These just keep getting better! I'm ordering the rest of the series RIGHT NOW. [image] These just keep getting better! I'm ordering the rest of the series RIGHT NOW. [image] ...more
First of all, I’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who recommended this series to me. I never would have picked it up on my own. I’m usually not a huge fan of sci-fi but I think it’s starting to grow on me now.
What a crazy journey. I have to say, Morning Star was a good ending to a great series. The first book was definitely my favorite one but the other two were still really good. If you haven’t read this series yet. Go pick it up right now. It’s so addictive, you won’t be able to put it down.
“I would have lived in peace but my enemies brought war to me.”
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I’m an idiot.
Characters: I don’t know why but my favorite characters in this series always find a way to die. First there was (view spoiler)[Pax (hide spoiler)]. It took me some time but I finally accept his death. It was necessary. It moved the plot forward. I get it. BUT THEN (view spoiler)[ Ragnar dies as well. YOU CANNOT KILL TWO TEDDY BEAR CHARACTERS IN ONE SERIES. THOSE ARE THE RULES! (hide spoiler)]
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Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the Red Rising trilogy and I can't wait for Pierce Brown to write more books....more
I will cherish it always. No matter what may befall the world. No matter the oceans, or mountains, or forests in the way.
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I will cherish it always. No matter what may befall the world. No matter the oceans, or mountains, or forests in the way.
Okay! It took me a while to review this book but I'm finally getting around to doing it. I went into this book with very low expectations. As you may or may not know, SJM's books are a huge rollercoaster for me. I either love or hate them, but I'm glad to say that this book falls into the former category.
I was extremely disappointed by the way Chaol’s character was handled in EoS, so I really wanted this book to redeem him for me, and that’s exactly what it did.
I found some elements that made me fall in love with this series in the first place and now I’m definitely reading the last book when it comes out.
The only reason I didn’t give this book 5 stars is because there was a lot of fluff. All the unnecessary scenes made the book terribly slow, which is why it took me fifty million years to finish it. I feel like it should have been at least 200 pages shorter. You can definitely tell the idea for this book started out as a novella but then got stretched a bit too much in my opinion.
Here are the main things I loved about this book:
*Finally some diversity. *Disability representation was on point. *Throwback to The Assassin’s Blade (one of my favorites in this series) *Ships sinking. *Ships sailing. *RUKS! *Lack of Aelin. *Lack of velvet-wrapped steel action.
Overall, this was an enjoyable read and I can’t wait to find out how the series wraps up in the final book!
Thanks for reading, please share your thoughts. [image] _____________________________________________ Pre-reading [image] That ending though. WHY. --- Peer pressure got the best of me. I guess I'm reading this book today. ---- Oh wow! I did not realize the release of this book was so close.
WTF is this cover? And why have I not given it any thought until now?
I'm really interested to read this book and find out what good ol' Chaol has been up to while the main series went down.
Oh, and SJM wrote the first draft of this book in 5 days so I am BEYOND impressed.
It's really not fair how hot this guy is. And he's got this whole bad boy vibe that I'm not usually into, but for some reason, it makes him
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It's really not fair how hot this guy is. And he's got this whole bad boy vibe that I'm not usually into, but for some reason, it makes him even hotter. I guess I like bad boys.
OH MYYYY GOOOOD! I wish you guys could hear me literally scream at this book. [image]
This whole book was a huge WTF moment.
Why is this thing even allowed to exist?!!!!
I have never been this pissed at a book before. It was wrong on so many levels, I don't even know where to start.
Could you just puh-lease stop romanticising bloody abusive relationships, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD!
Can you imagine all the teenage girls reading this book and thinking that freaking assholes are hot because this idiot character Ella is attracted to jerks?????
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This book is the most disgusting thing I have read in my life. All you can find in here is abuse, near-rape and a creepy characters.
If any teenage girl is reading this review, I need you to understand that abusive relationships are not okay. If someone is being a jerk to you it is NOT okay. If someone calls you a slut, you get out of there now! If you've been drudged and nearly raped, you need to talk to someone.
