Review: "Covenant Series by Jennifer L. Armentrout"

For three years, Alexandria has lived among mortals—pretending to be like them and trying to forget the duty she'd been trained to fulfill as a child of a mortal and a demigod. At seventeen, she's pretty much accepted that she's a freak by mortal standards… and that she'll never be prepared for that duty. 

According to her mother, that’s a good thing. 

But as every descendant of the gods knows, Fate has a way of rearing her ugly head. A horrifying attack forces Alex to flee Miami and try to find her way back to the very place her mother had warned her she should never return—the Covenant. Every step that brings her closer to safety is one more step toward death… because she's being hunted by the very creatures she'd once trained to kill. 

The daimons have found her.

Title: Daimon (Covenant #0.5)
Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout
Publisher: Spencer Hill Press
Edition: Paperback
Amount of Pages: 62
Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Mythology, Romance

Date Read: 18-12-2018 - 20-12-2018

Favorite Quote: “Actually, I was prone to random acts of stupidity. I considered it to be one of my talents.” 

Review:
I liked this little preview. However I'm glad that I read it after Half-blood. That way I was already familiar with the story and the characters. You can easily start with this one, it's a good way to start the series. I'm normally just not that into prequel novella's.

What is this story about:
This story is about Alex(andra) who isn't like any other 17 year old girl. She isn't exactly human. She is a decedent of the Greek gods. Well she is a descendant of a pure blood (hematoi) and a human, making her a half-blood. 
Three years ago her mother took her away from the covenant ( a school for half-blood and pures, while also a community for the hematoi to live) and they've been on the run ever since. Ever moving, never settling. 
One night the thing that Alex always worried about happend, the Daimons, Pure Bloods turned addicted to Aether (a magical force in their blood) which turned them into very lethal monsters, found them...
This story gives a little more background to Alex and her mother. 

What did I like about this story
I liked that we saw a bit more of Alex's mom. We got to know her a little bit, see what she was like. Even though we know from Half-blood what happened to Alex and her Mom, it's interesting to see it actually happening. 
Like I said above, you don't have to start the series with Daimon, but it's a good place to start if you want to. 

Overall I enjoyed reading this little book. 

Rating:





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The Hematoi descend from the unions of gods and mortals, and the children of two Hematoi - pure-bloods - have godlike powers. Children of Hematoi and mortals - well, not so much. Half-bloods only have two options: become trained Sentinels who hunt and kill daimons or become servants in the homes of the pures.

Seventeen-year-old Alexandria would rather risk her life fighting than waste it scrubbing toilets, but she may end up slumming it anyway. There are several rules that students at the Covenant must follow. Alex has problems with them all, but especially rule #1:

Relationships between pures and halfs are forbidden.

Unfortunately, she's crushing hard on the totally hot pure-blood Aiden. But falling for Aiden isn't her biggest problem - staying alive long enough to graduate the Covenant and become a Sentinel is. If she fails in her duty, she faces a future worse than death or slavery: being turned into a daimon, and being hunted by Aiden. And that would kind of suck.


Title: Half-Blood (Covenant #1)
Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton 
Edition: Paperback
Number of Pages: 383
Genre: Young adult, Fantasy, Romance, Mythology

Date read: 1st 12-2012 2nd 18-12-2018 - 20-12-2018

Favorite Quote: “Okay. I’m ready to move onto something else, like practicing with knives or defense against the dark arts. Cool things.”
“Did you just quote Harry Potter?”

Review
It's been such a long time since I read this series but it stayed with me non the less. I still remember the main plot. 
I loved diving back into this world. Reading things that I didn't remember.

What is this book about 
This book is about Greek mythology. Only they aren't myths. They're real. The gods had children called Hematoi. Those with two hematoi parents where called pure bloods. Children of the gods. Those with a pure blood and human parent are called half-blood.
Half blood are thought of as the lesser species. They where either (forced) to be servants or became guards/sentinals.
Alex is a 17 year old half-blood. She lived her entire live in the Covenant, a hematoi community, studying and training to become a sentinal. That was until 3 years ago her mother pulled her from the covenant and ran. 
However they found alex and brought her back to the covenant. Alex has one chance to prove that she can catch up and become a sentinal or become a servant. Aiden, a hot Pure blood, offered to help her train and get her back on track. Sounds simple right? If only things where that simple...

What did I like/love about this book
I love Greek mythology so I found that aspect really interesting.
I still love Alex, she is such a funny bad ass character. Its fun to relive her journey again.
I also like Aiden. He and alex are great together. The stupid breeding rules are still pissing me off. It's just wrong. 

Rating:





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There is need. And then there is Fate. Being destined to become some kind of supernatural electrical outlet isn't exactly awesome--especially when Alexandria's other half is everywhere she goes. Seth's in her training room, outside her classes, and keeps showing up in her bedroom--so not cool. Their connection does have some benefits, like staving off her nightmares of the tragic showdown with her mother, but it has no effect on what Alex feels for the forbidden, pure-blooded Aiden. Or what he will do--and sacrifice--for her. When daimons infiltrate the Covenants and attack students, the gods send furies--lesser gods determined to eradicate any threat to the Covenants and to the gods, and that includes the Apollyon--and Alex. And if that and hordes of aether-sucking monsters didn't blow bad enough, a mysterious threat seems willing to do anything to neutralize Seth, even if that means forcing Alex into servitude--or killing her. When the gods are involved, some decisions can never, ever be undone. 


Title: Pure (Covenant #2)
Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout
Publisher: Hodder Paperback
Edition: Paperback
Number of Pages: 400
Genre: Fantasy, Mythology, Young adult, Romance 

Date read: 1st 04-2012 2nd 20-12-2018 - 21-12-2018

Favorite Quote: “You'll become the center of someone's world one day. And he'll be the luckiest son of a bitch on this earth.” 

