Title – Shatter Me
Author – Tahereh Mafi
Genre – YA, Sci-f.i., fantasy, romance
Rating – ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Format – audiobook
Thoughts – I really enjoyed the story and was intrigued, the story of Juliette and her having the special gift. She’s unable to touch anyone then something happens… it was an accident. The story kept me on the edge of my seat, until the end. When I finished the book and tried to read the second book, I couldn’t remember anything that happened in the book. I didn’t pick up anymore books in the Shatter Me series. Maybe one day I will give it another try.
Title – The Book Thief
Author – Markus Zusak
Genre – YA, WWII Historical Fiction
Rating – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Format – audiobook
Thoughts – I really enjoyed the relationship between Hans and Lisiel. The banter and sarcasm between Hans and Mama was hilarious. One minute this book had me laughing the next I was crying. I enjoyed the roller coaster of emotions I experienced. I would definitely recommend this!
Title – The Cruel Prince
Author – Holly Black
Genre – YA, fantasy, romance
Rating – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Format – audiobook
Thoughts – I loved the storyline of this book, it started off with action and followed through. I didn’t like how abusive Cardan was, how they went from hating each other to in love. I feel like I didn’t believe the relationship, some of the things that he did I wasn’t surprised by. I loved how Vivian was constantly herself no matter what anyone thought. I didn’t care for Taryn even at the end I couldn’t stand her. Overall I enjoyed the book and I would recommend it!
Title- The Raven Boys
Author- Maggie Stiefvater
Genre – YA, fantasy, romance
Rating- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Format- audiobook
Thoughts- I’m not sure if maybe I just wasn’t focused but this story wasn’t memorable for me. I literally don’t remember anything. I think I’m going to try to give it another go.
Title – NOS4A2
Author – Joe Hill
Genre – Horror, fiction, fantasy, thriller
Rating – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Format – audiobook
Thoughts – I really enjoyed this suspense novel, it kept me on the edge of my seat. This was my first time reading Joe Hill but I definitely want to pick up more from him.
Title – City of Ashes #2
Author – Cassandra Clare
Genre – YA, fantasy, romance
Rating – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Format – audiobook/e-book
Thoughts – I loved this follow up to City of Bones Clary just found out her mom is in a coma. She can see things she thought didn’t exist. She doesn’t understand her feelings for her best friend or her brother Jace. Clary finds herself in tis novel and finds out what it means to be a shadow hunter.
Title – On the Come Up
Author – Angie Thomas
Genre – YA, Contemporary, Fiction
Rating – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Format – audiobook
Thoughts – I really enjoyed following Bri and her dreams of becoming a rapper. She just wants to be like her dad and make it big. All she wants is to rap and make music, but at what costs. I would definitely recommend this book.
Title – Legend (#1) Prodigy (#2)
Author -Marie Lu
Genre – YA, Sci-f.i., fantasy, romance
Rating -⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Format -audiobook
Thoughts – I enjoyed this when I read it but it wasn’t memorable.
Title – The Wicked King
Author – Holly Black
Genre – YA, fantasy, romance
Rating -⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Format – audiobook
Thoughts – Jude will do anything in her power to get power and respect. She is climbing the political ladder and taking control. Cardan does every and anything to prevent her coming to power. Someone close betrays her and she has to remain in control. Loved this as a middle novel.
Title – the City of Ghosts
Author – Victoria Schwab
Genre – YA, fantasy, paranormal,
Rating – ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Format – audiobook
Thoughts – when I read this book I enjoyed it but it didn’t stick with me. I didn’t remember much of the story besides the ghosts..
Title – the Diviners
Author – Libba Bray
Genre – YA, Fantasy, Historical, Mystery
Rating – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Format -audiobook
Thoughts – I ABSOLUTELY loved this book, every bit of Evie and her sneaky, scheming, self. Evie was constantly in to trouble and trying to show her gift as a party trick. I love Evie’s character in the way that she was strictly business when it was time. She didn’t play around but she got herself in some crazy situations.
Title – Cinder
Author – Marissa Meyer
Genre – YA, Fantasy, Sci-f.i., Romance, retelling
Rating -⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Format – audiobook
Thoughts – I enjoyed this retelling of Cyborg Cinder. It was intriguing and kept me following the story. I tried to read the second book and DNF’d about halfway through.
Title – In the Dream House
Author – Cameron Maria Machado
Genre – LGBT, Non-Fiction, Autobiography
Rating – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Format – audiobook
Thoughts – I was intrigued by this memoir I definitely thought it shed light on abuse in f/f relationships.
Title – A Court of Thorns and Roses
Author – Sarah J Maas
Genre – YA, fantasy, romance,
Rating – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Format- audiobook/e-book
Thoughts -I loved everything about this book. I loved how head strong Feyre is, she was put in a tough situation and got herself out. I wanted her and Tamlin to be together but I started to not like his toxicity. Everything else I loved the entire story was amazing. I would absolutely recommend.
Title – The Queen of Nothing
Author – Holly Black
Genre -YA, fantasy, romance
Rating – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Format – audiobook
Thoughts – As the finale this was a good wrap up. I enjoyed this book and would re-read the entire series.
Title – Escaping From Houdini
Author – Kerri Maniscalco
Genre – YA, Historical fiction, mystery
Rating – 4 stars
Format -audiobook/e-book
Thoughts – I have enjoyed each book in the series but for some reason this one just didn’t do it for me. It took me forever to finish this, the story just felt like it dragged on. Things were happening and they weren’t getting solved. I love Thomas Creswell and Audrey Rose, I felt like this book Audrey Rose found another side of herself. Overall I enjoyed it, it was just a little slow.
Title – The Shining
Author – Stephen King
Genre – Fiction, Horror
Rating – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Format – audiobook
Thoughts – I really enjoyed this book, it was a roller coaster of a ride. The audiobook really made me have a different experience of this book. It was great though and I would definitely recommend.
Title – Siege and Storm
Author – Leigh Bardugo
Genre – YA, fantasy, romance
Rating – ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Format – e-book/audiobook
Thoughts – I started reading this some time at the end of last year physically, I put it down because I was just bored. I picked up the audiobook to finish, and I actually enjoyed the rest of it. I’m not sure if I’m going to read the last book but I guess I may as well at this point. I love Mal but Alina is getting power hungry.
Title – Six of Crows
Author – Leigh Bardugo
Genre – YA, fantasy
Rating – 5 stars
Format – audiobook
Thoughts – I absolutely loved this, I wasn’t successful reading it physically I tried 3 times. It was confusing I was sure how to pronounce some of the names and it was following a lot of people. I picked up the audiobook and listened to it through the first time, I enjoyed it but thought I needed to listen to it again to get a thorough understanding. Once I finished it the first time, I immediately started it over. The gaps started filling in and I was really understanding and falling in love with the characters and the story. I really love all of them Kaz, Inej, Matthias, Nina, Wylan, and Jesper. Literally all of each of them has a person, it’s really cute. The banter and flirting between Jesper and Wylan. Nina being herself and not caring what anyone thinks, Inej being a badass and constantly showing why she’s needed. Matthias wants to be this big mean guy so bad when really he’s such a sweetheart who had his heart broken. 😩 I just want Nina and Matthias to be together. Kaz is so funny and he’s too crazy. I really loved Six of a Crows and can’t wait to read Crooked Kingdom!! NO MOURNERS, NO FUNERALS!!!
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