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These past few weeks I’ve been on a bit of a Sarah J Maas binge. After I liked A Court of Thorns and Roses and LOVED A Court of Mist and Fury , it was while reading A Court of Wings and Ruin and Throne of Glass that I started noticing some trends I wasn’t a fan of... Fear not, I won’t be spoiling any of the books previously mentioned, but I will be discussing some issues I’ve found in them and other similar books and shows. As someone who LOVES action-packed novels that constantly have me on the edge of my seat, I cannot stress enough the importance of STAKES in a novel. The characters must have something to lose and we must fear the characters might actually lose it. Something that seriously hinders my investment in a character and their safety is when resurrection is cannon within a universe. It kills off all future tension and leaves me no longer fearing for a character’s life, since they could simply be brought back. This issue can be found in a lot of media lately, but...

Ya know, I’ve been reading so much more since I graduated… I LOVE IT! ACOWAR IS THE 3 RD BOOK IN A SERIES, CLICK HERE THE GO TO MY REVIEW OF THE FIRST NOVEL! Looming war threatens all Feyre holds dear in the third volume of the #1 New York Times bestselling A Court of Thorns and Roses series. Feyre has returned to the Spring Court, determined to gather information on Tamlin's maneuverings and the invading king threatening to bring Prythian to its knees. But to do so she must play a deadly game of deceit-and one slip may spell doom not only for Feyre, but for her world as well. As war bears down upon them all, Feyre must decide who to trust amongst the dazzling and lethal High Lords-and hunt for allies in unexpected places. In this thrilling third book in the #1 New York Times bestselling series from Sarah J. Maas, the earth will be painted red as mighty armies grapple for power over the one thing that could destroy them all. - goodreads.com summary IN...

Being completely honest, this book really surprised me… I loved it! Feyre's survival rests upon her ability to hunt and kill – the forest where she lives is a cold, bleak place in the long winter months. So when she spots a deer in the forest being pursued by a wolf, she cannot resist fighting it for the flesh. But to do so, she must kill the predator and killing something so precious comes at a price ... Dragged to a magical kingdom for the murder of a faerie, Feyre discovers that her captor, his face obscured by a jewelled mask, is hiding far more than his piercing green eyes would suggest. Feyre's presence at the court is closely guarded, and as she begins to learn why, her feelings for him turn from hostility to passion and the faerie lands become an even more dangerous place. Feyre must fight to break an ancient curse, or she will lose him forever. - goodreads.com summary “Rhysand stared at me for long enough that I faced him. ‘Be glad of your human heart, F...

3 DAYS IN AND I’M STILL GOING STRONG! Books Finished Scythe by Neal Shusterman Pages Read Today A Court of Thorns and Roses: 130 pages Crooked Kingdoms: 1hr 45min Total pages read: 325 Total Time Listened : 6hrs I’m honestly really proud of myself for keeping up with this readathon! I’ve been doing a good job of reading and listening to books! Right now I’m halfway through A Court of Thorns and Roses and I’m going to try and finish it by the end of the read-a-thon. I’m making good progress with Crooked Kingdoms , especially because it makes a good listen while studying, but I probably won’t finish it until next week since I have about 12 hours left. I’m excited to continue reading tomorrow! Keep Reading… Elise!