12/26/2020 0 Comments Rebel by Marie LuThe Legend trilogy by Marie Lu is probably my favorite dystopian of all times, so I was both happy and a bit afraid of being disappointed when I heard that there was a new add-on to the series. And even though I didn’t feel disappointed in the end (Rebel was all in all a really good book) I still probably would have preferred to keep my own picture of what happened to June and Day after the end of the original trilogy. Rebel takes place ten years after the original plot in Legend’s timeline, and tells the story of Daniel (Day) and his younger brother Eden as they are trying to heal in their different ways in the aftermath of the war and in a new gamified society. Eden is at the verge of adulthood and about to graduate university, and Daniel is a secret agent, still putting his life at risk on a daily basis, and still trying to get his memories back and understand the depth of his feelings for June.
June and Day are some of my favorite OTPs ever and it was wonderful to meet them both again and to take part of their epic love. And also to, once again, getting angry at the universe for not just letting them get their happily ever after without throwing all these obstacles at them… “I bled the last time I allowed myself to love her, and she had bled the same.” The Legend trilogy was one of the first series where the boy and the girl were equals in every way and where June was allowed to be the tough, logical and not so empathetic action hero and Day the kind, more emotional character. That was one of the things I loved most about the original trilogy, and I’m so happy that they were continued to be portrayed this way also in Rebel. Once again, I fell completely in love with June and Day and their struggles with their feelings for each other and their grief, responsibilities, trust issues, nightmares and their need to do what they believe in, which made them such real and relatable characters. Eden on the other hand, was a much less likable character at first. I really had problems rooting for him at the beginning, as he came across as quite whiny, immature and selfish. But all that changed completely about halfways, when he made a lot of right decisions and grew as a character. To be honest, this is a book I could have done without, but I’m still very glad I read it. And all in all, it was a fast-paced, compelling and utterly enjoyable read! Rating: 4 stars Get your own copy: Bookshop.org Amazon Book Depository Author info: Marie Lu
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12/24/2020 0 Comments Call Me Him by River BraunCall Me Him is one of the most beautiful, heart-wrenching and raw coming-of-age stories I’ve ever read. It’s such an honest, thought-provoking and important ownvoices-story about the struggles of a transgender teen boy that deserves to be read by everyone! Born Willow, 14-year-old SoCal skate-punk Wylie Masterson, struggles not only with the problems most teens do with puberty, self-discovery and finding your directions, but with so much more. When you’re a transgender male whose body, family and society insist that you are female, the struggle to break out and live the life you were meant to live become a matter of life and death. Every day in Wylie’s life is a fight to be who he is and to not let his overly-religious and judgmental mother, narrow-minded teachers, abusing policemen or mean high school peers pull him down and break him. Luckily, his new friend Alex and his parents become a big support, letting him feel safe and not like a freak for struggling with his identity, and guiding him to get the support he needs. Until one final letdown pushes him over the brink.
