What did you read this year?
Jules’s
average rating for
2023
3.7
3.7
Top Takeaways from my full review: https://www.julesbuono.com/review-spa...
First, I’d like to note that as an American I can never begin to fully understand the monarchy. I also never served in the military, lost a parent as a child, or experienced fame. These are all substantial life events that I don’t feel qualified to fully critique as a reader, or even as a human discussing pop culture.
That being said, my top takeaway is that Spare is, first ...more
First, I’d like to note that as an American I can never begin to fully understand the monarchy. I also never served in the military, lost a parent as a child, or experienced fame. These are all substantial life events that I don’t feel qualified to fully critique as a reader, or even as a human discussing pop culture.
That being said, my top takeaway is that Spare is, first ...more
Full review: https://www.julesbuono.com/iron-flame/
PROS
First, let’s talk about the pros of Iron Flame. While I was immersed in Fourth Wing, I was possibly even more immersed in Iron Flame — I think because I am already so bonded to the fantasy world and the characters. At times, I felt so immersed that I was actually tired from just reading about the action-packed adventures!
Part of what made Fourth Wing such a sensation was its surprising plot t ...more
PROS
First, let’s talk about the pros of Iron Flame. While I was immersed in Fourth Wing, I was possibly even more immersed in Iron Flame — I think because I am already so bonded to the fantasy world and the characters. At times, I felt so immersed that I was actually tired from just reading about the action-packed adventures!
Part of what made Fourth Wing such a sensation was its surprising plot t ...more