This is a wonderful story about Lottie Fiske a supposedly ordinary orphan on a quest through a magical world looking for an impossible cure to save heThis is a wonderful story about Lottie Fiske a supposedly ordinary orphan on a quest through a magical world looking for an impossible cure to save her one and only friend. The story is about friendship, perseverance and finding your place in the world. There is a winding plot, characters with depth and a fantastically built world. There were times where the story lagged a bit in the middle but not too much. Listening to the audiobook was like being a part of a fairytale. It is something that should not be missed out on. It’s produced with full sound effects which make it fully immersive. The narrator did an amazing job with all the different voices and accents. He suited the story well. The audio production of this book is a masterpiece! I loved listening to it!
I would like to thank the author/narrator/publisher for generously providing me with a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an unbiased and honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own....more
Meh. I guess I’m just not into the purpley flourishing literary fiction like I used to be. The book definitely got better as it went on but there was Meh. I guess I’m just not into the purpley flourishing literary fiction like I used to be. The book definitely got better as it went on but there was no umph to it. No climax. It just droned on. And boy let me tell you Oprah narrating the audiobook slower than shit sliding off a shoe didn’t help much either. I listened to it at 1.5x just to feel like she was speaking at a normal speed. Don’t get me wrong though. This wasn’t a bad book. It was nicely written. The story has a slow burn to it. The very beginning was just blah basically until Astrid gets to foster care. Then things pick up a bit but still there’s no momentum. I had to read this one for a book club and I remember hearing all this great stuff about it but to me it was like one of those too hot boring summer days, the ones where it’s so hot that you don’t want to move and you can’t make a decision about what to do and it becomes a bust. And I feel I’m being generous with 3 stars. Just because of the way it was written. I don’t know why I feel the need to but I am. ...more
Omg!!! This one was sooo good. This series is so insanely dark and unnerving at times. I love it. I never know what to expect or how intensely gory soOmg!!! This one was sooo good. This series is so insanely dark and unnerving at times. I love it. I never know what to expect or how intensely gory some of the scenes will be. There are funny and tender moments too but it’s the stark violence that hits you hard. Once I start reading I can’t tear myself away. There are so many different things going on. The storyline is so much more complicated than I could have imagined when starting this series and the characters have all come such a long way. They’re each so well developed and have so much more substance. I need the next book bad. Talk about needing a sequel stat!!!...more
Satisfying conclusion to this trilogy. I wouldn’t mind visiting this world again. Books were a bit drawn and lengthy at times but nothing too horribleSatisfying conclusion to this trilogy. I wouldn’t mind visiting this world again. Books were a bit drawn and lengthy at times but nothing too horrible thinking back. They just didn’t wow me. ...more
This was a totally engrossing mystery right from the start. Told from alternating POVs of several characters it had me constantly guessing. I figured This was a totally engrossing mystery right from the start. Told from alternating POVs of several characters it had me constantly guessing. I figured out what happened before the end but it was a twist I hadn’t first expected. The secret club at the school reminded me a bit of the book S.T.A.G.S. by M. A. Bennett which was a really twisted bit that tied into the overall mystery. Overall this was a fast paced, totally engaging book....more
This was definitely my favorite of the series so far. Even though not much went on action wise while Mare was kept a prisoner there was a lot of mind This was definitely my favorite of the series so far. Even though not much went on action wise while Mare was kept a prisoner there was a lot of mind fuckery going on. There was always some sort of manipulation at work. The tension was always there. And once the action finally got started after Mare was freed it was not only non stop but also one surprise blow after another. I’m both excited and apprehensive to see what happens in War Storm. I’m a big supporter of team Mare & Cal. However at times she can be a whiny, irrational, bitch and he can be an indecisive, fool who doesn’t speak his mind. This often causes a rift between them and tension around them. Let’s see how things roll in the next installment. Right now I’m super hyped!...more
Now I’m really into this series. I was pleasantly surprised to find that I enjoyed this book more than the first. Though towards the end I was like WTNow I’m really into this series. I was pleasantly surprised to find that I enjoyed this book more than the first. Though towards the end I was like WTF Mare? Other than that detour into crazytown on her part I really enjoyed it. I’ve got the next in the series locked and loaded for next month’s group read. ...more
I enjoyed this one but I didn’t love it as much as the first book in the series. Parts of it were a bit slow. Oh but that ending!!! Now I’m dying for I enjoyed this one but I didn’t love it as much as the first book in the series. Parts of it were a bit slow. Oh but that ending!!! Now I’m dying for the next one!!!...more
I don’t think I can do it. I don’t think I can finish this audiobook. I’ve tried so many times in the past year and I just can’t get into it. I don’t I don’t think I can do it. I don’t think I can finish this audiobook. I’ve tried so many times in the past year and I just can’t get into it. I don’t know if it’s the narrator alone or the language involved in the story or both that’s putting me off but I just can’t seem to get through it. There’s a lot of gore and war but not a lot of clarity. The mystery aspect is interesting as is the fact that the protagonist seems to be of a race that’s not just looked down upon but basically shunned by all the rest but something is just making listening to this like pulling teeth for me. I’m going to give it one more try in this next week before the year is up and if I can’t get all the way through I’m shelving it for good....more
This audiobook was such a pleasant surprise for me. I had no idea of what to expect when going into it and ended up really liking it. The first third This audiobook was such a pleasant surprise for me. I had no idea of what to expect when going into it and ended up really liking it. The first third moved along at a nice pace as did the last third. There was a part in the middle that was kind of slow though. However there was such a unique unexpected twist. I was blown away. I couldn’t wait to see what happened next. The mystery kept me interested and I liked how it kept drawing in new unusual characters. Steve’s character was so well developed. He was extremely interesting. I was drawn to him from the start and wanted to know more about him. Also the narrator was well suited for his character. He did an excellent job. I think that if the pace remained steady and the book was a bit shorter I would have given it 5 stars.
