Wow this was so good. Excitingly different and a feast for the mind, I may definitely be listening to it again in the future. I can‘t believe I‘d never heard of this until I was scrolling through the library audiobooks, but boy am I so happy I found it. From beginning to end it‘s enchanting and refreshing, I highly recommend this to everyone.

For what it was, it was generally an ok story. I find myself drawn to the human conflict and growth through this story, add that up with a surprising ending I hadn‘t really seen coming I guess I was pleasantly surprised. All in all, it was ok.

I‘m trying out audiobooks while I crochet and it was much easier to visualize the scenes in my head than I was expecting. Though this is more of a read my mother would enjoy rather than I, I did enjoy it for what it is. Some of the characters were annoying though, and I thought a snippet of the ending was a bit melodramatic for my tastes. Overall, it was ok.

These are so much better than the films, I forgot how much I adore her writing style and find myself aspiring to it in my own skill level when I write also. I should dive in to these novels more often, because now I‘m recalling the issues with book vs films oops XD but all in all, so good books, remarkable story, and I love all the characters dearly.

Even though they did the book justice in this film, it‘s still a lot better than the movies. So happy I‘m doing a reread of these, can‘t wait to start the final installment.

Sooooo much better than the film, makes me remember why the first film was my least favorite of the movie venture. I need to reread these more often. Now, on to the next one 😊

I wasn‘t expecting what this turned out to be, but when the ending came around with a bit of a sad twist, reality sets in about what this story is truly about, and what the value of a life had the potential to be. The pacing was a bit slow until the halfway point and then you fly through it, and there‘s some repetitive word choices and some editing issues in my opinion, but those are minor distractions. All in all, it‘s a satisfying stand alone.

Got myself this beautiful foil set of the books to replace my mismatched first editions: I‘ll be donating those to the library this weekend so others can give them temporary homes. And I‘m definitely gonna have to crack these open once I‘m done with my current read for certain ☺️

The religion in this book wasn‘t so bad to deal with, yet my atheist brain kicked in and I suddenly despise that people can hide behind it and get away from punishment that should be served. What a story, the writing style was wonderful and as an aspiring writer myself, it was a glorious treat. The plot is great and also very sad on many levels, but it‘s thought provoking all the same. Not disappointing in the least.

I tried doing a reread of this would be nice but ultimately it‘s just not holding my attention like I thought it would. So I‘m off to read a book I impulse bought based off the wide praise it‘s been getting on instagram, but now am considering returning it to go back and buy the shape of water novelization once it comes out later this month.

I just can‘t deal with the reading level, it‘s annoying to me. I tried, but these are also better to me as movies. I may go to the library today to pick up a book I plan on reading again, but we‘ll see.

Eh, I‘ll just stick with the sometimes listen of their podcast. I find the writing to be quite irritating.

Ugh, I love the movie so much better. I‘ve never really enjoyed Gaiman‘s writing, and this proved my point. It‘s such an easy read that I‘m so glad I‘m over with so I can move on to something better than this.

I got this as a birthday present and I fell in love with it. While it isn‘t inherently witchy, the spells presented are given in practical ways to align the brain as though you‘re indeed practicing the spells and strengthening yourself by using them. Plus you get little tidbits of witch history which is nice too. It‘s a self help book but it doesn‘t feel like it. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants a nice fun read.

I‘ll willingly admit: this is my first delve into the Star Wars franchise. I bought this on vacation at Walt Disney World when visiting Hollywood Studios after reading the sample in lines for rides. While it wasn‘t the best thing in the world, I‘ve always liked Princess Leia, and this allowed me to be more familiar with her in the universe she lives in. She‘s an incredibly strong princess, and that‘s what I like about her.

I love all of Ford‘s novels, and this one was absolutely no exception. I live in Washington, and reading about bits and pieces of Seattle‘s history always makes me want to go up and explore the places he writes about so amazingly well. The characters are always wonderful, and this one was inspired by a true event (which makes it that much more special). You will not be disappointed, go get this book now!!

My friend lent her copy to me and I just couldn‘t get into it. Surely there must be something to hook me within the first 200 pages but evidently not. Maybe it‘s because I have absolutely no previous encounters with these characters, but I just don‘t want to chip my teeth into such a big series right now. Maybe another time might suit this better for me, but not this time of year.

