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For a novella, it is pretty good, but I really didn't understand their actions most the time.
Ooooo next one is going to be so good!
I love how sweet and understanding he is with her and she's slowly coming out of her shell.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Oh bickering buddies to lovers, I just love it. Brianna and Daniel bicker so well together, I absolutely enjoyed their few sparring matches. The unfortunate thing is that I wasn't completely sold on them being a couple. Like, yes the bickering to kisses helps because that is cute and I love it, but besides that, everything they want in a relationship is different. And those ideals weren't brought up in the end when they eventually get together. Not really anyhow... So, even though they might love each other, do they really know if they'll work out since they want different things?
Besides the romance, Brianna's cousin is missing and people are out to kill or capture her. Exciting stuff! There are a few chapters from Travis's POV which I think are to set up the next book?? Maybe??? And that one should be interesting.
As for Brianna being royalty... I still don't understand the inheritance rules. I was under the impression inheritance was passed through the mothers? Yet, males are the heirs too? So confusing... thankfully that isn't a major part of the book. What did irk me was no one wanting to say the name of the man who killed Brianna's parents. Like, the dude is a murderer and you're just going to let me walk around without telling her who to be careful of? Uhhhhh what?
But, the book is fun and reading about Daniel and Brianna fight their feelings for one another was pretty entertaining. I will probably go back and read the first one and potentially even the next one if it is about Travis!
Super cute, but really fast paced. I'm hoping it is because this is a set up for the rest of the series. The ending proves that volume 2 will start off interesting. But wow that insta-love...
(2nd read through) This one might be my favorite of the series. I love how this series begins and seeing Annywl like this.
I received this book through Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review
I was pleasantly surprised with this book. While I don't think it adds anything unique or extraordinary to the genre, it was a fun and entertaining read. I did guess pretty much everything that would happen, but what I didn't guess did make the book more of a mystery and intriguing. This isn't just about catching cheating boyfriends.
That being said, I loved the concept of this book. I'm a huge fan of teen PIs, like Veronica Mars. Now, Marisa isn't that into the detective thing and it seems like most of her work just falls into her lap, but she does do work, she tries, branches out from just catching cheaters. Honestly, I would have loved to see more spying and case-solving, but that isn't really what the book is about.
I really liked some of the characters and felt that they worked well together. Nick, as a younger brother character, is charming and I love how they don't hate each other. He is a cutie. Although, he did have a few quirks I disliked. I really liked TJ and thought he and Marisa made an awesome pair.
So, on to the romance. It totally worked for me. There is even plausible reasons and time for the couples to come to like each other. It was delightful to read. ALL THE POINTS FOR A BOOK WITH REASONS FOR A COUPLE TO LIKE EACH OTHER! The relationships were good too. Marisa isn't jealous of Mindy and Charlie's relationship and she calls Charlie out on her behavior, and she accepts it. Marisa trusts her friends (and brother) and so healthy. I loved it. Maybe it felt awkward at times but shrug for the most part it felt pretty real to me.
One part I didn't like so much was how someone would say something and everyone would laugh like it was funny... when I didn't see how it was funny. Those are moments when I feel more confused or am pulled out of the book. Besides that, the writing is pretty well done.
I received this book through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review2.5 starsWho are the Beautiful Ones? I'm sorry, but after reading this book and seeing ‘Beautiful Ones' used twice within the story to mention people within a certain town, I'm so confused. Are those people known as the Beautiful Ones? Why is it the title even though most of the characters AREN'T from the city???? –Considering that the above is my first thought after finishing the novel (besides “...what the heck?”), I think it sums up my thoughts of this novel well. This book has a historical feel to it, but it set in a different world, or at least out world but all the places have different names, since everything about this book except the telekinesis seems like Victorian England. I can't call this a fantasy really either because only two main characters have telekinesis and apparently that is the only magic in the world? Also, women who can move objects with their minds are shunned? “It isn't lady-like” and the guys who can do it... we only know that at least those who flaunt it do magic shows. I really wanted more from the fantasy department... So, don't read this for the fantasy element. It has a big part, but doesn't at the same time. The characters were all different from one another. They were clearly defined, but I felt that they all changed drastically from Part 1 to Part 2. The spark for their change happened then Part 2: all changed fully. I was slightly confused... None of the characters grew on me either. I did not feel connected, yet I finished the book because I wanted to know how it would end. I'd recommend this book to people who like historical feels to their books, but don't need it to be accurate, but want that touch of otherness. If someone liked this book, I'd recommend [b:Burning Bright 29868735 Burning Bright (The Extraordinaries, #1) Melissa McShane https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1465244487s/29868735.jpg 50238003] by Melissa Shane which has that historical feel, but more fantasy elements.
