This having been written after The Song of Achilles is a disservice to itself. Oh don't get me wrong, it's close to perfect and I enjoyed everything aThis having been written after The Song of Achilles is a disservice to itself. Oh don't get me wrong, it's close to perfect and I enjoyed everything about this book, but it didn't quite move me the same way Miller's debut novel did, that's why I can't give it 5 stars. It's still great!
"The child I carried would be called a demigod, but that word was deceiving. From my blood he would have a few special graces, beauty or speed, strength or charm. But all the rest come from his father, for mortality always bred truer than godhead."...more
There are many good things about this book. It's vibrant, trenchant, audacious at times; there are strident hues and moments of true openness, and to There are many good things about this book. It's vibrant, trenchant, audacious at times; there are strident hues and moments of true openness, and to some extent it feels like a mystery. I would certainly read other books written by the same author. It was a fun read, that's for certain.
However, I can't seem to find the point of it all. I believe the world would be exactly the same had this book not been published. Maybe I didn't get it. ...more
Eerie and fucked-up. However, it kept giving me a sense of warmth. I liked it. No, I loved it. I think I'm done with my reading slump. Full Romanian rEerie and fucked-up. However, it kept giving me a sense of warmth. I liked it. No, I loved it. I think I'm done with my reading slump. Full Romanian review to come....more
I feel happy and empowered. I hope this book has changed me, although I can't be certain yet. I think I have some more love to offer by now, but this I feel happy and empowered. I hope this book has changed me, although I can't be certain yet. I think I have some more love to offer by now, but this could prove to be false. I just don't know. Read the book....more
Tudor mi-a fost antipatic și Mihaela e o proastă. Manipulare & manipulare. Stilul mi-a plăcut, deciziile personajelor mai puțin. Următoarea e De vegheTudor mi-a fost antipatic și Mihaela e o proastă. Manipulare & manipulare. Stilul mi-a plăcut, deciziile personajelor mai puțin. Următoarea e De veghe în lanul de secară și sper să-mi placă mai mult....more
”Amintiri din Copilărie” întâlnește un limbaj accesibil și personaje ceva mai interesante. Am tresărit când a fost Raskolnikov menționat (deh, așa e c”Amintiri din Copilărie” întâlnește un limbaj accesibil și personaje ceva mai interesante. Am tresărit când a fost Raskolnikov menționat (deh, așa e când ai citit un singur clasic toată viața) și personajele au fost puțin peste agreabile. Mi-a plăcut? Să zicem. O s-o mai citesc vreodată? Doar silit. ...more
I will forgive the fact that there was almost NO Eugenides / Irene in this book just because that ending was amazing and made me want to read the nextI will forgive the fact that there was almost NO Eugenides / Irene in this book just because that ending was amazing and made me want to read the next volume so, so hard, even though I'll probably be 50 years old when that'll happen.
I didn't actually like Sophos in the first volume, but as of right now he is one of my favourite characters, and this doesn't usually happen to me when I'm reading series.
My only wish is to find out what's the release date for the fifth book....more
I liked this book. I enjoyed it. I read it in one sitting. I got caught in the story.
But sometimes this just isn't quRATING: 3.5/5 stars (sorry Sara)
I liked this book. I enjoyed it. I read it in one sitting. I got caught in the story.
But sometimes this just isn't quite enough. The characters were okay (well, a bit more than okay), the plot was interesting, but I just don't feel like giving this more than 3.5 stars. It may deserve them, but not in my opinion. I'll still read the next volume because I FUCKING LOVE HOW "QUEEN OF ATTOLIA" SOUNDS....more
Everyone who gave this one star was right. I'm pissed. I don't want to talk about this book, because it's horrible, and it does not deserve mOh, no...
Everyone who gave this one star was right. I'm pissed. I don't want to talk about this book, because it's horrible, and it does not deserve my words. Fuck this. Such a big disappointment....more
I just can't have enough of this series, because it's a wonderful read. This and Square Enix's 'Life is Strange' are curiously alike. I'm totally hookI just can't have enough of this series, because it's a wonderful read. This and Square Enix's 'Life is Strange' are curiously alike. I'm totally hooked.
Colleen Hoover's writing style never ceases to impress, and now it's even better because of the collab. However, in my opinion, these books should've been made into one 400 pages long novel, divided into 3 chapters. I guess milking the cash cow was the most appealing option, though. ...more
I am astonished. CoHo fit so much greatness in 150 pages. How? HOW?
I loved the plot, with all the amnesia thingy. I loved the chWHAT JUST HAPPENED ????
I am astonished. CoHo fit so much greatness in 150 pages. How? HOW?
I loved the plot, with all the amnesia thingy. I loved the characters, especially Charlie, and I'm happy she's not as dull as Confess' Auburn. I NEED the sequel! (by the way, thank God there are a couple sequels. Thank God and Colleen Hoover.)...more
I started reading this at the beach because I wanted a light (maybe Sandra Brown-esque) read. Well it wasn't a light read. I dare say it was such a heI started reading this at the beach because I wanted a light (maybe Sandra Brown-esque) read. Well it wasn't a light read. I dare say it was such a heavy one I couldn't breathe. I'm sad that - probably - none of Colleen Hoover's books will affect me as this one did....more
You know what the problem with great contemporaries is? They're too god damn short.
Sometimes it's a good thing. The author fits so many subjects, charYou know what the problem with great contemporaries is? They're too god damn short.
Sometimes it's a good thing. The author fits so many subjects, character arcs and actions in a few hundred pages, leaving no room for boring narration. Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock did not feel like a short book. It felt like there were thousands of pages filled with pain and terror, grief and redemption.
