Alright, this was definitely an erotic romance. I... liked it? Took me a while to get into it, mostly because I thought the main guy and his friends wAlright, this was definitely an erotic romance. I... liked it? Took me a while to get into it, mostly because I thought the main guy and his friends were evil and I didn't overly like the female main character lol. But I got more invested in the relationship the longer I read.
I'm not entirely sure the smut scenes actually worked for me, which is a shame, considering they're a big selling point of this novel. And I do admit that I miss Ali Hazelwood's humor. It's just so great and makes her books really stand out for me. But that wasn't present as much in this one, so that's a shame.
I'm glad Ali got to try something new, but I can't say I was a huge fan....more
I get why this book and series is called Temeraire because he is a GEM and I will fight to the death for him. But I also really liked Laurence; loved I get why this book and series is called Temeraire because he is a GEM and I will fight to the death for him. But I also really liked Laurence; loved seeing him become less uptight and more feral about his dragon. YES. Their relationship was the highlight of this book.
But aside from that, I also quite liked the plot and the side characters. I know it's literally in the summary of the book but I did NOT expect this to take place during the Napoleonic wars?? Really interesting, honestly.
This book also made me cry REAL tears, which hasn't happened in a while, so that should tell you how emotionally invested I was in this!
If you want a classic and super cool dragon book, I really recommend this!...more
Loved this. The writing style was especially great. Unexpectedly funny, but also really clever and pretty. It took me a couple of pages to get hooked,Loved this. The writing style was especially great. Unexpectedly funny, but also really clever and pretty. It took me a couple of pages to get hooked, but then I was thoroughly invested in all the characters. So yes, it was a really great read!...more
I wanted to see what the hype was about. And while this certainly had its moments, I was a bit underwhelmed. The first half was good, the second half I wanted to see what the hype was about. And while this certainly had its moments, I was a bit underwhelmed. The first half was good, the second half felt like filler. There were a lot of sex scenes that, to me, felt like rinse & repeat.
But I was in the mood for something simple to read while the sun was shining, and this definitely delivered.
Just be aware that it's definitely a product of its time. Or maybe it's just really straight, haha. Because if I have to read "his male scent/his unique maleness" one more time... ...more
This was really fun. I liked it more than book 1 - the grumpy x suave guy dynamic always gets me, haha. Also, I still think it's super fun that I'm leThis was really fun. I liked it more than book 1 - the grumpy x suave guy dynamic always gets me, haha. Also, I still think it's super fun that I'm learning so much about dinosaurs....more
HOLY SMOKES. I was HOOKED. I almost read this in a day - I would've, but my eyes were burning haha. This was CUTE. So stinkin' cute. And original too.HOLY SMOKES. I was HOOKED. I almost read this in a day - I would've, but my eyes were burning haha. This was CUTE. So stinkin' cute. And original too. I haven't seen a main guy like Shep before, and it was refreshing. He was just so nice and chill and... an honest good guy. YES, yes, yes.
I already can't wait for the moment when I'm going to reread this, because this was so great. Loved it. ...more
This was really great! Definitely angsty, but also really heartwarming. I found myself quickly invested in the main characters and the romance, so allThis was really great! Definitely angsty, but also really heartwarming. I found myself quickly invested in the main characters and the romance, so all in all: I had a blast reading this....more
Listen. It's about vampires and werewolves. How can I NOT like this?
Like everything Ali Hazelwood writes, I inhaled this. Her writing is so funny, thListen. It's about vampires and werewolves. How can I NOT like this?
Like everything Ali Hazelwood writes, I inhaled this. Her writing is so funny, the sexual tension between characters is PALPABLE, and her main characters are just really likable. Conclusion: this was GREAT. And I will never tire of the "oh, he's staring because he hates me" misconception. It's like tiramisu to me - I never grow sick of it. ...more
Listen, I was already psyched for Nuni's book. But when I read this man thinking to himself, deadly serious might I add, I may have been a dog when itListen, I was already psyched for Nuni's book. But when I read this man thinking to himself, deadly serious might I add, I may have been a dog when it came to the ladies, but I was a faithful dog, he'd won me over. What a bro. I love him.
I also adored Anita! I love how she got shit done, and didn't take any of Nuni's bullshit. And she was pretty ballsy too! Also, the competitiveness between these two had me in stitches. The fact that they were both so into it was so funny.
Conclusion: these two competitive, hard working, sporty people are perfect for each other and I had a blast reading about their relationship developing from rivals to (the cutest) lovers, haha. ...more
It's hard to put into words what I feel after finishing this. I feel like I've lived multiple lives, like I'm a thousand years old. I was so fully immIt's hard to put into words what I feel after finishing this. I feel like I've lived multiple lives, like I'm a thousand years old. I was so fully immersed in this book and the world that I had to take a moment (after finishing it) to realize where I am and who I was.
This series was a wild ride. And so, so beautifully crafted. Where things didn't quite make sense to me in book 2, they fully did in this one. Everything came together, leaving me with a feeling of "Yes, actually, that makes so much sense now that I know." Which is always nice. Knowing you could've pieced it together, if only you had such an amazing brain as N.K. Jemisin.
