stone left unturned, and leaves you wanting more and more with every turn and twist.

Like the narrator Scott says, he's not here to solve it but leaves it up to you and he really does, with you not knowing what to believe but with a pretty good idea that leaves more questions than answers, but still somehow wraps it up nicely and leaves you satisfied.

Matt Wesolowski builds a compelling story than delivers on tension and atmosphere, with a mythology that will send chills down your spine. 

This was such a pure, brilliant, loving story that deals with so many themes and it was incredibly refreshing. Rebellious Prince drafted into a marriage with a reserved diplomat with a dash of muder, mystery and brooding - chaos exploads. 

First of I just want to say that the world was incredible. The gender fluid and queer accepting society just made my heart so happy. 

It was more political focused than romance driven but I didn't mind that - it was refreshing to have a story focus on other aspects other than a relationship. I was expecting a lot of science fiction elements but it was more planet based, with a complex structured world that was explained effortlessly and it was easy to fall into with the characters. 

Even though this is marked at a younger audience, I found I really enjoyed it and it was darker than I expected. Its not your typical middle grade book. I've wanted to read this for a while as I thoroughly enjoyed The Demonata series. The story moved at a fast pace without over complicating things and blending in darker tones seamlessly. I enjoyed the characters alot, and I love that the main character has a fascination with spiders as that's not a trait you see often in characters. 

While I enjoyed this overall, it didn't grab me the way it seemed to grab other people. At times it felt it was moving too fast to really appreciate anything but with the whole mystery aspect, I was intrigued enough to keep on reading. The twists I didn't see coming and I enjoyed that while things seemed like they would play out predictably, they instead did the opposite.

I feel a bit guilty for giving it three and a half stars, but I think the love and hype for this book all over bookstagram (plus my feeling slumpy when it comes to reading this month) really overshadowed my experience. I went in with the mindset of "you have to love this book." when at times I wasn't sure if I wanted to read on as I wasn't connecting to any of the characters, aside from Julian. 

However, that being said, overall it was an enjoyable read in a whimsical world full of magic where you couldn't tell what was real and what was a show. If it wasn't for the mystery aspect I don't think I would have kept reading but the ending and deliverance of the twist upon twist more than made up for it. 

Also the fact that I've been told numerous times "wait till you meet Jacks, Jacks is amazing, you'll love Jacks, Jacks is everything," and he never even made an appearance? So I was a bit disappointed in that BUT I do plan to read on as I've also been told the second book is much better and I like to make my own opinions. 

"Omnis Vir Lupus" 

A bloodydam incredible sequel. There's something about these characters that really feels like home to me, espeically since I'm usually not fond of sci do, but this epic space opera just hits all my buttons. 

I really appreciated the time jump, as it added another layer to the story. The characters we love and adore are now the adults, making all the hard choices and continuing their fight to make the world a better place for their children. 

I enjoyed the new perspectives as well, as we get to see different insights into the world form other eyes, and how the consequences and changes have affected different walks of life in different ways. 

A fast paced thrill ride, each turn of the page had me riddled with anxiety because of how cut throat this series can be. I'm obsessed. Utterly obsessed.