*sighs deeply* what has the world come to?
The fact that they kept referring to Ella as their sister makes it TEN TIMES more disgusting and creepy. And don't even get me started on the dad. [image]
“What do you want?” “To talk.” “Then talk here.” “Get in here, Ella.” “No.” “Yes.” I drop my arms and walk into the cabin. Something about this guy…he issues a command and I obey.
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He’s a jerk and he wants to hurt you, I scream at my body. My nipples pucker despite my warning.
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I don't recommend this book to anyone and I have no interest whatsoever to read the rest of this series.
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It got too weird for me, folks. Trigger warning for basically everything. This book is exactly what it sounds like. There's [image] DNF at 40% [image]
It got too weird for me, folks. Trigger warning for basically everything. This book is exactly what it sounds like. There's nothing more to say about it. ...more
[image] Non Spoilery section: Hello non spoilery person! Why on earth haven’t you read this book yet? What are you waiting for?! [image] On second tho [image] Non Spoilery section: Hello non spoilery person! Why on earth haven’t you read this book yet? What are you waiting for?! [image] On second thought, there miiiiiiiight be a few reasons why you don’t want to read this book and by a few I mean a lot. You see this book has a trigger warning for basically everything you can possibly think of. Here’s a list of all the trigger warnings: (view spoiler)[-Abuse. -Rape. -Cheating. -Drugs. Also, the sexual scenes in this book are much more graphic than any other CoHo book. (hide spoiler)]
If you somehow made it through all the previous warnings then congratualtions, you’re good to go my friend. This book is a slap to the feels (just like most of CoHo’s books) but it is absolutely AMAZING! So basically … [image] Now go read the book and come back to discuss it with me when you’re done.
Spoilery section:
* sighs deeply * Where do I even start?
➨ Let’s talk about Asa: What a great character! I mean he’s a shitty person but I absolutely loved him as a villain. He definitely has a few loose screws in the brain but when it comes to evil plans, the dude knows what he’s doing!
➨Sloan: I had a love/hate relationship with Sloan’s character. She has been through a lot and I know she is a strong female character in her own way but man, there were a few scenes I wanted to shake the life out of her! For example that scene when Asa found her house and raped her in her own bed. I wanted her to fight back for once! I know, I know, she would probably be dead if she had but man, that was so cringy to read about Ughhh *shudders* A quick kick to the balls would have been nice, Sloan.
➨Carter AKA Luke AKA The worst cop in the history of cops: Luke should definitely go find himself a new job. I’m not even sure why he hasn’t been fired yet but this guy says the cutest things and you can’t help but fall for him. [image]
➨The Fake FBI situation: As mentioned above. Luke is the worst cop in the universe. I saw Asa’s plan coming from a mile away! How can a real cop not know when he has a fake cop in front of him? WTH Luke?
➨The car crash situation: CoHo has done it again! I might be wrong but I think CoHo likes to put a car crash scene in most (if not all) of her books. I LOVE THAT! I was actually waiting for it to happen and boy oh boy it did not disappoint. Our favorite cop managed to get in a car crash, break some bones, hit his head, run to his house and kill Asa in a matter of five minutes. This guy must be high on pewter or something (oops wrong book.)
➨The baby situation: It’s gonna eat me up for the rest of my life. I have to know if it’s Asa’s baby or Luke’s! I think I might message Colleen begging her to reveal the secret to me. It’s obviously more likely to be Asa’s but if that’s the case, will the baby be a crazy psycho like his dad and grandad?!!! I hope for everyone’s sake that it’s Luke’s. I NEED ANSWERS! [image]
Overall, this story was so entertaining. I found myself talking and yelling at the book a few times which is always a good sign ... well, probably not always but in this case it was.
I can’t wait for Colleen to release more books. #CoHoTrash
This book has exceeded all my expectations. I was very apprehensive to read it because of how I felt about EoS, but I have to say, this was a good endThis book has exceeded all my expectations. I was very apprehensive to read it because of how I felt about EoS, but I have to say, this was a good ending to a memorable series.
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