pickA lot of action, adventure, and Isla finding herself through her strengths and abilities. The timeline jumps between present day and before the Centennial, giving more backstory with Isla and Grim. And of course, it ends on a big cliffhanger. I want to read the final book right away, but I‘ll probably wait awhile. Book #46 in 2025
so-so3✨ I personally feel this was an overhype. I also recognize that I read this after a master world builder so I was being over judgy. However, there is a lot going on and quite a bit of characters. The storyline was interesting, but I felt I wasn‘t understanding the finer points being made. I really enjoyed the big reveals near the end and am interested to continue reading. I just expected more with all the drama this book caused. 😅
Happy Indie Bookstore Day!
Yes, I‘m on a Book Buying Ban but made an exception for today for my local store. 💖🫣
pick📖Lightlark by Alex Aster
I don‘t remember when or why I bought this book, bu I really enjoyed it and will definitely pick up the next one in the series. I kept waiting for a major betrayal and was shocked when it happened. I‘m glad Isla found her purpose and what she was truly made of. Book #31 in 2025
pickI've been on a YA fantasy binge lately. Although this one is a low pick for me, I still enjoyed it enough to read the second one.
It uses familiar tropes, which annoyed me at times. Also, I would have liked the characters to have been more developed.
Overall, quick, typical read in the YA fantasy genre that I hope the author really expands on in Book 2.
pickI really enjoyed this fantasy. It was a new author to me. I would definitely read more by this author and I intend to finish this series. I rated it 4 stars. (catching up on books I read in January)
#BookedForLife
pickIsla, the ruler of the Wildlings, has prepared her whole life to attend the Centennial, a gathering that happens every 100 years where the rulers of the six islands attempt to break their curses. Most have power and age on their side, however Isla is young and powerless with many lies and deceit around every corner. Book was just different enough to stand out in the Romantasy era that we are living in. Probably will continue with series.
pickHadn't heard of this series until I saw the author on one of those morning shows talking about the release of the 3rd book of the series. I liked the 1st one (4 stars) and although the build up in this 2nd book was a little slow, the ending was SO so good. Such an exquisite cliffhanger!! It all had to be written the way it was for the readers to be extremely invested in the outcome of these characters. Looking forward to reading the last book. 5⭐
