The Hate U Give

The Hate U Give

Angie Thomas

I've been so busy lately with a new house and a new job that I haven't had much time to read, but I made time for this one.

Strange the Dreamer

Strange the Dreamer

Laini Taylor

I thought I loved everything about Taylor's other series, but this book was just a masterpiece.

Kingdom of Ash

Kingdom of Ash

Sarah J. Maas

What a worthy ending to an overall entertaining series.

*SPOILERS BELOW*

Clockwork Princess

Clockwork Princess

Cassandra Clare

Honestly, this book had me questioning why I bothered and actually seemed to like the previous 2 books of this series. I'm not sure if it was bad timing (trying to rush through to bring back to the library in order to keep going with ToG now that I got Kingdom of Ash), or if I really just disliked everything in this book and what it stood for.

Dreams of Gods & Monsters

Dreams of Gods & Monsters

Laini Taylor

I really need to start taking notes as I read, especially monster sized books such as this (pun intended). I loved the ending so much that I really feel like I loved the whole thing, but I don't really remember everything that happened. I'm also wondering if there will be a sequel at some point? :)

On a more personal note...

On a more personal note...

Today is my last day after 3 years at my current job. My sister worked for the company and made me aware of a temporary full-time position making decent money while I was going to school. Even though I knew that the plant would be closing, I was hired on the spot with a one year contract which then was extended to another year and eventually the company hired me outright to ensure that I would have benefits and a severance package once our time here was complete because they knew how hard I worked and how much I did every day. Most people at the plant have been working here for 30+ years, and even though I didn't get to know everyone here and even though we all knew that this day would come, it is beyond depressing. As each person makes their rounds to say goodbye and good luck, all I can think about is how bitter I am.

Written in My Own Heart's Blood

Written in My Own Heart's Blood

Diana Gabaldon

For some reason, I enjoyed this one a lot more than I thought I would.

Faithful Place

Faithful Place

Tana French

I still loved French's writing, but I felt like this one was a bit more predictable and I just didn't like the characters as much as the first two books.

An Echo in the Bone

An Echo in the Bone

Diana Gabaldon

I did feel like this one was a bit more fast-paced than the last few, but it's starting to get a bit annoying/repetitive in plot and characters. How are there that many travelers and how many times do people have to go back and forth?

The Poppy War

The Poppy War

R. F. Kuang

I understand the appeal. The second half of this book was amazing.

Truthwitch

Truthwitch

Susan Dennard

This was a pretty good first!

The Republic of Thieves

The Republic of Thieves

Scott Lynch

I think the only reason I enjoyed this one (more than the others, at least) was because of Sabetha. She was desperately needed in this series.

The Midnight Star

The Midnight Star

Marie Lu

I am so conflicted and just generally confused about my feelings for this book.

Through the Ever Night

Through the Ever Night

Veronica Rossi

Well, that was disappointing :(

Cress

Cress

Marissa Meyer

My favorite of the series so far!!! If it was solely focused on Cress and Thorne, it would probably have been 5 stars for me, but I had a few problems with the other characters & plot.

Days of Blood & Starlight

Days of Blood & Starlight

Laini Taylor

This was perfection.

The Rose Society

The Rose Society

Marie Lu

 

 

(3.5)

 

Still appreciating how dark this series has become, but I still have a few problems.

 

King's Cage

King's Cage

 

Victoria Aveyard

 

 

There were definitely things I liked about this one, but I just couldn't get into it like the last book.

 

The Heart Forger

The Heart Forger

 

Rin Chupeco

 

 

Although I didn't enjoy this one as much as the first book, I still applaud the author for a creative world, plot, and characters.

 

Cockroaches

Cockroaches

 

Jo Nesbo

 

 

Still hoping this series gets better, and still assuming that part of my dislike is just from translation.

 

Scarlet

Scarlet

 

Marissa Meyer

 

 

(3.75)

 



I definitely enjoyed this one more than Cinder and can't wait to see which fairy tale the next book follows!

 

Glass Sword

Glass Sword

 

Victoria Aveyard

 

 

(2.75)

 



I'm not sure... it's just not holding my interest. Too much repetition that lead to a lengthy book and characters that just fall flat.

 

Triangle of Love

Triangle of Love

 

Robert Sternberg

 

 

(3.5)

Over the years, I have taken a ridiculous amount of Psychology courses (it being my major) and have always been fascinated by different theories, but this one caught my attention almost immediately during one of my Social Psychology courses in undergraduate. We didn't even go through the theory in depth, my professor just mentioned it in passing talking about the Psychology of Love and the current research. I fell in love with the theory of love.

 

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo

 

Stieg Larsson

 

 

(3.5)

 

I've had this one on my shelf for a while, but for some reason I could never bring myself to pick it up. I think it was because this book is so widely known and affiliated with rape, and I wasn't sure if I could handle it. But I did, and it was interesting.

 

Ruin and Rising

Ruin and Rising

 

Leigh Bardugo

 

 

Once again, I'm conflicted.

 

I feel like I would have liked the story more if the ending were different, or even if the main battle/point of conflict lasted more than 3 pages.

 





Clockwork Prince

Clockwork Prince

 

Cassandra Clare

 

 

More like 2.5

 

I didn't like this as much as the first installment, but I think that can be attributed to either the time period/society rules or to the BLARINGLY obvious love triangle.