I completely rooted for Wylie from the very first second in this raw, honest and emotional story that reflects the harsh realities of life for members of the LGBTQ+ community. I just wanted to hug him and tell him that everything would be alright, and yell at the mean people surrounding him, protect him and make sure he would get the life he deserved. This story didn’t shy away from any of the realities, and there were some really difficult scenes that might trigger some readers, involving for example transphobia, misgendering, body dysphoria, sexual assault, violence, bullying, self-harm, anxiety, depression and drug use. But it was nevertheless a hopeful and inspiring story about self-discovery and acceptance, about making it possible to live out your true self and to be loved for who you are. “Why do you think you’re a freak?” I made an outline of my self with my hands, from head to toe. “Hello? Do you not see this?” “I see a transgender boy. One of many who have sat on that same couch. I see a smart, resourceful young man who is letting other people’s words define him. And I see him ready to define himself.” This is such an important book, that I know many young persons will feel empowered and seen by and that will show them that no one should have to conform to anyone else’s standards of sexual identity or gender, but that we are all free to be who we are and how empowering it is to be true and open about it. To never let anyone believe we are freaks or not worth fighting for because they are not exactly like everyone else. I just have two minor complaints. The first one is that the romance part felt a bit rushed. It played such an important role in the story and I’m so happy it was there to show the realities of being intimate with someone when you don’t feel good about yourself and all parts of your body, but I just wished there would have been some more build-up to it. The second one is the way Wylie was first presented as close to a school drop-out, taking drugs and ditching classes, but to later apparently have a photographic memory that helped him be Valedictorian. I think it would have been better for the story if the photographic memory and the fact that Wylie was doing fine in school had been mentioned much earlier and made into a bigger part of his persona. But all in all, this was an absolutely wonderful and heart-wrenching story with an important message and authentic and relatable characters to root for. I recommend this book with all my heart and am so glad that River Braun decided to write the book he would have needed himself growing up. Thank you NetGalley and Smith Publicity for the opportunity to read this wonderful book in exchange for an honest review! Rating: 4.5 heartfelt stars rounding up to 5 Get your own copy: Amazon Book Depository Author info: River Braun I had such high expectations for this book and so much wanted to love it. And while there were a lot of things I did love, there were a bit too many other parts that didn’t speak to me at all and unfortunately left me feeling slightly disappointed in the end. It was very well-written with a fascinating would-building and a story with interesting West African folklore elements, but sadly it didn’t live up to its full potential. I have some very mixed feelings about almost all parts of this book. The world building and plot were the two things that made it really unique and interesting, but at the same time, were the root to the problem for me not being captivated by it. It took me a long time to get into this book, and all details also made the pacing a bit too slow. The world and its magical and political systems were a little bit too complicated and made me feel detached from the story at some points. I also had problems with the plot itself and how it was both unique, but nevertheless at the same time too predictable even though it was told in such a complicated way.
My main problem though was the characters and their love story. Unfortunately, I didn’t like the romance part of the story at all. There wasn’t enough buildup and the romance didn’t feel believable in any way. It was insta-lovey to the extreme, and I somehow couldn’t root for either of Malik or Karina. Which was so sad, since they were both interesting characters with a lot of depth and relatable flaws. But all in all, it was an enjoyable and unique read, with really interesting magical and folklore elements. It’s just that it had the potential to be so much more. Rating: 3 stars Get your own copy: Bookshop.org Amazon Book Depository Author info: Roseanne A. Brown The House in the Cerulean Sea is such a unique and heartwarming story. It’s full of hope, acceptance and magic, and with amazing characters to root for. The story is something of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children meets the X-Men and the Ministry of Magic, all mixed together into a completely unique, beautiful and empowering tale about the power of love and found families. It follows forty-year-old Linus Baker, a case worker at the Department In Charge Of Magical Youth (DICOMY) who has always followed the rules and regulations to the letter when inspecting the orphanages for “special” children run by the government. In contrast to his rather exciting work, Linus private life was quiet, to be kind (dull, grey and utterly boring and lonesome, to be honest). He lived alone in a tiny house with only a grumpy cat and his old records as company. Nothing exciting ever happened to him. Not until the day he was summoned by the Extremely Upper Management and given the highly classified assignment to visit the orphanage in the Cerulean Sea. There Linus was faced with the most unusual children he’d ever met, but also the charming caretaker and a hostile village with people full of fear for the unknown.