Review:
I find it amazing that after all these years, I still love this series so much. That even though I know what happens I still get nervous. I still get the feelings I did when I first read this book. 
This book definitely doesn't suffer from second book syndrome. It's so good. 
My heart goes out for Alex, shit just keep getting dumped on her plate. I like Seth but not with Alex, they are to alike for it to work and ofcourse there's Aiden. 

What is this book about: 
This book begins where the last one ended. Alex and Aiden are still training. Alex is back on track on becoming a sentinel, and unfortunately for her she also has to train with Seth. 
As much as she wants do dislike Seth, there is a part of her that likes him.
Not everything is going well, with Halfs being able to turn into daimons the threat on the covenant is high. Fear and paranoia is never a good thing. 
Alex has yet to pay another price, and it's not one she was willing to pay, one she never want herself or her friends to pay, but sadly that wasn't up to her. 

What did I like/love about this book:
I liked Seth, he's a funny guy but he has serious boundary issues. 
I loved seeing this story pan out again. How things are being set in motion, its amazing.
I love Alex, she is such a strong characters. She has her flaws, everyone does but she does her best dealing with them. She is always trying to do the right thing. And her sass, it's just hilarious. 
I also love Aiden, I mean who doens't like the dark hair, light eyes look, but he is just a good guy. 
I liked seeing more of him, his sense of humor, his strength, and his desire to do right by alex, even if that means pushing her away. 

Rating:

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"History is on repeat, and things didn't go so well the last time. "

Alexandria isn't sure she's going to make it to her eighteenth birthday--to her Awakening. A long-forgotten, fanatical order is out to kill her, and if the Council ever discovers what she did in the Catskills, she's a goner... and so is Aiden.

If that's not freaky enough, whenever Alex and Seth spend time "training"--which really is just Seth's code word for some up-close and personal one-on-one time--she ends up with another mark of the Apollyon, which brings her one step closer to Awakening ahead of schedule. Awesome.

But as her birthday draws near, her entire world shatters with a startling revelation and she's caught between love and Fate. One will do anything to protect her. One has been lying to her since the beginning. Once the gods have revealed themselves, unleashing their wrath, lives will be irrevocably changed... and destroyed.

Those left standing will discover if love is truly greater than Fate... 

Title: Deity (Covenant #3)
Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout
Publisher: Hodder Paperback
Edition: Paperback
Number of Pages: 480
Genre: Fantasy, Mythology, Young adult, Romance

Date read: 1st: 2012 2nd: 21-12-2018 - 22-12-2018

Favorite Quote: “That simple act stole my breath, my heart. But even as he pulled away, I realized that he couldn't steal something he already had.” 

Review
Well shit just got real! Allot happens in this book. Things that cannot be reversed, no matter how much we might want them to. Actions have consequences. 

What is this book about: 
Things got set into motion that will change the lives of everyone. Alex and Seth are continuing to develop, they are still training but Alex promised to give him a chance. But she can't just forget Aiden. 
People aren't happy, they are scared and someone will go to extreme lengths to make sure Alex doens't make it to her 18th birthday. While others are trying to jump start her awakening. 
Things are going to change, they have to change, but will things change for the better or the worst....

What did I like/love about this book:
I loved the thrill and excitement of this book. I just didn't want to put it down, had to rediscover what happened next. The story, the world, the characters have really sucked me in. 
I can tell from a mile a way that Seth's being manipulated, that he is being used, and that he is lying to Alex. I could tell that the first time I read this book as well. It's sad to see because I know what a good guy Seth can be. He didn't have it easy and I feel for him. 
I do love the development with Alex and Aiden. I'm glad that Aidens resolve finally broke so to say ahahaha. They deserve to be happy. 
And that ending, my god, it still hurts. I'm anxious to read on even though I know full well what's going to happen next. 

Rating:

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Aiden St. Delphi will do anything to save Alex. Even if it means doing the one thing he will never forgive himself for. Even if it means making war against the gods.

Title: Elixir (Covenant #3.5)
Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout
Publisher: Spencer Hill Press
Edition: Paperback
Number of Pages: 74
Genre: Fantasy, Mythology, Romance, Young Adult

Date read: 1st: 2012 2nd: 28-12-2018

Favorite Quote: "Agapi Mou"

Review:
I really loved this novella but it also broke my heart at the same time. I felt so bad for Aiden. It was awesome seeing things from his POV. 

What is this book about: 
This novella is a go between book 3 and 4. We see what happened after Alex awakened and went evil. Everything is told in Aidens point of view. Aiden is willing to do everything to help Alex even if his actions will make her hate him forever.

What did I like/love about this book:
I loved that this book was told in Aidens pov. It was nice to see what he was thinking, how he was feeling etc. I loved seeing more sides of Aiden. He is always so calm and collected and to see him get upset, how hard it was to see, was good. 
He loves Alex so much that he is willing to do something that could possible make her hate him, just to save her. 
It was odd seeing alex so subdued and naive and calm. But despite the Elixir she still knew that she loves Aiden, that says enough. 
I wish we got more from Aidens pov though. 

Rating: 

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Fate isn’t something to mess with… and now, neither is Alex.

Alex has always feared two things: losing herself in the Awakening and being placed on the Elixir. But love has always been stronger than Fate, and Aiden St. Delphi is willing to make war on the gods—and Alex herself—to bring her back.

The gods have killed thousands and could destroy entire cities in their quest to stop Seth from taking Alex’s power and becoming the all-powerful God Killer. But breaking Alex’s connection to Seth isn’t the only problem. There are a few pesky little loopholes in the whole “an Apollyon can’t be killed” theory, and the only person who might know how to stop the destruction has been dead for centuries.

