While the worldbuilding felt a bit light for me, there were definitely some interesting pieces touched on - namely3.5 stars
Quite a fun read overall.
While the worldbuilding felt a bit light for me, there were definitely some interesting pieces touched on - namely merfolk society, the existence of common magic, and the observation that merfolk may end up treated as little more than exotic pets. I found myself liking Vez and Brandon quite a bit and overall just wishing the story were longer/more fleshed out. What's there is pretty solid on its own, of course, but I still can't shake the feeling that there was more to be told, if that makes sense.
Still, I'd consider the story as it stands well worth the price of admission. It's a short but interesting read, and I'm always happy to see more merfolk in fiction....more
There's really no preparing for this book. Reading it is like being flayed alive. Still, I did manage talk for a bit about some ofBeautifully twisted.
There's really no preparing for this book. Reading it is like being flayed alive. Still, I did manage talk for a bit about some of the thoughts it brought up for me on my own site here in case you're curious....more
**spoiler alert** I received an e-copy of Masks from the author and decided to do a review ^w^
Superhero stories are generally pretty hit-or-miss for**spoiler alert** I received an e-copy of Masks from the author and decided to do a review ^w^
Superhero stories are generally pretty hit-or-miss for me, but there was just something about this novella that kept me reading.
First, all the good points: New Adult (NA) is a very underrepresented genre and I'm so glad to see a story focusing on college students, especially since that's the part of life I'm currently going through.
The low heat rating makes it feel more accessible while also working well with both of their characters - Avari not being used to touch and Chayton being the sort of person to expressly ask permission before touching or kissing him.
Avari and Chayton play off of each other quite well in general and make for a rather lovely couple, all things considered. There's just enough of a push and pull between them to keep things interesting without seeming over-wrought or padded out.
Avari's distrust and general dislike for people is also pretty relatable from my introvert standpoint, and there's something inexplicably charming about his love of Oreos.
Chayton is a doll. I wouldn't have trusted him in the beginning either, but by the end, he really had my heart.
Then, the small complaints: Some of the early dialog feels a bit stilted. In addition, some of Avari's musings make him feel a bit like 'the one emo kid in class who writes way-too-specific poems about fire' from time to time. Chayton's early determination to get to know Avari can possibly come across as slightly stalkerish even though it seems to be just over-enthusiasm.
Overall: Masks is a short novella that is well-worth the price of admission. Most of the small issues I listed with it faded out by around chapter four and allowed the story to shine for the rest of the page count.
The small mystery of Chayton's earring vs. Avari being born with his wings also (I would assume) leads well into the rest of the series as well. I honestly can't wait to see what the next book brings us with these two!...more
I had a feeling I'd enjoy this one right from the start, given Soto's writing style and the way she handles dialogue. IMy heart is so warm right now.
I had a feeling I'd enjoy this one right from the start, given Soto's writing style and the way she handles dialogue. I did not, however, expect to fall for these two half as hard as I did in such a short span of time. This one will be staying on my favorites' shelf for a good, long while....more
It's difficult to put my feelings for this book into words beyond "I feel like my chest is going to burst because it's full of rainbows."
I actuallyIt's difficult to put my feelings for this book into words beyond "I feel like my chest is going to burst because it's full of rainbows."
I actually put off starting this book because I'd heard so much about it and I was a bit worried it wouldn't live up to the hype. I'm happy to say I was so unbelievably wrong on that front. I just finished reading it and I already want to flip back to the beginning and start it all over again. The world is engaging, Rowell's characters are wonderful A to Z, and I'm just so glad I have this book in my collection where I can come back to Watford again and again....more
Storybrook
>
Books:
m-m-romance
(33)
Loading...