I would like to thank the author/narrator/publisher for generously providing me with a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an unbiased and honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own....more
Ohhh my god!!!! This is definitely the best one yet! I love Evan! So much happened in this book it was insane! It was such a wild ride, a total emotioOhhh my god!!!! This is definitely the best one yet! I love Evan! So much happened in this book it was insane! It was such a wild ride, a total emotional roller coaster. I don’t know where to even start. It was heartbreaking, sad, touching, terrifying and thrilling. So many unexpected things happened. The action was nonstop. I can’t get enough of this series. It’s too good!!!...more
This was a fabulous sequel to the first book. This series is such a wake up call for what can ultimately happen when freedom of speech is regulated toThis was a fabulous sequel to the first book. This series is such a wake up call for what can ultimately happen when freedom of speech is regulated to an extreme or taken away. It’s a great series to read in this day and age. In this second book the characters gained some more depth and background. Speth has evolved into someone stronger and braver than she ever thought she could be. The pace in this book is fast and the action is nonstop. It’s a very quick read and a lot happens in a very short amount of time. I definitely recommend reading the first book All Rights Reserved before this one. It will make things much easier to follow. I’d like for this series to continue as more than just a douology but to be honest I don’t think that it has to. If it ended right here I would be quite satisfied. I’m almost worried that if it goes on it might not be as good. I’m not gonna lie though. If there’s another book I’ll be the first to grab it!...more
I enjoyed this loose retelling of A Christmas Carol so much more than I expected to. It was a feel good holiday tale with lots of dry humor sprinkled I enjoyed this loose retelling of A Christmas Carol so much more than I expected to. It was a feel good holiday tale with lots of dry humor sprinkled throughout. The concept was totally unique. Holly grew on me much quicker than I ever could have guessed. Her cynical outlook on the world had me hook, line and sinker. Usually she would be a character I’d abhor but there was something about her that made her almost endearing at times. This book ended up being another great choice leading into the holidays. ...more
I liked this book better than the first book. I actually liked it a lot better. However at the end things got a bit murky and confusing. It took me quI liked this book better than the first book. I actually liked it a lot better. However at the end things got a bit murky and confusing. It took me quite a while to sort out what was actually happening. I remember thinking the same thing about the first book when I listened to it. There is just way to much complicated stuff going on that could easily be simplified. If it wasn’t for that I’d have probably given it 4 stars. Instead it gets 3.5. ...more
Omg! This was so good! So crazy. So twisty, so turny! So many feels and strong emotions! Such a great world was built. Things were destroyed, saved anOmg! This was so good! So crazy. So twisty, so turny! So many feels and strong emotions! Such a great world was built. Things were destroyed, saved and lost. So much happened and so much is still to come. Chaos everywhere! So many answers still to come! This book was so amazing. I can’t even write in full sentences because I don’t know what to say about it. So good!...more
This one was good but the whole rebellion thing with Jules started to get a bit trying. Also the dream stuff was not as climactic as expected. Plus thThis one was good but the whole rebellion thing with Jules started to get a bit trying. Also the dream stuff was not as climactic as expected. Plus that cliffhanger ending killed me. At this point Mirabella is my favorite and I’ve always liked Elizabeth. ...more
Super awesome!!! I love following Chi on her adventures around town. Now that she’s been hanging out with Cocchi it’s even more fun! Need more Chi! ThSuper awesome!!! I love following Chi on her adventures around town. Now that she’s been hanging out with Cocchi it’s even more fun! Need more Chi! The worst is waiting to get the next volume from the library!...more
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