QUOTES
"You could rattle the stars," she whispered. "You could do anything if you only dared." --Sarah J. Maas, Throne of Glass

"To the stars who listen--and the dreams that are answered."--Sarah J. Maas, A Court of Mist and Fury

"Sometimes it seems safer to hold it all in, where the only person who can judge you is yourself."-- Sarah Dessen

"Life is full of screw ups. You're supposed to fail sometimes. It's a required part of the human existence."--Sarah Dessen, Along for the Ride

Monday, April 4, 2022

February & March 2022 Wrap Up

 


Hello, fellow book lover! I hope everyone is doing okay. I missed last month's update due to a lack of motivation. Honestly not feeling the whole reviewing of books, but I know I just need to push through this little slump/dark hole I'm in. Life has been okay but my mental state hasn't been great. With that being said, I have defaulted to audible books & doing a comfort re-read of the Addicted/Calloway series. Just got an itch for the Core 6. Anyway, Feb & March were somewhat heavy on reading. I utilized Audible for Throne of Glass, House of Earth & Blood, and The Bridge Kingdom. Let's dive into the new reviews!

Neon Gods (Dark Olympus #1)⭐⭐⭐⭐
By: Katee Robert

About Neon Gods:

He was supposed to be a myth.
But from the moment I crossed the River Styx and fell under his dark spell... he was, quite simply, mine.

Society darling Persephone Dimitriou plans to flee the ultra-modern city of Olympus and start over far from the backstabbing politics of the Thirteen Houses. But all that’s ripped away when her mother ambushes her with an engagement to Zeus, the dangerous power behind their glittering city’s dark facade.

With no options left, Persephone flees to the forbidden undercity and makes a devil’s bargain with a man she once believed a myth... a man who awakens her to a world she never knew existed.

Hades has spent his life in the shadows, and he has no intention of stepping into the light. But when he finds that Persephone can offer a little slice of the revenge he’s spent years craving, it’s all the excuse he needs to help her—for a price. Yet every breathless night spent tangled together has given Hades a taste for Persephone, and he’ll go to war with Olympus itself to keep her close…

A modern retelling of Hades and Persephone that’s as sinful as it is sweet.

interesting twist to mythology--I do adore that mythology gods are starting to get their modern-day stories written. My second book on Hades & Persephone, it did not disappoint!! I truly enjoyed the sassy spitfire that Persephone was around Hades. He was awesome too. I do think the storyline was a bit quick, but I could look past that for some clever bantering & decent level of spice. I did not go into this series knowing it would be a little on the kink side. No complaint tho. I enjoyed my reading & will definitely be checking out the other dark Olympus books.

House of Sky & Breath (Crescent City #2)⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
By: Sarah J. Maas

About House of Sky & Breath:

Bryce Quinlan and Hunt Athalar are trying to get back to normal―they may have saved Crescent City, but with so much upheaval in their lives lately, they mostly want a chance to relax. Slow down. Figure out what the future holds.

The Asteri have kept their word so far, leaving Bryce and Hunt alone. But with the rebels chipping away at the Asteri’s power, the threat the rulers pose is growing. As Bryce, Hunt, and their friends get pulled into the rebels’ plans, the choice becomes clear: stay silent while others are oppressed, or fight for what’s right. And they’ve never been very good at staying silent.

In this sexy, action-packed sequel to the #1 bestseller House of Earth and Blood, Sarah J. Maas weaves a captivating story of a world about to explode―and the people who will do anything to save it.


Mind blowing good--I don’t even know where to begin with this book. The ending will have you rolling. I can’t wait for book 3. Sarah has taken her world-building to an entirely new level or galaxy. I am in awe & want to cry at the same time. Tears of sadness & joy. How can she do this to the characters & then give us the readers such a mind-blowing scrap of what will be to come in book 3. This was so much better than my first attempt at reading CC 1. I was invested from page 1. I adore all the characters. Bryce & Hunt deserve so much. I loved Ruhn & his clan. I loved the scheming. I did see a few of the twists but that ending will mess you up in the best & worst ways. So kudos to you SJM. You’ve done it again

The Bridge Kingdom (The Bridge Kingdom #1)⭐⭐⭐⭐
By: Danielle L. Jensen

About The Bridge Kingdom:

Lara has only one thought for her husband on their wedding day: I will bring your kingdom to its knees. A princess trained from childhood to be a lethal spy, Lara knows that the Bridge Kingdom represents both legendary evil - and legendary promise. The only route through a storm-ravaged world, the Bridge Kingdom controls all trade and travel between lands, allowing its ruler to enrich himself and deprive his enemies, including Lara's homeland. So when she is sent as a bride under the guise of fulfilling a treaty of peace, Lara is prepared to do whatever it takes to fracture the defenses of the impenetrable Bridge Kingdom.

But as she infiltrates her new home - a lush paradise surrounded by tempest seas - and comes to know her new husband, Aren, Lara begins to question where the true evil resides. Around her, she sees a kingdom fighting for survival, and in Aren, a man fiercely protective of his people. As her mission drives her to a deeper understanding of the fight to possess the bridge, Lara finds the simmering attraction between her and Aren impossible to ignore. Her goal is nearly within reach, Lara will have to decide her own fate: Will she be the destroyer of a king or the savior of her people?

Interesting story…I’m a sucker for enemies to lovers so of course I had to give this a go. I did so it in audible format & feel like I probably miss details. Hopefully nothing major because I’m already downloading book 2!! The end left me so excited for the next one. Lara & Aren have an interesting dynamic & of course that had to challenged at the end. Im hopeful they’ll work everything out though.

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