What can I say about this one that hasn't already been said. I loved Black's take on the fae and I am obsessed with Jude. This series opener holds sucWhat can I say about this one that hasn't already been said. I loved Black's take on the fae and I am obsessed with Jude. This series opener holds such promise and both presents a full story while leaving enough open that I cannot wait to read the rest. In fact, I think that's this book's biggest problem -- how long I have to freaking wait for the next ones! ...more
A good continuance of the series, but it didn't feel as magical as the first one to me. Looking forward to seeing how everything ends.A good continuance of the series, but it didn't feel as magical as the first one to me. Looking forward to seeing how everything ends....more
I think we officially needs word for fantasy that is the opposite of grim dark - fantasy that leaves you breathless and hopeful and full of life. FantI think we officially needs word for fantasy that is the opposite of grim dark - fantasy that leaves you breathless and hopeful and full of life. Fantasy that explores the dark parts of the world but convinces you that goodness can prevail. And when we come up with a name for that kind of fantasy, let's shelve this one there right next to The Goblin Emperor and let's make them both best sellers so many more writers start crafting books like these. I adored it....more
Not my favorite of the series, but a strong finish nonetheless. I wanted a bit more from the romance and felt like a few things were a bit too easy, bNot my favorite of the series, but a strong finish nonetheless. I wanted a bit more from the romance and felt like a few things were a bit too easy, but as always the writing drew me in and I loved revisiting this time and place. Definitely a series to read....more
I love this series. The writing is impeccable and mysteries well done. I do think this one dragged a bit in the middle, but otherwise really enjoyed iI love this series. The writing is impeccable and mysteries well done. I do think this one dragged a bit in the middle, but otherwise really enjoyed it....more
Absolutely amazing. I think this might be the best book I've read so far this year. Absolutely amazing. I think this might be the best book I've read so far this year. ...more
I actually read this book in a bind-up with book 1 and given how they literally follow each other on the exact same day, I think this is probably the I actually read this book in a bind-up with book 1 and given how they literally follow each other on the exact same day, I think this is probably the best way to consume these two books. I think these are perfectly fine reads, but still nothing really special has jumped out at me. I won't be banging down my bookstore's door to get the next one, but if I'm feeling like some paranormal YA series reads, I'll probably keep going in the series. Just pretty average all around....more
This was perfectly serviceable but not extraordinary by any means. I will continue on with the series because I am intrigued but didn't feel blown awaThis was perfectly serviceable but not extraordinary by any means. I will continue on with the series because I am intrigued but didn't feel blown away or anything....more
This one took me a minute to really get into, but soon enough I realized that what I thought was going to be a nice little steampunk/Wild West period This one took me a minute to really get into, but soon enough I realized that what I thought was going to be a nice little steampunk/Wild West period type of piece was actually a riveting murder mystery with an excellent array of LGBT characters and I was hooked. Definitely recommended....more
Maaaaaybe closer to a 3.5? 3.75? Don't go into this one expecting a twist - it's as much expansion as retelling quite honestly. But I found the characMaaaaaybe closer to a 3.5? 3.75? Don't go into this one expecting a twist - it's as much expansion as retelling quite honestly. But I found the characters so endearing and fully drawn that I couldn't help be drawn in. And I wanted much more from the ending. An enjoyable read and a very good first novel from McKinley. Someone at Disney clearly read this version before making the movie....more
Well that was some dang good writing. I really loved reading this one. Steifvater is definitely an author I'll be seeking out more from.Well that was some dang good writing. I really loved reading this one. Steifvater is definitely an author I'll be seeking out more from....more
Another good 3.5 star read, though I'm not 100% sure what it is exactly that I read. Part magical realism, part mystery, part commentary on small townAnother good 3.5 star read, though I'm not 100% sure what it is exactly that I read. Part magical realism, part mystery, part commentary on small towns and authors and art -- and entirely indecipherable. I never wanted to stop reading or lost interest, but also left the experience feeling more like, "what just happened" than "holy crap, that was amazing." I have a Feeling this will be one that doesn't leave me anytime soon....more
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