A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas Review

A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I wasn't sure if I was going to give this 4 or 5 stars, but the twists at the end bumped it up. Honestly, it got a little slow in the middle and didn't pick up again until the last 100 or so pages. Some of the plot twists are extremely predictable; however, the final turn did surprise me. I'm excited for the next book in the series!! I love Maas' writing style (which I'm sure I've mentioned before) simply because she can write so many different scenes and convey so many different emotions. The character development is spot on. Feyre's inner turmoil incredible, and I like that I had a connection to the majority of the characters. I'm invested for sure :)

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

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

I don't care what anyone says- this book is necessary and I love the fact that Sarah took the time to include it in the series! Yes, it's a novella. No, that doesn't change the fact that I absolutely adored it and will continue to reread it for years to come. I can't say enough good things about Maas' world-building, writing style, character development... it's all fantastic. I'm sure my fiance is tired of hearing me go on and on about this series, but I cannot recommend it enough. I know this series isn't for everyone, and it seems like the Throne of Glass series is a little more popular with people here on Goodreads, but I know both series have a massive following at this point. Either way, give this series a try if you're looking for your new favorite book.

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Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, Vol. 1 by Naoko Takeuchi Review

Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, Vol. 1 by Naoko Takeuchi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This brought me back to my childhood and allowed me to relive some of my most favorite memories. I absolutely adore this series and I can’t wait to pick up the next few volumes from the library. I don’t know if I can give this an unbiased review, but as far as mangas go, this is definitely one of my top five! I love Chrno Crusade and Chobits too, and I’m not sure that I would ever be able to choose my favorite even out of those three.

I know I’ll be giving this entire series 5 stars. Just a heads up.

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A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas Review

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh. My. Gosh! I'm so glad this one was recommended to me (thanks Rose!); I wasn't really sure I would like this book just based on the premise, but it turned out to be one of my favorites! Maas is one of the best young adult writers I've ever read, and she definitely knows how to write a steamy (but not overly ridiculous or cheesy) sex scene. I definitely recommend this to anyone and everyone who enjoys a good fantasy book!

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From Here to Eternity by Caitlin Doughty Review

From Here to Eternity: Traveling the World to Find the Good Death by Caitlin Doughty
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I cannot, for the life of me, remember where I discovered this book (possibly Goodreads or Facebook; maybe Instagram?), but I’m so glad I picked it up!! I haven’t had to face death on a personal level (luckily and unluckily, I guess) until recently. Death isn’t something we should fear- we need to discuss it, confront it, and most importantly, accept it. I love the format of this book because we get to see a number of different burial and grieving processes from around the world. This truly made me question some of our modern/ westernized thoughts on the funeral industry, and I recommend everyone checking this out. Read it with an open mind and remember to be accepting of other cultures.

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