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I will admit: it was cute and Dev definitely leaves a big shoes to fill...
...but I have no patience for teenage angst anymore. It just makes me happy I do not have any teenagers around me daily 🙃
Also, I can't quite understand why author decided to use 'America' instead of 'USA / States / name of American city' EVERYTIME they referred to the USA. Each. Single. Time. And they talked about America a lot. Idk, it just sounds to me very.. formal, presumptuous and weird.

I will admit: it was cute and Dev definitely leaves a big shoes to fill...
...but I have no patience for teenage angst anymore. It just makes me happy I do not have any teenagers around me daily 🙃
Also, I can't quite understand why author decided to use 'America' instead of 'USA / States / name of American city' EVERYTIME they referred to the USA. Each. Single. Time. And...

#TandemRead
"- And where were you, God of the Dead?
- I highly doubt you wanted my intervention. It's in the name"

Hermes is hilarious.
This Hades has only one flaw - he is clearly an alcoholic. Apart from having glass of whiskey in almost every scene, he might be my fav version of Hades in all of retellings I've read so far.
This version of Persephone tho? I can't stand. She is lacking everything and is just annoying me. I hope for character development, otherwise I will flip.

Like with first books I prefer Hades pov and I think it would be way better if whole thing was one series instead of two. Jumping between two books wasn't really problematic (just like with first books) but what I hate is doubled chapters.
And frankly; doubled dialogues is just lazy writing. There were chapters almost word to word in either books. C'mon, have some respect for your readers!

Additionally, as much as I appreciate a good smut, I think it was too much and it did not bring anything to the story other than adding extra pages. And, again, most of spicy chapters were doubled. Reading the same smut twice, chapter after chapter, is not a vibe.
ATOR - meh, if I read it on it own it would probably be dnf
AGOR - eh, but triple H is my fav (Hades, Hermes & Hecate 4ever)

Will finish the series because A) I am queen of trash and B) Hades is just *chef's kiss*, but it will be most likely reading without a joy.

#TandemRead
"- And where were you, God of the Dead?
- I highly doubt you wanted my intervention. It's in the name"

Hermes is hilarious.
This Hades has only one flaw - he is clearly an alcoholic. Apart from having glass of whiskey in almost every scene, he might be my fav version of Hades in all of retellings I've read so far.
This version of Persephone tho? I can't...

#TandemRead
"- And where were you, God of the Dead?
- I highly doubt you wanted my intervention. It's in the name"

Hermes is hilarious.
This Hades has only one flaw - he is clearly an alcoholic. Apart from having glass of whiskey in almost every scene, he might be my fav version of Hades in all of retellings I've read so far.
This version of Persephone tho? I can't stand. She is lacking everything and is just annoying me. I hope for character development, otherwise I will flip.

Like with first books I prefer Hades pov and I think it would be way better if whole thing was one series instead of two. Jumping between two books wasn't really problematic (just like with first books) but what I hate is doubled chapters.
And frankly; doubled dialogues is just lazy writing. There were chapters almost word to word in either books. C'mon, have some respect for your readers!

Additionally, as much as I appreciate a good smut, I think it was too much and it did not bring anything to the story other than adding extra pages. And, again, most of spicy chapters were doubled. Reading the same smut twice, chapter after chapter, is not a vibe.
ATOR - meh, if I read it on it own it would probably be dnf
AGOR - eh, but triple H is my fav (Hades, Hermes & Hecate 4ever)

Will finish the series because A) I am queen of trash and B) Hades is just *chef's kiss*, but it will be most likely reading without a joy.

#TandemRead
"- And where were you, God of the Dead?
- I highly doubt you wanted my intervention. It's in the name"

Hermes is hilarious.
This Hades has only one flaw - he is clearly an alcoholic. Apart from having glass of whiskey in almost every scene, he might be my fav version of Hades in all of retellings I've read so far.
This version of Persephone tho? I can't...

Złamała moje serce na milion kawałków

Złamała moje serce na milion kawałków

Diana is hilarious and tho sometimes dumb, she actually might be my fav female lead written by Zapata.
I laughed, I cried, I loved absolutely every page. Don't get me start at Lou, he *almost* made me feel like I wanna have kids. Precious peanut.
Single parent trope (even tho it almost always is among the same lines and plots) is my undoing, that I will never understand, and I ate it, like always.

Diana is hilarious and tho sometimes dumb, she actually might be my fav female lead written by Zapata.
I laughed, I cried, I loved absolutely every page. Don't get me start at Lou, he *almost* made me feel like I wanna have kids. Precious peanut.
Single parent trope (even tho it almost always is among the same lines and plots) is my undoing, that I will never understand,...

I'm glad I am off work because I was barely able to put this one down. I still think it is not perfect but maybe this imperfection makes it this much better. And also, now I want my own dragon more than ever 😤

"Stop bringing logic into an emotional argument"

Plus, all YT / spotify playlists (especially one dedicated only for Xaden) are just bangers and fanart by CC_digitalartwork is absolutely beautiful.

