Solid, unsettling, and fucking good, Ink and Bone was such a weird and thrilling read.
With an urban setting of a smal
Fear holds on. Love lets go.
Solid, unsettling, and fucking good, Ink and Bone was such a weird and thrilling read.
With an urban setting of a small town in the neck of a dark dark forest, mixed with the supernatural elements of the paranormal, it was really unique and refreshing. Super creepy too. I didn't think I'd like the two genres clashing together but I was pleasantly surprised.
And the fucking TWISTS. G'bye.
This is the one book I accidentally left and lost on an airplane so I had to wait for another copy to arrive BUT it was worth! Pretty sure this can be read as a standalone too.
Don't read this at night. The Hollows will find you.
Your problem, Abby, isn't that you can't draw. It's that you can't see.
I was a bit hesitant when I first head about this book: a celebrity writing
Your problem, Abby, isn't that you can't draw. It's that you can't see.
I was a bit hesitant when I first head about this book: a celebrity writing a suspense thriller? What could possibly go wrong? Well, let me tell you: so many damn things.
But, but,
Bonfire, surprisingly, was actually good. Wasn't great, but it wasn't bad either. We have the recycled trope of the main character, who is an environmentalist lawyer, going back to her hometown and diving deep in the secrets of the past while solving or working on the case in that same town.
This particular trope can be overly used and kind of repetitive, and while it was interesting to see some of the environmental issues and political aspects this book brought up, it was hardly compelling or even engaging enough to capture my full attention. Especially for a 'thriller'. I wouldn't even call it that tbh. More like a very, very slow mystery. That's it.
The first 120 pages doesn't even delve deep into the mystery, but more about the central characters. The development and actual writing here was what made me plow through though. Krysten's knack for writing was really interesting but nothing too special. I called the twist/whodunit before I think it was even introduced to us and the choices the MC made literally drove me fucking crazy I was so annoyed. The last 10 pages however, changed the fucking game and I was legit all in.
But literally, it ended on such a big ass rush, that by the time everything wrapped up, I thought it was way too messy and abrupt and just wish there was something more on the ending.
But I'll still be on the lookout for Krysten Ritter's future work; I'm excited to see where she takes us next (Jessica Jones badass smirk insert here). A well rounded and 'good' debut for Ms. Jones ;).
but I DO NOT APPRECIATE the way you made me feel especially after that damn ending...??!
I'm so emotionally drainUM, ex-fucking-cuse me, Ms. Tarryn....
but I DO NOT APPRECIATE the way you made me feel especially after that damn ending...??!
I'm so emotionally drained after finishing this book, this freaking short ass book. It was so powerful and yet delicious, I couldn't stop. Honestly, I'm so conflicted the way the book ended and how it resolved some issues but I CAN'T. There isn't really a way for me to describe how I feel but the closest thing I can tell you is this:
Think of an ice cream cone with your favorite flavor. You're walking down the street, licking away at that awesome shit. All of a sudden a stranger bumps into you and to your complete horror, your ice cream has fallen to the ground. The stranger walks away without a second glance and you're wondering why life is so shit.
OK. Poor shitty analogy but literally GTFO because I can't deal right now. I'm in a love/hate relationship with this book, and it's driving me fucking craZY I CAN'T WTHHH.
To say that this book was underwhelming as it was melodramatic is a complete understatement. I think I got more than what IWhat the actual fuck. LOL.
To say that this book was underwhelming as it was melodramatic is a complete understatement. I think I got more than what I bargained for when it came to the heavy romance and ridiculous 'tension', with the protagonist between the two male characters in this book.
Yeah sure, it does have the thriller aspect but it is almost more romance than the actual 'mystery' itself. I wasn't too fond of the main character. She was utterly devoid of any flaws and entirely frustrating to read. Flat and two dimensional. (She also goes back and forth between the two 'attractive' men (who might or might not be involved with her best friend's murder.) Eye rollllllll lmao.
And to top it all, I called the twist and ending of the book. So many people who've read the book really enjoyed it and felt the twist was amazingly done; they didn't even see it coming.
Well, sigh, I did and while that was the least of my problems with the book, it was the last straw. If heavy romance mystery/thriller screams at you and you get excited, sure maybe this is the one for you. But alas, it was not meant to be for me. Too much fluff and too little of what I thought was going to be: a great psychological thrilling read. HA! PSYCH YOU THOUGHT, BISHHH.
And that was when she had one single, awful realization. It’s not a doll. And against all her best intentions, she began to scream and couldn’
And that was when she had one single, awful realization. It’s not a doll. And against all her best intentions, she began to scream and couldn’t stop.
