Review: The Dream Thieves

The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

(review from 3rd reading Jan 12-23, 2019)

Monmouth Manufacturing.
The Grey Man.
Kavinsky.
100 white Mitsubishis.

Yes, I'm still in Henrietta. I'm still visiting the psychics of 300 Fox Way. I'm still searching for Welsh Kings alongside Gansey, Noah, Adam, Ronan, and Blue.

I'm learning about the Greywaren.
I'm learning about the Lynches.
I'm learning about the secrets Ronan keeps.

I'll never tire of this series. The fact it's only my third visit is a little surprising, but I know that number will increase as the years go by. It isn't often I find myself living in a world of ley lines, dream thieves, and Welsh Kings.

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Blue. Gansey. Adam. Ronan. Noah. Oh, how I enjoy each character. Ronan and Adam really come into their own in this book. They are no longer silent players in Gansey's quest for something more. In fact, each character is looking for their very own something more and it seems as if some of them are on the right path in this second installment in The Raven Boys. I cannot wait to see where book 3 takes me.

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Review: The Idea of You

The Idea of You by Robinne Lee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I'm a blubbering mess. I just. Well. Ummm...

I can't see the screen as I type this. I'm. A. Mess.

Beautifully written.

Captivating.
Haunting.
Stunning.
Heartbreaking.

Are we sure this is a debut novel?

I fell in love with Hayes and Solene as they fell in love with each other. It was a beautiful story of two people who probably shouldn't have found one another, but they did. And their story will haunt me for what I imagine will be a long time.

Mesmerizing.
Emotional.
Sexy.
Flawless.

I'm sure there are more words to describe this book. I'm sure others have said it better. I'm sure this review will be just another review lost in the masses, but this is my review and how I feel and I have to put it out there.

I'm in pieces.

Shattered.
Broken.
Loved.
Owned.

Is there a way to do this book justice and not spoil it? I'm not sure. I've tried. My tears are tears of love and joy and happiness and sadness. My tears are full of emotion.
I haven't been this emotionally invested in a book in a long time.
Which probably says more than my review ever could.

Solene and Hayes.

I won't be forgetting you anytime soon.

And if I ever get the chance to see Robinne Lee again, I'm definitely finding a way to meet her (in a totally controlled setting and not like the crazy fangirls in this story) so I can ask her why she would write something so...so, real. So raw. So...everything.

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Review: The Raven Boys

The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is not my first time visiting 300 Fox Way.
It's not even my second.
And I know it won't be my last.

Blue, Gansey, Ronan, Noah, and Adam. Calla, Persephone, Moira, and Orla. Aglionby boys. Ravens. Dreams.

Yeah, it's all here and it's all magical. And this is one of those series I just can't not read again. Because it's beautiful and believable and makes me think there might really be a bit of magic. There might really be a ley line and a Welsh King and a Cabeswater.

The trees speak Latin.

And so do the Aglionby boys.

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Review: What She Didn't Say

What She Didn't Say by M. Piper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I forgot to review this, which is silly, but just know this was awesome. I was completely invested in this story. I wanted to see them make it work.

BUT.

I was wary and curious and on the edge of my seat.

You see, this isn't my first M. Piper story, so I know there will be a twist, a turn, a kick in the face that I am expecting, but could never see coming.

And that's what you get. Fun, sexy, and a bit mysterious. You want this book.

But be prepared, go ahead and have book 2 ready to go. You'll need it.

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Review: Shades of Magic #2: The Steel Prince

Shades of Magic #2: The Steel Prince by V.E. Schwab
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

So, things are heating up and I cannot wait to see what Maxim Maresh does in the next issue.

I wasn't sure how I would feel about this prequel being given to us in this medium. I was excited, yes, but also wary because it's not how I like to consume my books.

However, I am loving this. The artwork is impeccable. The story is amazing--as is typical of Schwab--and the suspense is building.

I wish these were all available to devour now because I am not a patient person.

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Review: Bourbon Bliss

Bourbon Bliss by Claire Kingsley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Juney. Yep. I've been wondering what kind of man she would end up with and George Thompson is quite the man.

I loved this story. I've always found June Tucker to be intriguing and I've wondered how her brain works. I had no idea how that analytical part of her would be able to fall in love, but wow. It happens in true Bootleg fashion.

Well, what did I expect, really? Each book has surpassed the book before it--and I don't even know how that's possible. I've loved each and every single character in this series. And Bootleg Springs is included in that list of things I love! This series is one of those you don't want to put down and the fact there are only two more books in this series makes me a bit sad.

Start at the beginning so you get the feel for the underlying mystery, but you can read this on its own if you just want the love story and HEA.

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Review: Moonshine Kiss

Moonshine Kiss by Lucy Score
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I absolutely love Bootleg Springs. It's a town that is just as much a character in the series as the actual people. Bootleg has its own personality and its own secrets.

We're getting closer to learning some of those secrets, but not before we get Bowie Bodine's love story! OMG.

I am one of those girls who just LOVES love. I love watching it develop and seeing it grow and I love the idea of being so in love with someone that you're willing to do anything to protect that person, make that person happy.

And that is Bowie.

If you've been reading these books, you know he has a thing for Cassidy. But what you don't know is why he won't act on it. Learn the hows and whys and the secrets of Cassidy Ann Tucker and Bowie Bodine in Moonshine Kiss

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