I’ve never read a book that has so closely mirrored my real life experience, so you’ll forgive me if I sound off for a second. If you went to a QuakerI’ve never read a book that has so closely mirrored my real life experience, so you’ll forgive me if I sound off for a second. If you went to a Quaker school, you must read this. I thought so many of my high school experiences were unique to my specific school, but it turns out they were unique to the Quaker school experience on a larger scale. This book perfectly captured so many unsettling elements of a Quaker education: the inappropriate relationships with teachers, anti-racism that’s actually racist, the idea that we’re all equal except for all of the blatant favoritism. The author did such a good job of showing the hypocrisies at the core of Quaker schooling. There were also moments that brought back feelings of so much love and gratitude for the education I had: meeting for worship, the importance of the arts, GOOD relationships with teachers, celebrations of individuality etc. Speaking more generally, I loved the way that high school relationships and emotions were portrayed as the be-all and end-all, because at that age, it really truly felt that way. I have never felt more alive or more at risk of dying than I did at play practice or iChatting my crush, and this book GOT that. I also was so intrigued by Fay’s experience with her gender identity… I’ve never seen dysphoria represented like it was in this book and I really loved getting to explore that.
4 stars because it was too long, slow at parts, and there was too much going on towards the end, but I really did enjoy it! I’d love for someone who didn’t go to a Quaker school to read this and tell me what you think!
Edit: changed my rating to 4.5 stars (rounded to 5) because this book is really staying with me and I barely remember those minor criticisms when thinking about the book...more
This book had such a strong start. I was so intrigued by the mythology that for the first time maybe ever I really didn't care much about the romance.This book had such a strong start. I was so intrigued by the mythology that for the first time maybe ever I really didn't care much about the romance. The middle of the book took me quite a bit of time to get through, but the end picked back up in a way that has me excited to read the sequel. I hope that the next book deals more with the myths and gods etc. Overall I'd say the plot was much stronger than the romance, which I didn't find myself particularly invested in. ...more
I’m writing this from a brewery at 2pm PST so take it with a grain of salt x pepper. This book was really good but not what I was expecting. I thoughtI’m writing this from a brewery at 2pm PST so take it with a grain of salt x pepper. This book was really good but not what I was expecting. I thought I was getting myself into a psychological thriller which wasn’t at all the case. This book was heavy on the psychological elements but it was also really sad and heavy and not at all thrilling. The writing was addictive and I basically read it in one sitting. Would def recommend for fans of family dramas!...more
This was fine. It was definitely cheesier than Yours Truly. I mostly just read it because I wanted to know the backstory of all the characters before This was fine. It was definitely cheesier than Yours Truly. I mostly just read it because I wanted to know the backstory of all the characters before I read Just For The Summer. ...more
I hate to say it but I think this was my least favorite of the series. There’s only so much self sabotage a girl can take. I found Justin to be the moI hate to say it but I think this was my least favorite of the series. There’s only so much self sabotage a girl can take. I found Justin to be the most unrealistic of the leading men… boys like that do not exist. There were definitely some sweet parts I enjoyed, but they were always immediately followed by something annoying. I’m thankful to Abby J for getting me back into romance but I’m ready to try out a new author! ...more
Omg I really enjoyed this. I was expecting to like it because I love the show and Benedict is my favorite but I think I would have loved this under anOmg I really enjoyed this. I was expecting to like it because I love the show and Benedict is my favorite but I think I would have loved this under any circumstance! Getting to picture Luke Thompson was certainly an added bonus. I’m so excited for this season of the show I’m almost dreading it. I definitely want to read Eloise’s book too I love her...more
Wow. NEVER have I cried like this while reading a book. Such a testament to how SJM brings her characters to life and how connected I became to them. Wow. NEVER have I cried like this while reading a book. Such a testament to how SJM brings her characters to life and how connected I became to them. This entire series was an amazing tribute to the kinds of love that exist beyond romantic love (but it also gave me exactly what I needed in terms of romance and for that I am thankful.) I am genuinely devastated to be done this series. Though nothing could ever fill the ACOTAR shaped hole in my heart, I now have a TOG shaped hole to match ...more
**spoiler alert** Lysandra is carrying this team on her back. Praying she gets some rest after being worked like a dog for 700 pages. Also, I don’t un**spoiler alert** Lysandra is carrying this team on her back. Praying she gets some rest after being worked like a dog for 700 pages. Also, I don’t understand why everyone had to couple up- it felt forced. Aelin drove me nuts but I obviously had to forgive her at the end, considering....more
Everyone was off their rocker the first half of this book. I love the romances that are forming and pray that those are explored in detail asap as posEveryone was off their rocker the first half of this book. I love the romances that are forming and pray that those are explored in detail asap as possible. I was on the edge of my seat for the last 100 pages. Overall enjoyed this thoroughly but found it slightly underwhelming compared to Heir of Fire.
