Actively moving from Goodreads, hopefully more people start using this site. :) My star ratings are: 1 - did not like, 2 - it was ok, 3 - liked it, 4 - really liked it, 5 - loved it A three star book is still a good book!
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From bestselling author and TikTok sensation A.K. Mulford comes the first riveting, enchanting book in …
The style of writing in this book made it really difficult to read. I got five pages in. DNF for sure.
From bestselling author and TikTok sensation A.K. Mulford comes the first riveting, enchanting book in the all-new Golden Court romantasy …
When mysterious faeries from other realms appear at her university, curmudgeonly professor Emily Wilde must uncover their secrets before it’s …
Ester's family was torn apart when a manticore killed her mother and baby brother, leaving her with nothing but her …
Ester's family was torn apart when a manticore killed her mother and baby brother, leaving her with nothing but her …
In Daretana’s greatest mansion, a high imperial officer lies dead—killed, to all appearances, when a tree erupted from his body. …
Inheriting your mysterious uncle's supervillain business is more complicated than you might imagine.
Sure, there are the things you'd expect. …
Inheriting your mysterious uncle's supervillain business is more complicated than you might imagine.
Sure, there are the things you'd expect. …
When mysterious faeries from other realms appear at her university, curmudgeonly professor Emily Wilde must uncover their secrets before it’s …
When mysterious faeries from other realms appear at her university, curmudgeonly professor Emily Wilde must uncover their secrets before it’s …
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A magical detective dives into the affairs of Chicago's divine monsters to secure a future …
This picked up on a couple of genres that have been fairly well-trod, but was so well written they seemed fresh and propulsive. Helen and Edith were likeable and relatable, and the prose was direct but enjoyable and descriptive. The use of magic was well thought out. I thought the short length benefited the book, it made its points and got in and out.
One nitpick is that a lot of the characters' ages seemed off. Chronologically they were mid-20s, but it feels like Helen was written as older.
The thing that stands out most to be is that it's written so well it leaves you wanting more, but also explains to you why the story's a closed loop, and shouldn't continue beyond what was written.
Even though Helen knew the end, it's not going to stop me from speculating that their story after the book plays out differently. Hey, …
This picked up on a couple of genres that have been fairly well-trod, but was so well written they seemed fresh and propulsive. Helen and Edith were likeable and relatable, and the prose was direct but enjoyable and descriptive. The use of magic was well thought out. I thought the short length benefited the book, it made its points and got in and out.
One nitpick is that a lot of the characters' ages seemed off. Chronologically they were mid-20s, but it feels like Helen was written as older.
The thing that stands out most to be is that it's written so well it leaves you wanting more, but also explains to you why the story's a closed loop, and shouldn't continue beyond what was written.
Even though Helen knew the end, it's not going to stop me from speculating that their story after the book plays out differently. Hey, it's happened before.
A magical detective dives into the affairs of Chicago's divine monsters to secure a future …
Short, fast, intense, and overall a really fun read.
I read this whole book in about two hours. While the beginning didn't really grab me, the clues that led to the twist were there from the start, and I had a really fun time picking them out during the finale. The particular phrases the narrator used were annoying before they became charming, but I feel they lent to strong characterization more than hurt my opinion of the story.
The worldbuilding in this book was really cool. The more I think about the setup of the world and the way the magic system works, the more I want to learn! I especially liked how the author portrayed angels and the idea of heaven, as well as magic practicioners' connections to the morals of the bible.
3.4/5 stars rounded down, might change once I've digested the book a bit more. I recommend …
Short, fast, intense, and overall a really fun read.
I read this whole book in about two hours. While the beginning didn't really grab me, the clues that led to the twist were there from the start, and I had a really fun time picking them out during the finale. The particular phrases the narrator used were annoying before they became charming, but I feel they lent to strong characterization more than hurt my opinion of the story.
The worldbuilding in this book was really cool. The more I think about the setup of the world and the way the magic system works, the more I want to learn! I especially liked how the author portrayed angels and the idea of heaven, as well as magic practicioners' connections to the morals of the bible.
3.4/5 stars rounded down, might change once I've digested the book a bit more. I recommend it for readers that want a quick, light read to easily finish in a few days, or two and a half hours if they really have the time (like I did lol). Good for lovers of noir romances, murder mysteries, and magic. Happy reading y'all. :)
A magical detective dives into the affairs of Chicago's divine monsters to secure a future …
2.5 hours and I'm done wowwww
A magical detective dives into the affairs of Chicago's divine monsters to secure a future with the love of her …
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Very atmospheric, i loved the small island town setting, autumnal vibes all around, with a splash of witchy, an angsty romance, and a murder mistery all together
