Confusing and ambiguous book. I feel like I was waiting for certain things to be explained all the time, but they never were. Ended up being even more confused than before. I think the idea was good if there was a clear purpose to it. This purpose was never explained clearly, leading to an unfortunate 2⭐️. This book had potential that I believe was not properly executed. To me this series went progressively downhill.

So happy to finally witnessing Rio find love. He deserved this so much. This was a sweet, heart warming book that fits perfectly into the Rio we already know. My only complaint is that I think we lose some of the playful, silly Rio through the lines. But perhaps, the book is just mostly showing his mature side. I would have loved more of sarcastic silly Rio though. Overall, a great read, 4 ⭐️

For someone about to embark into medical school, I loved this book. It has so much depth into what it is patient care, becoming a doctor, and never loosing sight of your humanity. I will take each and every one of Dr. Kalanithi‘s insights through my journey. He left so much meaning behind, he will eternally remain a professor through it. Being a doctor goes beyond understanding medicine, and Dr.Kalanithi teaches us here how to become a great one.

This book was written by a friend‘s wife, and to be her first, it was a damn good effort. However, I have some comments. Editing felt rushed, there are at least 2 chapters where the POV are inverted and made no sense if you don‘t notice it is a mistake. The story itself lacked depth and was predictable. Both Andrew and Delilah were pretty much the same person. There was no personality difference between characters. Yet, I enjoyed this romance.

Damn Rebecca 💔. Idk what to make of this story, I‘m still processing. How can such a beautiful story be so cruel at the same time. If fate is real, why is it dealing those cards!!!!!! Makes me want to scream! I will be remembering each of these characters and save a special place for them in my heart. I was advised to not read this book but I have no regrets. I think it will stay with me for a long long time.

I smiled, I giggled, I cried. Kennedy & Isaiah‘s love is one of my favorites. Their story is so unique, beautiful, and I loved every second of it. Isaiah truly is up there competing with Mr. Shay. Had no complaints. Highly recommend!!!! ❤️

I enjoyed this book, its poetry, its twists, the emotional hold it had on me. I love Kai and Pae‘s love. Yet, this book could be better, the love triangle gave me the ick at times and the conclusion although unexpected, didn‘t fully hit its mark. I‘d give it a 4.4⭐️.

Did not love this as much as the first two. Although I do love the characters, the story was kind of predictable and some things felt a little forced. Nonetheless, an extremely cute romance.

Ryan Shaaaaaay!!!! What a man! I loved this book and how good the Shay family looks together. I think they fell in love a little fast but I mean, what is there not to love about “Five”, and Indy has such a beautiful soul. Ms. Tomforde doesn‘t stop amazing about how realistic the relationship problems are, and the 🌶️, so real. The descriptions were on point. And we get to see Stevie and Zanders again, just a perfect book 🥰.

Absolutely pick. This story was fantastic and packed with everything. The romance and timeline were realistic, so were the life struggles and even the 🌶️. The character development was on point. And I love how every single one of the characters had their own personality reflected throughout the book. A page turner for sure that made me shed a few tears and have a few giggles. Looking forward to reading more of this author.

What can I say.. this is my first book by Mr. King and likely the last. I enjoyed the beginning of a lot of the stories but most endings were so disappointing. It is as if he has great ideas but cannot develop them well. That being said, I think some readers might enjoy his work more than others. I also hear his longer books are better, but I don‘t see myself picking another of his anytime soon. 3.28⭐️.

This one was really hard to put down. It is a simple romance but them chapters finished in a way that I couldn‘t help just reading the next, then the next. I loved how there were so many chapters from Liam‘s POV. I also read this over a wedding weekend which definitely added to my perspective of the story. The 🌶️ scenes were pretty realistic, and although simple, the story does know where to hit your emotions. Highly recommend to romance readers!

