A dragon without it's rider is a tragedy. A rider without their dragon is dead.
i knew i would love this omfg. the amount of fi ೃ༄ 4.5 stars
A dragon without it's rider is a tragedy. A rider without their dragon is dead.
i knew i would love this omfg. the amount of five star reviews i kept seeing with everyone fangirling, i knew i would devour this book. and i did. this might be my favourite read of the year, so far. i haven't read a book this consuming and enjoyable in months.
i need this book to be tattooed onto my soul pls and ty. this book was so addicting. i kept reading and reading and it kept giving and giving. i loved everything about the book. the world-building, the characters, the dragons, the plot, the action, the trials, the tension, the romance. the way this book gives such divergent and hunger games vibes is immaculate.
violet
"you're a far cry from the trembling girl who stood up in the courtyard and tried to mask her fear after parapet. i approve." "i wasn't asking for your approval."
violet. is. such. a. badass. it's been a long time since i've read about a fmc that isn't weak and fragile. violet is powerful, strong-minded, admirable, relatable, confident and intelligent. she was so determined to get stronger and become a better dragon rider. i loved her character growth so much, it was so rewarding to see her become stronger, and overall better. she didn't give up on herself and kept pushing herself to the best of her ability. she wasn't a pushover, which is so fulfilling to me because it's very rare that i see a fmc stand up for themselves.
violet is very inspiring, she'd be such a great leader. the fact that she isn't afraid to speak her mind and own her feelings is breath of fresh air. she had loads of amazing and supportive friends that would defend her in a heartbeat.
xaden
i can't help it. i smile. this brilliant fucking woman is mine.
xaden, you are one fine ass, charming, sarcastic, strong, mysterious, cocky bastard. look, i do love him, okay? but i also kinda don't? he is such a great wingleader, he always said the right things and helped as many people as he could, even if it doesn't seem like it. he was very encouraging and deep down kind hearted. i loved that he would push vi to do her best instead of baby her, like dain did with all the "you don't have to use your powers if you don't want to" bullshit. also, when i tell you the phrase, actions speak louder than words, it's true!! the little things he did for vi had me head over heels. but i just couldn’t connect to him.
vi & xaden
"i don't deserve you." his arm curls around my hips and he hugs me closer. "but i'm going to keep you all the same."
i love them so much together. the tension had me giggling and kicking my feet. the chemistry was chefs kiss. they're are so perfect for one another, they just get each other. the build up was so good i was on the edge. but as much as i love them, i do have to say their love was a bit sudden. i mean they were training on the mat one second and then the next she says she loves him? it was a bit too quick for me. throughout the 70% there was sexual tension, obviously, but that was it. whoever said this was enemies to lovers, you are a bit fat liar. it's one of those "i loved you the whole time" enemies to lovers. like no ma'am i was expecting REAL enemies to lovers. lowkey jack had potential in the beginning but then i hated him.
tairn & andarna
"don't leave me." "never. i'll burn him alive before he takes a single step towards you."
the best part of the whole book was violet and tairn's relationship. their banter is unmatchable, they are so hilarious together, i was historically laughing ever single page. the sarcastic comments they both made to each other was so amusing.
tairn's golden eyes are narrowed in a glare on dain, and his teeth are bared, dripping saliva as another growl rumbles. "you're a menace. stop it." i say. "tell him if he harms you, i'll scorch the ground where he stands." "oh, for fuck's sake, tairn."
tairn, gosh i need him so bad. he was so protective, nonchalant, entertaining, charismatic, scary and powerful. he gives off the vibe "touch her and i'll kill you scorch you into flames" the amount of times tairn had me giggling, squealing, blushing, laughing and swooning is so questionable. i don't need A tairn, i need TAIRN. he can get it ...more
holy shit! first time reading a book were the serial killer is a female. lana is such a sick bitch and i love it! i am so deeply in love wi4.5 stars ✰
holy shit! first time reading a book were the serial killer is a female. lana is such a sick bitch and i love it! i am so deeply in love with her and in love with what she does. just reading her murdering her victims is so captivating. they deserve every single scratch they get. she might think she’s not perfect but she has such a kind heart. the series keeps getting better! that fucking cliff hanger bro. omg. i knew it was coming, kind of, but i wasn’t ready at all !!