WOW HOLY SHIT
I'm just s h o o k. Utterly a n d irrevocably...s h a k e n.
What a fantastic and thrilling ride. This book starts off with a wild bang and doesn't stop. Barely clocking in around 300 pages, let me tell you that this book is probably the fastest-paced thriller I have ever read. It was fucking awesome.
Despite its size and rather straightforward short story, Stillhouse Lake, was compelling, atmospheric, and tense. I think it had more of an impact than anything because of how short it was. It was delicious and toe-curling to the extreme.
I would highly, highly suggest you pick this one up and sit your ass down, because once you start.....
Went in a completely different (and less exciting) direction than I expected. More mystery and horror than thriller, this one. So much of the bOh man.
Went in a completely different (and less exciting) direction than I expected. More mystery and horror than thriller, this one. So much of the book was too drawn out and felt like it missed some really great opportunities to really play with the central premise. Overall a good read with some intense writing but otherwise, disappointing.
Slow and plodding at times, I See You, was a conventional read at most and overall, somewhat disappointing. Comparing this to, I Let You Go, the latteSlow and plodding at times, I See You, was a conventional read at most and overall, somewhat disappointing. Comparing this to, I Let You Go, the latter was the more exceptional and better of the two.
I felt pretty 'meh' about the whole mystery/thriller aspect in this book, especially after being held up so high in standards and expectations. The middle of the book felt too drawn out and the ending left too little to begin with.
By the end of the book I was still hesitant by what I just read, but I really think if you don't take it too seriously, it'll leave off better to the imagination. Nonetheless, Clare's writing was fucking amazing; the whole book is written in what I think is her signature tell: all three different POVs.
In first person, the POV narrates the main character, the second POV voices the killer, and third is the secondary main protagonist. I think while, I See You, wasn't Mackintosh's best work, it's still pretty solid, albeit some minor problems I had. Overall, I'll be anxiously and still excitedly, looking forward to whatever Ms. Mackintosh has in store for the future.
Fucking visceral, complex, and unforgiving, The Good Daughter, is hands down the best psychological thriller I have ever read this year, if not of alFucking visceral, complex, and unforgiving, The Good Daughter, is hands down the best psychological thriller I have ever read this year, if not of all time and now my absolute favorite.
This book was utterly and astonishingly brutal. Very, very brutal. Perhaps one of the darkest and most disturbing books I have ever read. Some caution though: graphic scenes of violence, gore. Also TW: (view spoiler)[ a very explicit rape scene (hide spoiler)]. I'd highly advise younger readers and readers prone to violence and gore to be aware and read with caution.
This book was not forgiving; it was very emotional and depressing. This was my first book from Karin Slaughter and holy shit, her writing is so fucking good. She creates these flawed and grounded characters that are well prone to faults; the character development is the best and strongest aspect of this book. You would think it would be bogged down to pages of boredom and dragging on useless development we won't care for but wrong, wrong, wrong.
It was beautiful. It was breathtaking.
I loved the dynamic and relationship between the two female protagonists, sisters to be exact. It was so realistic and emotionally well done, I felt like crying at some parts of the book.
The mystery and story itself was fucking amazing. Literally, in the first 22 pages of the book, you are gobsmacked with a huge heart stopping carnage, and it was extremely wicked and cruel to read. I loved how it started off with bang. No pun intended.
And the twist.
Twists, I should say, were terrific and surprising in every way. I was surprised, left and right; it was unexpected to have so many twists in one book. But each was revealed accordingly and not without a satisfying revelation.
I highly, highly, suggest you read this amazing and well written book. It was fucking awesome and not for the faint of heart. It was very complex and story/character heavy, but don't let that deter you from reading this book.
The Good Daughter, in my opinion, was a badass little gem, a sensational thriller, and an extremely mind blowing book that'll leave you speechless and screaming and running as fast, as you possibly can.
The Marsh King's Daughter wasn't as thrilling, compelling, or engaging as I thought it would be. What I got instead, was a repetitive and a forgettablThe Marsh King's Daughter wasn't as thrilling, compelling, or engaging as I thought it would be. What I got instead, was a repetitive and a forgettable story that was way lesser than the actual blurb of the book.
This book had a really great and interesting premise: a dangerous and renowned serial killer escapes prison and disappears into the wild marshes. However, the only person who may be able to track and possibly find him, is his own daughter. The writing itself was very strong and engaging, which was a major factor that helped me finish the book.
