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I knew Neeve was going to come back to bite us in the ass. Piper might be the worst villain yet because she is so profoundly self centered. I thought Colin was going to be the problem, but boy was I wrong. He was small peanuts compared to Piper. I'm excited to see how this series ends!
Who's heard of second book syndrome?? Not The Dream Thieves, I can tell ya that much. So so so good!!! I am so invested in these characters. I swear I'm seeing things everywhere that remind me of these books. I saw a person the other day in front of an ice cream shop that looked exactly the way I picture Richard Campbell Gansey III. I love the way Ronan's character is progressing, and really how all the the characters are developing. I was living for the angst of Blue and Gansey's suppressed feelings for each other, and Adams rejection was painful but necessary. I love the dynamic between Maura, Calla, and Persephone. It's always a treat when we get to spend time with the adults of the story. And what a surprise the Gray Man was. Who knew a hit man could be so strangely wholesome. As far as villains go, Kavinsky was not my cup of tea. He was super annoying though, so I guess job well done. The villains so far have been a little weak, imo, but that doesn't really matter to me. This is a character heavy series and I'm loving it so far. Can't wait to start the next one. It's been so long since I've read a series, let alone one that I really loved.
Ok so I liked this quite a bit! I'm a big fan of complicated, often unlikeable heroines, and Alex is definitely that. I loved the development of Alex and Dawes relationship and how they take care of each other. Dawes is a ride or die. I wish that the book had focused more on Alex's early days as Dante. I also would have enjoyed more of Darlington's perspective. All we got was little bits and pieces of Alex and Darlington's relationship. I'm sure that will be explored more in Hell Bent. I just could have used more time with the society's and Dante and Virgil, and less scenes of Alex getting beat up. I swear 90% of the book was just Alex getting absolutely demolished from all sides. The girls ribs could not catch a break. Overall, it was exciting and spooky. The twists really got me as well, but I'm pretty easily gotten.
Who knew a book about tennis could be so good? Taylor Jenkins Reid never misses (no pun intended). I wish so badly that Carrie Soto, Nicki Chan, Cortez, Antonovich, and Bowe Huntley were real. There were so many moments where I wished I could look up one of their games on YouTube to watch them play.
After reading both “BRIT(ish)” by Afua Hirsch and “Natives” by Akala, this just fell flat for me. The material in the book is very important but I did not enjoy Eddo-Lodge's writing style.
Took me a bit to get into but once I did I had so much fun! This had me laughing out loud at some parts! It was so silly and the gods are so petty. Persephone is a compelling main character to follow and the other gods felt well flushed out. I really got a sense of who everyone was. Love Hera and Artemis. Can't wait to read the next volume!
For the most part I found Eileen's story more compelling than Alice's story. It was pretty to read most of the time but it was also kind of a slog to wade through. So much miscommunication happening. There were sections that I really enjoyed, like the wedding chapter. Overall, I liked it but I didn't love it. Can't see myself ever reading it again.
I really don't know what is possessing me to write this right now. I have never in my almost 6 years of using this app written a review. Something is telling me to talk about this book so I will.
Nina Riva is one of the strongest characters I've ever read about. Nina is extraordinary, and she has my heart. Kit is relatable to me in so many ways. The sibling dynamics in this book makes me so happy. I wish I had a Hud in my life, and I wish I had Jays drive. June. Poor sweet June. There were so many times when I just wanted to shake her. But her story is truly a tragedy. Fuck Mick. I can't wait to read Carrie Sotos book. She was such an interesting character, from the little bit we learn about her.
I read this book for the first time last year, but it's so much better on this reread. I remember enjoying it and being affected by it back then, but now it's hit even harder. So, here I am leaving my first review.