This series has become a comfort read for me! I haven't been let down by a single book yet, they all either get 4 or 4.5 stars and I'm so happy I haveThis series has become a comfort read for me! I haven't been let down by a single book yet, they all either get 4 or 4.5 stars and I'm so happy I have a lot more books in this series to read.
Every time I need a pick-me-up or I haven't had good luck with other books I've picked up I returned to read one or two in this series.
I love Danielle & Walt. I love how even though this series has so many books I never think it's silly how Danielle gets involved again and again. The character growth in some side characters is lovely to see and each mystery is the exactly right amount of cosy and intriguing. ...more
Couldn't put it down. I get why someone might not like this ... but I was definitely hooked. I really liked the diary-style writing and that we never Couldn't put it down. I get why someone might not like this ... but I was definitely hooked. I really liked the diary-style writing and that we never got anyone's names. I'm scared of the second book now tho....more
I did not expect this to make me cry yet here we are. God, I love Stella and certain things just hit a little too close to home. I definitely see rereI did not expect this to make me cry yet here we are. God, I love Stella and certain things just hit a little too close to home. I definitely see rereads of this in my future...more
Iron Widow is a book unlike any other YA book I’ve read in a while and I appreciate that a lot. I mean, a Sci-fi reimagining about the only female ChiIron Widow is a book unlike any other YA book I’ve read in a while and I appreciate that a lot. I mean, a Sci-fi reimagining about the only female Chinese emperor already sounds absolutely amazing, add some bisexual and poly rep and I’m all in.
My reading experience of this book was definitely enhanced by buddy reading it with Anne. There was so much to talk about! (It would be a great book club pick for that reason alone)
Zetian is an interesting main character to follow and I loved her getting progressively more unhinged with every page. And who can fault her for that in a world so hellbent on keeping women small and not letting them come into their own strength.
I’m gonna say this, if you are a reader who likes the themes of a book to be really subtle … this is not for you. The book is unapologetic about its themes and social critiques, about the patriarchy, and the mistreatment of women and minorities. The characters are loud and brash, especially Zetian. She knows what she wants, revenge. And she is going to get it, no matter what. Usually, I like a bit more subtlety but I do think it worked very well in this case. It fits the story and the writing style. I think Iron Widow is exactly what it wants to be, so I applaud that.
It is difficult for me to talk about this book because I feel like it is both fast-paced and slow-paced. And I simultaneously loved and disliked the same elements. I loved the characters, the relationships and dynamics. I would really like to learn more about Shimin and Yizhi. I’m quite invested in their relationship but I also wanted a bit more development as I felt everything happened a bit too fast (that’s a common problem of mine tho). Sometimes I think things are a bit too on the nose for me and other times I think characters behaved a little unrealistic for who they were and how they grew up. But that didn’t detract much from the story.
I really liked the descriptions and action scenes with the Chrysalises and I am looking forward to seeing where the story goes in the sequel. ...more
I'm so glad I finally read it! I mean I was confused for quite some part of it and damn there are many characters but I loved it nonetheless. Harrow aI'm so glad I finally read it! I mean I was confused for quite some part of it and damn there are many characters but I loved it nonetheless. Harrow and Gideon are just ... iconic
Also, love me some murder mystery sprinkled in my books...more
That was ... a ride. I'm not fully functioning yet after finishing ... need a second to reboot or something.That was ... a ride. I'm not fully functioning yet after finishing ... need a second to reboot or something....more
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