Please no one say anything that could possibly be a spoiler…...more
I enjoyed this but completely understand why this book isn’t for everyone. The back and forth of BJ and Magnolia’s relationship was insufferable, but I enjoyed this but completely understand why this book isn’t for everyone. The back and forth of BJ and Magnolia’s relationship was insufferable, but I think it was a realistic depiction of how the heart wants what the heart wants. It was kind of fun to be thrown into such a toxic relationship! Excited for the next book...more
This was a solid thriller. I couldn’t put it down and it kept me guessing until the end, which is really all I need from a book like this. I will say,This was a solid thriller. I couldn’t put it down and it kept me guessing until the end, which is really all I need from a book like this. I will say, this book was 100% a classic who-done-it mystery instead of the psychological thriller I was expecting, which was a little disappointing. I enjoyed it nonetheless ...more
Sarah J Mass is a capital G God. I loved the way this book was structured with all of the main characters on their own separate journeys. I loved eachSarah J Mass is a capital G God. I loved the way this book was structured with all of the main characters on their own separate journeys. I loved each new character that was introduced. Celaena’s character development in this book… there are no words for it. I would fall on my sword for Dorian. I know in my bones that the series is only going up from here and I’m buckled up in the passengers seat, holding on for dear life, praying to the Sun Goddess and any additional gods who will listen. ...more
Wow this really took me a minute to get into! For context, I read this third- I can’t imagine I would have gotten into the series if I had read this fWow this really took me a minute to get into! For context, I read this third- I can’t imagine I would have gotten into the series if I had read this first, but I also didn’t particularly enjoy taking myself out of the main storyline and reading it third. I honestly don’t think it matters that much when you read this (maybe I’ll change my mind who’s to say), just do whatever makes the most sense to you! I struggled through the first two novellas, and felt like Celaena was a completely different character than the one I had come to know. Things definitely started picking up in the Red Desert, and the final novella was completely devastating and made the journey worth it. Ready and excited to get back into the present day action!...more
I think Celaena is my favorite female protagonist of all time… she’s such a badass. Really enjoying this story and these characters, though I’m hopingI think Celaena is my favorite female protagonist of all time… she’s such a badass. Really enjoying this story and these characters, though I’m hoping that this book was the last of the intense world building. Going to do Assasin’s Blade next per SJM’s suggestion…...more
This was kind of precious. I was a little put off at first because I find humor in romance novels cringey, but I got used to it. I hope that I find myThis was kind of precious. I was a little put off at first because I find humor in romance novels cringey, but I got used to it. I hope that I find my Brianna and that I can be someone’s Jacob one day. Have any of you experienced this type of love? Is it real? Let me know in the comments....more
I…think I liked this more than fourth wing? I’m scared something’s wrong with me but I really don’t know why people have so many negative things to saI…think I liked this more than fourth wing? I’m scared something’s wrong with me but I really don’t know why people have so many negative things to say about this book. It was action packed and Xaden was as gorgeous as ever. Even though it was spoiled for me I actually liked the ending and am excited for that plot line to pick right back up in the next book. I will say a qualm I have is that things are described in a way more complicated way than they need to be (ex. the runes/wards and also I cannot for the life of me orient myself in the battle scenes). And yes violet was annoying in the beginning but we all have our days… 4.5 stars ...more
I loved how this was simply a continuation of ACOMAF. It picked up right where the second book left off and I felt like I was reading one long book. II loved how this was simply a continuation of ACOMAF. It picked up right where the second book left off and I felt like I was reading one long book. I guess I just described what a series is actually. The last battle scene almost had me checking into the nearest psych ward. Really curious to see how Nesta and Elain’s characters develop. Onward....more
**spoiler alert** Definitely prefer Feyres POV. I missed Rhys terribly, and the small moments we had with him were usually unpleasant since we were vi**spoiler alert** Definitely prefer Feyres POV. I missed Rhys terribly, and the small moments we had with him were usually unpleasant since we were viewing them through Nesta’s eyes. I love Cassian to death but Nesta, for the first 2/3 of the book, was so insufferable I sometimes had a hard time picking up the book. I also found her transformation from worst person in the world to hero to be unrealistic. All this being said I was still addicted to it of course. ...more
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