Thursday, March 17, 2022

Review 'the war of two queens by jennifer l armentrout


 From the desperation of golden crowns…


Casteel Da’Neer knows all too well that very few are as cunning or vicious as the Blood Queen, but no one, not even him, could’ve prepared for the staggering revelations. The magnitude of what the Blood Queen has done is almost unthinkable.

And born of mortal flesh…

Nothing will stop Poppy from freeing her King and destroying everything the Blood Crown stands for. With the strength of the Primal of Life’s guards behind her, and the support of the wolven, Poppy must convince the Atlantian generals to make war her way—because there can be no retreat this time. Not if she has any hope of building a future where both kingdoms can reside in peace.

A great primal power rises…

Together, Poppy and Casteel must embrace traditions old and new to safeguard those they hold dear—to protect those who cannot defend themselves. But war is only the beginning. Ancient primal powers have already stirred, revealing the horror of what began eons ago. To end what the Blood Queen has begun, Poppy might have to become what she has been prophesied to be—what she fears the most.

As the Harbinger of Death and Destruction.

Review:

Note: theres allot of strong dislike going around, and thats putting it lightly. Allot of it comes from people that havent  even read the book, disliked the other books and are now 'surprised' they didn't like this one either and/or saw some half truths or lies and tr*shed the book because of it. It's totally oke to not like the book, to be disappointed, to dnf the series and state why in a respectful way, many have. Its not oke to trash the book, actively try and tank it, try to destroy the authors career over it, send hateful messages to the author, comment n*sty comments one after the other in the authors group, have your friends give 1 star reviews, make gleeful videos about the h*te the book is getting, going after people that did enjoy it. 

Read the book and judge it for yourself, allot of the 'spoilers' sound allot worse out of context (and some arent even true).  The way people are acting is disgusting and allot of them should be ashamed of how they are behaving, how they are treating human beings over a piece of fiction.

Again this isn't directed at people that didn't like it and stated so respectfully but at those I mentioned above

Title: The War of Two Queens

Series: From Blood and Ash #4

Author:  Jennifer L Armentrout

Publisher: Blue Box Press

Edition: Kindle

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Genre: New Adult, Romance, Fantasy

Spice: 3 /5 peppers

Date Read: 01-03 - 05-03

Favorite Quote: "From this moment to our last"

"Your kindness is part of who you are. You just need to learn when not to be kind"

"Don't borrow tomorrows problems"

"From blood and ash. We have risen!"

Review:

This will be a spoiler free review, there will be no information on the joining nor confirmation on whether or not it will happen

Also, please for the love of g*d read A shadow in the embers (flesh and fire #1) before this one. Theres a reason the series got published in a certain order and knowing certain information will help.

I loved this book! If you love a plot driven fantasy story with romance then you'll probably love this book. The others are more character driven romance fantasy, and while I do prefer that, i loved this one too.

Watching Poppy stand on her own two feet, grow and interact with everyone was a great thing to watch.

I must admit, while I did like Kieran in the other books ive really fallen for him in this one. He is such a loyal friend and just a great guy.

There where some other characters introduced in this book, some you'll recognize from A shadow in the embers, and I loved that. He is such a great character.

Some of the plot twist I saw coming, or expected but some I definitely did not. I cannot wait for the next books. It will be epic

While I did love it, certain things got a bit repetitive for me. It didn't help that I've been in a reading slump, evidently because it never takes me this long to read a jla book. I loved Poppys growth and development and loved the snarky side of Casteel, his strength and love and even his horniness hahaha, I mean come on the man has some serious s*x appeal but everything about him became a bit too much about Poppy. He almost felt more like a second character, there to support poppy (which isnt a bad thing) than also a main character. I still very much love him, don't get me wrong. There just are some thing I hope will change  a little bit, maybe not change but grow, in the next book.

I would have loved to see him act more like they are equals, not in power as poppy is stronger (which i love) but as partners and rulers. Not that he doesn't see her as his equal but I don't know it felt like he forgot he is a king and that he is his own person too. Don't get me wrong I love how devoted he is to Poppy, and she to him. Anyways hopefully they will continue to grow as individuals and as a strong couple.

What is this book about:

This books takes off right where the crown of gilded bones ended. Its in dual pov so we see whats going on with poppy and cas, and what they are thinking in certain situations.

Can't really say more without spoiling things.


What did I like/love:

I love how every thing came together. How things that where laid down in the first book changed or now made sense. The smallest things could come back.

We learn more and more about how things came to be as they are and I can't wait to see how they turn out.

What did I dislike/hate:

Nothing I hated

Rating:

5 stars

Friday, June 12, 2020

Review "Rage and Ruin by Jennifer L. Armentrout"


Half-angel Trinity and her bonded gargoyle protector, Zayne, have been working with demons to stop the apocalypse while avoiding falling in love. The Harbinger is coming…but who or what is it? All of humankind may fall if Trinity and Zayne can’t win the race against time as dark forces gather.