Finding their way past the barriers that guard the Underworld, searching for one soul among countless millions, and then somehow returning will be hard enough. Alex might be able to keep Seth from becoming the God Killer… or she might become the God Killer herself.

Title: Apollyon (Covenant #4)
Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout
Publisher: Hodder Paperback
Edition: Paperback
Number of Pages: 400
Genre: Fantasy, Mythology, Young Adult, Romance

Date read: 1st 2014 2nd 27-12-2018

Favorite Quote: “And that was the thing about truths and secrets. Sometimes the truth didn't need to be known. The lie was healthier than the truth and, while some secrets could set people free, other secrets could destroy them.” 

Review:
This book! That ending! It's intense. I love that this book sucked me in just like the first time I read this book. 
I sped read through the entire thing, read it in one sitting. I couldn't put it down. 

What is this book about: 
This book stars of where the last one ended. Alex awakend and is connected to Seth. Everything he wants, she wants. Everything he feels, she feels. The thing Alex feared the most, the thing Seth promised that wouldn't happen, happened. And that's not all, he totally planned it.
Will Alex be able to break the bond between them or will Aiden have lost her forever. 
If that's not bad enough, Lucian is still waging a war against the gods, halfs and certain Pures. The gods aren't happy, and chaos is everywhere. 

What did I like/love about this book:
I loved seeing more of Alex and Aiden together. They are so darn perfect for eachother. Aiden grounds Alex, he loves her and puts her first. 
I love all the other characters as well. 
And as much of an ass Seth is, I see how he was being manipulated. He still pissed me off big time though. 

Rating:

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It's a beautiful day for a war.

As the mortal world slowly slips into chaos of the godly kind, Alexandria Andros must overcome a stunning defeat that has left her shaken and in doubt of their ability to end this war once and for all.

And with all the obstacles between Alex and her happily-ever-after with the swoonworthy Aiden St. Delphi, they must now trust a deadly foe as they travel deep into the Underworld to release one of the most dangerous gods of all time.

In the stunning, action-packed climax to the bestselling Covenant series, Alex must face a terrible choice: the destruction of everything and everyone she holds dear… or the end of herself

Title: Sentinel (Covenant #5)
Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout
Publisher: Hodder Paperbacks
Edition: Paperback
Number of Pages: 352
Genre: Fantasy, Mythology, Romance, Young adult

Date read: 1st 2013 2nd: 27-12-2018 - 28-12-2018

Favorite Quote: “He was my strength when I needed him to be, my friend when I needed someone to talk me down, my equal in a world where by law I would always be less than him, and honest to gods, he was the love of my life.”

Review:
This book, especially that ending, well the chapters before the ending, break my heart. This book is full of action, it's really good. 

What is this book about: 
This book picks up where the last one ended. Ares all but killed Alex. He broke her in every way possible. She survives but it will take time to get over that, to heal from that, but time is a thing they don't have. Lucian and Ares are still waging a war against the gods. Innocents are getting killed. 
Alex, Aiden and the army of awesome are trying to find a way to end the war. But killing a god requires a god killer, and the gods won't allow a god killer to live....

What did I like/love about this book
I feel like a broken cd for saying this but I loved the moments Alex and Aiden have. I love that they are more open about their relationship. They work really well as a couple. 
I feel for Seth. He dis some pretty despicable things but I see that he was manipulated and that the addiction to aether got to him. Doesn't mean he shouldn't be held responsible but he took some pretty big steps to earn forgiveness for what he has done. In the end he realized that what he was going was wrong, and thats a great first step. He and Alex would never have worked but that doesn't mean he is a bad guy. 
I loved the action and intensity of this book. I love that it still makes me feel the same things it did the first time I read it. 
Great ending for a great series! Alex remains one of my favorite heroines. 

Rating:

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Vas

by K. Webster & Ker Dukey
Publication Date: January 7, 2019
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Dark, Mafia, Romance

The Volkov name is one I longed for.
Their household is one I grew up in, but not as an equal—as a maid’s son.
This didn’t stop me from becoming a man to be reckoned with.
But even with my rightful name finally given to me, I still feel adrift.
Until her.

Everything I did was for acceptance.
Everything I lost brought me to my family.
To this life.
To her.

I fought for my status.
I fought for my sisters.
And I will fight to the death for my angel.

She has shown me there is light in our pitch-black world.
That the stars can’t shine without the darkness of night.
She is the stars, and I am the sky in which she shines.

There is evil lurking in the shadows we create.
The corruption and depravities of the First Families have become toxic and are infecting us all from within.
Games have been played, and now, they must end.

I am Vas.
Vocal. Voracious. Vindictive. Volkov.
A devil in love with an angel, and together, we’re going to rule Hell on Earth.

Ven

by K. Webster & Ker Dukey
Publication Date: June 29, 2018
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Dark, Mafia, Romance

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The Vetrov name comes with expectation.
My role in this world is simple: do as Father asks and live my life how he planned it.

My future is already written: run the empire.
Old Values. Old Rule. Old Money.
Until her.

Everything I do lacks purpose.
Everything I do is empty.
Women. Money. Power. It meant nothing.
Until her.

When the Volkov rose showed up at my home a disgraced package, hand-delivered by a Vasiliev prince, I began paving my own path.
I vowed to make her bloom once more.

She consumed me.
Her. Her. Her.

But you can’t love a rose and expect not to be damaged by her thorns.
She cut me too deep.
And I bled out.
My soul fled.
All that’s left is a cold, calculating monster.