While this was faithy, I was able to read it because it reminded me how they did it in the show Vikings. The story itself is wonderful and I‘m glad I finally picked it up off my bookshelf as my first winter read. I‘ve got the second book on my Christmas list now, even though I had hoped this would be a stand alone novel. Oh well, now I have something enchanting to look forward to as far as a sequel goes.

God damn it, something with a super interesting premise and thought process, if only I felt like I wasn‘t being fucking preached at, all that stuff shoved down my throat. Closed book again because nope.

I read this a long time ago, back when the most notorious serial killer shortly captivated my attention. Now that this film is coming out based of the best selling graphic novel I‘m considering getting my hands on, I‘m thinking about this book and how interesting it was. A look into the father of a man who did such horrible things and how, in a way, his father blamed himself for making his son this way. Fascinating if you‘re into this stuff.

You know, it‘s a vulgar picture of very raw humanity to the preconceived notions of what the Tibetan people are thought to be. At some points though it was a bit much to read, focusing on the bases of human nature to the point it got old really quick. It was ok, not something to praise like everyone thinks. Read at your own discretion.

Ok, I will openly admit I‘ve never read this book until now and I‘ve had it on my bookshelf for years. But I will also admit....I think imma have to bail. I just, it‘s not easy to read and I‘m not griping cause I remember when it was written and all that but, it doesn‘t hold my attention beyond volume two which I barely even got to, so unfortunately this is just going to be a pretty spine on my shelves.

As always, I adore her writing and stories, these were no exception. My favorites were ‘The Witch of Duva‘ & ‘When Water Sang Fire‘. Though I know I‘ll be reading these again to enjoy their splendor time and time again, I highly recommend if you‘re a grisha fan. I can‘t believe my stumbling into this universe started by using gift cards at the bookstore and the rare occasion I bought all the books in the series and the first duo at once.

I totally forgot to post a review of this after getting an early release copy courtesy of comicon so I couldn‘t actually post a review yet. From what I remember, it was very dark but very good, I loved her writing style though I‘m unsure this take on it was memorable enough for me to read more of her work.

You know, it took me a while to warm up to this. I wanted a story solely about Diana, not about some teenager who has to deal with a plot that doesn‘t seem to make too much logical sense: last time I read a book like this, it was horribly written and I couldn‘t finish it. But Bardugo‘s style I‘m a sucker for, he writing is fantastic, but the story itself for me wasn‘t the best. My favorite parts were Diana‘s chapters.

You know, through the entire journey of this novel, nothing strikes me more than the ending. The realization that when you do something that seems so right in the moment, like you're doing good, lands you in a situation so wrong, it's painful to bear even as a reader. While the story itself seems lackluster, I adored this fresh writing style. Very thought provoking at the very least, I know this ending will stick with me for a while.

That moment I didn't know the author of one of my fave books wrote another novel until I went down just the right shelf on a nearly abandoned bookstore browse. And I wasn't disappointed! It was slow, I'll admit, to get into, but the usual web of intrigue between characters started to reveal itself a bit later than I'd like, but it promptly sucked me right in. Her writing style is beautiful.

What's your summer read???? Tell me down in the comments! 🙂I had a spur of the moment afternoon when I got off work, which led to a day driving around in the sunshine wearing an outfit somewhat reminiscent of a Jurassic park employee, with the window down and everything. Got me in a severe mood for a tropical thriller with the awesomeness of dinosaurs!!

I loved this book, but it's honestly because I identify so much with the main character and some of the things she goes through. It's almost wonderful, reading something in the mainstream world about a creator with her various characters that she adores. A creator written by a creator. I would recommend this to anyone, and now I have to sit back and process all of this wonderful splendor all over again.

I'm so glad I went back and bought this book. It was such a wonderful change of pace and so eye opening just, wow. It was kind of sad in the end with a totally startling turn of events in a specific part but otherwise I recommend this to anyone and everyone to read. Mom had it in her hands right after I finished.

Eh, it wasn't the best. Kind of a downer really. I don't know if I'd recommend it to anyone, just know that rape is a high trigger point in here.

Ugh, the main character is such a little damn brat. Her changing moment came far too late in the book and for me it really sucked that she cared for the spirits in the spirit world far faster than she seemed to show any of that care and love for any of her family or friends in the real world. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone cause she almost made me want to put the book down multiple times.

