So many hauntings. It is a tragic sad story, with love, hunger and need. I loved what the author did with the spirit comWhoa! Right in the feels, huh?
So many hauntings. It is a tragic sad story, with love, hunger and need. I loved what the author did with the spirit companions and their relationship with Roos and Agnes., they are such intriguing characters. I just couldn't do anything more than to feel for them all, with anguish as things unfolded and a shapeless little hope for something.
The idea behind the book was very good, the characters and their backgrounds were defined and engaging, but everything felt rushed for me. I couldn't The idea behind the book was very good, the characters and their backgrounds were defined and engaging, but everything felt rushed for me. I couldn't feel invested or really care for what was happening, although in theory it could work for me.
Some choices in the story development weren't for me either (a lot of somehow, I am ninja warrior now, somehow I had to skip all the process of something and here I am, they said). It could work for other folks though....more
That would be the fastest spicy instalove ever. EVER. Hahahaha, not a fan (of instalove, instaheat?), but beyond that, it was a silly, funny and charmThat would be the fastest spicy instalove ever. EVER. Hahahaha, not a fan (of instalove, instaheat?), but beyond that, it was a silly, funny and charming smut. The characters were lovable and even at a certain point, very touching.
DNF at 4%. It is not something I do, to rate a book that I DNFed, even more startling is the 4% (I know, I know) but there is a reason for dropping thDNF at 4%. It is not something I do, to rate a book that I DNFed, even more startling is the 4% (I know, I know) but there is a reason for dropping the book like a hot potato... a racist hot potato.
How many casual racist slices make a racist pie? Two? Four? How about the plot background and the whole start of the book? Is that enough? Native American people are very serious and protective of their different cultures; the constant misrepresentation, cultural appropriation and a long History lesson, in tomes, of problems make it a very sensitive issue.
I skimmed the book description, missing the red flag in there. I found it in a list promoting queer authors, saw the raving reviews and hopped in, that is on me. But for whatever reason, I found myself reading instead of a fun queer book.... this.
We, as outsiders, should know better, as readers, we should expect better, as people, we should do better. ...more
A very solid continuation of the story, a bit Deus ex machina, but you know... the gods and stuff, so it kind of makes sense. The new characters are aA very solid continuation of the story, a bit Deus ex machina, but you know... the gods and stuff, so it kind of makes sense. The new characters are a nice addition, a couple of nicely put twists. I am very curious about everybody´s story lines, so lets hope for the next book....more
It was ok, a quick read with some cute interactions, but I kept being thrown off by a couple of things and the balance between lightness and dark partIt was ok, a quick read with some cute interactions, but I kept being thrown off by a couple of things and the balance between lightness and dark parts didn't quite work for me. This is entirely subjective, of course, it may work better for other folks....more
Is it an imperfect book? It is. Did I love it? Hell, yeah.
I am not really a pirate fan, so I went expecting... I don't know really, but as I read I wIs it an imperfect book? It is. Did I love it? Hell, yeah.
I am not really a pirate fan, so I went expecting... I don't know really, but as I read I was getting very invested with the story and the characters, loved them to pieces. Sometimes you read characters that fall flat or are lacking in some aspect or many, and they end up hindering the story and involvement. And sometimes you read characters that make you want more, as this was the case, I wanted more of their story, background, a bit more polishing too, but you know? They made me feel things, silly buggers.
The worlbuilding is intriguing, I hope to see it more developed in the next book. A great start for the series....more
The narration was fluid and entertaining this time too, but I felt more need for editing this time and some choices for the progression of the plot weThe narration was fluid and entertaining this time too, but I felt more need for editing this time and some choices for the progression of the plot were not for me as I am not fond of the miscommunication and denial of information as fundamental tools for the story. A lot of time invested in the oh!-what-do-they-mean-why-do-they-whatever-who-knows could be used to carve depth in the characters. It is ok not to have everything being a mystery or something. Just my two cents.
I am very curious about the story, so maybe I will picking up book 3....more
This one is tricky to rate, dont get me wrong, it is very enjoyable, I think the narration is very fluid and entertaining, the author hLike 3.5 stars.
This one is tricky to rate, dont get me wrong, it is very enjoyable, I think the narration is very fluid and entertaining, the author has a very impressive ease with it. I just felt that some things needed more definition, like the characters and story progression and a bit more editing in various scenes. I dont think I am very fond of Jasyn, but I liked Atalanta very much. The book has a lot of promise, and I will pick the next one to see how it goes....more
Oh, what a satisfying journey! You know folks, sometimes we have to let go of our rush, the spidery need to tiptoe nervously through life and its pleaOh, what a satisfying journey! You know folks, sometimes we have to let go of our rush, the spidery need to tiptoe nervously through life and its pleasures and just go with the flow, enjoy the scenery, dinner at nine in car 5.