okay so hadley… she’s getting too suspicious for my liking and her glaring and eyeing lana, she needs to watch herself and mind her own business.
i love that logan is so clueless about who the killer is, i swear their first instinct is that it has to be a guy because of the way the kill has been done and the body is to muscular and heavy for it to be done by a woman. logan and lana’s relationship growth is so cute. i love it when logan speaks about her and how he’s head over heels for her. and when their together it’s all romantic and their both so infatuated with each other.
also, don’t judge a book by its cover because at first glance it doesn’t look all that interesting but trust me, it’s so amazing.
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4.5 stars ✰
holy shit! first time reading a book were the serial killer is a female. lana is such a sick bitch and i love it! i am so deeply in love with her and in love with what she does. just reading her murdering her victims is so captivating. they deserve every single scratch they get. she might think she’s not perfect but she has such a kind heart. the series keeps getting better! that fucking cliff hanger bro. omg. i knew it was coming, kind of, but i wasn’t ready at all !!
okay so hadley… she’s getting too suspicious for my liking and her glaring and eyeing lana, she needs to watch herself and mind her own business.
i love that logan is so clueless about who the killer is, i swear their first instinct is that it has to be a guy because of the way the kill has been done and the body is to muscular and heavy for it to be done by a woman. logan and lana’s relationship growth is so cute. i love it when logan speaks about her and how he’s head over heels for her. and when their together it’s all romantic and their both so infatuated with each other.
also, don’t judge a book by its cover because at first glance it doesn’t look all that interesting but trust me, it’s so amazing....more
i love lana and logan so much. it was so fun to read logan’s perspective when he was solving cases and was totally lost. he was smart but not5 stars ✰
i love lana and logan so much. it was so fun to read logan’s perspective when he was solving cases and was totally lost. he was smart but not smart enough, he could never figure out what was missing. lana was just girl bossing through the whole series, slaying everyone who was on her list. their chemistry was so bittersweet and heart warming. the romance between these two characters was pure. i love that logan didn’t push lana to talk about her past and waited for her to open up to him on her own. lana is such a strong and independent woman, who suffered terribly and i truly admire her. i LOVED the ending! i did want to read more about their future but it was amazing regardless. also, what they did for each other had me in awe.
lana and jake are such an incredible duo. jake was the ultimate ride or die bsf and lana was so grateful for him. both of them loved each other despite the ups and downs and stuck by each other throughout everything. i adore their friendship! they truly loved each other like family. jake did his absolute best to make lana happy and tried his hardest to keep her safe. they were so funny together and their sarcastic comments towards one another was so cute. jake did all the computer stuff, involving hacking and lana did the slaughtering. now, hadley, at first i didn’t really know what to think of her but i can now say i do like her. but, i did not expect a certain relationship to happen. (if yk yk)
the plots in every single book were amazing and so unexpected! they were so mind blowing and addicting. i was speechless every single time. the writing was so well written and the pace was really good. lana didn’t kill too often, there was a good amount of time apart from each kill, and the detail of her murdering her victims was flawless. the storyline was addicting, the meaning behind it all was captivating and it kept me on my toes. lana didn’t kill unnecessarily, she killed those who deserved it. this series does include heavy topics so it’s not for everyone, check tw!
overall i loved this series and will hopefully, if not definitely, read it again in the future. glad i finally decided to read it. all the cliff hangers and unexpected turn of events was such a shock and i was eager to read on. i would 100% recommend.
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5 stars ✰
i love lana and logan so much. it was so fun to read logan’s perspective when he was solving cases and was totally lost. he was smart but not smart enough, he could never figure out what was missing. lana was just girl bossing through the whole series, slaying everyone who was on her list. their chemistry was so bittersweet and heart warming. the romance between these two characters was pure. i love that logan didn’t push lana to talk about her past and waited for her to open up to him on her own. lana is such a strong and independent woman, who suffered terribly and i truly admire her. i LOVED the ending! i did want to read more about their future but it was amazing regardless. also, what they did for each other had me in awe.
