Audio Book Review: A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas

A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Everyone heals and rebuilds in different ways.

This is a nice interlude to all the action of the series. Winter Solstice is nearing and it's a nice time to see the family, even chosen family, together to enjoy the time and celebrate.

There's a lot of rebuilding to be done, and it's the theme of the story. Rebuilding physically with Velaris after the battle here. Rebuilding in helping people through this time. Rebuilding of relationships; family, friends, and allies. Even working to rebuild ones self after all you've been through. All of it are small steps and work. It's seen that any healing is done differently, personally and physically. We see that here.

We also get to see everyone have a bit of fun in this celebrating time. It's kind of like a Christmas celebration with everyone.

This story also is a bridge for bigger things yet to come. It shows where a few of those hit hard in the battle are at now. Even talks about things that are stirring. Things that will need attended in the story to come. This is nice seeing these ties, as even though there's a celebration for the season, life doesn't stop and work still happens.

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Audio Book Review: A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas

A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I got my answer to my Suriel question! I'm good with the answer and I love the Suriel.

So. We see all the planning and the consequences from actions (I'm glad not all are good because...that makes it more relatable, they aren't perfect). And the big battle! Wow, the Big Stars that make an appearance for this battle. Cool.

The first half of the book felt slower for me. This is laying of the brickwork base for the second half. The last half is all action, facing their fears and rolling with what needs done. And the fighting.

So on to the characters....
I'm disappointed in Tamlin. Yet, he kind of redeems himself. It feels like he's desperate for love in his life. He's just not going about it properly.

Feyre. How is it Feyre is so cunning and able to do all she does? It feels so fast that she's shifted from struggling to survive to burning down a court from the inside. And taking on enemies that others can't touch. I guess she has the element of surprise on her side, because no one expects it from her.

I have to give Rhys credit. He holds his cool rather well with the mating bond with Feyre. There are times I thought he's hammer heads or be jealous, but it doesn't show on him. And I have to add, he treats Feyre with respect and as an equal. Listening to her ideas, talking through them, and using them. I love this!

I'm glad Nesta and Elain come around here. But, in the end, they have a lot to work through.

There's a few who get what they deserve. And...I liked it. There's others we feel for. And many have actions they never thought they'd make that they'll now have to live with.

I'll be continuing with the series to see how everyone's lives go from here.

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Book Review: Of Steel and Scale by Keri Arthur

Of Steel and Scale by Keri Arthur
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

*phew* Let me take a breather here.

This book is none stop. I didn't want to put it down as every page turn was full of story progression. I should probably go back and read it again as I was just drawn into the events and getting through all the struggles with Bryn.

We start with Bryn out to see the drakkons as she always does, but she knows this could be her last time to see this drakkon Queen. She's to be married tomorrow and will leave for the land of her betrothed. However, she sees smoke from one of the port towns. That's now destroyed and not one survivor. Who would do this? Their long time foe don't do these things, but could they have a new weapon?

As Captain to her father's army, she sends word and the king comes with help. Which her betrothed also arrives. She does find he's attractive, but there's a long way to go in getting to know each other. Then there's an attack on the ship Bryn is on when returning to home to prepare for tomorrow. And the events keep happening!

Bryn is absolutely my kind of princess. She's a captain and knows what to do and how to do it. She doesn't sit still and knit, nope she's out in the action. And watching drakkons, which come to her for help. A similar foe has attacked them. The Queen drakkon is in need of healing for her hatchlings along with wanting to fight.

Another thing I was drawn to was the magic here. Bryn is one with two magics, she can mentally speak with animals along with having fire she can wield. The speaking with animals feels like there could be more to it too. I'm curious about this little hint dropped and want to see what comes of it. Also, Damon, Bryn's husband, has a magic power. Blood magic. It's interesting because blood magic is a protective magic, not a death magic as other books make it be. I love this twist.

Bryn and Damon... this is an interesting couple. I do enjoy their interactions, their flirting and fun quips. But I also like that Bryn lays down the law quickly and Damon accepts it. They have just met and they need to get to know each other. There's a relationship starting and there's more bonding to happen with them, but it feels like a great start.

I got to the end of this roller coaster ride with Bryn and the drakkons and realized I need to know what we're going to do now! Bryn can rest and get a good night's sleep along with eating, and ready to fight the next day.

The next book is releasing soon, and you bet I'll be picking it up ASAP.

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Book Review: Alone at Night by Skyla Dawn Cameron

Alone at Night by Skyla Dawn Cameron
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I don't know how Skyla does it, but I'm hooked and sunk into this series for the long haul.

I'm loving the mysteries we get. Sure, there's a mystery to solve but we also get so much more of the world and other characters are we go. We are emersed in the town, characters lives, and so much more that we feel like we're there and seeing them. So much so that I want to Google the Crossroads Butcher to see if I can get info on the deaths and more. lol.

Waverly, who's our main character and we see event and people through her eyes, is my kind of character. She's flawed. She's got hang-ups that people don't like. She knows this and accepts this about herself. She has socializing struggles, and knows others see her as strange. But, once again, she knows herself and comfortable in her skin along with using her flaws to get the job done.

This book is us following the loss of a daughter at the mothers request. Her daughter struggled with depression and suicide was her escape. But the mother wanted to know about her daughter as she'd pulled away in the last year and the mom just wanted to know her, feel a little closer to her. Thinking there's not much of a case, Waverly tells the mom this but is urged to look.

As Waverly looks, more things come to light than anyone would have guessed. Oh boy is there. And Waverly becomes a target too.

Waverly gets roped into babysitting her little brother, which is a hoot. That boy learns a few things from Waverly. lol. And maybe has a few scares. But it's a great bonding time for her and Monty.

This book feels to start a little slower on the mystery side, however I was flipping pages to get more with Waverly. We get a deeper view of Waverly with Sebastian and her thinking with the business. There's a new idea here, and we get to see her with her moms.

I'm completely invested in this series. Waverly is growing as a person and slowly she's picking up new pieces for her sisters case and learning new things along the way that come in handy along with a new angle to look at things with her sisters case.

I'm so looking forward to the next book, releasing SOON when I do this review.

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