Review: Kings Rising

Kings Rising by C.S. Pacat
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This amazing journey finally came to an end, and I couldn't be feeling more hollow than I am now. I mean, there's no more of the epic story of Damen and Laurent, so what do I do now??

Once again, full 5 stars, and they would be 10 if I could give it ten. This is just amazing, amazing, amazing, and everything in it was perfect. This is the conclusion of their story, as Damen is now [PLEASE DON'T READ THIS IF YOU HAVEN'T READ THE SECOND BOOK YET](view spoiler)[acknowledged as King of Akielos (hide spoiler)], he and Laurent must work together to put an end to the Regent and to Damen's brother's treachery. They join forces and must now join two armies, while traveling to Ios, where the Regent and Damen's brother are, facing challenges between the way and, obviously, coming to conclusions about themselves and their relationship.

C. S. Pacat is a complete genius. I can't even find words to describe how clever and intricate the plot is. All the dialogue, all the thinking, everything that is done is always there for a reason. Nothing is left on the loose. Something would happen, and you'd be "wait what" and then an explanation that made perfect sense would come your way and you'd just think "genius". Her amazing creativity is present as always, and delivers us, once more, an amazing continuation to an amazing story.

As we go further and further into their story together, we learn even more about Laurent's past and actually how strong he is, even more than what we did before. I feel so amazed by how strong Laurent can be after what he went through, and it makes me smile and all happy to see him getting down his walls so that Damen can enter. Damen proved to be stoic and completely just, as well all knew Damen was, but what really gripped me to them was their capability for forgiveness, mutual forgiveness.

This is a completely amazing book. If you had some doubts while reading the first book, please do continue on to this one. It's extremely clever and there are no loose ends and everything makes sense. I need to read the short stories right now, but it really does pain me that we won't have more of Laurent and Damen and, of course, the other characters as well. C.S. Pacat is truly amazing, and I can't wait for her to publish more books. Thank you so much for this amazing ride, the Captive Prince trilogy will forever be in my heart.

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Review: A Court of Thorns and Roses

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I LOVED THIS SOOOOOO MUCH, I don't think I've ever read a book this fast. Two days! All it took me was two days!!!

Firstly, I hesitated a little before buying this because, well, it's a book with faeries. And honestly, I don't like faeries. But it has such good reviews, and friends recommended it to me saying it's amazing, so I bought it. AND I DON'T REGRET A THING.

Before going further, it's also important to notice that I really am not a romance person. So this came as a surprise for me (maybe I'm getting soft).

This amazing book is about a girl, Feyre, that hunts in order for her family to survive. One day, while hunting, she kills a big wolf so it doesn't steal her dinner. Then, suddenly, on her village, a huge beast, a Fae, comes to revenge the death of his friend. As some sort of treaty, Feyre has to go to live in the Spring Court and leave her family behind. When she gets there, she gets really well treated by the beast, who is, in fact, a High Fae, Tamlin, but not everything's sweet. A blight is threatening the faeries and is about to cross to human territories, and they're not sure how to stop it. Saying more would be to reveal too much of the book. Even though it's a trilogy, this first book has a conclusion.

My favorite character HAD to be Lucian. As amazing as Feyre and Tamlin are, Lucian is the best. That poor, poor guy... and he's the perfect example of how such beautiful creatures can be horrific (not talking about him, by the way). Then, obviously, I have a sweet spot for Rhysand. He's just terrific in the good sense, especially when he says "darling". But talking about characters in a more broad sense, we only really get to know Feyre's feelings because she's the narrator, but what we get to see is that every character has different layers that makes them all believable. I could relate to them, a little bit, but I still could, which is important, and they all felt believable, every single one of them to whom we have some sort of insight.

The story kept me guessing so much! I had to read some parts twice just to make sure I understood correctly. The plot twists were well done and not predictable, and they added such depth to the story! It made me cry several times, from sadness and maybe happiness, and it made me smile broadly when Feyre was happy. It made my heart race several times, from worry.

In all honesty, I don't have anything bad that I can remember to point to this book. It was simply amazing and good. Everything felt right, nothing felt unnecessary, the characters were conveyed right, and there wasn't insta-love!! Honestly, everything felt right, in every sense of the words. It's a trilogy, but this first book came to a conclusion, so there really isn't anything to pinpoint, not even loose ends (that I can remember). Please feel free to disagree with me, but I really can't remember anything bad about it.

I NEED THE SECOND BOOK, especially since I was spoiled some time ago about something so now I reaaaaaally need to know how it happens. Also, people say the second book is the best, so I really can't wait to read it. If this one was just so amazing for me, imagine the second! Sarah J. Maas, you just got a fan here, and I can't wait to read your other books.

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Review: A Court of Thorns and Roses

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I LOVED THIS SOOOOOO MUCH, I don't think I've ever read a book this fast. Two days! All it took me was two days!!!

Firstly, I hesitated a little before buying this because, well, it's a book with faeries. And honestly, I don't like faeries. But it has such good reviews, and friends recommended it to me saying it's amazing, so I bought it. AND I DON'T REGRET A THING.

This amazing book is about a girl, Feyre, that hunts in order for her family to survive. One day, while hunting, she kills a big wolf so it doesn't steal her dinner. Then, suddenly, on her village, a huge beast, a Fae, comes to revenge the death of his friend. As some sort of treaty, Feyre has to go to live in the Spring Court and leave her family behind. When she gets there, she gets really well treated by the beast, who is, in fact, a High Fae, Tamlin, but not everything's sweet. A blight is threatening the faeries and is about to cross to human territories, and they're not sure how to stop it. Saying more would be to reveal too much of the book. Even though it's a trilogy, this first book has a conclusion.

My favorite character HAD to be Lucian. As amazing as Feyre and Tamlin are, Lucian is the best. That poor, poor guy... and he's the perfect example of how such beautiful creatures can be horrific (not talking about him, by the way). Then, obviously, I have a sweet spot for Rhysand. He's just terrific in the good sense, especially when he says "darling". But talking about characters in a more broad sense, we only really get to know Feyre's feelings because she's the narrator, but what we get to see is that every character has different layers that makes them all believable. I could relate to them, a little bit, but I still could, which is important, and they all felt believable, every single one of them to whom we have some sort of insight.

The story kept me guessing so much! I had to read some parts twice just to make sure I understood correctly. The plot twists were well done and not predictable, and they added such depth to the story! It made me cry several times, from sadness and maybe happiness, and it made me smile broadly when Feyre was happy. It made my heart race several times, from worry.

In all honesty, I don't have anything bad that I can remember to point to this book. It was simply amazing and good. Everything felt right, nothing felt unnecessary, the characters were conveyed right, and there wasn't insta-love!! Honestly, everything felt right, in every sense of the words. It's a trilogy, but this first book came to a conclusion, so there really isn't anything to pinpoint, not even loose ends (that I can remember). Please feel free to disagree with me, but I really can't remember anything bad about it.

I NEED THE SECOND BOOK, especially since I was spoiled some time ago about something so now I reaaaaaally need to know how it happens. Also, people say the second book is the best, so I really can't wait to read it. If this one was just so amazing for me, imagine the second! Sarah J. Maas, you just got a fan here, and I can't wait to read your other books.

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