Audrey Meihak

“Over the past year, I can count on one hand how many times my best friend has smiled - properly smiled. And in case I'm not making myself clear, he hasn't smiled since you left him.”

I've never really been a big fan of books about fairies, probably because I immediately think of Tinker Bell, and just can't take them seriously. This series though. Hayley has created a world I long to visit again, and characters that I miss.

The quote I included above sums up the final book in the series and captures all of the things I wanted to feel in the finale.

She includes so many things I want to read about in a series like this: ✔️Slow burn romance ✔️Enemies to lovers....to enemies....to lovers ✔️Plot twists ✔️Family secrets ✔️Sacrifice ✔️Hidden identity

Bria, Fergus, and Willow challenge what humans can do in the fairy world, and push the limits on what women are allowed to do.

While she sent me the ebooks for free to review, I plan to buy the physical copies and reread them probably another 67 times.

Thanks, Hayley. It's been an honor.

Prompt 36 from 2021 Popsugar Challenge: A book with less than 1,000 reviews on Goodreads

Book: Kingdom of Today's Deceit Author: Hayley Osborn Genre: fantasy Dates Read: 03/11/2021-03/22/2021 Format: ebook Other prompts: a book set in multiple countries Rating:

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Just when I think I know what [a:Hayley Osborn|19304034|Hayley Osborn|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1605636101p2/19304034.jpg] is going to do, she throws me for another loop. Again. You'd think I'd be used to that, 3 books in. I was really hoping that Bria and Fergus would find a way to keep their bond, but maybe that will happen in book 4? I'm sad about Aoife, but...Indira! I just stared at my Kindle for a minute. I have so many questions. Do I trust Indira? Do I trust Myles? (I want to say yes, but who knows at this point.) Do I trust Aegnus? Will Willow and Jax get back together? (Please say yes!) And...that epilogue. Wow. I would like to say I saw it coming, but nope. I'm not surprised, but it still threw me.

READ THIS SERIES! It is so good!

Hayley has done it again! This was an extremely short read, but I think it was important. It helps fill in gaps like why music is banned, and how Bria ended up in Iadrun to begin with.

Prompt #35 from 2021 Popsugar Challenge: A book in a different format than you normally read

I received this book free from the author. This is my honest opinion

Book: Kingdom of Yesterday's Lies Author: Hayley Osborn Genre: YA fiction, fantasy Dates Read: 02/25/2021-03/08/2021 Format: ebook Other prompts: a book set in multiple countries Rating:

I lost track of the number of times I both laughed out loud and got warm, fuzzy, early flirtation feelings while listening to this book. The writing and narration was spot-on, and I still can't get over the way the narrator has Clark say “Lola”

Prompt 6 from 2021 Popsugar Challenge: A book with a gem, mineral, or rock in the title

Book: The Kingdom of Copper Author: S. A. Chakraborty Narrator: Soneela Nankani Genre: fiction, fantasy Dates Read: 05/12/2021-0524/2021 Format: audiobook - Hoopla Other prompts: A book by a Muslim author, a book about do-overs or fresh starts, a book with a pretty cover Rating:

This series is great for those who enjoy murder mysteries, but don't want the suspense of thrillers.

I haven't yet watched the live-action Mulan movie, but I've been very curious about the actual legend of Mulan for quite a while. I'm so glad I read this book! The story was riveting and the descriptions were perfect. The way that the characters addressed each other bothered me, but I think that's because I haven't been exposed to how ancient (and maybe current?) Chinese culture and language are structured. This book was outstanding. I was cheering for Mulan and Kai the entire time, and for a moment, thought there might not be a happy ending.

I knew it! I knew the detectives were wrong, and I figured out who really did it before they did! These books have quickly become my favorite mystery series of all time. Siobhán is the confident, spitfire redhead I've always wanted to be. These mysteries are nice when I don't want to read a thriller, but need a little mystery in my life. I definitely see myself buying this series in the near future!