What the actual f!?!?! I am confusion. I enjoyed the book overall but I don‘t think it ended being as good as the first two. I think RY left us, readers, in the dark a little too much. Like someone said here, the ending was definitely rushed. First half of the book was great, the second half seemed lacking. I am glad RY is taking her time with the fourth. I rather wait and have a great book than have it quick and find it lacking. 4⭐️

The short novela was okay, there is nothing great about it. I personally would recommend people to finish all the books, it takes about an hour to read just this one. However, it is not necessary to read it. Not a lot happens other than covering Millie and Enzo‘s wedding day.

Read this on a plane, I figured it would lower the chances ?. The book was good but there was a lot of cliché. It felt slow for a short book because not a lot goes on. However, it is an interesting story that at the same time felt like it could have given me more. I see a trend of Rebecca Yarros writing men that for some reason can't commit fully or can't tell the whole truth because they are sworn to some secrecy. Just a thought ?. Generous 4⭐.

I loved loved loved this book. What a beautiful story. Made me tear up. Made me smile and giggle. Made me awww. Some characters come back making a full circle. The story was not only lovely but had a beautiful message within. And Justin! What a beautiful soul, how could all the other girls let that man go. I felt like the editing was also on point. You could tell many phrases were meticulously selected to fit the story. The ending was perfect!

I see a trend on these books in which traditional gender roles or culture seems somehow reversed, quite interesting. I love how Abby is writing stories with professions and ethnicities that may not represent her directly. Although she does have a Hispanic name. It was cool to see my social anxiety in Jacob‘s character, it made me feel like I am not alone. I love how Bri normalized it. I enjoyed this book. The author‘s note only made it better.

I really enjoyed this book. I was locked in from the start. I love how much research and consultations Abby made to write this story and captivate good, real advice for people experiencing domestic abuse or properly representing the medical aspect. The story was original. I liked to see older characters and no 16 y/o for once. I look forward to reading the rest of the books and following up the stories of some of the other characters.

Read this book after enjoying the movie and I must say, it is much better. A lot gets lost in the movie, such as the true meaning of being someone‘s Tearsmith or understanding the trauma behind Rigel and Nica‘s personalities. The book has a gloomy atmosphere that goes great with the story. I liked how we end up knowing the aftermath of it all but I do think the story dragged way too long and more editing could have been done to shorten it. 4⭐️

Thank you Ali for writing this! It was different but yet I saw you through the pages, your writing style, your humor, and the spice only you could write. I truly enjoyed this story. Can't wait to read the rest of your books. I am just not a fan of the bonus chapters you have scattered around of this book 😭. I mma have to go on a scavenger hunt and read the chapters off the store shelves.

I am a wild over-thinker which truly gets in the way of my daily life. Maybe that‘s why I found this book so helpful. I listened to it and found myself agreeing with almost everything the author explained. I do believe I will live a better & happier life if I apply his advice. I specially love the fact that he has a whole section with explicit practice exercises.

I was recently asked about the opioid crisis on a medical school interview. I answered from my perspective in healthcare and outside knowledge of the matter. I feel like this book gave me an insider‘s insight and I'm thankful for it.
I had a hard time getting into it at first, spent 6 days reading until 45 % and 1 day reading the rest. This book is beyond addiction, it is about parenting, siblings, friendship, bullying, unconditional love, and +.

This one was so hard to finish. The writing style was too straight forward, not letting you submerge yourself into the book or imagine. The story itself did not captivate me, the plot was lacking. I was bored the whole time 🤷🏻‍♀️. Do not recommend.

Great read! I enjoyed this one more than the first 2 for the majority of it. It was hard to put down. However, I didn‘t find the twists quite so twisty. I think if you thought hard enough and already know Freida‘s style, you could have guessed. Some details didn‘t lead anywhere, and I wished there was more of the active scene once you find out the truth. However, I loved seeing Millie‘s family life. Also, Enzo is lucky Millie isn‘t Latina 😂.