lana and jake are such an incredible duo. jake was the ultimate ride or die bsf and lana was so grateful for him. both of them loved each other despite the ups and downs and stuck by each other throughout everything. i adore their friendship! they truly loved each other like family. jake did his absolute best to make lana happy and tried his hardest to keep her safe. they were so funny together and their sarcastic comments towards one another was so cute. jake did all the computer stuff, involving hacking and lana did the slaughtering. now, hadley, at first i didn’t really know what to think of her but i can now say i do like her. but, i did not expect a certain relationship to happen. (if yk yk)
the plots in every single book were amazing and so unexpected! they were so mind blowing and addicting. i was speechless every single time. the writing was so well written and the pace was really good. lana didn’t kill too often, there was a good amount of time apart from each kill, and the detail of her murdering her victims was flawless. the storyline was addicting, the meaning behind it all was captivating and it kept me on my toes. lana didn’t kill unnecessarily, she killed those who deserved it. this series does include heavy topics so it’s not for everyone, check tw!
overall i loved this series and will hopefully, if not definitely, read it again in the future. glad i finally decided to read it. all the cliff hangers and unexpected turn of events was such a shock and i was eager to read on. i would 100% recommend....more
”my angel made sure he’ll never hurt us again, my angel saved me. she’ll always watch over me. she is right now.”
when i tell you this ser4 stars ✰
”my angel made sure he’ll never hurt us again, my angel saved me. she’ll always watch over me. she is right now.”
when i tell you this series just keeps getting better and better, im not joking. me reading through hadley’s pov gave me so many mixed emotions, from admiration, to holy shit, to wtf. serial killer vs serial killer. oh you do not understand how invested i was while reading this part.
”to defeat a monster, you have to be twice as monstrous. to love a monster, you have to share your soul.” -lana myers.
this whole book was just me gripping the sheets 24/7. i was so drawn to the plot and every time lana spilled the beans about herself to hadley and logan showed up, that had me second guessing myself with things. i love hadley and lanas love/hate relationship. let’s appreciate her for not snitching or anything and sticking by lana's side.
lana’s past is so traumatic and chaotic it breaks my heart. you’ll find out a lot of information from her past in this book more than the others so far. im routing for her. she’s so strong and fierce. it’s so refreshing to read about a badass fmc who doesn’t rely on others. i fucking love jake sm as well! they both only have each other and them working together was the best thing. the part we’re she was in the media box in the van had me cracking up.
”one place. anywhere you could go. where would it be?” lana asks me. “hmmm, greece.” “where would you go?” i ask her. “anywhere in the world?” she asks. “anywhere.” “i’d go greece with you.” and this is why im so fucking obsessed with her.
and their love grows! with each passing minute, the stakes of lana being caught rises! them being together and their journey throughout the series is so interesting. the smut wasn’t that good but there are a few scenes in each book. they're literally so close to finding out everything. they're connecting the dots and nearly there. again…another cliff hanger. im shitting myself. help.
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4 stars ✰
”my angel made sure he’ll never hurt us again, my angel saved me. she’ll always watch over me. she is right now.”
when i tell you this series just keeps getting better and better, im not joking. me reading through hadley’s pov gave me so many mixed emotions, from admiration, to holy shit, to wtf. serial killer vs serial killer. oh you do not understand how invested i was while reading this part.
”to defeat a monster, you have to be twice as monstrous. to love a monster, you have to share your soul.” -lana myers.
this whole book was just me gripping the sheets 24/7. i was so drawn to the plot and every time lana spilled the beans about herself to hadley and logan showed up, that had me second guessing myself with things. i love hadley and lanas love/hate relationship. let’s appreciate her for not snitching or anything and sticking by lana's side.
lana’s past is so traumatic and chaotic it breaks my heart. you’ll find out a lot of information from her past in this book more than the others so far. im routing for her. she’s so strong and fierce. it’s so refreshing to read about a badass fmc who doesn’t rely on others. i fucking love jake sm as well! they both only have each other and them working together was the best thing. the part we’re she was in the media box in the van had me cracking up.
