Sarah
Still somewhat charming, but the stagnant romance is becoming a frustration. To continue reading, or not to continue reading...
I came very close to giving this 5 stars, considering that I read it in one sitting, up until 2am on a weeknight.
This book could be perceived as timely, but for me it was a rather a glimpse into the truth of the statment, “the past is a different country.” I found it fascinating to reflect on a time before the pandemic, and what the author (and I) imagined it would be like.
I really enjoyed this book. The best way I have found to describe it is that it reminds me of Twilight...but I hated Twilight. Gemma Doyle is an intriguing character whose strength has only begun to be explored (I hope) and while there is the beginnings of a love story, it doesn't overshadow the main plot, which concerns Gemma and her three friends. I have high expectations for the next two books and I can't wait to read them!
Much better than what could have been, at worst, a bad fanfic. Collins very pointedly does not try to imitate Austen's writing style, which is probably a wise choice. It gives her a chance to tell her story in her own way, which she does quite capably. She also brings the Darcys out into their historical context, which I thought was fascinating, but then again I am a bit of a history nerd. The first half or so of the book did leave me wondering if anything bad would ever happen to our beloved characters, and be warned, life is not all roses for the Darcys and their family and friends.
I require a rating higher than five.
I was a little worried, especially after reading the foreword, because it has been awhile since I read the other books. I needn't have worried. This little book is proper true, as Auri might say. I don't know quite what to make of her, and yet I understand her completely.
Pat, I'm delighted you wrote this story for people like me.
A well written book with an interesting concept, targeted to a younger age than I was expecting. Preteen/early teens, I think. But otherwise, it's basically Little House on the Post-Apocalyptic Prairie, very different!
I have come to the conclusion that Sarah J. Maas could write a book about a rock and a tree, and I would ship it.
Great book! I've never been a big mystery fan, but Bryant and May are great characters, and I truly did not guess the ending (which is unusual for me). Can't wait to read the next one!
The first book that has literally made me both laugh and cry hysterically. Jenny Lawson, you are my hero.
Shocking even myself, I read books 1-7 in the Toby Daye series in the space of one month (and only stopped because I'm waiting on a hold for #8). In the interest of not clogging up my feed this is more of a series review.
McGuire has been hit or miss for me in the past, and this series is not always great, but it's consistently good, and always compelling. Throughout the series, I've been able to figure out quite a few of the ‘twists' beforehand, but I'm inclined to credit that to my brilliance...Okay, actually the credit probably goes to to the ironically grounded nature of the mythology. McGuire has thrown almost every faerie myth from multiple cultures into a pot, and has still managed to create a (relatively) ordered and thoughtfully constructed world. Throughout the series we get to know each group and understand them, and become familiar with their history, their laws, and their motivations. And I haven't even touched on the characters! I'll be brief, because I'm running out of steam, but in seven books, there was only one character I didn't care for. Everyone else is amazing, special mentions to Toby herself, Tybalt, Quentin, and of course, the Luidaeg.