Thank you Ali for writing this! It was different but yet I saw you through the pages, your writing style, your humor, and the spice only you could write. I truly enjoyed this story. Can't wait to read the rest of your books. I am just not a fan of the bonus chapters you have scattered around of this book 😭. I mma have to go on a scavenger hunt and read the chapters off the store shelves.

I am a wild over-thinker which truly gets in the way of my daily life. Maybe that‘s why I found this book so helpful. I listened to it and found myself agreeing with almost everything the author explained. I do believe I will live a better & happier life if I apply his advice. I specially love the fact that he has a whole section with explicit practice exercises.

I was recently asked about the opioid crisis on a medical school interview. I answered from my perspective in healthcare and outside knowledge of the matter. I feel like this book gave me an insider‘s insight and I'm thankful for it.
I had a hard time getting into it at first, spent 6 days reading until 45 % and 1 day reading the rest. This book is beyond addiction, it is about parenting, siblings, friendship, bullying, unconditional love, and +.

This one was so hard to finish. The writing style was too straight forward, not letting you submerge yourself into the book or imagine. The story itself did not captivate me, the plot was lacking. I was bored the whole time 🤷🏻‍♀️. Do not recommend.

Great read! I enjoyed this one more than the first 2 for the majority of it. It was hard to put down. However, I didn‘t find the twists quite so twisty. I think if you thought hard enough and already know Freida‘s style, you could have guessed. Some details didn‘t lead anywhere, and I wished there was more of the active scene once you find out the truth. However, I loved seeing Millie‘s family life. Also, Enzo is lucky Millie isn‘t Latina 😂.

This book is poetry and I loved it so much. Each ending in this series completely tears my heart to pieces. I only hope the last book mends it. Never had I enjoyed side quests so much. Most beautiful and difficult love story. Reminds me of Romeo and Juliet, and I am scared the comparison even came to mind.

Powerless spoiler…………..😭😭😭I‘m sobbing. Adena is such a beautiful human. I will think about her every time the sun hits my face or I glance at the stars. Reading this after Powerless just hits different, like falling in love with someone you know you‘ll loose.

I am speechless. I feel like I stopped breathing for the last 8 chapters or so. What an end! Lauren is evil for finishing a book like that. Initially this book reminded me a lot of the first from Throne of Glass, but the tables quickly turned and my heart aches because of it. I was hoping to get a peaceful break from reading but I am antsy, I need my eyes on the next book to get resolution. I feel it will take the whole next book to find peace.

The story wasn‘t bad but I had no motivation to read. It was a struggle. I think after being disappointed by Specials, this world did not have my attention anymore. Glad it is over 🤷🏻‍♀️.

Spoiler here…. I am disappointed with what they did with Zane 😔. I really liked him. He was my favorite character and I loved his relationship with Tally. I‘m in denial. This one was harder to get through than the first two. The story progressed too slowly to then come to disappointing ends. However, I liked how Tally always cures herself, it shows that is always within you to become a better person. You don‘t need outside sources.

Ignoring some pretty annoying choice of words 😂, this is a great story. This book is about being human, and the literal beauty and downsides of it. It is about seeing beauty in imperfections. It is about friendship, relationships, morality, and natural but questionable human emotions such as jealousy or fear. I am amazed how the author captures so much while giving a plot that keeps you engaged. One of the best YA reads.

I picked this book after loving the movie and wanting to know what would happen next. Already knowing the story of the first book took some enjoyment away but it was nice learning the original details that were not shown or were slightly changed in the film. The writing can be childish but I recognize this is a YA book, target audience 10-16 yo. I'm looking forward to reading the next books and finally knowing how the story continues.

I enjoy Ali‘s books so much and this one did not disappoint. I love how she is exploring every field of academia while showcasing the realities that people with STEM doctorates face, through grad school, to companies, to becoming a tenure professor or opting for a postdoc. At the same time, I cannot help but smile through the lines. To me, Ali is a science-romance-comedy writer and I am all in for it. I‘m committed to read all of her books.

Not a book for everybody. I must say it kept my attention after 15% in. However, the story was strange with plenty of room for moral criticism and the end was underwhelming after so much buildup. I would not recommend if someone was not specifically interested in the genre or details. Though, I will be watching the movie, I am curious to see Manderley in color.

I still remember the first time I was around a grieving acquaintance and found myself with lack of words. Then as a healthcare worker, I was witness to the awful quality of life patients face in hospice or certain places for assisted living. This book was so needed in the field, not only for providers to approach the difficult situation but also to offer to patients the autonomy to make the best decision for themselves at the end of their lives.

Ouch 😔. Rebecca truly has so much power to shatter me with her writing and she does not miss the opportunity. Great story nonetheless and I can only hope my heart mends in the next book. This book made me feel love, anger, jealousy, sadness, grief, empowerment, bravery, and more. I have grown attached to each of the characters and I can't wait to see how the story continues to develop until reaching a much needed peace.