As tensions rise, they must stay close together and patrol the DC streets at night, seeking signs of the Harbinger, an entity that is killing Wardens and demons with no seeming rhyme or reason. Forbidden to be with each other, Zayne and Trinity fight their feelings and turn to unusual sources for help—the demon Roth and his cohorts. But as deaths pile up and they uncover a sinister plot involving the local high school and endangering someone dear to Zayne, Trin realizes she is being led…herded…played for some unknown end. As anger builds and feelings spiral out of control, it becomes clear that rage may be the ruin of them all.
 



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Title: Rage and Ruin
Series: The Harbinger #2
Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout
Publisher: inkyard Press
Edition: Kindle
Amount of Pages: 608
Genre: New Adult, Fantasy, Romance


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Cliffhanger: [ Kind off yes, its more like wtf just happened, give me books 3 now (hide spoiler)]
HEA/HFN: [ Can't really say (hide spoiler)]
Cheating: [ No (hide spoiler)]
Triggerwarnings: [ No (hide spoiler)]
Love Triangle: [ No (hide spoiler)]
Insta Love/ Insta Lust: [ No (hide spoiler)]
Single Parent/Kids/Pregnancy: [ No (hide spoiler)]


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Date Read: 18-05-2020 - 21-05-2020

Favorite Quote: “You’re under my skin and in my blood. I can’t get you out.”

Review:
I'm having trouble writing this review because I don't know how I want to word my thoughts. So bear with me and I hope this makes sense.
I liked this book, I really think that we get a better view of who Zanye is now that he isn't being overshadowed by Roth. The man has some real snark, I can tell you that much. Like dude went right for the achilles heel, I was shocked haha.
This book was less intense compare other books by Jen. Like there where obvious ups and downs, very frustrating moments, but not huge whiplash, rollercoaster moments (until the last couple of chapters.)
Normally once I start a JLA book, I don't stop until i'm finished but in this case I was able to phase myself. Not sure if it's because of the book or because of me being in a bit of a slump. Don't get me wrong the story was still amazing.

What is this book about:
This book takes off where the last book ended. Zayne is now Trinity's guardian. Which means the feelings they have for each other shouldn't be there but here we are regardless.
Something is still attacking wardens and Trinity and Zayne are trying to figure out who is doing this. They aren't doing this alone, Roth and Layla are there to help them, since wardens aren't the only ones being hunted.
The more the attraction between Zayne and Trinity grow, they have to decide if the love they have for each other is greater than the unknown consequences. Some things love can't overcome.....

What did I like/love:
I liked that the characters aren't perfect. Zayne can snap like it's nobodies business when he get angry, and Trinity is selfish and impulsive. But they do their best to work past that and grow from that.
I liked how they are together, they have their struggles. More so than just a regular couple with them being trueborn and guardian.
I really loved Roth in this book. He had some great moments, as did Layla. It was fun seeing them again.

Overall this book was pretty even, like no massive high and lows during the story, like there where highs and lows but not like whiplash worthy high and lows, but then came the ending. So prepare yourself, Jen didn't opal us but yeah.

What did I dislike/hate:
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Rating:
4 I really liked it stars

Thursday, April 9, 2020

Cover reveal " Off the Blood by Cameo Renae"


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Title: Of the Blood
Series: Heir of Blood and Fire, #1
Genre: YA Dark Fantasy
Author: Cameo Renae
Release Day: May 15, 2020
Cover Designer: Covers by Juan

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Raised in a war-ravaged continent, temptation comes to Calla Caldwell in the form of a charming and mysterious stranger. Giving in to his intimate seduction, her world is forever changed by a single bite.

Calla quickly learns the handsome stranger is vampire prince, Trystan Vladu. His bite was an attempt to claim and save her from a plot of vengeance generations in the making. However, the claws of that ancient vendetta are scraping ever closer.

Thrust into a new nightmare by the Prince of the corrupt kingdom of Morbeth, Calla is captured, tortured, and starved in the dank confines of his dungeon. While in captivity, she takes part in a séance with a witch of light where she contacts a departed relative—a Princess of Incendia—who bequeaths a gift to Calla that will tip the scales of good and evil . . . if she can learn to harness it.

With a dark tapestry of secrets, lies, and murder unraveling around her, Calla must learn to embrace the power roiling through her veins, or be snuffed out by the strangling fist of a malevolent darkness.
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I was born in San Francisco, raised in Maui, Hawaii, and now reside with my husband in Las Vegas.
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One of my greatest satisfactions is creating fantasy worlds filled with adventure and romance.
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One day I hope to uncover my magic wardrobe and ride away on a unicorn. Until then . . . I'll keep writing!
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The darker the secret, the higher the price. 

Dallas August runs a dangerous business—an organization of elite spies for hire. The secrets trade. Nothing is off limits, and no price is too high. When asked to uncover what recluse Gwen Marsh knows about a Mafia kingpin's death, Dallas poses as a bodyguard to get close to his target, but the stubborn Asian beauty wants nothing to do with him. As the FBI and the Mafia close in, danger drives them together, but can he protect Gwen, or will Dallas be the one risking everything to discover what she is really hiding? Dallas August is about to find out how dangerous life can be as one of the Secret Brokers. Once you are in, there is no turning back. 

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