In this book, TJ Klune has created a world full of magic and adventures, and with some of the most wonderful characters in literature. I rooted so for them all; the devil’s son Lucy who loves old records, the bearded gnome Talia with a passion for gardening, the forest sprite Phee, the wyvern Theodore who collects buttons, Chauncey who is so unique that no one knows exactly what he is and who’s been told his whole life that he’s a monster but who’s dream is to become a bellhop to greet and help people, and the shy and sweet Sal who writes poetry but who changes into a small Pomeranian when he gets scared. And of course, the enigmatic caretaker Arthur Parnassus, with the big heart and his own secrets, and the island’s protective sprite Zoe. Even to Linus, who had worked with magical children his whole life, the visit to the island was a mind-blowing experience. He had to struggle to keep an open mind and not let prejudice, rigid rules and unease for the unknown get the better of him. But along the way, he found some eye-opening truths, got to experience the wonders of the world, and the courage to live life to the full. “Funny how that works out, isn’t it? That we can find the most unexpected things when we aren’t looking for them?” Linus was such a dear, kind and just man. Seeing how he opened his mind and heart to the children was so heart-warming and touching. The journey to self-discovery for Linus and his character development was simply astounding. From a repressed and quiet little man (with a somewhat large waistline) he grew into a strong and unyielding fighter for justice. There is so much to be learned from this book! It’s such an enchanting story about acceptance, respect for diversity, the power of love, and about realizing that a home and a family can be found where you least expect it. “A home isn’t always the house we live in. It’s also the people we choose to surround ourselves with.” The story dragged a little in the middle, but the ending more than made up for it. All in all, this was a breathtakingly beautiful novel about discovering what makes life worth living and about daring to stand up for the people you love and the things you believe in. It’s a story about the importance of kindness and how a small act of sympathy or love can shine a light even into the darkest of places. I recommend this empowering, hopeful and heartfelt book with all my heart, it’s a book that helps make this world a better place! Rating: 4.5 magical stars rounding up to 5 Get your own copy: Bookshop.org Amazon Book Depository Author info: T.J. Klune 12/18/2020 0 Comments Eternal Bond by Kara Leigh MillerIn this third book in the magical The Cursed series following teenager Chloe as she tries to navigate in a world of vampires, witches, lineage curses and epic love, the love triangle that was hinted in the second book really hits it off! I thought I wasn’t that much into love triangles any more, but I was so wrong… I absolute loved this one! It was so well executed and so understandable, full of angst and passion! I read this book in one sitting, it was so addictive and such an enjoyable guilty pleasure read! The Cursed series is something of Twilight meets The Covenant movie in a cute, fast-paced and addictive story full of magic, vampires and a coven of witches on the hunt for revenge. In this third book, Chloe has been captured by the Rose Coven witches and held prisoner in a room together with a nearly starved Jax. She’s fighting for her life, and to keep Jax alive without turning her, as well as fighting the unwanted feelings of desire and passion the close proximity with Jax causes…
When the brotherly love triangle took off in the second book in the series, I felt that it was a bit unnecessary and not to my liking. But now it all makes so much sense and it is absolutely necessary and definitely to my liking! So very much to my liking even... For the first part of this book, I had the same kind of feverish feeling that I remember from the first time I read Twilight. I was completely hooked, not able to put the book down. Then in the second half, there were some twists and events that made the pace a bit slower and that felt too much over the top, especially the parts with Chloe testing her feelings (but since I was wrong the last time I said that, I will wait for the next book to make up my mind...). This brotherly competition resembles The Vampire Diaries in the best possible way, and just like with that series I could never make up my mind which brother I cheered for… But I must confess that there was a little bit too much drama around Trent in this book and that I do have a soft spot for bad boys with good hearts, so Jax is definitely in the lead for the moment. But I’m guessing that there are many more twists and turns to come before Chloe has finally decided who her soul mate is… I was so happy for the turn in this story that brought Chloe, Trent and Jax back to Keene Valley again. I really enjoyed the parts with Chloe’s friends in this book and how they were given much more room to develop their characters. I’m still not liking Abby as much as I should though, and I’m also feeling a bit skeptical to Whitney. I don’t know why, but it feels like I can’t fully trust her, like she has some kind of hidden agenda. Can’t wait to find out if my hunch is right! All in all, Eternal Bond was such an entertaining and addictive read that kept me on the edge all the way through! If you loved Twilight and The Vampire Diaries, you will definitely love this book too! I am now desperately awaiting the next book in this magical series! Thank you to the author Kara Leigh Miller for providing me with an ebook copy in exchange for an honest review! All opinions are my own. Rating: 4 stars Get your own copy: Bookshop.org Amazon Book Depository Author info: Kara Leigh Miller I can’t even try to describe how beautiful this book was! The artwork is just exquisite, I’m so awed by the beautiful illustrations, the golden details and the gorgeous chapter divides. And it was so wonderfully written, with the same vibe as the original trilogy, but with a sweeter touch. It was simply the perfect addition to The Folk of the Air series! How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories is an illustrated novella that takes us back to the Elfhame universe, but this time from Cardan’s perspective and with added stories from his childhood before The Cruel Prince and all the way to adventures beyond The Queen of Nothing.