I'm glad I am off work because I was barely able to put this one down. I still think it is not perfect but maybe this imperfection makes it this much better. And also, now I want my own dragon more than ever 😤

"Stop bringing logic into an emotional argument"

Plus, all YT / spotify playlists (especially one dedicated only for Xaden) are just bangers and fanart by...

I stand by Rebecca Yarros' being my top 3 authors in the contemporary/military novels. I guess I have to also add romantasy to this equation.

This definitely hasn't been perfect, let me start with what's bugging me:
1. Extra chapters added to the deluxe edition MONTHS after its been originally published. I appreciate they were just shared with the readers out of charge now but I can't help but feel it's been unfair and very much marketing rush to milk the fans.
2. Similarly to my beloved Divergent series (or really any fantasy series that includes groups and challenges)
3. Amount of "retorting"

BUT
It's also filled with amazing banter, action and nerdy characters. I absolutely love world building (especially when Violet is explaining) and Goldie is just goldie.

I am putting this one on my fav fantasy shelf right next to the Bridge Kingdom and cannot wait for my parcel with Iron Flame to arrive.

"Was everyone's dragon a curmudgeon? Or just mine?"

I stand by Rebecca Yarros' being my top 3 authors in the contemporary/military novels. I guess I have to also add romantasy to this equation.

This definitely hasn't been perfect, let me start with what's bugging me:
1. Extra chapters added to the deluxe edition MONTHS after its been originally published. I appreciate they were just shared with the readers out of charge...

#KindleChallenge
Having two law enforcement mid-thirty sisters on a case who are acting like a teenagers is not a vibe I'm looking for in a thriller, and even interesting crime did not stop me from rolling my eyes for half of this book.

#KindleChallenge
Having two law enforcement mid-thirty sisters on a case who are acting like a teenagers is not a vibe I'm looking for in a thriller, and even interesting crime did not stop me from rolling my eyes for half of this book.

I did love Riva's siblings (special shout out to the youngest one from other youngest one) and I cried for Nina several times. I'm just overwhelmed by number of names that flew by the pages like I'm supposed to know them all and don't ask questions.

I liked it more than I liked Evelyn Hugo one but I am still not convinced to Taylor Jenkins Reid.

I did love Riva's siblings (special shout out to the youngest one from other youngest one) and I cried for Nina several times. I'm just overwhelmed by number of names that flew by the pages like I'm supposed to know them all and don't ask questions.

I liked it more than I liked Evelyn Hugo one but I am still not convinced to Taylor Jenkins Reid.

Oooof. I've decided to power through my tbr and I think I need to review my list before I dive into next book 🫠

So, I am fine with unlikable characters when plot and writing are good, that's not an issue for me. But a) not only did ALL characters were unlikable, also b) at this point, I have no idea to whom #MentalIlness was referring. Story definitely had a potential and missed the opportunity to be something better than a mediocre wattpad story where everyone is in love with main heroine because ShE Is SoOooO GoRgeOus.

Oooof. I've decided to power through my tbr and I think I need to review my list before I dive into next book 🫠

So, I am fine with unlikable characters when plot and writing are good, that's not an issue for me. But a) not only did ALL characters were unlikable, also b) at this point, I have no idea to whom #MentalIlness was referring. Story definitely had a potential and...

Found my new favorite Alice!

Oh what an amazing adventure and so beautifully written 💖

Found my new favorite Alice!

Oh what an amazing adventure and so beautifully written 💖

So good! Jane Harper is slowly becoming my go-to thriller / mystery genre author.

So good! Jane Harper is slowly becoming my go-to thriller / mystery genre author.

I laughed. I sobbed. I squeaked.
I truly believe there is no words to describe how much I love Rebecca Yarros and this book.

"You make it lovely. The rest is just a little preparation".

I laughed. I sobbed. I squeaked.
I truly believe there is no words to describe how much I love Rebecca Yarros and this book.

"You make it lovely. The rest is just a little preparation".

I am confused, there is so many people and situations mentioned that I am almost sure that author has their own world and is keeping all characters from all series in it.

Plot was very much cliché, no idea what h was doing in life, H was likeable until he stopped being likable. Meh. They are saying "let's be real couple" and right after they decide to call it a fake relationship.

IMO it way too chaotic and unlogical 🤷🏻‍♀️ but hey, at least it was a fast one.

I am confused, there is so many people and situations mentioned that I am almost sure that author has their own world and is keeping all characters from all series in it.

Plot was very much cliché, no idea what h was doing in life, H was likeable until he stopped being likable. Meh. They are saying "let's be real couple" and right after they decide to call it a fake...

Talk less, smile more, got it ☠️

Jak ja nienawidzę tej książki. Autorka miesza się w zeznaniach, jej ciągła rada to "po prostu rób tak, jak normalni ludzie" po czym na końcu rzuca "a tak wgl to po prostu bądź sobą" 🤡

*insert random wtf gif here *

Talk less, smile more, got it ☠️

Jak ja nienawidzę tej książki. Autorka miesza się w zeznaniach, jej ciągła rada to "po prostu rób tak, jak normalni ludzie" po czym na końcu rzuca "a tak wgl to po prostu bądź sobą" 🤡

*insert random wtf gif here *