I am Veniamin.
Volcanic. Victorious. Valiant. Vetrov.
When you enter my world to play games, prepare to lose.
In the end, I always find the thorn in my side, and I pluck it right out.

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About K. Webster

K Webster is the author of dozens romance books in many different genres including contemporary romance, historical romance, paranormal romance, and erotic romance. When not spending time with her husband of twelve years and two adorable children, she’s active on social media connecting with her readers.

Her other passions besides writing include reading and graphic design. K can always be found in front of her computer chasing her next idea and taking action. She looks forward to the day when she will see one of her titles on the big screen.

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About Ker Dukey

My books all tend to be darker romance, edge of you seat, angst filled reads. My advice to my readers when starting one of my titles…prepare for the unexpected.

I have always had a passion for storytelling, whether it be through lyrics or bed time stories with my sisters growing up.
My mum would always have a book in her hand when I was young and passed on her love for reading, inspiring me to venture into writing my own. I tend to have a darker edge to my writing. Not all love stories are made from light; some are created in darkness but are just as powerful and worth telling.

When I’m not lost in the world of characters I love spending time with my family. I’m a mum and that comes first in my life but when I do get down time I love attending music concerts or reading events with my younger sister.

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Review "Summoned to the Thirteenth Grave by Darynda Jones

Advanced Readers Copy 

It's lucky number thirteen . . . this is the epic finale for our favourite Grim Reaper and her sinfully sexy son-of-the-devil husband, Reyes.

Charley Davidson, Grim Reaper extraordinaire, is pissed. She's been kicked off the earthly plane for eternity - which is exactly the amount of time it takes to make a person stark, raving mad. But someone's looking out for her, and she's allowed to return after a mere hundred years in exile. Is it too much to hope for that not much has changed? Apparently it is. Bummer.

She's missed her daughter. She's missed Reyes. She's missed Cookie and Garrett and Uncle Bob. But now that she's back on earth, it's time to put to rest burning questions that need answers. What happened to her mother? How did she really die? Who killed her? And are cupcakes or coffee the best medicine for a broken heart? It all comes to a head in an epic showdown between good and evil in this final smart and hilarious novel.

Title: Summoned to Thirteenth Grave (Charley Davidson #13)
Author: Darynda Jones
Publisher: Piatukus
Edition: Kindle
Amount of Pages: 288
Genre: Paranormal, Adult

Date Read 11-12-2018 - 16-12-2018

Favourite Quote: "But I couldn’t get enough of him. This man I’d dreamed of every minute of every hour for one hundred years."

Review:
I want to start my review by saying thank you for granting me this arc. It was really unexpected and I know my friend hated me just a little when I told her I got it. 
I'm not sure what to say about this book. Overall it fell a bit flat? I expected more, especially when the story was build up to be so epic, don't get me wrong I still liked it, but I don't know, I expected more I guess. I felt like the focus was more on the upcoming battle beep has to fight and her story. This book was really setting up for a possible spin off. 
Overall it has a good and an ending that fitted reyes and charley.

What is this book:
This book starts off where the last one ended. Charley was kicked of the face of the earth. Quite literally. 
If that wasn't enough, there's still a war coming, a war beep will have to fight with her army. And lets not forget the hell dimension that got out, is raging on the town. People are getting sick, going crazy. Like the apocalypse is near. And there is limited time to stop it. 
Will Charley and co pull it off, will they be able to save the world or will all be lost

What is did I like about this book:
I liked Charley and Cookies banter. I really liked seeing Charley and Reyes spend some time together. Charley can be as immature as ever but she has a good heart and tries to do the best she can for the people she loves. 

Like i mentioned above there where a few things I didn't like. There was something missing in this book. It felt flat, like it was more a set up for more than an actual conclusion. 
I wasn't a big fan of the reveals that kept adding, it got a bit much and hard to keep track off. It might have been different if I did a reread before starting this one, but I just couldn't wait. 
Don't get me wrong, I still liked this book, it just wasn't what I personally expected and I felt a bit disconnected to the story I suppose. I don't know how to explain it properly because I feel bad. I really wanted to love this book and I hate that I can't explain properly why I didn't. Especially when Netgally was kind enough to grant me this arc and Darynda is an awesome person. 

Rating:
4 I liked it Stars

Review "Throne of Glass Series by Sarah J. Maas"

Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass #1)

Meet Celaena Sardothien.
Beautiful. Deadly.
Destined for greatness.

In the dark, filthy salt mines of Endovier, an eighteen-year-old girl is serving a life sentence. She is a trained assassin, the best of her kind, but she made a fatal mistake. She got caught.

Young Captain Westfall offers her a deal: her freedom in return for one huge sacrifice. Celaena must represent the prince in a to-the-death tournament—fighting the most gifted thieves and assassins in the land. Live or die, Celaena will be free. Win or lose, she is about to discover her true destiny. But will her assassin’s heart be melted?





Title: Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass #1)
Author: Sarah J. Maas 
Publisher: Bloomsbury 
Edition: Paperback
Amount of Pages: 422
Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy 

Date Read: 29-12-2016 - 30-12-2016

Favorite Quote: “Libraries were full of ideas—perhaps the most dangerous and powerful of all weapons.”