The character development that Cardan has undergone through the series is just amazing, and it’s so wonderfully described via these short stories. I loved how Holly Black managed to show that he wasn’t born cruel, but how his heart turned into stone because of the cruel things that happened to him. I really enjoyed to get the backstory to Cardan, and to understand his mixed feelings of hate, love, desire and longing, and the reasons for his actions in The Cruel Prince. “A heart of stone can still be broken.” All in all, this was the perfect addition to The Folk of the Air series and a book that made me so happy! Everything in this book had a beautiful fairytale kind of vibe to it and the illustrations by Rovina Cai were simply amazing and added so much to the story and to the overall luxury feeling of this book. I read it in one sitting with a goofy smile all over my face, ending it with a wish to immediately start rereading The Folk of the Air series all over again. If you enjoyed this series you will without a doubt love this book to pieces! 12/15/2020 0 Comments Eternal Curse by Kara Leigh MillerIf you, like me, were a Twihard back in the days you will love this book! Eternal Curse is something of a tribute to Twilight, but with an updated plot and characters, and topped with a lot of added action, magic and mysterious murders. There is also an extra layer with grief and guilt that makes this book so much more than the ordinary YA fantasy. Writing this review is a bit tricky, since I started this series with the second book. I got an ARC of that one from BookSirens and enjoyed it so much that I wanted to start over and read the complete Cursed series from the beginning. Kindly, the author herself therefore provided me with a copy of this first book. So, going into it, I already had an image of some of the characters and the importance of certain events. But I will try my very best not to let that influence this review or to accidentally make any spoilers…
This series follows seventeen-year-old Chloe, who due to the tragic death of her mother has moved to live with her aunt and uncle and cousin Abby in small town Keene Valley. Chloe struggles so much at first, with the guilt for having caused the accident that killed her mother, the anger for being abandoned by her father at a young age, and to settle in and make friends. I loved Chloe so much from the second book, but actually felt like it took a while for her to find her voice here. It wasn’t until about halfways that I fully recognized her fierceness, humor and integrity from the second book. I also liked Abby a lot less than expected. But on the other hand, I appreciated Trent so much more after reading this book and understanding more of his background, so that certainly made up for it! The plot has a lot of elements that resembles Twilight, such as vampire soul mates, changing eye colors revealing feelings and the small town setting etc., but these elements are twisted into a completely new intriguing story. I especially thought that the part with Chloe’s mother and the grief and guilt in relation thereto added way more depth to this story. And Chloe was definitely no Bella Swan! The writing style had a great flow and the story was very fast-paced and addictive. Some of the plot twists and the way the characters acted were perhaps a little too unrealistic and the love story was definitely on the insta-lovey side, but those are just minor complaints. All in all, this was a cute, intriguing and highly enjoyable story and I can’t wait to continue this magical series! Thank you to the author Kara Leigh Miller for providing me with an ebook copy in exchange for an honest review! All opinions are my own. Rating: 4 stars Get your own copy: Bookshop.org Amazon Book Depository Author info: Kara Leigh Miller 12/13/2020 0 Comments Cemetery Boys by Aiden ThomasThis magical yet authentic debut by Aiden Thomas is as intriguing as it is inclusive. It’s soaked in Latinx culture and LGBTQ+ representation, but most of all, it’s a wonderful story about acceptance and with amazing characters to root for! Sixteen-year-old gay Latinx trans boy Yadriel comes from a long line of brujos with the power to bridge the living world with the dead. When his traditional Latinx family has problems accepting his true gender, Yadriel and his cousin and best friend Maritza perform the brujo ritual he’s been denied on their own. With his magical powers unlocked, Yadriel is determined to prove himself to his family, both as a brujo and a boy. But in the search for his murdered cousin Miguel’s lost spirit, he ends up summoning the wrong ghost.
