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challenging
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I came to Yarros from Fourth Wing and wanted to check out her other works. And I am so glad that I stepped out and tried something different of hers.
I am not a big fan of ballet. My middle school dance teacher ruined any chance of my loving to dance. If I had to pick a character to relate to it would be Catherine, without the opinion that all dancers have distorted body issues and are automatically stuck up. I knew and was friends with dancers in high school, so I am aware of the strength and dedication that it takes to stand out swell as the dangers that befall on those who struggle with body image and society's expectations. Bailet is one tough demanding sport, it is not for the faint of heart. But it is also beautiful, magical and emotional. What impressed me the most is the intricacy and detail that Yarros put into her characters and dancers. Not once did I doubt that Ali was a dancer.
While I was just expecting a well written romance, this book delivered so much more than that. The characters were well thought out and developed, they were like real people. This was not one of Yarros' most emotional romances (or so I've been told) but it does carry a lot of emotional weight.I enjoyed this story and would love to get a glimpse of these characters as they move on throughout their lives.
I also believe that this is a good entry point for anyone who is new to Yarros or if you are coming to her from Fourth Wing.
I am not a big fan of ballet. My middle school dance teacher ruined any chance of my loving to dance. If I had to pick a character to relate to it would be Catherine, without the opinion that all dancers have distorted body issues and are automatically stuck up. I knew and was friends with dancers in high school, so I am aware of the strength and dedication that it takes to stand out swell as the dangers that befall on those who struggle with body image and society's expectations. Bailet is one tough demanding sport, it is not for the faint of heart. But it is also beautiful, magical and emotional. What impressed me the most is the intricacy and detail that Yarros put into her characters and dancers. Not once did I doubt that Ali was a dancer.
While I was just expecting a well written romance, this book delivered so much more than that. The characters were well thought out and developed, they were like real people. This was not one of Yarros' most emotional romances (or so I've been told) but it does carry a lot of emotional weight.I enjoyed this story and would love to get a glimpse of these characters as they move on throughout their lives.
I also believe that this is a good entry point for anyone who is new to Yarros or if you are coming to her from Fourth Wing.
adventurous
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This is the second book in the Janitors of the Post-Apocalypse. And if you've read the first one then you that Mop and her crew is on their way to Earth, to continue to unravel all of the lies that they have been told about the plaque that destroyed humanity and aliens that supposedly save them.
This was a nice continuation. Mops and her crew are still dancing on the thin between surviving and uncovering the truth. They know that they have an ally within the government but not sure have safe that ally is. For all intents and purposes, this crew should not survive. Their enemy outnumbers them and they have bigger guns. But, once again, the Pufferfish defies the odds. When Mops finds the truth she discovers the cost of her search and discovers that she may have put everyone that she was hoping to save at risk.
This series is a great entry point for anyone who is wanting to dip their toes into Science fiction. It has amazing space battles, found family, interesting alien species and intergalactic politics.
This was a nice continuation. Mops and her crew are still dancing on the thin between surviving and uncovering the truth. They know that they have an ally within the government but not sure have safe that ally is. For all intents and purposes, this crew should not survive. Their enemy outnumbers them and they have bigger guns. But, once again, the Pufferfish defies the odds. When Mops finds the truth she discovers the cost of her search and discovers that she may have put everyone that she was hoping to save at risk.
This series is a great entry point for anyone who is wanting to dip their toes into Science fiction. It has amazing space battles, found family, interesting alien species and intergalactic politics.
These are a collection of 4 novellas. All of them surround holidays and the paranormal. I think that anthologies like this are a great way to try out an author, if it leaves you wanting more than you have an entire catalog to explore. That's why I enjoyed it, I think I have only read novellas or short stories by these authors, except for Vicki Pettersson. Pettersson's novella reminded me of why I fell in love with her Zodiac series and gave me background that I didn't know I was missing.
This is the third book in the series, and it delivers. If you are a fan then you're a fan , and if you're not then only thing I can say is continue on. No need to yuck other people's yum. I like that the story continues but also expands. You get to know some of the side characters a bit better. They step up for themselves and their friends, giving depth to the relationships we have all grown to love. This answered some questions, but like most books in the middle of a series, it raised even more. I enjoyed it, this pulled some emotions out of me. Despite the heartache I am looking forward to the next one.
This is an audiobook that I found on BorrowBox. It is the first in a 12 book series. It’s about Rose who discovers that her mom stole her away and hid her from her father and magic. When her aunt dies she becomes the next Mortal 7- those responsible for policing witches (the villains in this world). She has a talking Chinese dragon as her chimera/ protector.
This was a decent opening to a series, the conflict is overwhelming and sides have been decided. And Rose is a bridge for that. Or could be. The magic is not there wholly unique but presented in a new light. Rose is naive but tough, there’s an inner voice calling to her and she’s a natural at listening. Some things were a bit too easy, but also so much remains unknown.
I’d rate this as a middling urban fantasy- it doesn’t break the mold or do anything brand new (at least not yet) but worth checking out, especially if you need a refresher in finding the wonder of magic.
This was a decent opening to a series, the conflict is overwhelming and sides have been decided. And Rose is a bridge for that. Or could be. The magic is not there wholly unique but presented in a new light. Rose is naive but tough, there’s an inner voice calling to her and she’s a natural at listening. Some things were a bit too easy, but also so much remains unknown.
I’d rate this as a middling urban fantasy- it doesn’t break the mold or do anything brand new (at least not yet) but worth checking out, especially if you need a refresher in finding the wonder of magic.
fast-paced
This is the second volume in the series did enjoy it. A Lot happened rather quickly. To the point say some parts were rushed. Even though it's clearly not over, this felt more unfinished and unresolved than the first one did. I'm still curious enough to continue but hope that it's handled better than this one was.
This is an audiobook that I borrowed from Libby. I don't remember where I first heard about this, but I know that it caught my attention. In the end, I thought that this was a. decent romantic suspense novel. I liken the characters, especially when they weren't friends.
I am not sure if I just expected too much or if I paid too much attention to the investigation. But Morgan was seriously distracted, and while Lincoln was too, it's hard to not hold this against her since she is the lead investigator and the supposed expert on serial killers. Lincoln is obsessed with her eyes and at first I just thought that it was because of the serial killer from her last case, something she would be sensitive about and all of that. But they were supposed to be the key. I would have like to see Lincoln slowly put the pieces together instead of just blurting it out and sounding crazy - and not in a good way. Also, I thought that he would end up joining the investigation and not being her side kick - essentially.
I am still curious about her Never After series, but I am glad that I checked out this stand alone.
I am not sure if I just expected too much or if I paid too much attention to the investigation. But Morgan was seriously distracted, and while Lincoln was too, it's hard to not hold this against her since she is the lead investigator and the supposed expert on serial killers. Lincoln is obsessed with her eyes and at first I just thought that it was because of the serial killer from her last case, something she would be sensitive about and all of that. But they were supposed to be the key. I would have like to see Lincoln slowly put the pieces together instead of just blurting it out and sounding crazy - and not in a good way. Also, I thought that he would end up joining the investigation and not being her side kick - essentially.
I am still curious about her Never After series, but I am glad that I checked out this stand alone.