As with some other Hiyodori's books, it is a slow paced story, a slow burn romance. It has a perfect balance of dark and sweet, Tiller and Carnelian work out so well and you just want soft, kind things for them. The forest is fascinating and a nutritious addition to the universe, worldbuilding remains a very tasty treat.
In short, sure, maybe I would even read with pleasure Hiyodori's grocery list, but come on, this book has everything: lesbians with swords, evil forests, road trips, sexy loose cannonball chicks, questionable food choices, hairy surprises, zombies needing a tan urgently, shinny leotards and very lewd hand holding. ...more
It appears that this prequel tells the story of someone back in time from book 1 and I am kind of fussing because what do you mean that this is all ofIt appears that this prequel tells the story of someone back in time from book 1 and I am kind of fussing because what do you mean that this is all of the arc?! hahahaha
A conventional but engaging type of story, the characters were charming and I hope to get a wider idea of the world building in the next books....more
I have read Sturgeon's novels before, they were brilliant, and this was my first short story collection and I found the same brilliaNo rating for me.
I have read Sturgeon's novels before, they were brilliant, and this was my first short story collection and I found the same brilliance in them too. I had a soft spot for him, his ideas and stories are intriguing and fascinating, curiously I always felt sort of detached, at least emotionally. Nothing wrong with that, books kick differently and that is the beauty of them. But now I feel my fascination very burdened with the sexism and ableism in his stories, with age, my capacity to compartmentalize is lessened.
The collection pours a terrible longing to connect, the attempts to do so, mostly fail and when they succeed, it doesn't come naturally. But at least for me, it is no wonder, you would find just barely scratching the surface, the kind of homoerotic brotherhood of solid men (bruh!) that cant not make sense of women, besides desire, and reflecting their vain attempt, with the shallowness they see in said women. Huge food for thought, although not related to the bravery for his time, of exploring homosexuality and gender in some of the stories.
Another not cool fixation is the one of physical appearance and disabilities that bring pain and suffering to people and make monsters out of them (according to him, of course). It gives the curious effect of a very uneven blending of shallowness and depth. Openness and stale views.
The stories have offensive stuff, a boldness that was beyond his time, witty twists and fascinating ideas. The whole sad human package in a brilliant writer....more
Another straight pairing, more skimming for my part (again, not my jam, but sure other folks will find the spicy scenes fun) and very glad I read it. Another straight pairing, more skimming for my part (again, not my jam, but sure other folks will find the spicy scenes fun) and very glad I read it. Sam and Drago are a very cute couple and I was excited to read about Maya´s story....more
Another not-my-jam het romance book from the series, as I decided to go through all of them, I like each of their stories.
I skimmed a lot of the spicyAnother not-my-jam het romance book from the series, as I decided to go through all of them, I like each of their stories.
I skimmed a lot of the spicy parts and it is weird, I love Blake and Flea, their dynamics are super fun and lovely how they come to be together, but somehow I was not that invested, I guess I wanted more background and stuff. I am greedy like that.
I would love to read about Penelope and Aster....more
Uff, this was intense. Clem and Wist have come a long way, it was very satisfying to read. I wonder about the void still, maybe there is something morUff, this was intense. Clem and Wist have come a long way, it was very satisfying to read. I wonder about the void still, maybe there is something more to happen with it? I am afraid to say that I would keep reading about their adventures till the end of times or something....more
Very interesting plot, but not my favorite execution. I would loved than more than the whodunit/mystery part, the implications of the reveal were explVery interesting plot, but not my favorite execution. I would loved than more than the whodunit/mystery part, the implications of the reveal were explored a bit more.
On a side note, this image for some reason gave me a lot of fluffy feelings:
For every item we bought to gift friends in Osmanthus, Wist got a duplicate for me to hoard for myself.
We have to stop meeting like this: another power shortage, more reading from this series. I enjoyed so much this part of their journey, I feel like theWe have to stop meeting like this: another power shortage, more reading from this series. I enjoyed so much this part of their journey, I feel like there could be many more. It is that kind of story....more
I love the characters, both have their... misgivings, but all is part of the flavor if you ask me. The interaAwwww! How cute. And gory, but gory cute.
I love the characters, both have their... misgivings, but all is part of the flavor if you ask me. The interactions are good and Wist and Clem have a solid development. The plot isn't something stunning, (cases format), although the last case was a bit intense, I am more fond of the vibe from the story, the characters, worldbuilding and paced, but consistent progress. I am enjoying myself greatly....more
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