Instead of the ghost of Miguel, Yadriel is now stuck with the ghost of Julian Diaz, the school’s resident bad boy, who is not about to go quietly into death. Left with no choice, Yadriel agrees to help Julian, so that they can both get what they want. But the longer Yadriel spends with Julian, the things he wants may not be about Julian leaving at all… “The only thing more stupid than going around his family’s back, summoning spirits, and trying to solve multiple murders would be falling for a dead boy. Especially if it was Julian Diaz.” I absolutely loved Yadriel and loved following him as the protagonist in this wonderful story about his quest for acceptance and discovery of love where he least expects it. Yadriel was such an authentic character in his doubts, his longing for acceptance of who he was, his friendship with Maritza and his general kindness. And Maritza in her turn was such a wonderful friend to Yadriel. Always there for him, but also so badass! The dialogue and the banter between them were so fun and witty. My main favorite though was Julian. I do have a soft spot for bad boys, and Julian was one of the best bad boys with a big heart that I’ve ever met. He was so certain about himself being gay and understanding of Yadriel. I loved the way he helped Yadriel to believe in and stand up for himself, telling him that he was good enough the way he was and that he didn’t need the acceptance of others, just himself. “You don’t need anyone’s permission to be you.” And I loved how Julien pulled Yadriel into his loud, wild and vibrant world, pushing him outside his comfort zone. The character growth within this book was amazing, with Yadriel growing to accept who he was and his strength, with Maritza allowing herself to perform magic in an untraditional way, and with Julien opening up to show his emotions. And the romance part… ah, it was just so sweet and perfect! Kudos to Aiden Thomas for the compelling dynamic and the truly unique set up with Yadriel falling for a ghost he knows he must eventually help pass to the other side. There is so much to this story! At its core it’s a mystery plot and a hunt for a mysterious murder, but it’s also full of Latinx cultural elements and paranormal aspects. I also really appreciated the queer representation and the nuanced way that it was described in that it wasn’t so much Yadriel struggling with his identity but his family and how their refusals hurt and impacted him, without making his family pure evil or turning them into villains. I’ll have to admit though, that it took me a little while longer than expected to get into the story. The pacing was a bit slow until I’ve gotten to know all the characters and the hunt for the murderer took off. And some parts were perhaps a bit too predictable. But all in all, this was an amazing debut from an author with a completely new voice to watch. In Cemetery Boys, Aiden Thomas takes us on a mystical, heartfelt and emotional journey with his fantastic narrative, wonderful characters and enchanting mix of queerness, authenticity and paranormal magic. Rating: 4.5 magical stars rounding up to 5 Get your own copy: Bookshop.org Amazon Book Depository Author info: Aiden Thomas 12/9/2020 0 Comments This Is Not the End by Sidney BellThis is the first fully polyamorous love story that I’ve read, so before starting reading, I was a bit nervous what I’d might think of it. But I absolutely LOVED this adorable and sweet book! There was nothing of the over-the-top drama, playing games or even cheating that I’d worried about. Instead, this was such a beautiful story about a loving relationship with respect for all parties involved, and about finding the courage to be true to yourself and allow yourself love and happiness even if it doesn’t come in the most ordinary way. I read this wonderful book in one sitting, completely falling in love with the story and the writing style. I really loved the pacing, the slow and amazing build of the characters and all emotions.