The originality. The scope. The inclusive world-building. It was incredible. The only reason why this book isn't five stars is because I struggled with the first half; it was a bit slow for me, but that might just be because I was in the mood for something fast-paced. Nevertheless, just like the other two books, this book hooked me. And it hasn't quite let go yet. ...more
Okay, wow. This was SO angsty in all the right ways. My gosh, I was so invested in Jackson and Oliver and I couldn't stop reading and I wanted them toOkay, wow. This was SO angsty in all the right ways. My gosh, I was so invested in Jackson and Oliver and I couldn't stop reading and I wanted them together and aaahh. Yeah, this was really great. I loved this. ...more
I really liked the premise of this book, and the beginning was pretty strong in my opinion. But then the middle happened, which was still entertainingI really liked the premise of this book, and the beginning was pretty strong in my opinion. But then the middle happened, which was still entertaining but a little slow, and by the end of the book I found myself caring a lot about these characters and almost crying at the epilogue, haha. What a ride! There's just something about the way Riley Nash writes that makes me want to continue reading and then pick up the next book. It's intriguing! ...more
I never wanted this book to end. I wanted to put off reading the final 100 pages, I wanted to only read one page a day so I could keep these characterI never wanted this book to end. I wanted to put off reading the final 100 pages, I wanted to only read one page a day so I could keep these characters and this world alive. BUT IT WAS JUST SO THRILLING! I needed to know how the book ended just as badly, which is why I'm now staring forlornly at the screen, wishing there was a novella about everyone just being happy and disgustingly in love. That's not to say that this didn't book didn't wrap everything up amazingly. I just love the characters so much.
Anyway, I can't wait until Freya Marske writes something else because this was a phenomenal ending to SUCH a fun and magical series. ...more
Since I liked Riley Nash's other two books, I figured I'd start this series. This was... hm. Darker and angstier than I thought it would be, and intriSince I liked Riley Nash's other two books, I figured I'd start this series. This was... hm. Darker and angstier than I thought it would be, and intriguing enough that I wanted to keep reading. But I didn't have the best time with it? It was just so bleak. I also couldn't completely get on board with Ethan's feelings; they felt too fast and intense for what happened on page.
The dialogue also heavily reminded me of All For The Game, except it didn't fit as neatly. Don't get me wrong, some sentences were stunning, but they didn't seem to suit the story and the characters? I dunno, it was a weird and niggling feeling.
Mixed feelings about this, but I gotta hand it to Riley Nash. Their writing does pull you in and makes you fly through the book. ...more
Again, so much angst! And smut! This was my first smutty book with a trans main character, and I was really interested to see how the author would tacAgain, so much angst! And smut! This was my first smutty book with a trans main character, and I was really interested to see how the author would tackle that, but I thought it was beautifully and thoughtfully done. Loved the two main characters, and I really love the found family dynamic of this series. I really hope Theo gets his own book! ...more
I was in the mood for something angsty, and whooo this delivered. I wanted something gritty and dark, so I was really surprised when I got slapped in I was in the mood for something angsty, and whooo this delivered. I wanted something gritty and dark, so I was really surprised when I got slapped in the face with the lovely friendships/found family dynamic in this book. It was really heartwarming, actually.
This was genuinely VERY creepy. I rarely feel so stressed and anxious while reading a book, but I had to put this down at some point! Just to catch myThis was genuinely VERY creepy. I rarely feel so stressed and anxious while reading a book, but I had to put this down at some point! Just to catch my breath!
Since I don't know the story "The Fall of the House of Usher", so this was FULL of surprises for me and kept me on the edge of my seat.
I also loved the queer rep. It gave it something extra that I think made this book stand out amongst others in its genre. Still, if you like Mexican Gothic by Silvia Morena-Garcia, then you will definitely like this!...more
I was promised an octopus, and I got an annoying man having a quarter life crisis. I'm SO sad that this book wasn't anything remarkable for me. InsteaI was promised an octopus, and I got an annoying man having a quarter life crisis. I'm SO sad that this book wasn't anything remarkable for me. Instead of being cozy and slice-of-lifey, it was just boring and lacked any depth. Plus, the mystery aspect was such an afterthought! It was really disappointing....more
Oof, what a ride! We got so much character growth in this book. From both main characters. And we got a lot of angst too.
I have to admit I was quite Oof, what a ride! We got so much character growth in this book. From both main characters. And we got a lot of angst too.
I have to admit I was quite frustrated with the part before the character growth. It wasn't fun angst; it was frustrating but necessary conflict between two people who went through hell and back.
I think my frustration stemmed from my expectation for this book, and how it differed from what it actually was. This book is more serious than any of Lily's other books. And I hadn't expected that. I hadn't expected Lily to delve deeper into such real and human problems that many people no doubt experience: the feeling of not deserving love, of not being enough, of being scared for things to change.
Once I got the memo, though, I admired Lily for how she handled these topics. I think the lessons Ash and Lonan learn are good ones.
So, yes, I think Lily did a fantastic job wrapping this series up. I was truly invested in the romance; even though this was book 3, I was still on the edge of my seat. I was also constantly wondering how things would be resolved, and Lily's answer was always a surprise! And her writing style once again sucked me right in. Even the slower parts were never a chore to read.
In the end, I'm really glad I read this series! ...more
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