Review: A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid

A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

I own these books because of the gorgeous sprayed edges and I definitely judged a book by the edges. I wanted to like it. How can I not like a book that's about a reader loving a book? That's what I do daily. 

Sadly though I was bored. I didn't care for the lyrical writing and I didn't like the almost poetry like parts. Effy wasn't a character that I liked. She was extremely judgemental towards Preston which I found hypocritical considering her situation and even though she admitted she was acting that way, it didn't make her a better person in my eyes. 

I love fae stories but this was a watered down version of any I've read. I know it's a made up world with different rules but the author didn't explain the rules well enough to follow. I predicted the reveal about the Fairy King. I predicted the author of Effy's favorite book wasnt the real author. I even had a feeling the main female character in the Fairy King book was real and the mom hiding in her room. Nothing surprised me by the end of the book and i couldn't even remember what the significance of the bells ringing meant and had to Google it. 

Suffice to say, I'm disappointed i didn't like this more. Definitely not my cup of tea but I'm glad I finally read it to realize this author may not be for me. 

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Review: Bedeviled by Laura Thalassa

Bedeviled by Laura Thalassa
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I'm always sad when finishing a series and I'm especially sad about finishing Selene and Memnon's story. But I loved every moment of this journey with them and the final battles we got to experience with them in this novel. These two have a love that never ends and will defy all obstacles thrown their way. 

I love how both characters have grown so much from book 1 and how much they've both learned not only with their magic but with each other and in this 21st century world. They both have pure intentions (yes even Memnon) and seeing them fight for good was such a joy. 

I hope Laura Thalassa will revisit this world again (maybe a story for poor Candy Kane?! Love that nickname!). I also love the unexpected character drop off the Bargainer!!! Seeing him and Memnon together was amazing. 

So glad I decided to wait and binge this series because I was able to remember all the small details that otherwise would have been forgotten. 

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Review: The Curse that Binds by Laura Thalassa

The Curse that Binds by Laura Thalassa
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a great backstory. I love seeing Memnon with Roxi. I loved seeing him more human with more emotion when he first met her before he used so much magic that stripped him of a piece of himself. I absolutely love that he gave her her name! Seeing his family and his town with his people. Seeing how he's ALWAYS adored Roxi since the moment they were just voices in each other's heads. And the moment they met in person and he stole her frim being married only to be wed to him 20 minutes later? I wouldn't love that in person but for their story I was entrapped. 

And Roxi. She's a spitfire! She's definitely a survivor since the moment she lost her family as a child and seeing her absolutely thrive when she's with Memnon and his tribe? I adore that so much! She had to get past her own beliefs to transition to Memnon's lifestyle but I don't think that made her weak or meek. Instead she grew into an amazing woman and witch that was able to take care of herself and the people she loved. 

I am glad Laura Thalassa wrote this book because now we can see the differences between Roxi and Selene. They may be the same soul but they are different people with different ways of doing things. Deep down they have the same goals but that doesn't mean they will get to the resolution the same way. 

So excited to read the conclusion to this love story! 

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