”one place. anywhere you could go. where would it be?” lana asks me. “hmmm, greece.” “where would you go?” i ask her. “anywhere in the world?” she asks. “anywhere.” “i’d go greece with you.” and this is why im so fucking obsessed with her.
and their love grows! with each passing minute, the stakes of lana being caught rises! them being together and their journey throughout the series is so interesting. the smut wasn’t that good but there are a few scenes in each book. they're literally so close to finding out everything. they're connecting the dots and nearly there. again…another cliff hanger. im shitting myself. help....more
THIS SERIES IS OF TO SUCH A GREAT START. i have been putting this series off for so long for no reason and i regret it so much. the heroine i4 stars ✰
THIS SERIES IS OF TO SUCH A GREAT START. i have been putting this series off for so long for no reason and i regret it so much. the heroine is serial killer, killing a list of men who wronged her in the past, but then she meets a fbi profiler and they start dating. and he’s investing in a case we’re shes the victim!!the tension, so fucking hot. they’re so adorable. lana is such a badass. she’s so smart and inspiring.
"logan: is it wrong that im tempted to ask where you live so i can subtly swing by tonight with the excuse i was in the neighbourhood and thought i saw someone too close to your house?
lana: is it wrong that i hope you’ll break some rules, find my address, and do just that?”
i can already tell this is going to be one of my favourite series. when they first met!!! it had me going crazy. they both profile each other and he’s so impressed and intrigued by her from that one meet that he can’t stop smiling and grinning.
“right now, there’s not a lot they’d do to me if they find out i was sharing details with my girl.” a smile spreads over her lips for some reason. “that excites you?” “you called me your girl.” she says quietly. “as far as im concerned, you are.”
cuteee.
i loved the albert einstein quotes at the beginning of every chapter. they’re all so true and relatable. also, that cliff hanger, omg. im officially so captivated. as i read over the last couple of lines my jaw was on the floor.
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4 stars ✰
THIS SERIES IS OF TO SUCH A GREAT START. i have been putting this series off for so long for no reason and i regret it so much. the heroine is serial killer, killing a list of men who wronged her in the past, but then she meets a fbi profiler and they start dating. and he’s investing in a case we’re shes the victim!!the tension, so fucking hot. they’re so adorable. lana is such a badass. she’s so smart and inspiring.
"logan: is it wrong that im tempted to ask where you live so i can subtly swing by tonight with the excuse i was in the neighbourhood and thought i saw someone too close to your house?
lana: is it wrong that i hope you’ll break some rules, find my address, and do just that?”
i can already tell this is going to be one of my favourite series. when they first met!!! it had me going crazy. they both profile each other and he’s so impressed and intrigued by her from that one meet that he can’t stop smiling and grinning.
“right now, there’s not a lot they’d do to me if they find out i was sharing details with my girl.” a smile spreads over her lips for some reason. “that excites you?” “you called me your girl.” she says quietly. “as far as im concerned, you are.”
cuteee.
i loved the albert einstein quotes at the beginning of every chapter. they’re all so true and relatable. also, that cliff hanger, omg. im officially so captivated. as i read over the last couple of lines my jaw was on the floor....more
THAT ENDING, HOLY FUCKING SHIT. every book in the series has ended on a cliff hanger and this one is the best one yet. this book is by far my5 stars ✰
THAT ENDING, HOLY FUCKING SHIT. every book in the series has ended on a cliff hanger and this one is the best one yet. this book is by far my favourite out of them all. also, the emotional damage!! each book progresses to get darker and darker and im here for it.
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5 stars ✰
THAT ENDING, HOLY FUCKING SHIT. every book in the series has ended on a cliff hanger and this one is the best one yet. this book is by far my favourite out of them all. also, the emotional damage!! each book progresses to get darker and darker and im here for it....more
“some people are pretty good at hiding who they really are.”
god that ending really fucked me up. ngl i did get teary eyed and a few tea: ̗̀➛ 4 stars ☆
“some people are pretty good at hiding who they really are.”
god that ending really fucked me up. ngl i did get teary eyed and a few tears may or may not have escaped.
And she checked, down inside herself, under her skin, but she couldn’t find it. The scream was no longer there, waiting for her. She’d beaten it.
