"To look up at the nighttime sky is to become a part of a long line of people throughout human history who looked above at that same set of stars.
"To look up at the nighttime sky is to become a part of a long line of people throughout human history who looked above at that same set of stars. It is to witness time unfolding."
TJR is a master at unfolding every character in a delicate yet relatable fashion. You can't help but to root for Joan to succeed and the romance to blossom slowly while still being frustrated at the characters' flaws and missteps. The pacing was fairly quick, keeping me hooked, though I do wish the ending was more fleshed out or perhaps having an epilogue. TJR loves a dual timeline that's 99% about the past, which I can't complain about. I hate when the chapters always alternate, so she tows that line carefully her to keep the reader's interest. Loved it!...more
Ok, I confess. . . Danielle has found some redemption with this in one of the few trope-y romantasies to catch my attention. The plot was more climactOk, I confess. . . Danielle has found some redemption with this in one of the few trope-y romantasies to catch my attention. The plot was more climactic yet also boring since Bjorn and Freya are already in love and its just a matter of waiting until the conflict ends for them to essentially be together? But still a fun time~...more
Carley Fortune always puts some magical, summery sauce in her books. Literally giggling and kicking my feet on the beach as I breeze through this and Carley Fortune always puts some magical, summery sauce in her books. Literally giggling and kicking my feet on the beach as I breeze through this and all I can say is OH MY GODD. Finally, some (say it with me) #Justice4Charlie. Speaking of Every Summer After, this was a close, if not better, contender. I saw so much of myself in Alice and watching her confidence blossom was so so inspiring. Her and Charlie complimented each other perfectly imperfectly and I guarantee you, your cheeks will be sore from smiling ear to ear as you unravel their story....more
I can't even lie, this was peak fiction. 600 delirious pages and that extra chapter at the end had me rollingggg at 5am when I finished this. Read if I can't even lie, this was peak fiction. 600 delirious pages and that extra chapter at the end had me rollingggg at 5am when I finished this. Read if you want to feel something I guess?...more
The male audiobook narrator absolutely DEVOURED! Actually made me laugh out loud in public. And of course, shoutout to Tyler because he's such a real The male audiobook narrator absolutely DEVOURED! Actually made me laugh out loud in public. And of course, shoutout to Tyler because he's such a real one and 10/10 friend....more
HILO THE MAN THAT YOU ARE!!! Stepping back into this world with more lighthearted stories AFTER the emotional rollercoaster of the main trilogy was suHILO THE MAN THAT YOU ARE!!! Stepping back into this world with more lighthearted stories AFTER the emotional rollercoaster of the main trilogy was such a treat. Wen and Hilo’s love story was my favorite but Lan and Anden’s story was a sweet close second. ...more
If Languoreth and Maelgwn don't have a happy ending I will RIOT!!! Though I digress, this was an emotional whirlwind. The multiple POVs was honestly rIf Languoreth and Maelgwn don't have a happy ending I will RIOT!!! Though I digress, this was an emotional whirlwind. The multiple POVs was honestly refreshing but Languoreth felt like a side character in comparison to the others. We got to see a lot more of the magical elements with Lailoken and Angharad, though I missed the grounded and chaotic feeling of the first book with just Languoreth's perspective. This ending wasn't nearly as wild as the last one but I am really curious as to where the saga will end since it feels so up in the air....more
Oh this absolutely KILLED ME. The characterization and romance arc was honestly very simplified but I still had really deep emotional attachment to thOh this absolutely KILLED ME. The characterization and romance arc was honestly very simplified but I still had really deep emotional attachment to the characters. I feel like Ann Liang does that type of surface level storytelling really well in the YA lense. 10/10!...more
I will always eat up a Carley Fortune summer romance but I would be lying if I said the main girl’s extreme fear of commitment was not GRATING… why’d I will always eat up a Carley Fortune summer romance but I would be lying if I said the main girl’s extreme fear of commitment was not GRATING… why’d she have to play with Felix’s feelings for so long...more