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A Feast for Crows is a very different kind of book compared to the previous ones. Instead of fast-paced action and shocking twists, this one slows down and focuses more on the aftermath of war, politics, and character development. While it doesn’t have the same level of intensity as A Storm of Swords, I still really enjoyed it.
A Storm of Swords is easily one of the best books in the series and a complete rollercoaster from start to finish. If the previous books were unpredictable, this one takes things to a whole new level. Just when you think you know where the story is going, Martin delivers some of the most shocking moments in fantasy. There were times I had to stop reading just to process what had just happened.
A Clash of Kings is just as gripping as the first book, if not more. The stakes are even higher, with multiple characters vying for power and no clear path to victory for anyone. What I really loved about this book is how unpredictable it is—just like in A Game of Thrones, you never know what’s going to happen next, and every decision feels like it could change everything.
A Game of Thrones is an incredibly clever and powerful book that completely pulls you in. From the very start, I had no idea what was going to happen next, and just when I thought I had figured things out, Martin threw in another twist. The unpredictability of the story is one of the best things about it, you can never feel too comfortable, and that makes it all the more exciting.
This is the second book in the newest duet of this series and I loved getting to know Amity & Marshall after meeting them in the first book Double Take. This was a really fun story and I enjoyed seeing how the two of them got to know one another and how their relationship developed. The epilogue at the end was also really sweet. I look forward to reading more by this author in the future including any future books in this series if it continues.
I was really glad to get to read more about Tabitha and Tom (AKA: Prince Leopold / Leo / Tam'lin) after getting to know them a bit in The Shoeless Prince: A Puss in Boots Retelling. This is my first Retelling of Tam'lin and I thought it was an enjoyable story overall and it was also interesting to see The Little Match Girl & Hansel and Gretel touched upon in this story. The epilogue at the end was also really good. I look forward to read more stories from both the Borderland Fairytale series in the future.
After absolutely loving The Name of the Wind, I couldn’t wait to dive into the second book in the series, and it did not disappoint. Rothfuss continues to build on Kvothe’s incredible journey, adding more depth to his character and the world around him.
The Name of the Wind was a 10/10 read for me, and I honestly couldn’t put it down. I picked it up randomly at the airport, not knowing what to expect, and it completely captivated me. I found myself so immersed in Kvothe’s story that I read it nonstop through my holiday. I was so hooked, I couldn’t even leave the hotel room in London until I finished the book!
I absolutely loved Words of Radiance! Brandon Sanderson does it again with this fantastic continuation of The Stormlight Archive. The book picks up right where The Way of Kings left off, diving deeper into the lives of Shallan Davar and Kaladin Stormblessed, and I couldn’t be more thrilled with how their stories unfold.
The Way of Kings is an incredible start to Brandon Sanderson’s epic The Stormlight Archive. From the very first page, I was immersed in the vast, intricately crafted world of Roshar, a land constantly battered by storms. Sanderson’s world-building is absolutely brilliant, every detail, from the unique geography to the complex cultures and political systems, feels thoughtfully created, making Roshar come to life as a truly living, breathing world.
Oathbringer is another fantastic installment in Brandon Sanderson’s The Stormlight Archive, and it really solidifies this series as one of the best in modern epic fantasy. What I loved most about this book is how Sanderson perfectly balances massive world-building with deeply personal character arcs. In this one, Dalinar Kholin takes center stage, and his backstory adds so much unexpected depth and emotional weight to the story.
I really enjoyed this new adult Retelling of Sleeping Beauty. This book is full of adventure and has some really great characters and an interesting storyline. I enjoyed how in this story it is the prince who is cursed instead and seeing how the relationship between Roran & Brie slowly evolves as the two of them get to know each other during their quest to save their realms. This book is part of the Fairy Tales of Gallia series but can be read as a standalone.
This was an interesting Retelling of Cinderella and I liked that the stepsisters were not villains and had a chance to redeem themselves from previous mistreatment towards Cinders when they were younger. I enjoyed getting to know Cynthia "Cinders" Everwood and Prince Marius Rivenborn and thought they were a good couple and was glad to see how things worked out for them.