I'm so glad that Siobhán and Macdara are finally considering the happy ending that I've been cheering for since the very beginning.

Prompt #26 from 2019 Pop Sugars Challenge: A book that's published in 2019

Book: The Last Widow Author: Karin Slaughter Genre: Fiction, Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Police procedural Dates Read: 12/10/2020 - 02/03/2021 Format: Audiobook Other prompts: Rating: ⭐️⭐️ Parental Guidance: * Sex: 1/5 - very slight mention * Violence & Gore: 5/5 - the language surrounding violence, disease, and decomposition is very graphic * Profanity: 4/5 * Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking: 4/5 - drug use is a pretty prominent theme * Frightening & Intense Scenes: 5/5 - see violence and gore

I read this book to fulfill the prompt from the Popsugar 2019 Reading Challenge: A book published in 2019. (Yes, I know I'm behind. I didn't come across PSC until late 2019 and I'm playing catch up).

The majority of what I read is audiobooks. The first time I tried reading this, I got through about 5 minutes and let the book expire because it didn't hold my interest. I made myself check it out again, and again struggled to find interest in the story. The premise sounded great, and I've read books by Slaughter before that I really liked.

I didn't know this was the end of a series when I picked it up, but I don't think that would have made any difference. The backstories were pretty well explained, and didn't have much bearing on the story itself. After 2 hours in (the book is 16 hours long) I still wasn't sure if it was for me, but I was determined to stick it out. I finally finished it today. The last probably 3 or 4 hours were decent, but I still found myself checking how much time was left. Il read more standalone books, but I doubt I'll be revisiting Will Trent.

Prompt 45 from 2021 Popsugar Challenge: A book from my TBR chosen at random

Notable quotable: 1. In every end, there is also a beginning. 2. Women who have power are always feared

This is easily the best book I've read so far this year. It heartbreaking and inspiring and beautiful. I meant to read this years ago, and I have no idea why I didn't. I love when main characters have red hair, because that's something I was bullied for all through school. It warmed my heart that Gemma didn't have to go through that. I'll definitely be reading this again, and adding it to my collection.

Very interesting book showing the steps into and out of an abusive relationship.

I think it's somewhat fitting that I finished reading this book 1 year to the day after it was published. Chakraborty definitely earned all 5 paw prints on this book, although it was quite a fight for a while.

This series had heartbreak, betrayal, sacrifice, and prejudice. It ended with everyone having happy endings, but not quite in the way that I had expected in the beginning.

I don't know that I would have ever visited Daevabad, had it not been for this reading challenge. If I did, it would have been extremely far down on my list, and only because of the stunning covers. (That alone is reason enough for me to buy them, just don't tell my husband WINK)

This book was so LOOOOOONG! Halfway through this book (and the other 2, actually), I found myself getting bored. I powered through though, and I'm so glad I did. I listened up to Nahri's last chapter and the epilogue this morning, and it was hard to listen to it. I didn't want it to end!

I wasn't terribly impressed with the suspense in this book, but that's likely because I'm used to recent psychological thrillers. I'm sure that in 1908, it was likely more thrilling. It was a little hard to follow, and I didn't feel that the ending was as clear as it could have been.

I probably would have found this book very interesting as a child, but now, I really couldn't get into it. The story has a very good premise, I just don't think it was well executed.

Prompt #11 from 2020 Popsugar Challenge: An anthology

Book: The Regatta Mystery and Other Short Stories Author: Agatha Christie Genre: mystery, crime fiction Dates Read: 03/05/2021-03/08/2021 Format: Audiobook - Hoopla Other prompts: a book set in multiple countries, a book everyone has read but me Rating:

Prompt 48 from 2021 Popsugar Challenge: A TBR I meant to read last year

Book: Into the Green Author: Charles de Lint Genre: fantasy fiction Dates Read: 10/03/2020-03/15/2021 Format: physical book Other prompts: a book about an artist, a book set mostly outdoors, a book about do-overs or fresh starts Rating:

The concept of this book itself earned an extra star - what would you do if you could undo any regret you had and could enter any possible life you would have lived?