Review
I have met this author before. She was at Apollycon2016. Back then I wasn't sure If I'd like her books and I ended up not reading them.  Sarah was coming to Apollycon2017, and again I found myself doubting if this book would be a book for me, or any other book by her for that matter. The reason I didn't really want to read it in the first place was because it's fantasy and young adult, both genre's I don't read much anymore, fantasy especially. Also I got a hint of there being a love triangle and I really dislike those. Anyway  I ended up  added a court of throne and roses to my to read pile, wanting to give Sarah a chance before meeting her and  thinking that that book would maybe suit me more. When I was at this lovely bookshop in Kopenhagen, I saw they had all of Sarah's book. Initially I walked out of that bookshop without buying anything. I walked back in 10 minutes later wanting to buy A Court of Thrones and Roses and A Court of Mist and Fury, but I couldn't resist bringing this book as well. Back at the hotel I picked it up, started reading this book,tried to put it down a view times but picked it back up immediately. This story sucked me in and I couldn't put it down. I ended up really loving it and kicking myself in the but for not bringing the other books in this series as well.  

What is this book all about
Well there is allot going on in this book so It will be very hard to tell you guys about it without spoiling thing. 
Celaena is an famous 18 year old assassin. She got caught and send to Endovier, a labor death camp. One day the prince of adarlan found her and gave her a choice. She could either sit out her sentence in Endovier or compete against other thieves etc to become the Kings champion. If she won the competitions, and be his champion for four years, she would gain her freedom back.  Celaena takes the deal and sets off to Adarlan to compete. During the competition Celaena learns that not everything in this castle and the other competitors is what it seems. Competitors are being murdered, and ripped apart right and left. Loosing a challenge isn't an option either because loosing would mean being send back to Endovier. Can Celaena survive the challenges and avoid being killed as well? Will she be able to resist the sexy and charming prince? And will the captain of the guard learn to trust her? 

What did I like about this book
I liked Celaena. She's a funny, witty and strong character. At one point I did wonder if she could live up to the reputation she has. And if she is as great als she says she is? She thinks that allot. But in the end it turned out that she is indeed pretty bad ass. The only thing I'd wish is that she let her action speak for hear instead of the author repeatedly telling us that she is indeed a bad ass (not that her actions didn't prove that, because they did)
I also really liked crown prince Dorian. He was a funny guy. I could tell that he also cared a great deal about his people and was a genuine  good person. I also liked the chemistry and the banter between Celaena and Dorian. 
I liked Chaol. He was the strong, reliable and calm character. His character really works well with Celaena's.  He's a kind guy that stand by his morals. He has a difficult time seeing past Celaena being an assassin but he warms up to her in the end. I really liked seeing that.
I really liked princess Nehemia. I liked the two of them together, they made great friends. 
Overall I did had a bit of a hard time keeping up with all the different terms and names being used but I got the hang of it in the end. This story is well written and I can't wait to read more about Celaena's journey. I really hope Chaol and especially Dorian will play a big part in that. 

Rating: 
4 I loved it stars 

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Crown of Midnight (Throne of Glass #2)

Crowned by Evil.
Bound by Duty.
Divided by Love.

Celaena Sardothien, royal assassin, is the King of Adarlan's deadliest weapon. She must win her freedom through his enemies' blood - but she cannot bear to kill for the crown. And every death Celaena fakes, every lie she tells, put those she loves at risk.

Torn between her two protectors - a captain and a prince - and battling a dark force far greater than the king, Celaena must decide what she will fight for: her liberty, her heart or the fate of a kingdom...





Title: Crown of Midnight (Throne of Glass #2)
Author: Sarah J. Maas 
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Edition: Paperback
Amount of Pages: 418
Genre:  Young Adult, Fantasy 

Date Read: 30-12-2016 - 02-01-2017

Favorite Quote: “Some things you hear with your ears. Others, you hear with your heart.” 

Review
I really loved this book! This series keeps getting better and better!  This is the first book I've read this year. Granted I started it before new years but I finished it this year. 

What is this book all about
This book Continues Celaena's story. We see how Celaena is struggling with being the King's Champion. Not only she is struggling with her feelings for Chaol but also her friendship with Dorian. Then there is Nehemia who is determent to get Celaena to help her with her quest to free her people.  Talk about pressure right? 
In this book we find out more about Celeana, about her past and her heritage but also about the King's mysterious power.  
This book is full of thrill, mystery,secrets, betrayal, hurt, love and courage. 

What did I love about this book
Normally I don't like it if the female switches between love interest in a series because I get invested. Specially in Dorian, I really liked him and I'm sure he'll do great things in his live. BUT I knew that this would happen before hand so that made it easier to accept. 
I really like Celaena, She went trough so much and I can tell that she is trying her hardest. I can't understand how hard it must be for her to try while being so afraid. She has lost so much so I can understand her not wanting to suffer more. 
I still like Dorian. I applaud him for handling their breakup so well. It can't be easy to see the woman you think you love be with someone else, and that someone else being your best friend as well. I felt bad for him, kind of losing his friend and lover at the same time. Although he knew deep down how Chaol felt for her, it created a drift between Celeana, Chaol and Dorian. 

Chaol I didn't like so much anymore though. He was just whiny and a big hypocrite. I really wish she would have stayed with Dorian. I really preferred him over the two. 
And don't get me started on Nehemiah, What a manipulative selfish bitch! 

I can't wait to read more about Celeana's story! 

Rating:
4 I loved it Stars 

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Heir of Fire (Throne of Glass #3)

Consumed by guilt and rage, Celaena can't bring herself to spill blood for the King of Adarlan. She must fight back...

The Immortal Queen will help her destroy the king - for a price. But as Celaena battles with her darkest memories and her heart breaks for a love that could never last, can she fulfil the bargain and head the almighty court of Terrasen? And who will stand with her?









Title: Heir of Fire (Throne of Glass #3)
Author:  Sarah J. Maas 
Publisher:  Bloomsbury
Edition:  Paperback
Amount of Pages: 562
Genre:  Young Adult, Fantasy  

Date Read:  1st 02-01-2017  2nd 02-07-2017 - 03-07-2017

Favorite Quote:  "She was the heir of ash and fire and she would bow to no one"

"Why do you cry?" "Because I'm lost and do not know the way.."

