Fantastically Fierce Fiction

Holy gods! So much happens in this book! Celaena grows as a person and into her powers and birthright. She makes some powerful allies in Prince Rowan and his cadre. Unfortunately, she also realizes while she loves her captain, Chaol, she can no longer be with him. I think part of her realizes this after being around the fae and knowing deep down that he is not her mate nor is he willing to accept her fae heritage. She overcomes some very large emotional battles which lead her to discover her true potential. She makes a bold statement about who she is that rings across a continent. She now realizes what she wants to do and who she wants to be. Aelin of the Wildfire, Heir of Brannan, Queen of Terrasen, and she wants to “rattle the stars” to “build a better world.” Meanwhile, Chaol is trying to help Dorian in whatever way he can leading him to working with her cousin, Aedion, and in turn helping her as well. Poor Chaol is mentally struggling so much with his decisions. His honor in his title and position has always been his anchor, but what if honor actually lies in doing…

I found myself wanting to pick up the next book in the series after finishing Throne of Glass because I was looking forward to what mischief Celaena would find herself drawn to. I was not disappointed. This book continues her investigating and attempts to unravel the mysteries around her while trying to cover her tracks and remain true to herself. This one has a little more action thrown into the mix and we find out more about Celaena, what she’s hiding, and what she’s capable of. We see she is a force of nature loyal to those she cares about such as Chaol and Nehemia. Chaol is steady, loyal, and honorable, and she has this deep inexplicable connection to him that just continues to grow over time. Eventually she gives in to her growing feelings and turns to him for more than just companionship and a safe place to pass the time. At the same time, she seems to have this soul-deep connection with Nehemia like they are two of a kind although Celaena doesn’t want to see it or own it. Like Nehemia, I feel like she has potential for so much more if she would just dare to…

Looking for another fantasy series with a strong female lead? Look no further than Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas as she creates another magnificent world around an infamous female assassin, Celaena Sardothian, who perseveres through every obstacle thrown her way. She repeats her mantra, “I will not be afraid” which got her through a year of slavery as she starts investigating some evil forces lurking in the castle while competing for the title of King’s Champion. This book starts off the series with very little background on our assassin except for her personality traits which become rather obvious right out the gate. Soon after she makes a bargain to get out of the slave camp, Endovier, she finds herself participating in a competition to become the King’s Champion while trying to not draw too much attention to herself. Which, once you read about her, you will see she loves showing how capable she is, and when she’s not performing these sometimes daunting tasks, she loves to boast about them. I love her swagger, confidence, and nonchalant way of talking about some of her daring accomplishments. Furthermore, I love the mischief she and Dorian, the Crown Prince, get themselves…

Guys, despite the odd title, this supernatural romance sucked me in so quickly. I devoured it in like four hours even with taking breaks to fold laundry. Yes, I occasionally have to adult…unfortunately. It was an easy read with a lot of action as well as romance and some steamy bits, too. Our leading lady, Emira, is thirty years old but has stopped aging at eighteen. She decides to study the sciences to try to learn why, and in the process ends up working for the government. When her government facility gets ransacked by werewolves, she runs for her life and ends up finding out what she is. She is a fighter and refuses to be a damsel in distress yet is basically helpless compared to the strength of werewolves. However, through her many trials and tribulations in this book, we see she is resilient and resourceful. Furthermore, this book actually has a plot outside of the couple’s romance. Supernaturals are practically extinct thanks to a government created group called Hunters who have been genetically and technologically enhanced. They are basically cyborgs hyped up on supernatural juice. Emira has a run-in with them later in the book and has to…

If you can hang in there through the slow beginning and all the flashbacks, this science fiction book is worth reading. This book has it all: mystery, suspense, love, loss, and a huge plot twist. Some plot twists you can see coming as I did this one, but I did not see the full extent of this one. I merely saw the tip of the iceberg so to speak. At first I thought I would not recommend this book to anyone because of the slow beginning and difficulty understanding who the main character is. For example, throughout the story, there are flashbacks to the Immersion Virtual Reality, IVR, creators which was confusing at first, but then I realized they have a separate story line preceding the main story line of the ones in IVR. After all, they created the school in which the others now attend. Hopefully knowing this tidbit ahead of time help you all. Within the school, it is difficult to know who the main character is because he has amnesia. I like to be able to paint a picture of who my main character is such as personality traits and physical features, but it was difficult to…