Such a good story! Took me about 5 chapters to get into, but then I didn't want to stop. There is a romance, but it is suuuuuper lowkey and way in the background.
Highly recommend and I'm looking forward to reading more by this author in the future.
This one started out really fun. I liked the difference between the refined lady and the rough-edged colonist war-veteran. They really fit together well and I loved how annoyed she was by his appearance. She is a bit uppity, but we find out her reasons why and I think it made sense. There are moments I hated the characters for their choices–a few dear god why moments, but I'm more lenient with romances.
This book is a bit darker than other historical romances I've read. There are mentions and scenes of war– British vs Native Americans, so scalping is mentioned. So is rape, PTSD, and suicide. There is a lot here which gives the characters more depth.
Will I continue the series? Probably. Again, I'm not seriously hooked, but I like how fairy tales are weaved in and I want to know Vale's story.
I really liked the Tumble Creek books, so I decided to give this series a try. Kind of a weird coincidence that this one starts with a cop as the romantic lead as well!
I ended up not being in love with it. Tessa just didn't appeal to me. I didn't always understand the motivations of the characters either.
Why are we not debunking rumors? Why can't we sit down and talk things out? Why don't old friends have more faith in each other?
I did enjoy reading this, for the most part. There is a lot of good here and I'm always happy when a romance has more going on then just romantic build up. The mystery of the break in really interested me.
Okay, I tried this series on a whim, but now I'm pretty much addicted to it. So good!
I received this book in a Goodreads giveaway :)
Alright so, when I first put in to win this book I was super jazzed about trying to write again. (Please don't ask me how many times I have told my friends and readers that I would continue my current fanfics– I'm so sorry!) Anyhow, by the time I received the book, I was busy again and not feeling into writing.... even now, I want to write but, I don't have a very conductive space spouts more excuses
So, my review is based on perusing the prompts and my feelings associated with them. Honestly, I think it is a great workbook. Many of the prompts, both picture and pre-made lines, gave me ideas left and right! I love how the pictures are in black & white so that we the users can associate the colors and feel to them we want.
There are also character sheets you can fill out for side characters!! This is something I really need since I tend to start a story without truly fleshing everything out.
There are even more types of prompts and even a REFERENCE section with awesome information to have.
I think there are enough pages to write on if that is your type of thing, personally, I usually write on the computer so I may or may not use them... if anything I might write in a separate journal in case the story gets away from me and requires more than 3-4 pages.
I wish there was more to the reference but, this is a workbook/journal and not a writing aid so, I understand. As much as I liked the black and white photo prompts I think color would have been nice too to inspire a specific type of emotion or more happy ones.... the more I look at the photos, I realize many of my ideas are cold, sad, and dangerous– then again that just be how my mind works ^_^
interesting book and when I finally get to a spot where I can write again, I will use this book to help me! Perhaps I'll even send my friend one of the pictures and we can write stories then swap and compare! I'm quite excited!!
DNF 11%
This book really just is NOT for me. It reads well and I am sure many people will like it, but it really is not my cup of tea.
Merged review:
DNF 11%
This book really just is NOT for me. It reads well and I am sure many people will like it, but it really is not my cup of tea.
One of the rare times I bought a physical book before reading it– seriously besides giveaway books I don't know the last time I bought a book I hadn't already read– and I was so nervous to start this thinking I wasted my money falling into hype. Wow, I'm so glad I was wrong. If there was a bookstore on my way home from work I would have stopped in to grab the second. I'm glad the library has it because I already dived in, but I expect to be buying the second book for my collection.
This is so funny, so emotional from the pain these kids are going through and trying to handle like adults. It just isn't fair. I love them though.
“I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”
DNF @ 17%
Okay, let me start by saying that the synopsis sounds super interesting. I was really to love this book. The author's name sounded familiar to me, but I assumed I was just thinking about Christina Lauren. Unfortunately, I then saw the part on the cover that says this is a series, so I checked, realized it is #2 in series that I have started... Unfortunate because I completely read the first book and ended up giving it one star.
So, my thoughts before starting this were negatively impacted. Bummer.
I still tried reading it, hoping that things would be different, because you really never know!
17% in though I could see that this couple would probably end up having sex and in some kind of relationship, while not talking about their problems. There will be miscommunication and they'll feel bad for not have just talked before and trusted one another. –I'm assuming here.
Still, I couldn't get it in me to care for this couple. We know next to nothing about them except how good looking they are nor do we even know why they like each other, even back in the day.
It just doesn't have the depth I was looking for.