" To whatever end"

Review
This book would have been one of my favorite's regarding Celaena's point of view, and Dorians point of view if it wouldn't include a new characters, manon, point of view as well.  I understand that Manon might be a important character in the new books but I didn't care for her much. She reminded me a bit of celaena in the first book, where it felt like just allot of talk to me. While Celaena proved to me that she was as good as she says she is, manon didn't in my opinion.  That being said I just loved it! I loved how Celaena grew throughout this book. How she struggled but pushed trough. 

What is this book all about
This book picks up immediately where the last one left. Chaol bargained his freedom to get Celaena out of the country, and send her unknowingly to the kingdom of her aunt. 
We see Celaena struggle with all the hurt and lost she suffered. She felt worthless, broken, and just empty. We see Dorian struggling with the knowledge that he has magic that he can't control. We see Chaol struggling with where his loyalty's lie, struggling with the knowledge what Celaena is, and what to do. 
Dorian is struggeling with his own morals and the discovery of him having magic. 
Like I said above, there are allot of different point of views in this book. 

We also meet and get to know new characters like Aedion, Celaena's cousin and general for the king, Rowan, a fae prince and warrior, and many more. 
This book will reveal more about the king's power and  Celaena might find a way to end it all, if the king doesn't make things worse while she is away....

What did I love about this book
I really loved Celaena's point of view. I just loved how real it all felt. Ofcourse it's not fun for her to struggle with all that she has been through. But i loved that there was no magic fix, that she was 'better' withing a view pages. I loved seeing her with Rowan.  I really hope that their relationship will go the way I want it to go. I can't see Celaena with yet another man haha.
I also love how Dorian is becoming stronger and more sure of himself. 

And boy oh boy do I like Aedion. He's a very interesting character! 

Rating:
5 Amazing stars 

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Queen of Shadows (Throne of Glass #4)

Everyone Celaena Sardothien loves has been taken from her. But she's at last returned to the empire—for vengeance, to rescue her once-glorious kingdom, and to confront the shadows of her past . . .

She will fight for her cousin, a warrior prepared to die just to see her again. She will fight for her friend, a young man trapped in an unspeakable prison. And she will fight for her people, enslaved to a brutal king and awaiting their lost queen's triumphant return.

Celaena’s epic journey has captured the hearts and imaginations of millions across the globe. This fourth volume will hold readers rapt as Celaena’s story builds to a passionate, agonizing crescendo that might just shatter her world.

Title: Queen of Shadows

Author: Sarah J. Maas

Publisher:  Bloomsbury

Edition:  Paperback

Amount of Pages: 645

Genre:  Young Adult/ New Adult, Fantasy 

Date Read:  1st 03-01-2017 - 05-01-2017 2nd:  03-07-2017 - 05-07-2017

Favorite Quote:  "You make me want to live, Rowan. Not survive. Not Exist. Live."

Review

I was so worried about this book because other reviews said that this book changed allot compared to the other books. That some characters did a 180 regarding their personality etc. While some of that is true I loved it! I still think Heir of Fire is my favorite but I loved this one so much! 

Regarding the 180 some characters did, it's true, but to me it was understandable. Was it sad to see at times yes, but it didn't take away from the story in my opinion. 

What is this book all about

Celaena's has claimed her old name back and is not going through live as Aelin, queen of Terrassen. But she has to step back into Celaena's persona for one last time as she goes back to Adarlan like she promised. Things has changed allot while she was training with the Fae Prince Rowan. Dorian is imprisoned by a Valg prince like we saw at the ending of the last book. 

Celaena has to decide if she is capable of granting Dorian mercy and killing him or if it's possible to save him. 

Then there is the more then rocky relationship with Chaol. He became a angry, whiny,guilt ridden person and an even bigger hypocrite, after everything that happened. I mean he isn't handeling it well and I get that, but dude, quit blaming everyone else around you and most of all stop being a hypocrite. 

In this book we see Celaena/Aelin trying to find the third wyrdekey and free magic in Adarlan. We see her getting closer with Rowan as they both struggle with their past and attraction to each other. We see Aelin reunited with her beloved cousin Aedion. Will Celaena succeed in freeing magic and Dorian? 

What did I love about this book

I love how Aelin has grown and continued to grow in this book. I love how her relationship with Rowan progressed. It was so good to see her happy and make new friends, to see her free herself from her past and really tries to live. 

I loved reading more in Rowan's point of view. It was great to see how he thought about certain things. 

I still haven't warmed up to Manon's point of view but I understand her role in the story better and why it was build up the way it was. 

Overall I just love this series but am so scared to read on because I know how the next one will end and it will be agony to wait till the last one. 

                                                            The Characters (so far)

                                                                    Celaena Sardothien 

                                                    Aelin ashryver galathynius

                                                                  Rowan Whitethorn

         
                                                                            Dorian Havilliard

                                                                       Chaol Westfall

                                                                             Aedion Ashryver

                                                                    Lysandra 

                                                              Manon Blackbeak

                                                                        Nesryn Faliq

Note: Credit goes to the creator/artists of the photo's. I didn't make them, just put them together in a collage.

Rating:

5 Amazing Stars 

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Empire of Storms (Throne of Glass #5)

The long path to the throne has only just begun for Aelin Galathynius. Loyalties have been broken and bought, friends have been lost and gained, and those who possess magic find themselves at odds with those don't.

As the kingdoms of Erilea fracture around her, enemies must become allies if Aelin is to keep those she loves from falling to the dark forces poised to claim her world. With war looming on all horizons, the only chance for salvation lies in a desperate quest that may mark the end of everything Aelin holds dear.