Hold on to your seat and tissues because Lynette’s autobiography is powerful and moving. During this book, I have cried from sorrow and also from laughter. The amount of trials and suffering Lynette and her whole family have gone through is of biblical proportions. A weaker woman or family would not have been able to weather these storms. However, with God, the Johnsons and Granny and Pappy found all things were possible through His strength. I say family because although this is Lynette’s testimony, many of the trials she had to overcome were keenly felt by her family. In turn, the trials for the family equally affected, Lynette. Whenever the strength of one was waning, another would be there to remind them to place trust in Him and His plan. Lynette is hard headed, witty, and a little devious at times which makes her an amazing woman in my book. Reading some of her childhood and touring stories had my back aching and eyes pouring from laughing so hard. I would love to hear more of her stories like those! More than her testimony here, I think her personality and huge heart for all she meets speaks volumes for who…

I was not thrilled when I first started this book because although it clearly states it’s not the same as the fairytale we all know, I was still shocked by the many character differences. However, the more I read, the more I just didn’t want to stop reading. I like the different, more realistic family dynamic she’s given Cinderella. It’s not a tale of a wicked step mother and sisters who come to sabotage her life. Her truth is actually quite different, you’ll see, if you so choose. If you sometimes find Disney to be too unrealistic in its princess’s love stories, you’ll love the better character development in this book. Sarah Pinborough paints Cinderella as more than just a nice girl who dreams of going to a ball. This new Cinderella has passion, wants love, likes the thrill of adventure, and is truly a little bit of a spoiled brat at times. Furthermore, I love how she’s woven in a few different fairytales and can’t wait to see what the next book is about and who is involved. Don’t hesitate to read this new take on Cinderella’s tale where a young girl who wants passion and love figures out…

I don’t know if I can truly do this book justice. This series has become a favorite of mine along with this author. I don’t say that lightly, but I find myself coming back to these books over and again. I’ve just finished this particular series of hers for the 3rd time at a minimum. Each time I reread it, I fall in love with the characters all over again and find myself devouring the books every chance I get. I love the story line. I love the character makeup and development. This is a MUST read for those who love books about strong female characters with a little romance thrown in and books about the fae. Throughout the book, we follow Feyre, a young girl who is dependent on no one but herself and finds a way to figure everything out through trial and error and perseverance. She is someone to respect and watch out for, and we see that very early on when she’s hunting alone in the woods at a very young age. Especially when those woods are in such close proximity to Prythian, the faerie lands, and known to have wolves that roam throughout. Yet brave…

This romance novel was a little different for me as it was written by a man. In fact, unintentionally, most of the books I’ve read have been by female authors probably due to my favorite genre including a strong female lead. However, I am hoping to continue to broaden my point of views and genres. This story, primarily about Jordan and Kimberly, has a lot of depth and a lot of real world problems such as childhood bullying that has left scars into adulthood, insecurities, profiling, and unfair judgement to name a few. The author tells the story from both Jordan’s and Kimberly’s points of view giving you an insight into what they are each thinking and feeling. Kimberly’s point of view lets you see how strong, independent, and in control of her life she is. She dresses and acts how she wants and won’t let anyone criticize her for being who she is. It makes you wonder what she’s been through to make her so strong. Jordan’s point of view tells us how he feels about who’s around him and what’s going on in his surroundings. Jordan seems to be always looking at people wondering or worrying about what…

A supernatural, romantic, and mysterious tale of Nephilim and fallen angels. I always love reading tales about the Nephilim. The different takes on how they’ve come into existence and where they sit in the good vs evil battle has always intrigued me. In this particular version, a Nephilim is the child of a fallen angel and mortal coupling. This tale also has a good dose of suspense with accidents and murders and this creepy sensation of being watched. The author is good at keeping you guessing, like a whodunit, until the very end. So who’s to blame and who gets the girl? I guess you’ll have to follow Nora to find out. Could it be the mysterious, sexy new guy, Nora’s new lab partner, who she can’t help but feel afraid of, attracted to, and maybe a little annoyed by? How about the hot new transfer from the prep school? Or his creepy, silent friend? I don’t have many posts so you won’t realize this yet, but give it time and you will see I tend to have a weak spot for the somewhat bad boys. Those subtle hints of a smile and cocky attitude will get me on a…