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The Backup Princess by Kate O'Keeffe
plot summary.
here's the scoop: imagine a fairy tale, but with a texas twist. when texas gal, maddie ends up decking a prince instead of curtsying, you know things are about to get interesting. suddenly, sheâs not just your average texan anymoreâsheâs a princess. but then she meets prince alexander, europe's most eligible bachelor, and accidentally gives him a broken nose instead of a bow. whoops. he's annoyingly handsome, but also kind of a jerk. now, sheâs racing against the clock, trying to navigate royal life without letting down her new country or her own wild heart.
brief thoughts.
so, about âthe backup princessâ by kate o'keeffe... first off, the title grabbed my attention, and after checking out the synopsis, i was totally sold. it sounded like it had all the makings of a killer rom-com. but for me, it fell short of its potential. everything moves at warp speed, which made the pacing a real struggle. the plot feels scattered, and there's zero developmentâno character growth, no depth to the romance. honestly, i couldn't muster up any interest in the characters from the very beginning up till now. so yeah, i was pretty bored most of the time.
but hey, maybe it's just me. the story itself isn't terrible, though. the writing is fresh and breezy, with a casual tone that i really liked. it's just... i couldn't connect with any of it, you know? hopefully, it finds its audience and someone else out there falls head over heels for it!
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âthank you netgalley, xpresso book tours, and the author for sending me a copy of this e-arc. opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.â
2.0
đ˘ Ö´ ŕť âit's as though i've been waiting my entire life for this one kiss. time has slowed. all that exists is her and me in this moment...â
plot summary.
here's the scoop: imagine a fairy tale, but with a texas twist. when texas gal, maddie ends up decking a prince instead of curtsying, you know things are about to get interesting. suddenly, sheâs not just your average texan anymoreâsheâs a princess. but then she meets prince alexander, europe's most eligible bachelor, and accidentally gives him a broken nose instead of a bow. whoops. he's annoyingly handsome, but also kind of a jerk. now, sheâs racing against the clock, trying to navigate royal life without letting down her new country or her own wild heart.
brief thoughts.
so, about âthe backup princessâ by kate o'keeffe... first off, the title grabbed my attention, and after checking out the synopsis, i was totally sold. it sounded like it had all the makings of a killer rom-com. but for me, it fell short of its potential. everything moves at warp speed, which made the pacing a real struggle. the plot feels scattered, and there's zero developmentâno character growth, no depth to the romance. honestly, i couldn't muster up any interest in the characters from the very beginning up till now. so yeah, i was pretty bored most of the time.
but hey, maybe it's just me. the story itself isn't terrible, though. the writing is fresh and breezy, with a casual tone that i really liked. it's just... i couldn't connect with any of it, you know? hopefully, it finds its audience and someone else out there falls head over heels for it!
ââ
âthank you netgalley, xpresso book tours, and the author for sending me a copy of this e-arc. opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.â
The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
OMG, seriously, WHAT. THE. FUCK?! this book just messed me up big time. i swear, i wanna sue it for fucking with my emotions like that đđ. why do i even enjoy putting myself through this agony?
full review? yeah, sure, but it's gonna have to wait till i can actually think about this book without wanting to curl up in a ball and cry đ
full review? yeah, sure, but it's gonna have to wait till i can actually think about this book without wanting to curl up in a ball and cry đ
Spin the Dawn by Elizabeth Lim
oh my goodness! at first, i wasn't into it at all and would've given it a measly two stars. but i kept pushing through, and boy, am i glad i did! once it hit the 54% mark, it was like a switch flipped and suddenly, i was completely hooked. i was taken on an emotional rollercoaster that left me breathless, and i couldn't get enough. maia and edan are the ultimate swoon-worthy couple, and i was rooting for them the whole way through. even though the first half was a struggle, the second half was so amazing that i'm still giving this book a solid four stars! i've already got the sequel in my hands, and i can't wait to dive back into this incredible world! <3<3
â tropes.
⤡ enemies-to-lovers
⤡ a girl disguises herself
⤡ magical tailoring
⤡ adventure / mission
⤡ (sewing) competition
⤡ deal with the devil
⤡ disney mulan retelling(s)
â genreâs: ya fantasy romance
*full review on goodreads!*
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6333314138
adventurous
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
âi knew then that we were like two pieces of cloth, sewn together for life. our stitches couldnât be undone. i wouldnât let them.â
oh my goodness! at first, i wasn't into it at all and would've given it a measly two stars. but i kept pushing through, and boy, am i glad i did! once it hit the 54% mark, it was like a switch flipped and suddenly, i was completely hooked. i was taken on an emotional rollercoaster that left me breathless, and i couldn't get enough. maia and edan are the ultimate swoon-worthy couple, and i was rooting for them the whole way through. even though the first half was a struggle, the second half was so amazing that i'm still giving this book a solid four stars! i've already got the sequel in my hands, and i can't wait to dive back into this incredible world! <3<3
â tropes.
