I hadn't read the Hunger Games for a long time, so at first, I wasn't sure if this was a prequel or set far in the future. I'd settled on far in the fI hadn't read the Hunger Games for a long time, so at first, I wasn't sure if this was a prequel or set far in the future. I'd settled on far in the future for some reason so a lot of things didn't make sense to me. I liked it though. When I finally figured out who Corio was, it was near the end for some reason, and that made it all the more shocking for me. I thought it was brilliant. If I had gone in knowing it was a prequel, it would have ruined that surprise. Not sure why my mind didn't go there on its own. Guess I was distracted by everything. ...more
I picked this one up at a book conference in Texas. Very sweet romance with a strong emphasis on family and friendship. Also an intriguing mystery. I I picked this one up at a book conference in Texas. Very sweet romance with a strong emphasis on family and friendship. Also an intriguing mystery. I love fixer-upper shows so I liked the idea that the two ladies were doing that for a job....more
This was a fun read. If you like danger, magic, spells, villains, twists & turns, this is one you might want to pick up. I'm not going to give away alThis was a fun read. If you like danger, magic, spells, villains, twists & turns, this is one you might want to pick up. I'm not going to give away all the secrets but there are some really juicy ones in here. ;)...more
I am a sucker for an ocean setting and this one captured my imagination. I love the islands built on the bones of leviathans and spirits that play witI am a sucker for an ocean setting and this one captured my imagination. I love the islands built on the bones of leviathans and spirits that play with the sea creatures. Such a cool story. I love this one even more than the Renthia on land books. If you love the Queens of Renthia you definitely need to check this one out. You'll love it so much!...more
The formatting of this book was exceptional. Loved going back and forth between the two parallel universes and seeing how the story was unfolding. WhaThe formatting of this book was exceptional. Loved going back and forth between the two parallel universes and seeing how the story was unfolding. What a brilliant way to weave a tale! The whole concept of reading bones to see the past, present, or future in visions is fascinating. I really hope there's more to come in this universe. I'm not ready to let go of these characters yet....more
You really get to see the heroine begin to break free and begin to become the leader she needs to be in this book. I really liked seeing her help thatYou really get to see the heroine begin to break free and begin to become the leader she needs to be in this book. I really liked seeing her help thatch leaky roofs in the village where her people were being kept. Also, her relationships with all her friends and enemies are interesting reading. Those characters really pop off the page. Can't wait to see what happens next!...more
Loved this book as much as I did the first. Our heroine is still in top fighting form and the hero is still swashbuckling and swoonworthy. My favoriteLoved this book as much as I did the first. Our heroine is still in top fighting form and the hero is still swashbuckling and swoonworthy. My favorite scene was the battle at the end. Everything felt very real from the storm to the underwater world of the sirens. Highly recommended duology....more
I wasn't sure I was going to get to the end. The suspense last right up until the last page. If you're a Maze Runner fan, pick up this duology. All thI wasn't sure I was going to get to the end. The suspense last right up until the last page. If you're a Maze Runner fan, pick up this duology. All those characters feel very real and they'll keep you on the edge of your seat. My favorite scene was at the end so I won't spoil it for you. Did not see any of it coming. Excellent story!...more
I was a Wonder Woman fan back in the Linda Carter days. My absolute favorite part of the story is on the island. That was my favorite part of the moviI was a Wonder Woman fan back in the Linda Carter days. My absolute favorite part of the story is on the island. That was my favorite part of the movie too, which is nothing like this book, by the way. I love, loved how the whole invisible plane thing was explained. So creative and cool. Just love the Wonder Woman character....more
This one had as much danger and intrigue as the first. Just when you think everything's going to work out the way it should nothing goes as planned anThis one had as much danger and intrigue as the first. Just when you think everything's going to work out the way it should nothing goes as planned and you wonder if our heroes will even survive let alone end up together. If you're like me and love pre-historic settings, pick this duology up and give it a try....more
I love that I can hit so many tags with this series. There's so much going on! The entire description of this version of New Orleans was amazing! LoveI love that I can hit so many tags with this series. There's so much going on! The entire description of this version of New Orleans was amazing! Loved the swamp guru who fights with a stick. Also the spider girls and the pirate...yummy. Very much look forward to reading more about him....more
I love the little yellow bird and I want one. It was so cool to follow the heroine above ground for the first time. We take for granted wonderful thinI love the little yellow bird and I want one. It was so cool to follow the heroine above ground for the first time. We take for granted wonderful things like the moon and the sky and trees. Really like the new characters and can't wait to see what happens next, especially after that cliffhanger ending....more
I love that the author painted backgrounds to the chapters. So pretty! This one is full of Asian mythology, goddesses, and frightening creatures. The I love that the author painted backgrounds to the chapters. So pretty! This one is full of Asian mythology, goddesses, and frightening creatures. The thing made of body parts? So cool yet disgusting! The attire and customs were so detailed and fascinating, I felt swathed in silk just reading. Lovely....more
A satisfying conclusion to the series. I love the tank invention and how the different groups all interact with each other. I've decided I need my ownA satisfying conclusion to the series. I love the tank invention and how the different groups all interact with each other. I've decided I need my own canary. Love pip! Also the blind ponies. ...more
A satisfying conclusion. It was a nail biter though. Love the griffin the dragon and the unicorn. Clearly, I'm a fantasy lover. What a great story oveA satisfying conclusion. It was a nail biter though. Love the griffin the dragon and the unicorn. Clearly, I'm a fantasy lover. What a great story overlapping the history of the Roman empire!...more
A very unique take on the story of Atlantis. My favorite thing was the butterflies that were little spy cameras. The setting is lovely. It will stay wA very unique take on the story of Atlantis. My favorite thing was the butterflies that were little spy cameras. The setting is lovely. It will stay with you. Curious about the world outside the dome now. ...more
Extremely creative. I love the different races and peoples of these kingdoms and the complicated politics of this society. I feel like we've just bareExtremely creative. I love the different races and peoples of these kingdoms and the complicated politics of this society. I feel like we've just barely scratched the surface of what the Given is and can't wait to see what happens next....more
Loved this conclusion to the series. What an awesome hero and heroine. Sophie Jordan does it again. This is a world I'd hate to live in but that makesLoved this conclusion to the series. What an awesome hero and heroine. Sophie Jordan does it again. This is a world I'd hate to live in but that makes it all the more exciting. If you're a zombie fan, check out the monsters in this series!...more
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