Okay, so I may have fibbed a bit at the end of my last post. I apologize and swear that the next time I veer off course and read/review another I will prominently tell all of you first.
Now that that's out of the way, I did start "Scythe" and I enjoyed what I've read of it so far. Not enough to give you the whole rundown, but enough to tell you all that I will get to it. Soon. Just not the next book. Or the one after that. But soon.
Scout's honor.
However, I finally got the chance to read "Empire of Storms" which is the fifth book in the "Throne of Glass" series.
For everyone who hasn't read them yet let me just say this: you are missing out on one of the greatest pieces of fantasy literature of our time. GO AND READ IT.
Like I know I say that about a bunch of books, but this one is not one that you can just dismiss. It needs to be read. And I'll summarize why: the character grows, she makes mistakes, she falls into and out of love throughout the series, and she is very, very human. It needs to be read by all.
Whew.
That's done.
I feel like a messenger.
However, I cannot divulge into the book without some serious spoilers, and so instead I will make this a very, extremely quick review in which absolutely NO SPOILERS will be revealed.
That's right.
Because it is that worth it.
Story: Sarah J Maas has yet to disappoint me with an intriguing, mystery puzzle box of a story that just keeps unfolding until the very last word. I have never been more impressed by writing, especially with the plot being as layered as it is. I loved it. Every. Single. Second. And then I cried for chapters and scenes throughout the entire book.
Which I read in about two days.
I couldn't put it down. Literally.
Characters: Her characters are certainly fleshed out, flawed and utterly human, with distinct traits that she never forgets to add to make sure each and every one of them have their own flair. I didn't even mind the switching of perspectives because they all felt so utterly unique.
World: Perfection incarnate. I was easily able to follow the course of this story, and I never felt lost. Except when they did in one of the scenes. Which I totally understand.
I love this world so much I'd die to live in it. With the exception of certain characters. Let's just say that.
(For all who know, yes, I mean that horrible nasty vile creature of a... oh. Hang on. Need to find my center.)
Originality: Her stories captivated me because of their originality. I love how she weaves this tapestry on a story into a masterpiece that has no equal in our time.
(I will gladly take on the Game of Thrones fans who are seething right now. Come at me. And we can discuss this like civilized people. Sort of.)
Everything is wonderful. Everything is (eventually) explained. Everything.
And it was all her.
All of it.
She's perfection.
And honestly I might die after reading the next and final book. Just saying.
Writing: Again, it was beautiful. Absolutely wonderfully written from beginning to finish. I was hooked from the first line until the tear-stained final pages. I literally devoured this book.
All in all this book DESERVES its 5 Stars that I am giving it. It is unworthy of anything less than that.
For a book to grab my heart and force me to scream on behalf of a character... let's just say that it rarely happens.
I loved it.
100000000000000000%
Now, onto the next order of business.
The next book I am reading is actually going to be "Isle" by Jes Dory. I will keep you all posted.
PS - I would like to take a moment to say that this week has been rough. I couldn't read for several days after I had heard the news, and am lucky enough to have received her book. Which I will read as soon as I receive my second copy - I refuse to open the one I have because I was given it minutes before it had happened (not by her, obviously).
May the force be with Carrie Fisher, her mother who has also passed on, and her family as they make it through these hard times. Rest in peace, you two beautiful women. And know that the world will forever be dimmed without your light.
Now that that's out of the way, I did start "Scythe" and I enjoyed what I've read of it so far. Not enough to give you the whole rundown, but enough to tell you all that I will get to it. Soon. Just not the next book. Or the one after that. But soon.
Scout's honor.
However, I finally got the chance to read "Empire of Storms" which is the fifth book in the "Throne of Glass" series.
For everyone who hasn't read them yet let me just say this: you are missing out on one of the greatest pieces of fantasy literature of our time. GO AND READ IT.
Like I know I say that about a bunch of books, but this one is not one that you can just dismiss. It needs to be read. And I'll summarize why: the character grows, she makes mistakes, she falls into and out of love throughout the series, and she is very, very human. It needs to be read by all.
Whew.
That's done.
I feel like a messenger.
However, I cannot divulge into the book without some serious spoilers, and so instead I will make this a very, extremely quick review in which absolutely NO SPOILERS will be revealed.
That's right.
Because it is that worth it.
Story: Sarah J Maas has yet to disappoint me with an intriguing, mystery puzzle box of a story that just keeps unfolding until the very last word. I have never been more impressed by writing, especially with the plot being as layered as it is. I loved it. Every. Single. Second. And then I cried for chapters and scenes throughout the entire book.
Which I read in about two days.
I couldn't put it down. Literally.
Characters: Her characters are certainly fleshed out, flawed and utterly human, with distinct traits that she never forgets to add to make sure each and every one of them have their own flair. I didn't even mind the switching of perspectives because they all felt so utterly unique.
World: Perfection incarnate. I was easily able to follow the course of this story, and I never felt lost. Except when they did in one of the scenes. Which I totally understand.
I love this world so much I'd die to live in it. With the exception of certain characters. Let's just say that.
(For all who know, yes, I mean that horrible nasty vile creature of a... oh. Hang on. Need to find my center.)
Originality: Her stories captivated me because of their originality. I love how she weaves this tapestry on a story into a masterpiece that has no equal in our time.
(I will gladly take on the Game of Thrones fans who are seething right now. Come at me. And we can discuss this like civilized people. Sort of.)
Everything is wonderful. Everything is (eventually) explained. Everything.
And it was all her.
All of it.
She's perfection.
And honestly I might die after reading the next and final book. Just saying.
Writing: Again, it was beautiful. Absolutely wonderfully written from beginning to finish. I was hooked from the first line until the tear-stained final pages. I literally devoured this book.
All in all this book DESERVES its 5 Stars that I am giving it. It is unworthy of anything less than that.
For a book to grab my heart and force me to scream on behalf of a character... let's just say that it rarely happens.
I loved it.
100000000000000000%
Now, onto the next order of business.
The next book I am reading is actually going to be "Isle" by Jes Dory. I will keep you all posted.
PS - I would like to take a moment to say that this week has been rough. I couldn't read for several days after I had heard the news, and am lucky enough to have received her book. Which I will read as soon as I receive my second copy - I refuse to open the one I have because I was given it minutes before it had happened (not by her, obviously).
May the force be with Carrie Fisher, her mother who has also passed on, and her family as they make it through these hard times. Rest in peace, you two beautiful women. And know that the world will forever be dimmed without your light.
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