😭😭what took me so long to start reading this! I now suddenly want to lower the rating of some books I have read this year because this was so far superior. I could not stop reading from chapter 1. The story captivated me fully. I cannot wait to get my hands on the next book. I am no longer okay living in a world without dragons or a world where “he” is just a fictional character. I couldn‘t care less about the dangers. I ll fly or die any day.

I really enjoyed this book. This absolute page-turner had my mind spiraling. It was unpredictable at all points, creative, unique, and very well edited. This book quite literally makes you think while captivating its reader in the story. I will definitely be reading more books from this author. Easy 5⭐.

Great book for those with social anxiety. I felt so seen throughout most of this book. I loved how all the advice was backed up with science and how social anxiety was explained at its core. It allowed me to understand this is how I am and not some unknown subconscious trauma while providing me with the strategies to not let it impact my daily life. The book can be boring in parts but there is substance throughout.

Aaah, well, the beginning was interesting and eventually it became hard to get through. Things were happening but there was too much crazy, too unrealistic, it felt like a dream where you could change the rules of magic with a thought to fit your narrative. Bryce‘s personality felt different than other books. All in all, the end was somewhat better and I ended up giving it a 4 ⭐️, but definitely the worse from all SJM books I have read.

Great book to become not only a great leader but a great communicator, friend, and human being. Sometimes it is not as engaging with the reader, that‘s why I give it a 4⭐️, but a good read nonetheless.

This book was better than the first through the plot but the build up and rollercoaster effect never really happened. That is why I give it a 4 ⭐. Personally, at times Bryce was acting like the main character from TOG and I didn't like that, did not fit into her persona and story. However, I am liking the plot twist at the very end, it makes me look forward to the third book.

I was not a fan. It was inspirational but it did not go far from there. I disagreed with some details and agreed with others. Overall, there was one advice I will take, the rest I don‘t think I needed a book on. Regardless, my sincere respects to Abby 🫶.

Wow! What a story! I must say that it was difficult to get into this very complex world but I loved how everything came together and made sense at the end. I thought it would be predictable yet it wasn‘t. It really hit me emotionally no gonna lie, had me crying multiple times through it. I love how SJM throws random phrases in the beginning that come to make sense and mean so much at the end. This story had everything I could ask for in a book.

I loved how the ending connected to the beginning so perfectly, making perfect sense with the title. I like how it is a book that teaches you about life and relationships, and being imperfect humans. I saw my life reflected in the father relationship and it was comforting to see I am not alone on it. It was beautiful to witness the relationship with her mom and how they, although no present in space, are truly always there. 🫶

I enjoyed the book overall but kept waiting for a climax that never happened. I was hooked in the first set of chapters even though they were different from what I expected when I picked up the book. On the second set, the book started spiraling down. It was monotonous throughout. I thought eventually it would all make sense with some grandiose plot twist or events, but it never happened. Overall a good, different story, but would not recommend.

Possibly not as good as her first book but I was still pretty hooked throughout the story and read it pretty quickly. I love how these books can be funny and a great pass time. I love the accuracy of much of the science. However, I was not a fan of all the mentions from popular seemingly known scientists. The book is highly predictive overall but still enjoyed the storyline.

Second read and I have been reminded why I love this book so much. For someone who has lived in a communist regime, I resonate a lot with this book. In only a few pages, it encompasses the reality of collectivism and the wrong that there is in forbidding individual intellect and success. The lack of the self is the lack of freedom, and there is beauty on differences, whether it is physical, of thought, or achievement.

What a journey! What a tiresome and exhausting war. How amazing it is to see it all righted at the end, despite the losses, the hardships. I love this series, for its plot, great characters, and above all, the courage it ignites on its readers to face all fears and fight for family and home. I did wish upon one aspect of its ending that did not occur, but did not eliminate the good of it, and it is still open to interpretation it occurring.

I have never been a fan of real-life stories because I had the idea that they were boringly written. I bought this book to support the author but it was actually a great read!! It is easy to read and it keeps you engaged the entire time. It is a page turner for sure. I feel for Anna. I‘m so glad at the very least she now has a loving family 🫶.

This story tells the story of Chaol and Nesryn when they are in the southern continent. If you are considering the tandem read, DO IT! TOD goes away from the main plot slightly and it would be hard to read on its own after the end of EOS. The book was still good but some chapters were hard to get through, and overall not as good as the rest of the series thus far. There are a lot of new characters introduced. I rate it a generous 4/5⭐️.

My heart is currently shattered by this ending. I am so glad I am doing the tandem read or I would not endure reading book 6 after this. I guess these things are what make a good book too, but it HURTS!!! The book was magnificent, a lot gets unfolded here. Poor Aelin is such a warrior. I would bow to her ruling any day. Long live queen Aelin! Her court starts taking shape & a lot of unpredictable things occur. These books just get better.

Have been waiting for all that goes on in this book for a long, long time, and SJM delivered!!! This is the best one yet from the TOG series. More there is to come and cannot wait to see how it develops. Again I must say Aelin is one of my role models, my hero.

