that 5 star feeling after finishing a book !!!!! I LIVE FOR IT.
my expectations were very high with this book since I've seen many people rate it high,that 5 star feeling after finishing a book !!!!! I LIVE FOR IT.
my expectations were very high with this book since I've seen many people rate it high, and I think it exceeded them. really fast-paced, many plot twists that leave u shocked, characters that have depth. I NEEDED THIS. this book had me intrigued to the point of staying up to read it, something that hasn't happened in months. I did figure out one big plot, but I think it added a little something to the reading experience that I loved. overall, this was a really good book, one of those that reminded me how much I love this genre and what makes me feel....more
one of the best thriller books I've read !! listened to the audiobook in just a day because of how intrigued I was. the pacing was perfect, and I loveone of the best thriller books I've read !! listened to the audiobook in just a day because of how intrigued I was. the pacing was perfect, and I loved every twist. the last chapter was THE one that made me give it 5 stars....more
of course I gave this book 5 stars, of course it's one of my favorites EVER. deranged, gross, and weird, I LOVED IT. these are the books we girls needof course I gave this book 5 stars, of course it's one of my favorites EVER. deranged, gross, and weird, I LOVED IT. these are the books we girls need!!!!!!!!!!!...more
the fact that when I finished this book I was going to give it 3.5 stars but then changed it to 5 stars because I started thinking about it and I sobbthe fact that when I finished this book I was going to give it 3.5 stars but then changed it to 5 stars because I started thinking about it and I sobbed because of how sad and tragic this is. i have no words that would make this book justice so I encourage everyone that can to read this....more
don't get me wrong, I prefer the movies but why did it take me so long to pick these up????? THEY ARE SO GOOD
the second movie is my favorite of the frdon't get me wrong, I prefer the movies but why did it take me so long to pick these up????? THEY ARE SO GOOD
the second movie is my favorite of the franchise and of course this was 5 stars!!!! it didn't disappoint at all, the storyline here gets so interesting and is for sure (imo but lowkey a fact) the best part about this series. getting to read this felt like watching the movies for the first time again and I LOVE THAT FEELING. also, something happened which is... I actually started liking Peeta. the movies made it seem like he was bland but here he shines and there's so much about him, his personality, and his story and it made me understand and appreciate everything a little bit more. I will never get tired of these movies/books and I can't wait to read the last one even if I don't really want to since being in this world is kind of comforting in some wrong way....more
it's been a while since I've gotten so much joy from reading a book. this was just so comforting to me, and the fact that I have so many more books toit's been a while since I've gotten so much joy from reading a book. this was just so comforting to me, and the fact that I have so many more books to read about Veronica and Stoker together makes me SO HAPPY. this book heavily relies on the ambiance and the relationship between the main character and as a character lover type of book, I loved that. the mystery was interesting enough, it lost me at times but I actually didn't care that much because I adore the interactions between Veronica and Stoker. it did get me at last, I was actually very intrigued to see how everything would get resolved and I loved it. this is just something for us Sherlock lovers and I appreciate it SO MUCH. can't wait to read more about these series, probably, VERY soon....more
this book was just perfect. the dynamic between Liz and Wes was so addicting in some way since everytime I picked thoh my god how much I love romance.
this book was just perfect. the dynamic between Liz and Wes was so addicting in some way since everytime I picked this up I wanted to finish it in that sitting, the thing that stopped me from doing that is how much I loved being immersed in this book and how I didn't want this to end, EVER. (when I got to know there will be a sequel... I screamed) not only was the romance good but the author also did a really good job talking about family and friendships issues. this is very lighthearted (just very YA) and this book made me realize how much I love and appreciate that, the enjoyment I experienced while reading this was incomparable. Wes is probably the sweetest human being ever and I want him to be my bff SO BAD and Liz is so precious and needs to be protected at all costs. I love them yes, I'm also very attached to them yes. nothing I love more than when a romance book introduces other topics and like I said, this one did it in a very (YA) nice way. it wasn't that explored out and it's obvious it wasn't meant to be a big part of the book but I still liked the fact that these issues were there.
I can't explain how much giddiness I felt while reading this. it was one of the most pleasant reading experiences I've ever had. definitely in the top 5 books of the year, YES, it's only February but that doesn't mean anything. it's going to be at the top....more
this is the biggest good for her EVER and I'm obsessed.
I don't think I ever anticipated a book as much as I did with this one. I knew this was going tthis is the biggest good for her EVER and I'm obsessed.