This book is poetry and I loved it so much. Each ending in this series completely tears my heart to pieces. I only hope the last book mends it. Never had I enjoyed side quests so much. Most beautiful and difficult love story. Reminds me of Romeo and Juliet, and I am scared the comparison even came to mind.

Powerless spoiler…………..😭😭😭I‘m sobbing. Adena is such a beautiful human. I will think about her every time the sun hits my face or I glance at the stars. Reading this after Powerless just hits different, like falling in love with someone you know you‘ll loose.

I am speechless. I feel like I stopped breathing for the last 8 chapters or so. What an end! Lauren is evil for finishing a book like that. Initially this book reminded me a lot of the first from Throne of Glass, but the tables quickly turned and my heart aches because of it. I was hoping to get a peaceful break from reading but I am antsy, I need my eyes on the next book to get resolution. I feel it will take the whole next book to find peace.

The story wasn‘t bad but I had no motivation to read. It was a struggle. I think after being disappointed by Specials, this world did not have my attention anymore. Glad it is over 🤷🏻‍♀️.

Spoiler here…. I am disappointed with what they did with Zane 😔. I really liked him. He was my favorite character and I loved his relationship with Tally. I‘m in denial. This one was harder to get through than the first two. The story progressed too slowly to then come to disappointing ends. However, I liked how Tally always cures herself, it shows that is always within you to become a better person. You don‘t need outside sources.

Ignoring some pretty annoying choice of words 😂, this is a great story. This book is about being human, and the literal beauty and downsides of it. It is about seeing beauty in imperfections. It is about friendship, relationships, morality, and natural but questionable human emotions such as jealousy or fear. I am amazed how the author captures so much while giving a plot that keeps you engaged. One of the best YA reads.

I picked this book after loving the movie and wanting to know what would happen next. Already knowing the story of the first book took some enjoyment away but it was nice learning the original details that were not shown or were slightly changed in the film. The writing can be childish but I recognize this is a YA book, target audience 10-16 yo. I'm looking forward to reading the next books and finally knowing how the story continues.

I enjoy Ali‘s books so much and this one did not disappoint. I love how she is exploring every field of academia while showcasing the realities that people with STEM doctorates face, through grad school, to companies, to becoming a tenure professor or opting for a postdoc. At the same time, I cannot help but smile through the lines. To me, Ali is a science-romance-comedy writer and I am all in for it. I‘m committed to read all of her books.

Not a book for everybody. I must say it kept my attention after 15% in. However, the story was strange with plenty of room for moral criticism and the end was underwhelming after so much buildup. I would not recommend if someone was not specifically interested in the genre or details. Though, I will be watching the movie, I am curious to see Manderley in color.

I still remember the first time I was around a grieving acquaintance and found myself with lack of words. Then as a healthcare worker, I was witness to the awful quality of life patients face in hospice or certain places for assisted living. This book was so needed in the field, not only for providers to approach the difficult situation but also to offer to patients the autonomy to make the best decision for themselves at the end of their lives.

Ouch 😔. Rebecca truly has so much power to shatter me with her writing and she does not miss the opportunity. Great story nonetheless and I can only hope my heart mends in the next book. This book made me feel love, anger, jealousy, sadness, grief, empowerment, bravery, and more. I have grown attached to each of the characters and I can't wait to see how the story continues to develop until reaching a much needed peace.

😭😭what took me so long to start reading this! I now suddenly want to lower the rating of some books I have read this year because this was so far superior. I could not stop reading from chapter 1. The story captivated me fully. I cannot wait to get my hands on the next book. I am no longer okay living in a world without dragons or a world where “he” is just a fictional character. I couldn‘t care less about the dangers. I ll fly or die any day.

I really enjoyed this book. This absolute page-turner had my mind spiraling. It was unpredictable at all points, creative, unique, and very well edited. This book quite literally makes you think while captivating its reader in the story. I will definitely be reading more books from this author. Easy 5⭐.