Awesome, awesome book! A lot happens on this one: A lot of character development, history, plot build up for what is to come on the next book. I‘m scared for what will go down but yet excited. TOG is such a magnificent story, and I cannot help but look up to the main character, draw parallels between her challenges and mines, and use her bravery as encouragement to keep going and NOT BE AFRAID.

Reading this book 3rd is the definition of dating someone who you know will break your heart. I still don‘t regret reading it third though, otherwise Idk if I would have had it in me to like other new characters and continue on with the series. This is a great book. You get to know Celaena and what led her to become who she is in book 1. I do not think I will forget its last chapters any time soon. It made me appreciate my life and those I love.

The book was okay. If anything I found it inspirational and motivating. It describes great leaders and it is a good book to gain insight on how to become a good one. It pushes you and gives you some tips on how to become disciplined but it dragged in a many areas and there weren‘t explicit strategies.

What a fantastic book. Wow. The kind of book where you suspect something, and that thing does happen, but in a way that it still surprises you, still a triumphant badass moment. She keeps saying “I am not afraid” to trick herself into not being, but girl, I want to be as brave as you. You re my role model to take on the world!

A book that almost everyone should read at least once, but wouldn‘t hurt to read several. It has numerous strategies to build better habits and break bad ones. I hope to make the best out of them.

I loved this book. I must say it did not affect me much emotionally, but I was hooked from the start. It was hard to put down throughout. It had my heart feeling like it was about to skip a beat at one point but it still lacked that huge emotional impact that characterizes SJM. I think I loved it most because of the story plot, and feeling like I relate to the main character‘s personality, or at least she reflects how I want to be:sweet and fierce

Como tal es una buena historia basada en hechos reales. Pero el libro es mayormente aburrido y pienso que necesitaba ser mucho más editado antes de publicarlo. No se niega que aprendí muchas cosas de WW2 que no conocía y en sí, la historia fue interesante. Un libro ideal para alguien interesado en historia y hechos reales. No es buena opción para un lector que prefiere romance.

This is a great book to analyze those habits we have that are preventing us from reaching our next goals, then adjust them into allowing us to succeed in those goals instead. I loved the most how the author goes into the research and multiple life examples of people whose present habits or habit changes made a huge difference in their successes.

What a great book! It took me the first few chapters to get into it but soon enough it became a page-turner. Many of the things that happen, you see them coming, and it actually complements the book well. I resonate with the meaning behind this book a lot at the moment while looking back to some letters I wrote when was a little girl and the person I have become now. I think anyone would resonate with it in their own personal way.

What a wholesome ending 🥰. I must say I did not love most of this book. I really disliked Nesta and although it is hard for me to justify her behavior at the start, I forgive her, she redeemed herself better than I believed possible. I like the Nesta at the end of this book. Besides that, the smut was a little too much for me, and too graphic😂. The book was slow until about 80%, but that last 20% is for sure worth the read. Lastly, Valkyrie 🫶.

This book is what I expected, a transition between ACOWAR and what is to come in ACOSF, some peace after the war, the calm after the storm, or before? Only I will know after I finish ACOSF. It does not keep you as engaged as the others but I still think is worth to read as part of the series. Despite the story line, it also has some pretty interesting scenes 😉. Also, a great read around the holidays, since it takes place during Winter Solstice.

What in the Cauldron! I can‘t decide between ACOWAR and ACOMAF, amazing in a similar but different way. It took me through a rollercoaster of emotions that I did not believe were possible. I stopped to analyze at some point if Sarah Maas is on an attempt to cause heart attacks on her readers, she does take you to WAR. Simply a fantastic work. I am truly amazed!!

I have never been obsessed with a book or its characters until this one. I cannot even fully explain, this book has taken over my entire thoughts for the past days, and now that is finished, I cannot wait to read the next. Marvelous work from the author. If you did not love the first book, trust me, this one will not disappoint. It is a story full of emotion, of all kinds, fantastic characters, incredible scenes, captivating action.

I enjoyed the book, although the middle was really slow, I became hooked at about 70%. However, I am still not too crazy about it. The story was different, there is fantasy and adventure. The romance built weirdly and almost expectedly. There are some interesting characters but overall the book seemed lacking and left me wanting more. I would have enjoyed it more as a movie.

I actually liked this one more than the first (The Housemaid). The beginning was also somewhat slow but it picks up sooner. The twists were interesting and unexpected, pretty hard to guess. Although, some might have opposing views, that is my take. Lastly, the book can stand on its own, but it is a continuation of the first story, and I would still recommend to read The Housemaid first.

The book truly began for me at about 65%. The entire first half is very slow. It does buildup to what comes after but I believe it could have been done in less pages. Most of the first chapters were repetitive in a way and it felt like the book overall was lacking for me. There are twists but no character development.

3/5 ⭐️least favorite of CoHo‘s books so far. The story becomes good towards the end but it is not catching for the majority of it. Main characters are a little too fictional for me. Not sure how it was turned into a series. Not sure what else there would be to write about after the end.