Even so, it still ended too soon, and not really as I wished it would. I really hoped that (view spoiler)[Leonard would get on with his plan and shoot that sick fuck Asher and then himself. Or at least just kill Asher and dump the body somewhere, since no one knew about his abuse. (hide spoiler)], but I never get what I want from my books.
While All the Bright Places was all fun and games, with a slight twist in the end, Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock is not something you easily get over. I'm still thinking of Leonard's interactions with those people he cared about, and also of that weird ending.
Above all, I think Leonard should learn to forgive himself. ...more
I really wanted to give this 5 stars. You see, I was enthralled by the first ~200 pages - the coldness of the writing, the mystery surrounding Julian'I really wanted to give this 5 stars. You see, I was enthralled by the first ~200 pages - the coldness of the writing, the mystery surrounding Julian's pupils, the foreshadowing of the murder. I couldn't put it down. After the actual murder, it was a bit of a drag. I think I just hoped I'd get more of Julian's monologues. The ending left me feeling empty (probably a plus).
'Time is something which defies spring and winter, birth and decay, the good and the bad, indifferently. Something changeless and joyous and absolutely indestructible. Duality ceases to exist; there is no ego, no "I," and yet it's not at all like those horrid comparisons one sometimes hears in Eastern religions, the self being a drop of water swallowed by the ocean of the universe. It's more as if the universe expands to fill the boundaries of the self.'...more
This book, people. THIS BOOK. How? How did Mark Lawrence manage to write such an exquisite novel? I am amazed. I"Is revenge a science, or an art?"
This book, people. THIS BOOK. How? How did Mark Lawrence manage to write such an exquisite novel? I am amazed. I literally couldn't put it down, from the beginning until the last chapter, that's how awesome it was!
"Fifteen! I'd hardly be fifteen and rousting villages. By the time fifteen came around, I'd be King!"
Jorg is now one of my favourite characters in literature. Reckless. Cunning. Subtle. Mad. Furious. Intelligent. Cruel. You can't use a single word to describe him. He's the bad guy, the villain every nobleman tries to avoid, maybe even an evil mastermind. Delicious.
"We'll be heroeth, Jorth?" Elban asked. He sounded uncertain as if all his years had yet to teach him that the end justifies the means. "Heroes?" I shrugged. "We will be victors. And that's what counts."
By the way, the titles of the sequels are ALL THE HYPE IN THE WORLD. Go, boy, become the emperor of thorns, rule over ashes and dust. I can't fucking wait....more
"I love you so much." His voice is breathless and full of fear. "I'll love you forever. Even when I can't." My tears fall hACTUAL RATING: 3.75 stars
"I love you so much." His voice is breathless and full of fear. "I'll love you forever. Even when I can't." My tears fall harder at his words. "And I'll love you forever. Even when I shouldn't."
Confess was way over my expectations. I was so sure that I wasn't going to like it that I would give it one star, or let's say two stars. I am glad that I was entirely wrong.
I have to Confess, I wasn't impressed with our main character. Actually, she didn't get any emotion whatsoever out of me, and I think that's the problem with lots of contemporaries. Auburn Reed is bland, dull and shy. She's just lost a boyfriend and not even days later, she falls in love with someone else. And again. Love triangles. Fuck.
However, the main love interest is a cutie pie, lovely and smart. He reminded me (just a tiny little bit) of Rhysand from aCoMaF. And he doesn't force himself on her. HOW GREAT IS THAT? Below are some great examples of a healthy way of thinking.
"I'm sorry," I whisper. "I'm not telling you anything you don't already know. I'm sure you've weighed your options, and this is the only one that works for you and I get that. I just hate it for you"
^ This, ladies and gentlemen, is the way the world should work. Being opinionated is not wrong, but aggressively forcing your opinions on somebody, and treating them like they don't have a brain of their own, is fucking wrong. And my lil cinnamon roll Owen knows that
"She's made her choice, and even though it's not the choice either of us wants, it's the only choice that works for her right now. And I have to respect that."
^ Yes. You have to.
I loved the first half of the book, when a love triangle wasn't a thing. Owen and Auburn's relationship is fascinating, it kept me reading and it made me finish the whole book in one sitting. It was legit awesome. Okay, when Trey 'arrives', things go downhill, but it's alright. I don't mind, as long as Owen's happy. Yay.
Also, I can't not mention the amazing artworks.
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JUST LOOK AT THEM. THEY'RE JUST WOW. SO WOW. SUCH WOW. LOTS OF WOW. Owen's a great guy AND he knows how to paint. Good looks, intelligence, a complex personality and talent. What else is there?
I should stop. I will stop. But I won't stop reading Colleen Hoover's books. That's for sure.
I legit don't care. I don't care if the next books are worse than this one. I don't care. Because the characters are awesome. The plot is interesting aI legit don't care. I don't care if the next books are worse than this one. I don't care. Because the characters are awesome. The plot is interesting and I haven't read any *kinda* superhero books yet. The writing style is amazing. So I don't care. I'm living the moment/the book.
However, please, I'm begging you, Tahereh Mafi, do NOT, under any circumstance, introduce a love triangle in the future books of this series. Just don't. I do not sense them. I don't think there will be any. But I have to be sure of it. ...more
Thanks, Kiera Cass, for writing an amazing book for the end of the series. I won't even bother to read the sequels(?) in the near future, because I doThanks, Kiera Cass, for writing an amazing book for the end of the series. I won't even bother to read the sequels(?) in the near future, because I don't want them to ruin everything for me. (I'm looking at you, The Heir)
I started loving all the remaining Elites, especially Celeste and Elise. It looks like Celeste isn't a big bad bitch anymore, and Elise has always been one of my favourites. I'm so happy for America and Maxon, and it seems that Aspen will have a bright future with (view spoiler)[Lucy (hide spoiler)]. Yay!...more