Just when I quit seeking Viking vibes and was just enjoying what is woven into this story, I've begun encountering Viking elements.
This book now has everything I expected. The Indigenous POV, a Viking conquered world, the steampunk vibes, magic, and the Dragons.
The descriptions of the different kinds of Dragon breeds and what their strengths are... absolutely fascinating.
On Page 105 of 511 🐉📚💝.
My worst book of June was a few books, but I‘m labeling this as the worst because I was hoping for something more or maybe growth. The rape and instead of equality it went 360 where men were now under women. As a woman I want equality, but I also have a son I want to see succeed in this world. This book felt too real with a lot of the crazy we are seeing, and I wish we could find a balance. 😓
pickI do not enjoy sci-fi, but I have read a few so far this year. I reread Ender, which then sent me to this series. Lands above! It may be better than Hunger Games @Chrissyreadit A "Red" (miner from Mars) loses his beloved wife, gets a horrendous, painful makeover, and then infiltrates the "Gold" (tyrant) society. Darrow is a one-of-a-kind hero. The competition is downright brutal. He can't trust anyone, but he gains loyalty. #overcomingevilempires
June #BookBracket pick is The Darkest Part of the Forest.
I have loved everything that I have read from Holly Black. This is a fun standalone that takes place in the same world as The Cruel Prince series. I do wish it was a series with more books, so that there could have been more mysteries because it did feel a little rushed.
“I loved you long before you loved me. It's the only thing I have you beat at, and I'll bring it up every chance I get.”
so-soNormally, I'm a fan of Palahniuk, but this one fell flat.
What started off as an interesting premise gradually lost its balance for me, resulting in a boring last act. I couldn't help but feel that Palahniuk went overboard with the repetition in this one (especially as it pertained to his world-building), and could really benefit from more "show" and less "tell".
All in all, this one was a "meh" - teetering on a pan. Color me surprised!