— pip went through so much in this book. i felt so bad for her and i wish i could reach through the book to give her a hug. she could never catch a break because she'd always feel obliged to find (view spoiler)[jamie (hide spoiler)], be the one to do everything and the podcast was a lot of pressure. good girl, bad blood showed so much more of her emotions and feelings and it was so raw and i felt so much. one minute pip would feel like she understood herself but then a second later something would happen and she'd lose her herself again. also, nat and pip bonding and crying together? the most purest thing ever.
“You don’t have to go to the trial,” she said. “Yes I do. I’m not just doing it for you. I mean, I am doing it for you, I’d do anything for you.” He dropped his gaze. “But I’m doing it for me, too.”
— ravi made the book so much better than it already was. we needed less connor and more ravi. he's so adorable and sweet, my heart aches for him. the fact that he connected to the case more than you think is so heartbreaking. he was always there for pip and put up with her random outbursts. plus, the angry love confession? fucking dead.
pip and ravi are the best. their little moments and teamwork were the sweetest. their relationship is the cutest thing ever and i can't wait to read more about them in the next book. when they told each other they loved one another? i fainted.
now onto the reasons why it isn't five stars ↴
unpopular opinion: i liked a good girl's guide to murder more than this book. first of all, i didn't find it as thrilling and exciting as the first book. don't get me wrong, good girl, bad blood was very entertaining and it did keep me on my toes but i feel like since agggtm was on two different, but connected, cases there was more happening and more clues and evidence unravelling. i feel like since stupid ass (view spoiler)[jamie (hide spoiler)]just went missing it wasn't so enjoyable. yes, it was serious but since we knew andie and sal were dead in agggtm we were finding out who and not where.
spoilers from this point on. secondly, i, kind of, expected the plot twist. i did not expect stanley's involvement but charlie? yeah he was so suspicious from the every beginning. the part where i definitely knew it was him was when pip found the note in the locker. i mean, come on, we're pulling an elliot ward? i was so spooked when pip, connor and ravi was texting him and he knew it was them. i was so shocked, i had no words. also, the wifes involvement? her being the one on the phone to jamie? creepy if i do say so myself.
lastly, the whole chunswick (however it's spelt) felt rushed. i mean, i know the whole purpose is to build up the story and then find out why and whatever but it was mentioned randomly and so quickly.
— i felt so sorry for stanley :( i was so confused bc everyone's updates were all saying that stanley didn't deserve it and i remember him being a dick in agggtm but he deserved so much better. he just wanted to be loved for who he was. he tried helping jamie by putting a mattress in the bathroom and he gave him meals everyday. and the ending? he protected pip until he died. he just wanted to be a good person. he didn't want his father to be a constant reminder to him.
spoilers ended. i loved this soso much, and i'm still thinking about it after finishing it nearly two weeks later. i hope max rots in hell but i'm intrigued to know what happens to him, if anything does, in as good as dead. also, ant and lauren? what fake ass bitches. anyhow, i'm really scared to read the last book. everyone's updates on it is giving me anxiety i need to read it rn.
for a murder mystery novella it was good and i think i’ll definitely like a good girls guide to murder. i was lowkey digging it. i was inte3.5 stars ✰
for a murder mystery novella it was good and i think i’ll definitely like a good girls guide to murder. i was lowkey digging it. i was interested to see the characters alibis and their reasonings for what they did. pip’s theory was really good and i was kinda disappointed the actual murderer was easy to guess. but why was pip so pressed? it’s just a game but she’s over here crying for what.
overall, i’m glad i got to experience it with, my girl, vio...more
holly jackson, what type of shit are you taking? and can you give me some?
her writing is so beautifully written and it truly h•┈୨ 4.5 stars ⪩⪨ ⁺◦˚ ༘ ✶
holly jackson, what type of shit are you taking? and can you give me some?
her writing is so beautifully written and it truly hooked me in since the very first page. the format, the incredible words, the storyline, everything. i knew from a couple of chapters in that it would be one of my favs. this is my first ever ya mystery thriller and it did not disappoint!! i had high expectations going into it and it definitely lived up to the hype.
i’m not sure i’m the good girl i once thought i was. i’ve lost her along the way.
