Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer

2 stars This one was just okay. I really liked the concept of the story, but didn’t connect with the characters or the writing. The side characters were way more interesting than whatever was going on with the mains. Give me more Blade and Tatianna. And way more Kingsley! The humor didn’t really work for…

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We Were Liars by E. Lockhart

3 stars At times I enjoyed the book and was eager to see what happened next, but by the end, I was left feeling that it was just… fine. I’ve seen various critiques of the books; some that resonate with me and others that don’t. I personally didn’t mind the narration. It was often melodramatic,…

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The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab

5 stars What a remarkable and gorgeous books. This is the first I’ve read from Schwab but will certainly not be the last. A fantastic concept, a wonderfully lyrical style, and a lifetime not easily forgotten. After finishing it, I can definitely see why there are those who absolutely love it and those not so…

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The Cruel Prince (The Folk of the Air #1) by Holly Black

3 stars This is just one of those books that is super difficult to review. Overall, it was good. I think my downfall was reading The Darkest Part of the Forest before this one. I absolutely loved that book. It was amazing. I loved everything about it. When I figured out this series was set in the…

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