Aelin's journey from assassin to queen has entranced millions across the globe, and this fifth installment will leave fans breathless. Will Aelin succeed in keeping her world from splintering, or will it all come crashing down?


Title: Empire of Storms (Throne of Glass #5)
Author: Sarah J. Maas 
Publisher:  Bloomsbury 
Edition:  Paperback
Amount of Pages: 693
Genre:  New Adult, Fantasy

Date Read:  14-01-2017 - 16-01-2017

Favorite quote: "Even when this world is a forgotten whisper of dust between the stars, I will always love you"

Review
This book you guys, this book left me in ruins. It is so good. Even though I knew how it would end and I had some time to prepare me for it, it didn't hurt any less. It was so heart breaking to read. This is all I'll say about it so be prepare. I'm not kidding, prepare you heart, buy ice cream and whine and read that book! I don't think I've read any other book in this series as fast as I did this one. 

What is this book all about
This book follows Aelin, Rowan, Manon, Dorian, Lysandra, Aedion, Lorcan and Elide on their journey. We see allot of development and many many thrilling scenes. 
We see how our gang is trying to find all the wyrdkeys so that they can defeat the valg king Erawan for once and for all. But Erawan isn't the only enemy out there. There is also Meave who is scheming and waiting in the darkness. Ready to attack, destroy and take what she wants. 
Will Aelin find the allies they desperately need and find a way to win this war? She might find a way,the only way it seems, but will she be able to pay the price? 

what did i like about this book
Oh boy how much did i love the Rowan and Aelin scenes in this book.  I'm just so happy that Aelin found someone that is her equal in every way. 
I also love the friendship between lysandra and Aelin.  Both of them deserve a strong and solid girly friendship. It's good for her to have a live. 
I'm not sure how I feel about Manon and Dorian but as long as he's happy, then I'm find with that. I really liked Lysandra and Aedion together. I hope that they can work past there crappy past and heal together like Aelin and Rowan did. 
Then there was the epic development in Elide. she is such a sweet character. It was also great to see a different side of Lorcan. I understand why he did what he did at the end of the book, pissed me off but understandable.  He doesn't deserve the hate he is getting. 

This book must end in a happy and good way, or else my heart won't take it. I really really hope it doesn't go in the direction I fear it's going to go. 

*Note I don't own nor did I make any of the following art works. All credit goes to the people who did.

Elide

Lorcan

Aelin and Rowan

Aelin and Rowan

Elide and Lorcan

Lysandra and Aedion

Dorian and Manon

Chaol and Nesryn

Rating:

 5 Amazing Stars 

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Tower of Dawn (Throne of Glass #5)

Follow Chaol on his sweeping journey to a distant empire in this next instalment of the Throne of Glass series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas. Chaol Westfall has always defined himself by his unwavering loyalty, his strength, and his position as the Captain of the Guard. But all of that has changed since Aelin shattered the glass castle, since Chaol's men were slaughtered, since the King of Adarlan spared him from a killing blow, but left his body broken. Now he and Nesryn sail for Antica - the stronghold of the southern continent's mighty empire and of the legendary healers of the Torre Cesme. It's Chaol's one shot at recovery, and with war looming back home, Dorian and Aelin's survival could depend on Chaol and Nesryn convincing Antica's rulers to ally with them. But what they discover there will change them both - and be more vital to saving Erilea than they could have imagined. 

Title: Tower of Dawn (Throne of Glass#6)
Author: Sarah J. Maas
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Number of Pages: 664
Genre: New Adult, Fantasy, Romance

Date Read: 21-04-2018 - 24-04-2018

Favorite Quote: "Rowan beheld all Aelin was and is, and he was not afraid."
"You must enter where you fear to thread."

Review:
I was not looking forward to reading this book at all. This might even be an understatement. Just don't like Chaol. I never was a big fan of him and he didn't make him self more likable. Don't worry I won't go into a rant about Chaol.
I do have to admit that Chaol got a tiny bit better in this book but I still am not a big fan. There where moments where I though, he I might start to like you and then he opened his mouth and said or did something which made me think, welp no. 
The side characters in this book where the hero's of this book. They made it manageable. They made it enjoyable. 

Note: For the people that don't know this. This book runs paralell to Empire of Storms. It has the same timeline. The characters from Empire of Storm aren't in this book and vice versa. This book contains important information for the last book. Information you need to know, so you can do one of two things, read the book or read a spoiler summary. I read all the spoilers first and didn't learn anything new while reading this book. 

What is this book about:
This book is about Chaol. He is on his way to the southern continent to do two things, get healed and find people that will fight with him, Dorian and Aelin in the upcoming war. With him came Nesryn. They are kind of involved but you can tell that Chaols heart isn't totally in it. 
Upon ariving in the city Nesryn and Chaol meet the king and his children. One of them is Sartaq, the leader of the air force (with lack of a better world) of that kingdom. 
Yrene is a healer of the Torre. She is blessed by a god and very good at her job. She has a difficult past and isn't that wiling to work with Chaol. But she ends up trying to help him. 
As Chaol and Yrene grow closer and he begins to heal in more than just one way, so is Yrene. Both Chaol and Nesryn will find their happily ever after. 

There are more things going on in the southern continent than they initially thought. The Valg may have beat them to it and aren't planing on leaving anytime soon. Can Chaol and Nesryn accomplish what they came for? Will they manage to improve the odd of beating Maeve, Erawan and the Valg completely? 