— pip was such a smart, independent and strong character. she was also somewhat relatable. i love her so much. first of all, how in the hell did she figure it all out? she’s so extremely clever it’s concerning. i loved her passion for trying to solve the mystery but i feel like she had no personality other than uncovering the truth about the murderer. plus, what happened to her friends? they were mentioned once or twice. cara, her best friend, was such a lovely and caring friend but she was also really energetic and open minded. but what about connor, ant and zach? i know kill joy was a novella but they seemed really close.
”hello, trouble,” he said softly. “can i talk to you?”
— ravi was such a sweet and adorable character. i felt so sorry for him about his brother, the racism and people always judging him but i’m glad he eventually found out everything in the end. he was so bubbly and funny and he didn’t let the case bring him down. he was really determined to help pippa prove sal’s innocence, yet he was so supportive and understanding with pip. he didn’t really have character development but that’s okay because he’s already so interesting and great.
i loved the short chapters how pip got straight into business and started on the case at the very beginning. it was really entertaining to read and find out about each suspect and friend/relative. i was really focused on what they said and how it could be suspicious towards the case. not only that but i love the interviews and the production logs so much. i feel like they were such a huge part of why i loved it so much. i feel like the first person in them were so addictive since we got to see pip’s thought process and feel more connected to her character, but either way, i loved it regardless.
”pip wished she was strong enough, but she’d learned that she wasn’t invincible; she too could break.”
the plot twists were INCREDIBLE. i was questioning things every. single. page. i was so confused, for all the people that saw my statuses- you know, and i was so conflicted and torn between who the killer could have been and overall just a complete mess. i would be a shit detective because i was not even close to guessing the killer.
honestly if you read this and think you know anything, trust me, just wait because you most likely don’t. there was so much going on and i couldn’t keep up but i was living for that shit. i was trying to figure out one thing and then another clue pops up when i’m still stuck trying to uncover information about the previous clue and i’ve never been more confused in my life.
the last 20% was so fucking captivating, my god. istg i couldn’t stop reading it and it was 4am. it was so unpredictable and so shocking. i was full on staring into space questioning my existence. BUT WHAT DID THE DOG DO TO YOU?? i swear i was so mad when i found and i knew what was gonna happen to the dog but i’m still pissed. but can we talk about how holly jackson is so fucking clever? like how do you come up with all of this?
”you will bring the rain down on them, pip.” “i will.”
— pip and ravi are so perfect. yes, nothing really happened between them but they are just such a perfect duo. and when ravi knew something was wrong and came back after she said she was dropping the case >> i loved the little moments when they laughed until tears were escaping and joked around about the case. i loved them working together, breaking rules and going undercover. it was such a ride to go on and i was on the edge of my seat. ravi, the nickname “sarge” will be forever engraved on my soul.
”but sometimes remembering isn’t for yourself, sometimes you do it just to make someone else smile. those lies were allowed.”
i already want to read this book for the first time again. the notes and messages really got to me- i was scared for my life. ’stop digging, pippa’ hello? she was in the woods with her friends and when they spilt up she comes back to find that-
i am so obsessed with this book and i can’t wait to see what happens in the other two! apparently the third book is the best so i’m itching to read it. overall, this was such an exhilarating, seat-gripping, thrilling and an exciting read so wth are you doing if you haven’t read it yet?
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AND SHOUTOUT TO MY GIRL VIO FOR BR THIS WITH ME!! I LOVED THE BOOK BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY THE COMPANY! THIS WAS SUCH A RIDE TO GO ON AND I’M GLAD WE GOT TO EXPERIENCE IT TOGETHER! I CAN’T WAIT TO BR THE LAST TWO BOOKS TOGETHER!! ...more
✿ complete reading goal (40/30) ✿ read 6 or more books a month ✿ read the 6 series i want to read ✿ read the 13 standalones i ・✦・ 2022 . ೃ⁀➷
goals:
✿ complete reading goal (40/30) ✿ read 6 or more books a month ✿ read the 6 series i want to read ✿ read the 13 standalones i want to read ✿ read 3 books that are over 600 pages
the fact that i thought i was ready to read this3 stars ✰
you don’t have a momma, but you can be one.
p.s i didn't read this! my account got hacked!