Great book for those with social anxiety. I felt so seen throughout most of this book. I loved how all the advice was backed up with science and how social anxiety was explained at its core. It allowed me to understand this is how I am and not some unknown subconscious trauma while providing me with the strategies to not let it impact my daily life. The book can be boring in parts but there is substance throughout.

Aaah, well, the beginning was interesting and eventually it became hard to get through. Things were happening but there was too much crazy, too unrealistic, it felt like a dream where you could change the rules of magic with a thought to fit your narrative. Bryce‘s personality felt different than other books. All in all, the end was somewhat better and I ended up giving it a 4 ⭐️, but definitely the worse from all SJM books I have read.

Great book to become not only a great leader but a great communicator, friend, and human being. Sometimes it is not as engaging with the reader, that‘s why I give it a 4⭐️, but a good read nonetheless.

This book was better than the first through the plot but the build up and rollercoaster effect never really happened. That is why I give it a 4 ⭐. Personally, at times Bryce was acting like the main character from TOG and I didn't like that, did not fit into her persona and story. However, I am liking the plot twist at the very end, it makes me look forward to the third book.

I was not a fan. It was inspirational but it did not go far from there. I disagreed with some details and agreed with others. Overall, there was one advice I will take, the rest I don‘t think I needed a book on. Regardless, my sincere respects to Abby 🫶.

Wow! What a story! I must say that it was difficult to get into this very complex world but I loved how everything came together and made sense at the end. I thought it would be predictable yet it wasn‘t. It really hit me emotionally no gonna lie, had me crying multiple times through it. I love how SJM throws random phrases in the beginning that come to make sense and mean so much at the end. This story had everything I could ask for in a book.

I loved how the ending connected to the beginning so perfectly, making perfect sense with the title. I like how it is a book that teaches you about life and relationships, and being imperfect humans. I saw my life reflected in the father relationship and it was comforting to see I am not alone on it. It was beautiful to witness the relationship with her mom and how they, although no present in space, are truly always there. 🫶

I enjoyed the book overall but kept waiting for a climax that never happened. I was hooked in the first set of chapters even though they were different from what I expected when I picked up the book. On the second set, the book started spiraling down. It was monotonous throughout. I thought eventually it would all make sense with some grandiose plot twist or events, but it never happened. Overall a good, different story, but would not recommend.

Possibly not as good as her first book but I was still pretty hooked throughout the story and read it pretty quickly. I love how these books can be funny and a great pass time. I love the accuracy of much of the science. However, I was not a fan of all the mentions from popular seemingly known scientists. The book is highly predictive overall but still enjoyed the storyline.

Second read and I have been reminded why I love this book so much. For someone who has lived in a communist regime, I resonate a lot with this book. In only a few pages, it encompasses the reality of collectivism and the wrong that there is in forbidding individual intellect and success. The lack of the self is the lack of freedom, and there is beauty on differences, whether it is physical, of thought, or achievement.

What a journey! What a tiresome and exhausting war. How amazing it is to see it all righted at the end, despite the losses, the hardships. I love this series, for its plot, great characters, and above all, the courage it ignites on its readers to face all fears and fight for family and home. I did wish upon one aspect of its ending that did not occur, but did not eliminate the good of it, and it is still open to interpretation it occurring.

I have never been a fan of real-life stories because I had the idea that they were boringly written. I bought this book to support the author but it was actually a great read!! It is easy to read and it keeps you engaged the entire time. It is a page turner for sure. I feel for Anna. I‘m so glad at the very least she now has a loving family 🫶.

This story tells the story of Chaol and Nesryn when they are in the southern continent. If you are considering the tandem read, DO IT! TOD goes away from the main plot slightly and it would be hard to read on its own after the end of EOS. The book was still good but some chapters were hard to get through, and overall not as good as the rest of the series thus far. There are a lot of new characters introduced. I rate it a generous 4/5⭐️.