Life is so full of regrets and wanted do-overs. If any of the above situations had changed, I wouldn't be where I am today. I have a job I enjoy, with people I love working with. I have a husband who constantly encourages my goofiness and love of reading.

I was disappointed in Nora at the end of the book. She had a life where she had everything she wanted, and it still wasn't good enough. She even started settling into her perfect life, actually living it, and still was disappointed enough in it to go back to the library.

I wasn't planning on reading this book until later in the year, but I'm glad I did. I haven't had the best look with books lately, and this was a nice break.

I wasn't sure what to think of it for the first half. It was all over the place and was confusing and weird. But, I ended up loving it! I've never read a book structured quite like this, almost like it was told out of order.

As I followed the journey in this book, I slowly fell in love with the characters, especially Estelle. I figured out the secret about the apartment, but not who the criminal was.

This was one of the most fun books I've read this year, despite the epic confusion in the beginning. The narrator was great, and the characters were adorable. I thought the ending was wrapped up a little too perfectly, but it was still a great book.

I was curious about what all of the hype was about surrounding this book but didn't decide to read it until my friend started reading it and encouraged me to try it. It was a little slow to start, but I loved this book. I don't quite understand the hype, but it was certainly a breath of fresh air. Between the books I typically read and recovering from 2020, it was nice to read a book that has a cute storyline and ends happily. I will definitely read this book again, and will likely buy it to revisit when I need a pick me up.

I'm really not sure what to think about this book. I mean, I really liked it, but I'm definitely going to have to read it again. There were so many chapters I had to rewind multiple times when I just gave up and kept going. I figured that the pieces would fall into place eventually. I've decided to buy the book and comb through it and highlight everything, and maybe I can understand it better

I've been meaning to read this book for quite a while. A friend who likes fantasy a lot less than me wanted me to read it first and give her my expert opinion on it, so it became read number 59 for the year.

I think this book was between ok and good. It sat at a solid 3 stars for the first half, and worked its way to 4 by the end. I read another series this year (Royals of Faery by Hayley Osborn) that I liked more, and I felt immersed me in the world of the fae much better. The amount and description of all of the different species and types of faeries in this book was confusing and a bit overwhelming.

There were certain parts of this book that I just didn't find believable, but I think I'll still eventually read the remainder of this series.

Inspiring. I tried to think of the perfect words to describe this book. The women in this book were trailblazers, for their race, for their gender, for the world.

I had never even heard about these women until I heard about the movie that came out based on this book. I often find it hard to think about how long modern technology has been around. I forget that we walked on the moon over 50 years ago, and we've been flying for 100+ years.

I really can't say much about this, but READ THIS BOOK! It's a look into a part of history that I think has been immensely overlooked. I think these women played a huge factor on the sidelines of the Civil Rights Movement, and they most definitely played a huge factor in WWII, the Space Race, and the Cold War.

This is a book about being forced to grow up with dementia and amnesia. It's a book about redemption and learning to let go even when it hurts. It's about young love. It's about finding out how much family can help one 17-year-old girl get past the most life-changing event she could have ever imagined.

It took me a long time to understand what this book was about - like 75%. I considered putting it down, but I knew it had to get better. I found myself questioning why the main character, Cady, did what she did. I constantly had to remind myself that her story bounced between Cady being 15 and 17 years old, so she was allowed to be immature. I was heartbroken once all of the pieces fell together. Admittedly, I looked up what happened at the end of the book to see if it was worth finishing, so I wasn't surprised by what happened.

I may need to read this book again. I'm not sure how much of what Cady says happens in Summer 17 is Percocet-induced hallucinations, how much is a result of her actually remembering, and how much is supernaturally influenced. My heart broke for her when she talked about the pain she felt when the dogs died, and when her 3 liars told her it was time for them to leave.