Rock star Zac and former model Anya are happily married with a beautiful son, but living a life that is not too far from their previous hedonistic ones. They enjoy partying and occasionally to pick up men for threesomes. But they are always fiercely loyal to each other and their family, never letting any of the men they bring home actually mean anything to them. Not until Anya starts to feel attracted to Zac’s best friend and band mate Cal. Zac’s friendship with Cal is the foundation of his career and, next to Anya, Cal has always been the most important relationship in his life. So when Anya’s idea grows into desire for Zac as well, it puts every bond that exists between them at risk. I rooted so for all three characters. Anya was such a strong and badass female lead. I loved how she always spoke her mind and didn’t let motherhood stop her ambition, but how she always managed to put family first nevertheless. And Zac was such a fun, but sweet, bad boy. But the character that completely stole my heart was Cal. He was one of those troubled characters that I just couldn’t help but love. He’s a recovering alcoholic, with so many hidden thoughts and desires. He’s loved Zac since the first time he’d met him, but never allowed himself to let Zac know the depth of his feelings. Not until Zac gives him permission to make love to his wife… when Zac and Anya for the first time have invited someone they care deeply about to share their bed, their home, and their life. Risking Zac’s and Cal’s friendship and career for the chance of a fulfilling relationship that re-defines what family and marriage means. Sidney Bell made an amazing job explaining the depths of the feelings the three of them developed and showing how a loving relationship can be strong enough for three persons. The character developments, and how they all explored their relationship and themselves, their struggle to find the courage to open up completely to each other and, for Cal the struggle to accept who he really was, was so realistically and beautifully described. And even though the sex scenes were super steamy and more explicit than in the YA books I normally read, they were written in such a tender and sweet way, that it added so much to the story and never felt even close to awkward. All in all, this is an adorable and deeply emotional novel that makes you question your way of looking at love and family. I felt that I learned about this new lifestyle alongside Cal and got so many new perspectives along the way. It really warmed my heart and I enjoyed reading it so much more than I’d ever dared to hope! I highly recommend it to anyone, especially if you love romance and complex characters and don’t care how many people are involved in a relationship or want to learn more about polyamorous love. Thank you NetGalley and Carina Press for the opportunity to read this adorable book in exchange for an honest review! Rating: 5 stars Get your own copy: Amazon Author info: Sidney Bell This book has two of my favorite bookish tropes - enemies-to-lovers and a sweet m/m romance - so I have to admit that it kind of had me already before starting to read it... Perhaps the enemies-part went by a little too fast, almost turning into instalove, and the main character was perhaps not always the most lovable one, but all in all it was a really cute and fun feelgood romance! The story follows Teddy, who is working as a designer, and who has been burned by previous relationships. He’s therefore decided to only focus on his job and do his best to avoid love from now on. The problem with that plan, though, is the annoying, pretentious and ridiculously cute software engineering at his job, Romeo Blue. Especially as they get teamed up for a special project and ending up not only having to work together, but to share a hotel room...
It took a while for me to like Teddy, who came off as rather selfish and whiny in the beginning. Romeo on the other hand was totally adorable from the very first minute. And when the enemies-to-lovers part changed, so did Teddy and I really rooted for him in the second half of the book. My main problem was that the change from enemies to lovers went a bit too fast. It’s very rare that a story with this trope can feel like instalove, but unfortunately it did here. They were enemies for such a short time that it to be honest was more of a “misunderstanding-to-love” trope… It also felt like the characters changed too fast, and especially in Teddy’s case, it was almost as if he became a completely different person. And yes, love can change you, but not quite that much… Teddy was so much more lovable in the second part though, so maybe the problem is how he was described at first. But I really liked the writing style with the banter between Teddy and Romeo, the sweet romance, Romeo’s family, and Teddy’s fashion interest. I especially liked the message about not thinking about other people’s opinion, but to wear the clothes that make you feel comfortable and confident, to choose outfits that make you feel fabulous. So overall, it was a charming, fast-paced and cute romance. It’s not a book that will stay on your mind for long, but it gives you good entertainment for the moment. Thank you NetGalley and Harlequin/Carina Press for the eARC in exchange for an honest review! Rating: 3 stars Get your own copy: Bookshop.org Amazon Book Depository Author info: Kim Fielding |
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