I don't think I ever anticipated a book as much as I did with this one. I knew this was going to be a 5-star and that I was going to love everything about it. this book made me feel so understood and if u read this u know what I mean. as someone that had to go through men harassing me since I was 8/9 years old, this book feels like a warm hug. how many times have we been blamed for what we say, think, and do just because we're women? how many times have we remained silent because of the fear we felt of saying too much to a man that u know has power? how many times have men made us feel like we're the wrong ones? way too many. this book understands that and gives us shay, someone that we can understand because we can see ourselves in her.
from start to finish I was totally immersed in the story, I loved learning about this cult and it's members, history, and every little detail the author mentioned. following shay while she infiltrated and her talking to jamie about their past. I was obsessed. I couldn't get enough of this story. I was so scared this was going to be ruined by a lackluster ending but of course it didn't, this was phenomenal in every way possible and went ways I know it may have been difficult to go but I'm so glad the author didn't scare away from anything.
this is going to be one of those books I wished I could read for the first time again and I'm already quite sad I finished it which was another reason as to why I pushed reading this so much, I knew I would love it. thank u Ashley Winstead for this story, i really needed it....more
I'm glad I finally got to read this. as always daughter-mother relationships in books are my absolute weakness because of I'm glad I finally got to read this. as always daughter-mother relationships in books are my absolute weakness because of ...more
how is it possible to love a book this much? emily henry, i don't know what tf u did to me but dont stop, EVER.
what can I say? I'm literally speechleshow is it possible to love a book this much? emily henry, i don't know what tf u did to me but dont stop, EVER.
what can I say? I'm literally speechless. I read Beach Read a couple of days ago and I thought "yes, this is perfect" but apparently it wasn't because this book exists. there wasn't a single little thing I didn't love about this book, NOT EVEN THE TINIEST THING. from beginning to end, I was obsessed. once again, Emily Henry has the talent to make u love anyone with her words, the way she describes emotions and situations felt so vivid and there were some points where I thought I could feel what I was reading. the experiences I've had with her books so far were so unique and unforgettable, I mean of course everyone knows she's talented but I wasn't expecting this much.
the one thing I loved the most about this book was Nora. it doesn't surprise me that a lot of people dislike her since I don't think we are supposed to fully love her, but I did, of course. she was just so complex and had layers and layers for us to unravel. I just loved to see her evolve. men written by Emily Henry are top tier. they also have as much depth as the main character, something that I like to see since I get to connect more with them and I love to know they have a personality and they aren't just attractive for the mc. it was also pretty funny something I wasn't anticipating but that added to how much I liked this book, it didn't take itself too seriously and that's something I can always appreciate. overall, this is one of my favorite books I've read in my life and it's going to be hard to top (aside from vicious...)....more
this is the type of book that remind me why i love reading so much.
miss Emily Henry, what did u do to me? this book is going to be so special to me anthis is the type of book that remind me why i love reading so much.
miss Emily Henry, what did u do to me? this book is going to be so special to me and will probably become my personality, something that i seemed impossible to happen. i have never read straight/hetero romances because for me, i need to see why and how the mc falls for the love interest and i never thought i could do it for a man... but, while realizing I'm bisexual (even if i can't imagine myself dating a man but whatever, yall don't need this) and a person that enjoys romance in general, i tried, and this is my first attempt, and how happy i am this was my first? incommensurable. i am aware this was so much more than a romance, this was everything. the way i sobbed at the letters??? i haven't cried that much in a while and oh my god, I felt like I couldn't stop. emily henry's writing, MY GOD. she's so good at writing people's emotions and interactions like, of course she's a writer but, the way I connected with these characters was so intense because of the writing. I cared so much about January and Gus, they both had so much depth and I loved learning about them and starting to love them too. this book put me through so many emotions and it's been a while since I felt this way about a book. their relationship was enthralling, every interaction they had was so special to me and I know they will stay in my head for a while. they were just perfect, in a very messy way. the angst!!!!!! everyone has already read this, u know what I am talking about.
people loving people. how much I love that....more
these types of books are exactly what we queer people need. historical retellings that are gay as fuck because why do we need to hear over and over agthese types of books are exactly what we queer people need. historical retellings that are gay as fuck because why do we need to hear over and over again the real history that's straight and boring when we can pretend this is what actually happened? right?
buddy read with sea!
this book was very emotional, especially the last chapters. it's a very slow paced book that if u take your time to enjoy and appreciate, you'll be given an incredible story that will forever be in your heart. the way the author wrote the characters reminded me of the way Alice Oseman wrote them in novels like Heartless and Loveless, and that couldn't be a better thing. everyone was charming and distinctive, and just a delight to read. following gwen who has to deal with how people see her and how she actually is, arthur who was loved carefree throughout his entire life and wants people to live like that too, gabe that it's the total opposite, not wanting any complications even if it means hiding a huge part of yourself and bridget, someone that has to carry the weight of everyone's judgements for wanting to be something else.
lverall, this author just created an amazing story that will be comforting to many of us, and that's exactly what our community needs....more
leigh bardugo, how dare you make me feel this way AGAIN?
if u thought ninth house was good, then do i have great news for u. hell bent was, is and willleigh bardugo, how dare you make me feel this way AGAIN?