the fact that i thought i was ready to read this and still managed to be shocked and horrified- this novella was funny af though. i did cringe multiple times, obviously, but i quite enjoyed it for a good laugh. i was kinda liking it?? i'm really questioning my sanity rn because i never thought i would be here. me and all the people who read this, lets seek some help...more
i tried so hard to like it but i just couldn't. my expectations were so high going into this book but i was so disappointed. all rhodes lead 3 stars ✰
i tried so hard to like it but i just couldn't. my expectations were so high going into this book but i was so disappointed. all rhodes lead here will always be number one for the best single dad trope and nothing, especially this book, will ever compare.
the amount of times i cringed and rolled my eyes throughout this book is outrageous. this was so fast paced, like him masturbating to the thought of her body 20% in type of fast paced and they barely had a conversation!! some people might like that but i find that so icky and disturbing.
both main characters were immature af, i had to take a deep breathe whenever one of them said or did something stupid. they both had no common knowledge and acted like teenagers. i don't really know what's so good about it that i gave it three stars but i don't think it deserves two or one either.
— winnie was annoying and quirky. the sunshine x grumpy trope was done so poorly. she'd act like a child and this might be selfish of me but i found it annoying when she'd complain or cry about dex not loving her back. i mean, i get it, it sucks but weren't you the one that swore of men until december and when you decide to only keep it as friends with benefits, you knew you'd fall in love but you kept doing it anyway.
— dex was useless and rude. he would shout at naomi, his ex wife, for checking up on her child when she hears luna had an allergic reaction. every page he would brag about winnie's age. i've read a book where the girl is nineteen and the guy (dad) is thirty eight and i was eating that shit up!! (birthday girl by penelope douglas)
he would also complain about burning the food because he doesn't know how to cook. he's a thirty four year old man with kids and he doesn't know how to cook even a simple dish like pasta??? couldn't you try to learn or something instead of getting take out everyday?
this isn't love. if this is 'love' then i don't want it lmfao. it's just sexual attraction. the amount of times i read the word hairy omg. they had no swoon worthy moments, no tension, and the sex wasn't even good. the miscommunication in this book was pathetic. there were multiple times where things could have been solved but they both refused to talk about it until dex decides to say sorry, which wouldn't of happened if bree, his sister, or justin, his brother in law, didn't talk sense into him.
now moving onto the best part of the book. luna and hallie carried!!! they were so cute and funny. hallie, i'm gonna read your book one day <3 and luna, i'll start wearing cute, pink band aids just for you <3 i loved it every time dex woke up to them shit talking him. i only liked winnie when they were interacting. them always asking for winnie was so adorable. the three stars goes to them tbh and everyone else that has common knowledge.
anyway, i didn't love nor hate this book so i wouldn't recommend it but you might like it!! i just had such high expectations so i thought i would love it but sadly i didn't....more
this book had no reason to be so good for them to fall in love within four days. that might put you off because of the insta love but this wa4 stars ✰
this book had no reason to be so good for them to fall in love within four days. that might put you off because of the insta love but this was sooo good.
he was so whipped and possessive of her from the beginning, it was so...more
— changing my rating because i saw someone make valid points that i either didn’t notice or forgot about that puts me off so bad.
this book w3 stars ✰
— changing my rating because i saw someone make valid points that i either didn’t notice or forgot about that puts me off so bad.
this book was good, especially the last 100 pages. the first half of the book was all about crew wanting to just take her virginity, which was annoying. and, as you guessed, he's one of those, i don't do relationships, i'll break your heart, type of guy but he redeemed himself worthy of wrens love a third into the book. i was actually fangirling so hard.
"there's this girl, you see. she's sweet. beautiful. i don't know how she tolerates an ass like me, but she seems to like me alright. and i really, really like her." "this is the first time ive ever wanted to spend my time with a girl, and it's leaving me feeling... consumed. i can't stop thinking about her. all i want to do is make her smile. make her laugh. make her like me."
sometimes i didn’t like crew but sweet moments like these pull me towards him.
her dad was an ass. he was controlling and thought it was for the best. like let the girl live. her mum was such a sweetheart and was soo cute. every time crew sent a package she'd get all excited and want to see want he sent.
the sex was not it at all bc miss girl will get an infection from you stuffing her vagina with a lollipop.