What did I like about this book
Well I didn't like Chaol and I doubt I ever will. What I did like was the whole new world. I loved reading about Yrene. I can'understand some of her struggles as I'm a nurse myself. I liked getting to know her and I liked that she put Chaol in his place more times than one. 
I also liked Nesryn. I felt like she deserved better than what Chaol was giving her. I'm glad she got what she deserved. I like how she developed and that we saw her journey as well.
I also really liked Sartaq. He's a very interesting character. He seems like a man that has his heart in the right place and is willing to do what is right. I liked that about him. I also like that he is as sassy as they come. 

I'm glad that the book didn't just focus on Chaol. If it was I would have given up only a chapter in. 

Rating:

3 I enjoyed it stars 

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Years in the making, Sarah J. Maas’s #1 New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series draws to an epic, unforgettable conclusion. Aelin Galathynius’s journey from slave to king’s assassin to the queen of a once-great kingdom reaches its heart-rending finale as war erupts across her world. . .

Aelin has risked everything to save her people―but at a tremendous cost. Locked within an iron coffin by the Queen of the Fae, Aelin must draw upon her fiery will as she endures months of torture. Aware that yielding to Maeve will doom those she loves keeps her from breaking, though her resolve begins to unravel with each passing day…

With Aelin captured, Aedion and Lysandra remain the last line of defense to protect Terrasen from utter destruction. Yet they soon realize that the many allies they’ve gathered to battle Erawan’s hordes might not be enough to save them. Scattered across the continent and racing against time, Chaol, Manon, and Dorian are forced to forge their own paths to meet their fates. Hanging in the balance is any hope of salvation―and a better world.

And across the sea, his companions unwavering beside him, Rowan hunts to find his captured wife and queen―before she is lost to him forever.

As the threads of fate weave together at last, all must fight, if they are to have a chance at a future. Some bonds will grow even deeper, while others will be severed forever in the explosive final chapter of the Throne of Glass series. 

Title: Kingdom of Ash (Throne of Glass #7)
Author: Sarah J. Maas 
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Edition: Kindle 
Amount of Pages: 992
Genre: YA/NA, Fantasy, Romance, Action

Date Read: 23-10-2018 - 24-10-2018 

Favorite Quote: "You do not Yield"

Review:
I have to be honest, I lost my excitement for this book due to all the push backs and the crazy fandom. Now don't start hating on me, I get her reasons for pushing back the book but like 6 times is a bit to much. I would have waited with the series if I knew. 
But I'm glad I finally got to read it because it was really good! She really stepped up from A Court of Wings and Ruin (which I still liked). I loved how it all came together.

What is this book about:
This book starts where Empire of Storms (and Tower of Dawn) ended. Aelin is captured by Maeve and Rowan and co are hunting her down to save her. 
Lysandra is prententing to be Aelin and Aedion is fighting to win the war and to keep the forces of Erawan at bay.
Dorian and Manon are looking for the last Wyrdkey and are trying to get the other witches to fight for them. 
Chaol and the others are on their way back with an army, and they hope they aren't to late. 
In this book we see everyone come together in an attempt to fight and defeat Maeve and Erawan, but will they succeed? Will they find a way to win without having to pay the ultimate price....

What did I like about this book:
Overall I loved this book. It was long and it had a bit of a slow start but it was so worth it. I really liked how it all turned out. I kind of expected an ending like this but I'm glad it all worked out. 

SPOILERS AHEAD!!!! BE WARNED FOR THE SPOILERS!!!

I loved how real it felt. Aelin being traumatized, her still struggling after the rescue. How tired she is. How she suffered, and how Fenrys suffered. 
I didn't get the love for Fenrys until this book. I really do now. 
I loved seeing Rowan and Aelin together. I loved how they where still a team. I loved seeing more from Rowans pov too. 
We got to see the Cardre in action and I loved that because till now we didn't seem much of their skills. 
My heart broke for Aedion. I really feel bad. The amount of pressure he's under. Trying to fight and almost unfightable war and being knocked down over and over again. Without Aedion there wouldn't be a country to save. He fought so hard. He got hurt by the woman he loved and his beloved cousin. It really pissed me off that Lysandra and Aelin decided to make him a breeding stud without even consulting him about it when they made those plans. I really expected more from lysandra. As a former whore she knows what it's like to have others make choices over her body and she had no issue doing it to Aedion, even knowing his past. To expect him to breed children for Aelins line, so the kids would look like her, but never being able to claim them as his own. It's not oke to make a live altering decision for someone, they should have asked him before making that plan. And her admitting they where never going to tell him was just fucked up. I get why he was so mad at her. He had every right to. 
I also felt for Lysandra, she had fate in aelin and thought she would have made a good plan, while in reality the plan sucked. It was a crappy plan and it cost people their lives. 

I was shocked when Aelin lost all her power. I didn't expect her to die, no way would sarah have done that. I think its a good compromise though, that way she still payed a hefty price but not her live. I loved how Rowan one upped her with the wyrdmarks on her back, guiding her home. 
I thought it was stupid for aelin to bargain with the gods for Elena though, the bitch had it coming. And she got screwed by the gods and screwed the others by arguing with the gods. I loved that Mala gave her some power though. 
I absolutely hated the crossover. I hated it because it added absolutely nothing. Sarah really went against her word, and she has a habit of doing that and it doesn't really work for her. I am glad that she closed all other opportunities for a crossover in the future though. 

I loved that Rowan and Aelin fought Maeve together, shared power. It showed how strong Rowan actually is. I loved that the defeat of Erawan and Maeve was a team effort and not just like typical YA, where the main heroine does all the fighting and wins everything. That felt real to me.

I am glad that there where some inpactfull deaths, it made it sad but realistic. I do feel like Gavriel's death, while I knew it was coming, was a bit unnecessary. I didn't fully understand why he did it, he didn't need to.

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Rating:
5 it was amazing Stars