To be honest I'm kind of on the fence about this. Regardless of the fact I read in one day, it's an easy read given the layout. I found it frustrating at the one twist cause my mind immediately went to Bubble Boy, and ruined a little of the originality for me (don't judge). However, I also think I'm getting a little tired of the whole firsts in teenage love stories, but that's just my issue to get over. It was ok. Just ok.

My last dip into Nazi Germany and it was pretty good for what it was. Had some interesting twists and turns and was a good mystery to solve, though I did it slower than the average person considering I'm sick while I read pretty much more than half in one day oops. But it wasn't a letdown, and I adored the writing style also.

I had to bail on this one as my second venture into Nazi Germany in literature. I just couldn't get past how it's written: like an essay. All the quotes made it difficult to focus on the characters and story,and ultimately pushed me away from it with a mighty sigh of strain whenever I tried to read a page or two. It felt like homework, which a book should never feel like.

Wow...I have no words. This book was remarkable and based off real people, their stories in a cause I didn't know about considering history is not my strong suit. Just, wow. I highly recommend this to anyone.

After preordering this, ultimately the reading level restriction is getting so on my nerves I just can't finish this. It's so minuscule it writing and it's honestly a let down. I have to bail because it just doesn't hold my interest like the Fablehaven series did: it isn't enchanting to me. For once I don't feel terrible about shelving it unfinished but I feel bad about spending the money on it.

I'm not done with this yet: gonna take a break with some new books I've gotten this month, but it's fascinating so far.

'This shit is not for children. Seriously.' The sticker on the front is true to the nature of the book itself. I'd say it's worth it, though I bet it'll be funnier to me when I'm reading it again.

Eh, this one was alright. Some of the art wasn't great, there only seemed to be the last issue that was remotely good and not totally lame, but it's Wonder Woman so.......she makes up for it.

Ok, I'm feeling really fucking jipped and let down. What happened to the fishtails?? Why are we following girls who live on land and have freaking ptsd over their occupation? Why does the concept of the Ocean make me super uncomfortable???? Just, fucking no, god damn it.

God damn it I had to bail again. This one just makes me not escape reality when I want to. So even though the concept in and of itself was fresh and surprising, it just reduces me to a ball of nerves while thinking intermittently about real life, especially after recent events politically>.

I just, I got about halfway through and it reminded me too much of aspects of the hunger games. Which is sad. Not to mention I think I was supposed to read the series before I read this one cause I felt like I was hurled into a world where I didn't understand it, but I'm not interested in this world at all. The only thing I didn't mind were the relationships between numerous characters, but ultimately it's such a minor part that doesn't hold me.

I haven't quite finished this yet but I can already tell I fucking love it so much. I adored the movie and now the novel has taken my heart with it. Definitely gonna buy myself a copy when I return my library ebook. Now is just the agonizing wait for my kindle to charge so I can read again.

It was alright: by no means as good as Fablehaven. I wish this were targeted towards the adult audience, cause it could be taken into much more deep territory and a bit more interesting as far as content. I adore the summoning of the spirit animals and their personalities, and how they enhance abilities, I just wish it were tailored for a different audience. Might not finish the series.

I knew I forgot to post about a book I've read twice and now find myself going back to in thought. The concept itself is amazing and I love the cultural twists it throws at the reader be effectively immersing me in such a unique world I've ever been in. I love the characters and definitely need to do a re-read of this one along with the second book, which I also have via kindle. Highly recommend. :)

So good. Highly recommend this if you're new to the character. I've always loved the television series so I saw this and ordered it. Not disappointed. As a matter of fact, I'm gonna preorder the second volume ^^

Of course I got this today and finished it tonight. Overall, I loved how the main characters are married, loved watching their drifting and their pasts alongside some kaiju fighting. Some of the art however made it difficult as to what was happening in certain panels but overall, a good quick read. Fairly fulfilling.

Ok I'm ten chapters in but bored as hell. The writing is so easy yet lacking any imaginative, descriptive flair. I hate all the characters, and I just don't buy it. The characters are unbelievable and relationships don't seem real. Sorry not sorry, but there's no way I'm finishing this one.

Giving this a try either off and on between books or just focusing on it, cause I got the first two for Christmas this year. ^^ loving the art already!