The book suffers from too many flashbacks and spends too much time dwelling in the past. We barely get a handful of the actual premise of the book. When it does switch to the past, it drags on and on; a lot of useless information and facts about the wildlife, albeit being interesting, was a heavy trudge and boring read throughout.
I honestly would recommend this to readers who like slow but engaging books. There is a lot of really intriguing and fascinating information about plants, animals, and survival in harsh environments. But this wasn't for me. It held some promise but in the end, failed to lift up the disappointing and wavering faith I had in this book.
ASDFGHJKLALKSJDFHGHJUST WOW. My freaking mind is fucking 'HERE AND GONE'.
I cannot tell you how riveting, furThen you do what you have to do, she said.
ASDFGHJKLALKSJDFHGHJUST WOW. My freaking mind is fucking 'HERE AND GONE'.
I cannot tell you how riveting, furious, and explosive this book was. It was a genius thriller from start to finish. A plot twist hits you early on barely a few chapters in and not all is as it seems....
Fair warning though, I advise you that once you start, you better sit your ass down because BOI....You won't be wanting to do anything else!!
I honestly can't tell you how tight the strenuous and vigorous grip this book had on me.
I couldn't breathe.
It was like being trapped in an enclosed tank full of water, with only a penny sized hole on top to breathe through. It was such a great and enjoyable experience.
I finished this racing thriller in one night. I had to know what was going to happen next; I read so fast I had to reread soooo many passages over again. Here and Gone, I think, would make an exceptional thriller/suspense film.
Going in, I thought I knew what to expect, only to come out brutally surprised and mind-fucking-blown. Easily as one of the best and surprising thrillers I have ever read, I HIGHLY recommend if you're looking for an extremely fast paced and a viciously driven read.
Here and Gone is the key phrase here. Figuratively and literally.
Evil isn’t a spirit or a monster or a ghost. It lives inside regular people, and it doesn’t know the difference between night and day.
Somewhat slow, aEvil isn’t a spirit or a monster or a ghost. It lives inside regular people, and it doesn’t know the difference between night and day.
Somewhat slow, antagonizing, and gripping,Little Monsters was a very surprising read for me. This was my second read from Kara Thomas, and I believe it was the better of the two, comparing it to her other book, The Darkest Corners.
Nonetheless, this was still as slow, but I think in terms of story and characters, Little Monsters was much more enticing and thrilling. Kara has a great way of building character development and this pays off towards the end of the book.
Talking about the climax though, h o l y e f f i n s h i t.
It was emotionally surprising and full of tension. It was actually really fun picking up the on missing pieces along the way into the story; a small piece of a much sinister jigsaw puzzle.
But once completed, the whole picture isn't what you thought it was.
Little Monsters, in the end, became something more than I initially believed, and a whole lot of slow building fun: the fun you anticipate before the rush and fall of a roller coaster, and into a claustrophobic and dizzying mouth of utter roaring darkness.
Why did I read this so soon. Now I have to wait T W O freaking bloody years for the sequel.
In alholy.COW.
ASDFGHJKLZXCVASDQ??!!
That endiNG I CANNOT.
Why did I read this so soon. Now I have to wait T W O freaking bloody years for the sequel.
In all honesty though, this is by far, my favorite book by Holly Black. This did not disappoint. Her other work, The Spiderwick Chronicles, is one of my all time favorite childhood series. The series is special to me because it introduced me to a world that is literally in my backyard, full of fairies, sprites, magic, and other wonderful things.
The Cruel Prince, is full of magic, darkness, bad-ass characters, and delves deep into the question of what it means to be human + morals. It was utterly fantastic and magical. I'm still trapped in that world, my mind reeling and shaking over this glorious new book.
Black's style of writing, however, was my favorite aspect of the whole book. It felt so atmospheric at times, I would have to reread several passages to take it all in. As it should, since it literally takes place in a realm of Fairies. That's not to say though, that I still have a couple minor problems with the book like pacing, middle syndrome drag, and actually a few bits and pieces of some confusing and messy writing, contrary to what I said earlier, but still.
I don't want to say too much since the book won't actually come out till January of 2018....but maybe by that time around, I'll reread it again and catch what I missed because, shit got real y'all. It got so turnt up I legit had to put the book down and take deep breaths.....and then dive back into it all again with more dread and much excitement.
Watch out for this one. It's a real juicy and poisonous fruit that'll entrap you with its cruel and sweet smelling juiciness and fruitness. ;)
FUCKING FINALLY, I'VE FINISHED THIS BOOK AFTER TWO MONTHS.
Blame it on the s l u m p.