This was a great Retelling of Snow White with some appearances of characters from the previous book but is a standalone story. I loved getting to know Korrin & Tessa in this story and the seven orphaned adyani pups that Tessa had taken in were all so cute, I loved whenever they made an appearance. I am looking forward to reading the next book Alien Charming about Seren & Elli and am also hopeful that we might get to see more of Malrik in another future book as I feel his character has potential for a Beauty and the Beast retelling.
This was a really fun Retelling of Beauty and the Beast and I loved reading about Beatrice & Lord Alexander Dunham as well as Rose (Alexander's pet Kitten / Dragon), she was so adorable. All the characters in this story were a lot of fun and I enjoyed seeing how everything came together in the end. This story can be read as a standalone (I haven't read Once Upon An Apple or Once Upon A Cake yet) but does have characters from previous books so I am sure it adds another level of enjoyment if you have read previous books. I am also looking forward to reading more about Dietrich in the next book Once Upon A Pumpkin: A Cozy Fantasy Cinderella Retelling as well as learning about the girl he met that moved next door to his mother.
Chapters 56 - 60: I am really enjoying this series and how all the characters and the storyline are developing. This volume is the start of a new story arc involving Shirayuki and Ryu being transferred to Lilias to work as researchers for an extended period. I look forward to seeing how the series continues and seeing what happens next.
Chapters 40 - 44: The Lilias story arc is concluded in chapter 40 with Zen returning after the cure is found and everyone finishing up their different tasks and getting ready to depart. Chapter 41 was really cute with Zen and Shirayuki getting a chance to spend a day together alone going around town. This volume also let's us get to know Kiki better by showing us some of her past as well as telling us more about her family. The flashbacks about her and Mitsuhide meeting and early days were really fun.
Chapters 35 - 39: I really enjoyed this volume and getting to see more of Prince Izana interacting with Shirayuki in a more casual and less negative manner. I look forward to seeing what happens when Zen gets back to Lilias and joins them.
Chapters 30 - 34: I really enjoyed this volume and appreciated the chance to learn a bit more about Obi and his past. Prince Izana is also becoming a bigger character in the series and I look forward to seeing what happens next.
Contains Chapters 26 - 29: This volume concludes the Arc involving Shirayuki's visit to Tanbarun / Kidnapping. This volume also had a few fun chapters after she returns to Clarines including one where the public visits the palace and we are Zen in his formal wear. I look forward to reading the next volume and seeing how things continue for Shirayuki and Zen.
Contains Chapters 22 - 25: This was a really good volume that a lot happened in. We find out who was looking for Shirayuki when they show up and manage to kidnap her leaving Obi knocked out. Then someone else kidnaps her from the kidnappers. Zen and Raj team up and go after her and the volume leaves off in the middle of the rescue mission but after they find Shirayuki. I look forward to reading the next volume.
Contains Chapters 18 - 21: Shirayuki is invited to visit the palace of her original kingdom Tanbarun by Prince Raj and accepts it at Zen's brother Izana's insistence with Zen's request that Obi accompanies her as her escort to protect her if anything goes wrong. Shirayuki's conversation with Raj in the last volume inspired him to try to become a better Prince and we see how he has tried to improve as well as meet his younger brother and sister. Throughout this volume we hear about and see someone who is searching for Shirayuki but don't learn who he is or what he is planning before the volume ends so I hope to learn more in the next volume.
Contains Chapters 13 - 17: This volume picks up where volume 3 left off and concludes that storyline. During this volume Shirayuki and Zen also begin to move forward in their relationship and acknowledge their feelings to one another. This volume also contains flashback to six years ago showing how Zen and Mitsuhide first met and the start of their friendship. The last chapter was about Zen, Shirayuki, Mitsuhide, Kiki, and Obi all going out for a day trip to have some fun. I look forward to reading the next volume.
Contains Chapters 09 - 12: At the beginning of this volume Zen's brother Prince Izana causes Zen and Shirayuki some problems by inviting Prince Raj (Prince of Tanbarun - Shirayuki's original home) to visit them at the palace. Then Zen decides to assign Obi as Shirayuki's unofficial guard in case anyone decides to bother her because of their connection. The last part of this volume is the start of a new storyline involving a girl named Kihal Toghrul who came to the palace requesting the Prince to stop Viscount Brecker from hunting all the birds on her island that her people work with for various reasons including communication and fishing. This volume leaves off on a cliffhanger so I look forward to reading the next volume.