⤡ enemies-to-lovers
⤡ a girl disguises herself
⤡ magical tailoring
⤡ adventure / mission
⤡ (sewing) competition
⤡ deal with the devil
⤡ disney mulan retelling(s)
â genreâs: ya fantasy romance
*full review on goodreads!*
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6333314138
Letters to a Young Poet by Rainer Maria Rilke
if you're looking for a book that explores the creative process, morality, and the essence of life itself, you should check out âletters to a young poetâ. it's a classic collection of 10 letters written by the famous german poet rainer maria rilke. the book provides valuable advice and philosophical musings on writing and living.
rilke's insights and wisdom are relevant to all of us, no matter our age or experience. while the letters may not always be poetic, they're consistently thought-provoking and inspiring.
as a young teen myself, i found it hard to fully understand rilke's masterpiece, but i know that i'll come back to it again and again. the most important thing i learned from these letters is the significance of being alone in finding our place in this world. rilke captures this topic beautifully.
*full review on goodreads!*
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6307471932
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
3.5
âfor one human being to love another; that is perhaps the most difficult of all our tasks, the ultimate, the last test and proof, the work for which all other work is but preparation. i hold this to be the highest task for a bond between two people: that each protects the solitude of the other.â
if you're looking for a book that explores the creative process, morality, and the essence of life itself, you should check out âletters to a young poetâ. it's a classic collection of 10 letters written by the famous german poet rainer maria rilke. the book provides valuable advice and philosophical musings on writing and living.
rilke's insights and wisdom are relevant to all of us, no matter our age or experience. while the letters may not always be poetic, they're consistently thought-provoking and inspiring.
as a young teen myself, i found it hard to fully understand rilke's masterpiece, but i know that i'll come back to it again and again. the most important thing i learned from these letters is the significance of being alone in finding our place in this world. rilke captures this topic beautifully.
*full review on goodreads!*
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6307471932
Antigone by Sophocles
i feel the need to point out that i was FORCED into reading this book for a school assignment. i had NO motivation to read it, which made the reading experience quite awful. simply, keep this in mind while considering the low rating i gave this book.
to sum it up, antigone, the daughter of oedipus, loses both of her brothers in the thebes' civil war. the ruler of thebes, creon, decides to bury only one of her brothers, leaving the other to be publicly shamed and rot. this angers antigone, who takes it upon herself to bury and honor her brother, no matter the legal consequences.
while tragedies are often my genre of choice, GREEK tragedies, on the other hand, are not my cup of tea⌠i wouldn't have picked it up if it weren't for school. there's just something about it that i can't understand, and i have no interest in the topic whatsoever.
there were a few parts, phrases, and quotes that i enjoyed, as you'll see in the âhighlightsâ section of this review. however, it's not a lot, as you'll see. i'll have to reread this book again soon for another class. hopefully, with a little more maturity, i'll have a different perspective on antigone and her story.
*full review on goodreads.*
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6343791456
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
2.0
âall men make mistakes, but a good man yields when he knows his course is wrong, and repairs the evil. the only crime is pride.â
i feel the need to point out that i was FORCED into reading this book for a school assignment. i had NO motivation to read it, which made the reading experience quite awful. simply, keep this in mind while considering the low rating i gave this book.
to sum it up, antigone, the daughter of oedipus, loses both of her brothers in the thebes' civil war. the ruler of thebes, creon, decides to bury only one of her brothers, leaving the other to be publicly shamed and rot. this angers antigone, who takes it upon herself to bury and honor her brother, no matter the legal consequences.
while tragedies are often my genre of choice, GREEK tragedies, on the other hand, are not my cup of tea⌠i wouldn't have picked it up if it weren't for school. there's just something about it that i can't understand, and i have no interest in the topic whatsoever.
there were a few parts, phrases, and quotes that i enjoyed, as you'll see in the âhighlightsâ section of this review. however, it's not a lot, as you'll see. i'll have to reread this book again soon for another class. hopefully, with a little more maturity, i'll have a different perspective on antigone and her story.
*full review on goodreads.*
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6343791456