Book Review 📖 Godsgrave by Jay Kristoff

Book Two
The Nevernight Chronicles

Godsgrave was everything and more. I loved every bit of it, and was sad that it ended. But then again, what a way to end a book. Thank goodness I didn't have to wait for the next book to come out, because I don't know how I would've handled it.

Before I give any more of my opinion on Godsgrave, I just want to say well done to Jay Kristoff. The development on all the characters, especially our main girl Mia, and the story arc, was absolutely superb. I couldn't and didn't want to put this book down.

Nevernight was mainly focusing on Mia and her journey in becoming a blade. So it was kind of "school orientated", where she was learning and growing as a person as well as her killing ability. Godsgrave took a complete different turn.

Godsgrave was Gladiators; bloody and fierce. As someone who is interested in history, especially ancient history, I loved that it felt like ancient Rome and getting inspiration from that. It definitely wasn't a great time period to be in, but it's interesting to learn.

I thought Mia getting through book one was a challenge until I saw what she had to go through in this book.

I don't want to say anymore without giving away spoilers, but I highly recommend people to read this series. You won't be disappointed if you love kick-ass females, because Mia is that and so much more.

My star rating is:

Weekend Reads 📚 #4 Wrap-Up

82 to some might not seem a lot, but it did feel like I got a lot of reading done. Maybe because I’m at the half-way mark and crazy things are happening for Mia.

To say that I’m obsessing over this book, is a mild understatement. I tip my hat off to you Mr Kristoff.

Okay, enough chit chat, I need to get back to the story.

I'm actually shocked that I read that many pages, because it sure didn't feel like that. It was a busy day filled with house cleaning and book shopping, but because I'm so close to finishing, I was multi-tasking.
I'll definitely be finishing this book tomorrow morning and then straight onto book three; Darkdawn.

I thought I was busy yesterday, but today was busier. I did finish Godsgrave this morning then I spent most of the day out with my partners family, but as soon as I got home, I was diving straight into Darkdawn.
I'm only on chapter 5, and knowing me with the last book, I'll probably be taking my time. Especially when I'm really loving the series, I just don't want to see it end.

Until next time, happy reading

Weekend Reads 📚 #4

Welcome!

Just in case the title doesn’t make any sense, this blog post and hopefully many to come, is just me talking about my reading plans for the weekend.

I’ve seen these sort of thing done mainly on YouTube, sometimes with a reading vlog, but since I have a blog, this is as close as I can get to that.

So, I hope you enjoy.

Godsgrave by Jay Kristoff

Finished Nevernight last week and you can check out my review here, but basically, I loved it.
I had to start Godsgrave straight away, I want to know what Mia gets up to next. 

I'm about half-way into it, so hopefully I can get a lot of reading done this weekend, maybe even finishing it. Aim high.

That's the plan, but knowing how plans work, I'm not holding my breath. I don't have anything planned exactly, but with two kids, who knows what the day will entail.
But I will try and get as much reading done as I possibly can.
You can follow me on Instagram for all my Nevernight reading.



Until next time, happy reading

Book Review 📖 Nevernight by Jay Kristoff

Book One
The Nevernight Chronicles

Second time reading it, and I loved it even more.
I mean, how can you not love the dynamic duo of Mia and Mister Kindly.

It's so hard to give my in depth review without spoiling anything, cause I do believe you should go in this knowing only two things;
1. Mia is a badass chic that I look up to (I mean, besides the killing part anyway).
2. It's not YA!!
There are some "naughty" scenes in this book, so you are warned.

Jay Kristoff is an amazing writer, to hook me in and unable to leave and to create a character like Mia... Genius.
Even though I didn't mind the footnotes, I'm going to be honest, I didn't read every single one of them. I just wanted to read the story. I wanted to know what will happen to Mia.

Cannot wait to read Godsgrave, what will happen to Mia next.

My star rating is:

Writing Diaries ☕ NaNoWriMo

Long time no hear. Even though I'm annoyed that I haven't done any writing whatsoever, I do have a good excuse. I was sick with a cold then an ear infection.
I might like winter for cuddling up with a good book, but it also means being sick.

Now that I'm better, some what, it's time to get back into writing.
NaNoWriMo starts soon, which means I need to get myself prepared in the month of September and October. I have an idea on what I want to write, but that means I need to do a lot of research and planning.

For those who don't know what NaNoWriMo is, it's a month long writing "adventure" in the month of November.
For more information you should definitely check out there website, link in image below.

I'll definitely be updating more in the lead up, and more often during November.

Until next time, happy writing

Book Review 📖 To Kill A Kingdom by Alexandra Christo

The first time I read To Kill a Kingdom I wasn't a fan, but I thought I'll try again. Unfortunately, my opinion hasn't changed.

The premise of the story was interesting which what made me pick the book up (as well as that beautiful cover), but the execution was a letdown.

The first 100 pages was so boring, it was all talk and no action. I know it was build up so we know what world we are in and what does what, but I think it could've been done differently. Maybe slowly throughout the book, instead of dumped at the beginning. The beginning is what drags you in, not make you skim through just to get to the "good stuff".

Things started happening after 100 pages, but even then I was mainly rolling my eyes and bored out of my brain. It also made me really confused, and not because of my skipping the first 100 pages, but the main male character (which I have forgotten his name all of a sudden). <i>We</i> know she is a siren turned human, but he doesn't know. Does he treat everyone with that kind of courtesy. For some reason that just made me really angry. Even the rest of the crew felt off, like they are supposed to be strong cool guys and girl, but it came across false.

Maybe it was the author trying to make us see them as tough guys, but it just comes across weak.

I'm sorry, I really wanted to love this book, but it fell flat with me.

My star rating is:

Weekend Reads 📚 #3

Welcome!

Just in case the title doesn’t make any sense, this blog post and hopefully many to come, is just me talking about my reading plans for the weekend.

I’ve seen these sort of thing done mainly on YouTube, sometimes with a reading vlog, but since I have a blog, this is as close as I can get to that.

So, I hope you enjoy.

Nevernight by Jay Kristoff

After buying the final book in the Nevernight trilogy, I had to do a read-a-thon/marathon (or whatever you want to call it), of all the books.
I've also come to the realisation that I really need to start and finish series. There are so many series that I've started and just either never got around to finishing, or I pick up other books.

So, from now on, my plan is to start and finish a series. Obviously if the series hasn't finished yet (looking at you George RR Martin), then I'll read what is out so far.

Back to Nevernight; I've just started and I'm loving it. I love the badassery (it's now a word), of Mia. And even though when I first read it, the writing style was "difficult", I'm actually enjoying it now. Maybe I'm just used to Jay Kristoff's writing now.



Until next time, happy reading