Daughter of the Burning City was an alluring, yet pretentious,FUCKING FINALLY, I'VE FINISHED THIS BOOK AFTER TWO MONTHS.
Blame it on the s l u m p.
Daughter of the Burning City was an alluring, yet pretentious, and actually a surprising read. Mind you I started this book back in October but thanks to a reading slump of fucking dump, I finally managed to finish this book just now. It didn't really help though, that the major parts of the book trudged slowly through a heavy romance (while trying to solve a murder mystery - albeit, not a very engaging one). It kind went downhill after at the first murder from there.
While I liked Amanda's writing style, I thought it lacked consistency as there were so many parts in the book where I thought the writing was too messy and convoluted. This further led into the problem of a very interesting, but super vague concept or element, of the magic system in the book.
But while there were some weak points in the writing style, there were good punches here and there, scattered throughout. Story-wise I thought it was super interesting and I really liked the representation in the book. My favorite aspect, however, is the whole setting and concept itself: that beautiful haunting circus.
BUT if I'm being totally honest here, is that, the best and sole reason why I really like this book so much: it's a fUCKING S T A N D A L O N E.
The ending of the book bumped up the rating to a four star for me (likE WHAT THE ACTUAL HELL THAT WAS INSANE), and I'm glad I got through it.
“So I Lyfted to Home Depot, where I bought random stuff, rope and duct tape, plastic bags, cable ties, and plastic gloves. The girl at the register“So I Lyfted to Home Depot, where I bought random stuff, rope and duct tape, plastic bags, cable ties, and plastic gloves. The girl at the register winked and said she’s also a big fan of Fifty Shades and this is what has become of our society. Fucking and killing are the same damn thing now".
Hidden Bodies was slightly better and a bit more fun, than the first book, You. I was actually surprised at the outcomes and flow of the book, but I didn't particularly enjoy reading it. Again, Kepnes has a strong knack, a powerful spell, when it comes to her writing; it just pulls you right in, hooking you deep.
However, Hidden Bodies takes a different turn from her sister. This book drops the second person narrative and instead, goes for the traditional first person story telling.
That was unexpected. And disappointing.
I wanted more of the second person narrative because I thought it was really interesting and refreshing on how the author presented it to us in book one....
Nonetheless, I slightly liked, Hidden Bodies, somewhat a little more. But there were so many other tiny problems I had with the book that by the end, snowballed into an enormous pile of sludge slipping down, right off the cliff, and into the oblivion of fuck this.
Beautifully written and living up to its own with a unique spin on fairy lore and magic,An Enchantment of Ravens, was simply at best, a short, solid,Beautifully written and living up to its own with a unique spin on fairy lore and magic,An Enchantment of Ravens, was simply at best, a short, solid, and an enchanting read.
Full of lush and prose writing, the author takes us on a wondrous journey through a very different take on the fairy world, that stands very well on its own. This book is a standalone so don't worry about any sequels coming afterwards. I, for one though, wouldn't complain if there were other books written within the same universe. The magic and the world itself was so interesting; I wish the author would have expanded on it just a bit. From the blurb and early reviews I can see that a lot of people might compare this book to, A Court of Thorns and Roses.
However, skip all the raunchiness and hyphens, you have a better written, well-meaning, and crafted story. (People who've read A Court of Thorns and Roses, will only get this joke, calm down.)
However, there were several aspects which I did not like and I will go more in depth with a video on my channel closer to the release date of the book. In short, the middle lagged a bit for me and the ending was very rushed.
This book is basically your average fairy tale expanded and glorified with better story, plot, and writing. I think people who have read, Uprooted, will really really enjoy this book.
It's a beautifully composed story: an artsy fairy tale and nothing more.
3 ENCHANTING STARS
Thank you to Simon and Schuster for proving me an arc. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Eww. This book was tasteless as it was weird and stupidly unrealistic.
"Yes, Daddy. Yes"
Smh. The male character in this book was abusive and manipulatiEww. This book was tasteless as it was weird and stupidly unrealistic.
"Yes, Daddy. Yes"
Smh. The male character in this book was abusive and manipulative. And I couldn't stand how rape was used as a plot device. Unnecessary and distasteful.
The book was written in two different perspectives BUT I sometimes had to flip back and forth between chapters to see whose POV I was reading again. Frustratingly so.
Also talk about being repetitive as fuck. The book is called, 'The Girl Before'. So you can expect some past and present alternatives where the main characters almost follow in each other's footsteps, actions, and deeds. But it was SOOO annoying to read the two characters doing almost the exact same thing, albeit from two different perspectives and POVS.
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