"i love it." i pause, the words heavy on my tongue, and he sends me a knowing look. "don't say it, birdy. not now, while we're facetiming each other." his smile is smug. "save it for when we're actually together." i burst out laughing. "how'd you know?" "because i feel the same way."
to the world, she is formidable. to me? she is the world.
i physically can't tell you how much i love this book and everything and everyone in5 stars ✰
to the world, she is formidable. to me? she is the world.
i physically can't tell you how much i love this book and everything and everyone in it. it gave me life. i was so happy and a smiling mess. i would do anything read it for the first time. i can't even come up with words even half good to describe this piece of work that has blessed my eyes.
aaron and juliette deserved that ending. they deserve everything happy. they both make me melt and scream and feel every emotion. the ending was incredible. i feel betrayed that i didn't get to experience them getting married. aaron having a panic attack and kenji helping him and calming him was such a beautiful moment <3 aaron and kenji's friendship growth makes me feel achieved.
"this one's mine." that wipes the smile off my face. "that's right, buddy," kenji is grinning now, "we're going to be neighbors."
i love them so much.
i turn to face him. "you're not coming with me?" kenji goes stock-still at that, his mouth slightly agape. "yeah," he says finally. "of course im coming with you."
i can't.
"is it so impossible for you to just be happy for-" the words die in my throat. winston and kenji are both bright eyed and beaming, the two of them failing to fight back enormous smiles. "congratulations, man," kenji says softly.
when aaron slowly becomes...
i smile at her then, smile so wide i start laughing, disbelief rendering me foreign even to myself.
i smiled so much while reading over those lines and the whole scene. i love it when he's happy and can't control it. i could watch this man smile all day and his laugh would be music to my ears, listening non stop.
the side characters were all incredibly amazing. their roll and personalities suited everything. winston and brendan were so cute, kenji and nazeera were so adorably funny, sam and nouria were great leaders and all the others were also such a great add.
i was so shocked reading the shower scene?? it was much more explicit but im definitely not complaining. it was so hot.
i can feel her legs shaking as she cries out for more, for me, and when she comes she stifles her scream in my hair.
im loving it in his pov.
she sinks to her knees in front of me, taking me into her mouth-
hello?? im so here for it.
aaron and the dog was so cutee. it was melting my heart. he's so adorable and gentle. he was genuinely so sad and thought juliette was avoiding him and hiding something from him (in a bad way)
"i suppose i shouldn't be ungrateful. you seem to be the only one interested in my company today." a bark. "very well. you may come with me." the dog rises up onto four legs, panting tail, tail wagging harder.
awhhhhh. i felt so bad for him but this is just too cute.
i don't care if he murders people, he needs a snuggly, comfy, big teddy bear to hug. in fact, he is the snuggly, comfy, big teddy bear that NEEDS a hug. i went through six books of pain and hurt and HEARTBREAK im so thankful for their happy ending. they needed it and so did i. not only are aaronjuliette so fucking hot, they are broken and scarred. i love them with my whole heart and soul.
first of all, juliette's growth is perfection. she went from a scared, self-loathing girl, being abused, unloved, and made to feel like a monster her entire life to a bad bitch who doesn't take crap from no one and was leader of sector 45. not only that, she was absolutely disgusted with her own powers. she feared herself but then embraced them and owned it.
aaron warner is just perfect. everything about him. his love for juliette is unmatchable. this man can do no wrong. aaron comes off as cruel and calculated, which is very true, but he just wants to be loved. due to his violent upbringing, he doesn't know how to show affection. also, he can speak seven languages?? kill me now.
please im not over it. im never going to be over it.
"god, you feel so good," i say, hardly recognising the ragged sound of my own voice. "i can't believe you're mine."
it ends just like that? im so very confused but im really not. it can't end like that, surely. i need another book asap. the last 100 pages w4 stars ✰
it ends just like that? im so very confused but im really not. it can't end like that, surely. i need another book asap. the last 100 pages were rushed and i knew, half way into the book, that it would be. i have so many unanswered questions, where do i even begin. i liked this book but there could've been more to the ending. taking five business days....more
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