if u thought ninth house was good, then do i have great news for u. hell bent was, is and will be one of the best books i have ever read and both of them are probably the best story i've read. from the moment u get into the book you are totally enthralled in the story, it actually felt like i couldn't stop reading. i do think that the more attached u are to the characters the more u will love this book. it's slow, intense and a lot of patience is required for u to love this book, something i didn't have till this book i think. at the end of the first book i felt like we had only grasped the surface of these characters personality (especially Alex) but this book dedicated the entire thing to see all of them, Alex, Darlington, Turner and Dawes, they were totally fleshed out and getting to know them this way made me love the first book a lot more than I did before. even if the plot is heavy, for me it was a lot more about them as individuals and it was delightful getting to know all of them. i don't know if there's going to be a third book, there could be and i would happily accept 10 more books if she wants.
a messy spoiler section because i need it
i don't even know how to start. darlington and alex's relationship????? i need more of that whole worshipping type of thing that happened throughout the end. ngl, i wasn't obsessed with him in the first book because it takes a lot more for me to like a man, even if it's a book, and he got eaten half way through so yeah.... sorry, but now????? i like him, quite a lot, he's weird and may be more of a demon than a human but he would gladly do anything for alex and that's kind of hot IM SORRY. now for alex, she can just get on fire? i mean sure. because i'm a sapphic i'm just obsessed with everything she does and i swear is not okay how much i like her, she's just so cool like yeah, she killed people and has no remorse but why would she???? i loved the way we got a lot more from mercy and i hope if there's another book we can get lauren too! which would mean more people that can die but whatever. VAMPIRES, I don't know why I was so surprised when Darlington is a literal demon but .... okay I guess.
“Come on, Darlington,” she said. “Let’s give them hell.” if the next book is them fighting demons TOGETHER i'm going to be the happiest bisexual ever....more
i was a huge fan of carrie growing up and this book !!!!!! if the movies are good then this is just in ai knew TDJ's books were good, but this much???
i was a huge fan of carrie growing up and this book !!!!!! if the movies are good then this is just in another level for me. the story is enthralling even if u already know the whole story. loved the pacing, the mixed media with the different povs made this a fun reading experience even if i found the podcast excerpts not that necessary since they didn't add anything to the story aside from maybe the last part. regardless, this was one of the best books i have read!
this may be disrespectful but the author now owns this story, yes, thank u....more
I can't believe y'all were able to wait almost 4 years for the sequel after THOSE last words, i could've never.
Ninth House is exactly what I hoped it I can't believe y'all were able to wait almost 4 years for the sequel after THOSE last words, i could've never.
Ninth House is exactly what I hoped it was. An eerie setting, strong plot with endless possibilities, characters that have a lot of personality and history, each having layers and layers of things for you to discover, a good slow burn to set you into the book. There was nothing I disliked. I loved the houses having distinctive characteristics, the atmosphere was alluring, Leigh Bardugo captivates you with her beautiful descriptions of the most smallest details that may not be relevant, but who cares when you can write like this, right? Every word was perfect set to create one of the most fascinating books I have read so far.
The characters were my favorite thing for sure, even if I loved the setting and aesthetic, it can feel a little bit dense, but following someone like Alex Stern makes everything so much better. She's probably the coolest person I have read about, yes. She may not be a likable character, but you learn to love her (a lot if you're me). Darlington, my second beloved, I wanted so much from him and I hope we do but he named his cat Cosmo so, how can I not like him? Dawes. Protect her, immediately.
The plot was so unpredictable and I'm very happy with that. At one point I was feeling disappointed because I thought that was it, but of course it wasn't. At times it was hard for me to follow because there's a lot of houses and people and, magic. But at the end, looking at everything that happened I was like "maybe I actually just finished learning a masterpiece of some sort" (a little bit dramatic yes but...).
Overall, so happy I read this and can't wait for Hell Bent. I've been meaning to read one of her books for a while now and I obviously see why y'all love her so much.
I'm still so upset with Darlington for removing Alex's tattoos... WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT????...more
i know it seems like i just give out 5 stars to anything but BELIEVE ME when i say this was perfect.
because it is, i swear. the whole time i was readii know it seems like i just give out 5 stars to anything but BELIEVE ME when i say this was perfect.
because it is, i swear. the whole time i was reading this, I just had a stupid smile on my face, and i even cried because i was happy with what was going on.... how?????
the book could be separated into two parts, which would be the witches aspect and the romance aspect. the first one was truly wholesome, reading about Mika helping the girls made me giddy many times, the three girls are the cutest and u just end up adopting them and wanting to protect them at all costs. i loved the way Mika treated the girls and everyone surrounding her, as we unravel her emotions and we get to know why she is the way she is and why she's doing this it makes u appreciate her so much as a character. she's definitely one of the best (and possibly new favorite) main characters I have read. now for the romance, unexpectedly, it took a huge part of the book, and it actually made this book perfect to me. we have a grumpy/sunshine dinamic that melts my heart. I literally highlighted every interaction they had; I was obsessed. they felt so real, and i loved seeing their growth, him slowly showing himself but not changing for her, just trusting her little by little. overall, Mika, Jamie, Ken, Ian, Lucie, Terracotta, Rosette and Altamira will live in my heart forever. I see myself coming back to this book in the near future, and I honestly can't wait to get myself back into this world when I need it.
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