pickImpeccable dark academic vibes! I felt like I was in a lecture hall thrilled by a mysterious seminar that was cracking my awareness of possibilities way open. I loved this feeling in college! The story started out strong but dragged in parts and ultimately fell flat for me. A low pick. Still, points for ambience and intrigue 3.5 ✨⭐️
pickProbably my favorite in the series so far. We start to see the characters mature and grow. Still some "these characters are so stubborn" redundancy. But not overly annoying yet. I liked that we got to hear a little bit more about the current state of the Two Rivers (I had been wondering). And that we got to learn a bit more about Aiel culture. Jordan clearly put a lot of thought into making distinct cultures for all the regions/countries.
pickA soft pick. This series has become more engaging as it continues. I forgot to do a review of this one and am already on Book 5. With this series, I think there are a lot of plot holes or things that aren't necessarily explained well. But I enjoy how the characters are written. They all have distinct personalities and it is interesting to see how they struggle with various situations where it is not immediately clear what's the "right" thing to do
pick‘The Heart‘s Desire Always Comes With A Price.‘
Finished in January for #FairytaleReadingChallenge 2024 #Rumpelstiltskin
‘As the seasons change, it‘s clear that something is terribly wrong. The creatures are real, and they‘re offering to fulfill the residents‘ deepest desires in return for just a small favor.‘
I always love Craig‘s books. This was a good story with great writing and detail.
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#Read2025
pickThis series could easily have gone down the road into a gimmicky mess but there is a lot of depth to the characters that make you stick around for more despite the absolutely over the top world. We see more of the toll that the constant fight for survival is taking on Carl and his fellow crawlers. There's not a big cliffhanger on this one but it's still going to be hard to wait for the next installment.
From today's Discworld Emporium's Newsletter:
THE SHEPHERD'S CROWN TURNED 10!
The final Discworld book is now a decade old. All these years later, the understandable reluctance to read it can be felt as strongly now as it did that dreadful year when Terry died, and the Shepherd's Crown was published. For many fans it has remained an unread treasure in order to hold back the end and keep the turtle moving.⬇️
#Discworld #OokBOokClub
I've only eaten 4 and they all look delicious BUT it's still summer!!!
Oh my! Cadbury Scream Eggs and Pumpkin Spice M&Ms.
@Dabbe. #TLT
so-soThis YA Snow White retelling was a bit odd. The premise intrigued me, but I found the execution a somewhat lacking.
The complicated family relationships and allusions to various myths were nice, but the romantic sub-plot felt awkward and forced, and I found the lack of explanation or backstory for the main antagonist a bit frustrating.
Overall, this book was just okay, not one I'm likely to recommend.