I'm going to give this book 2 stars instead of 1 (like I did the first), because maybe I would have given this book more of a chance had I not seen what happened to the prior couple.
I've learned that this is not the author for me, but people looking for light romances might like this one. I'm just a reader who prefers more to my characters.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
This book started out so good. I honestly thought from the first chapter I would be giving this book a 5 star rating. Dommiel stars off being a super rad dude. Then he and Anya met and immediately the rating started slipping.
Look, I'm not into insta-love, but I can handle it in romance novels. What made it worse was that Anya is supposed to be a badass angel, but she comes off as a naive, sweetheart. She believes in black and white, no grey- which is so frustrating. And apparently since she is an angel she can't fulfill any wants... including ever having sex. Yes, she is a virgin, which also I could have gotten behind, but put everything together and Anya is no longer a soldier. Even when she fights she doesn't get the chance to prove how awesome she can be. And there is this whole part where she tells Dommiel she isn't a submissive angel, yet I found no evidence to support that claim.
This is unfortunate because I found the world to be SUPER interesting. I'd love to read more about that world and the war going on. The story we got was okay, I thought it was a bit weak at times, since things didn't always add up or seemed to be solved easily. My dislike for the romance– which led me to disliking the characters since romance is almost exclusively what the thought about– is what tainted this book for me, otherwise I might have really enjoyed it.
I'm sure there are romance fans out there who would enjoy this, so I would recommend people at least try it out. Unfortunately, I won't be reading the next book in the series.
Unfortunately, this one just didn't work for me as well as the first two :(
This time the girl isn't a ballerina gasp haha, but she is quirky and awesome. Lucy might actually be one of my favorite females from this series. She straight up tells Dylan her feelings and stands up for herself. Dylan on the other hand... he just annoyed me. I get that he wants to live his life his way, but come on...
Then the ending happens in a way that makes you realize if they hadn't been so stubborn the book might not have been written. Such a simple ending... I feel like more could have been done here. Perhaps, it is wasted potential. Are they at least cute together? Yes, when Dylan isn't stressing out and pushing her away. ugh
So, not my fave of the three, but if more is added to this series, I would totally read them and I still think people who read this might enjoy it.
A very interesting mystery and right up my alley. I like how there is an outsider perspective too which makes everything seem to flip on it's head.
DNF @ 33%/12 chapters
2.5 stars
This book is so boring. I tried to stick with it, even listened to most of it on audio (Chapters 1-5, 11 and 12 audio, 6-10 ebook) with the last two chapters at x1.75 (fast for me) in order to get through it faster, but when we came to another Gabriel chapter I just couldn't do it.
Gabriel's chapters are of him slowly learning what we learned in the fourth book. We see Gregory once and he is so out of character I didn't realize it was him. I wanted to skip Gabriel's chapters all together, but was worried we might learn something new which... I guess we do since we are seeing how the angels view on what they are doing.
Sam's chapters are of her imprisoned in Hel. Some of it IS actually interesting and I know her next chapter is going to finally pick up. I KNOW I should try a little bit more, but with the progress she is making, I don't think things are going to go well and I'll end up horribly frustrated.
It is a hard decision because this means I'm DNFing a series I've mostly enjoyed, but with all the things I've enjoyed in the last books NOT present in this one and with my enjoyment of the last two books dropping, PLUS my dislike of Sam's cheating on Wyatt (OMG why is he still around romantically???), it is honestly time for me to quit.
That all being said, I HAVE enjoyed most this series. I'm sure people who are more patient than I who can get through this book will probably enjoy this series.
Well... first off, I don't read nonfiction often. I read this book to do a book review on for my Historical Analysis class. Thankfully this was an interesting read. Had I not been seeking to answer specific questions I might have enjoyed it more.
This book's purpose I believe was to talk about the labor disputes and how it shaped American politics today. The book does go into depth with that but, I felt she occasionally had tangents.
-Did we need to know about Communist party member's backgrounds in order to understand Growers political views? no.
-Was John Steinbeck a huge contributor to anything this book dealt with? Not as much as the author brought him up. In fact she kept repeating and repeating the same story about him talking to Chambers yet, I still don't see the how it supported her thesis.
-Did the Red Scare need to be that talked about? Yes, but I think she could have included it in the intro or explained more about because of the 1930s the 1960s Red Scare was as bad as it was.
-Also, I'm so tired of hearing about Hoover who, like Steinbeck, was brought up way too much.
Interesting read though.
Recommend to people who live in California, have an interest in labor, or trying out a nonfiction book. Was a pretty easy read and the author gives you characters (with background and details) to cheer on and many chapter ending ‘cliffhangers.'