Review: In Stormy Weather by Chelsea Curto

In Stormy Weather by Chelsea Curto
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I didn't know how much I needed this trope in my life until I saw this was releasing soon! Twister is one of my favorite movies so of course I was anticipating something along those lines. However, this was focused a little more on the facts and reporting and meteorological side rather than the chasing storms side. Don't worry, though, we get some powerful and intense scenes of dealing with a monster hurricane. 

I appreciate a he falls first and he falls harder story. Sebastian is 100% a Quincy fan and his attraction towards her was wonderful. I think he waited a bit long to decide to do anything about his attraction but I suppose each person moves at their own pace. 

Quincy has struggled her whole life of people judging her for being a female in the field of meteorology. I definitely feel for her and feel her frustration but the amount of times it was brought up in the book was a bit much for my tastes. I'm glad she got to prove her knowledge and abilities over and over again. 

Overall i definitely enjoyed this novel and I'm so glad I got the chance to read this story!

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Review: The Poison Daughter by Sheila Masterson

The Poison Daughter by Sheila Masterson
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

I've been hearing great things about this book so of course I had to pick it up. And while I did stick through until the end to 650 pages, I didn't love it sadly. 

First, the length. This did not need 650 pages. So much repetition and unnecessary parts could have been cut to make this a smaller novel. 

Second, the characters. Both of these characters are in their 30s, but letting mom and dad decide every decision in their lives. All while hating them. Well at least for Harlow. Just grow a spine and make your own choices! 

I did like Harlows gift. I'd love to have that honestly. Henry was just meh. I did like the animalistic personality but that wasn't enough for me to really like him. 

The amount of secrets in this book is ridiculous. And some of the reveals didn't really go far into a description that made sense.

I also think the ending was rushed and wrapped up very conveniently considering it to forever and a day to get to that part. 

Overall I'm glad I read it to know that this book wasn't really for me overall. 

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Review: Daybreak by Autumn Woods

Daybreak by Autumn Woods
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I'm so glad I was able to dive right into this book after the first novel! I love all of the suspense and mystery, but also the many moments where Alex and Ophelia got back into each other's orbit after that ending. The Love these two have for each other is deep and true and I loved seeing both of them fight their inner demons to get the life they both have dreamed about. 

I also adore all is Alex's sisters and think they are the best! They were deeply affected by their dad and seeing Alex be their parent replacement was stupid adorable! 

Glad I decided to read this series! 

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Review: Nightshade by Autumn Woods

Nightshade by Autumn Woods
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Everyone has been going gaga over this book so I decided to try it. The first part was rough to get through and I almost DNFd from almost stagnant story, i guess? But it did get better afterwards and I got very invested in the story, so I'm glad I stuck through the rough patch.

Ophelia is a badass character. She's been through so much and is still surviving each day she wakes up. The bit where she was literally so alone in the world around Christmas and having that loneliness bear down on her, causing so much grief? I felt that too my core and was just as devastated with her. I love that she is fighting. She wants revenge. Until she realizes how much her revenge would hurt the one person she's come to care about. 

Alex, Alex. I adored this man. What he is putting himself through to survive his father is intense. I love his adoration toward his 6 sisters and his mother. He is bending over backwards to care for all of them and that is the sweetest thing to see. Also his determination to be in Ophelia's life is amazing. 

The reveal of Ophelia's parents was greatest. I guessed that character so I wasnt too surprised. That characters ending have me more glee than it should have. And then the twist at the end was great. I'm very glad I have an arc is book 2 and am diving into it now because I need to know how this duet will end! Glad I decided to give this a chance. 

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Review: After Life by Gayle Forman

After Life by Gayle Forman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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This is a short but VERY powerful book. It took me just a couple of hours to read but the feelings and emotions it makes you go through is strong. It made me cry at the end! 

The idea of loving someone so much they come back from the dead is beautiful. Amber died 7 years ago and yet she shows up at her house as if she never left. And in my mind, that's because of Melissa, her younger sister. Melissa never stopped taking to Amber. Never stopped believing she wasn't there to ask questions to. And that is honestly so beautiful to think about. 

I, at first, got annoyed with all of the viewpoints only beautiful i didn't know who some of them were. But once you delve into the story it all comes together and makes the meaning of this novel more powerful. Gayle Forman once again created a deep story that fills the readers hearts with love and possibilities. 

I'm glad i read this book. It will stay with me for awhile and leave the powerful question: "What If?".

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Review: The Last Bloodcarver by Vanessa Le

The Last Bloodcarver by Vanessa Le
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

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This was an okay book for me. The twist of magic and science was a cool concept but sometimes the author got really involved in the explaining that I got lost a few times since I'm not a fan of science. I liked that Nhika was so passionate about her heartsoothing and that she had fond memories of her grandmother. I also loved her passion to learn more and got smart she is. 

The rest of the characters were blah for me, including the love interest Kochin. Plus the love kinda came out of nowhere and was a little too convenient that those two ended up together since they are the last heartsoothers. 

I see there is a sequel but sadly I don't have enough interest to find out what will happen after this strange ending.

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Review: Everything We Never Had by Randy Ribay

Everything We Never Had by Randy Ribay
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

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I struggled through this book. A LOT. I saw the life decisions each of the 3 characters were going through and how each life time has had to adjust and pivot. I see the appeal that most readers like. 

I was just bored and kept falling asleep. Each character just felt a bit dull to me in the end. I did finish it, but it took days longer than it should have. 

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