Eva Aviana Otilie

Well this was not my favourite book I have ever read. But it was up there. It gets a 4.75 for mutible reasons. I mean it is about dragons, kinda. It about a dragon people and also humans and just how they work and don't work torgether. I have an obsession with dragons to begin with so it was up there just due to that (if it was bad I would place it down of course). I enjoyed the overall story of the book. It was just really fun to read.
I also enjoy myself a strong and independent girl main caracther that is not just men men men and that allows the girl to just be strong, with no having to sacrifice her powers, or choosing to not be strong due to a man or family needing help. Let a girl be a fighter.
It is a book I can easily reread. Honestly I could probely reread it like in 2 days just to see if my opinion is still the same. 

 This book feelt like discovering a hidden gem in the fantasy genre—one that is quietly magical and richly detailed.I love how the charm and the academic research blends together so neatly.
The novel is set in 1909 and follows Emily Wilde, a socially awkward yet brilliant professor at Cambridge, who is working on what she hopes will be the definitive encyclopaedia of faeries. Emily's journey takes her to the remote village of Hrafnsvik in Scandinavia.
What drew me in was the way the story is presented as Emily's journal, I honestly loved this aspect so incredibly much. This narrative style makes it feel incredibly personal, as if you're peering into the thoughts of a woman who is much more comfortable with her books and faerie folklore than with people. Which to be fair is kinda exactly what the case is. Example, when she arrives in Hrafnsvik, Emily's interactions with the villagers are painfully awkward, leading to some amusing yet relatable moments. Her initial attempts to gather information from the villagers are met with suspicion and confusion, and her discomfort is palpable.
One of my favorite aspects of the book is the relationship between Emily and Wendell Bambleby, her charming and infuriating colleague. When Wendell unexpectedly shows up in Hrafnsvik, Emily is both annoyed and relieved. Wendell is everything Emily is not—effortlessly sociable, charismatic, and, as we later discover, deeply connected to the faerie world in ways that Emily hadn't anticipated. Their banter is delightful, and the slow development of their friendship (with a hint of romance) is one of the highlights of the story. Have to add that the romance not being too in my face is one of the things I also highly like about this book. Heather Fawcett's writing is beautifully descriptive, particularly when it comes to the faeries and the wintry landscape of Hrafnsvik. The village feels isolated and otherworldly, the perfect backdrop for a story steeped in folklore. The faeries themselves are portrayed as both enchanting and dangerous, with their own complex rules and hierarchies. Emily's meticulous notes on the different types of faeries add depth to the world-building, making it feel as though you're reading a real scholar's work on these mythical creatures.
However, the book's pace is quite measured, which might not appeal to readers looking for fast-paced action. The focus is more on the slow unraveling of mysteries, both in the faerie world and in Emily's personal growth. While this slower pace allows for a deep immersion in the world and characters, it could feel a bit dragging at times, especially in the middle of the book. 

 When I picked up the book, I was exited about the plot: a secret governmental agency responsible for managing and safeguarding the course of history through time travel. It promised a blend of historical intrigue, adventure, and a touch of science fiction, all things that I typically love. However, the book fell short in several key areas.
I think that overall I need to agree that it feels a bit like a fanfiction. I will explain more now: First, the narrative felt disjointed and inconsistent (kinda like someone earlier said. Like a 14 year old fanfiction.). While the concept of time travel and historical manipulation is complex, the storytelling often seemed to lack direction. The pacing was uneven, with some sections dragging on unnecessarily while others rushed through potentially fascinating events and encounters. This  made it difficult to stay engaged and fully immersed in the story, again leading it to just drag out.
Character development was another huge issue. The protagonists, came across as underdeveloped and somewhat one-dimensional, ok super one-dimensional honestly. Their motivations and personal backgrounds were not explored in sufficient depth, making it hard to connect with them. Instead of feeling like fully realised individuals, they often seemed to serve as mere vehicles for advancing the plot. Or in a less fancy way, the characters all felt like puppets instead of actual alive people that the author is just guiding in their story.
The historical settings and events sometimes suffered from a lack of authenticity. As someone who enjoys historical fiction, I found myself frustrated by inaccuracies and that just makes me feel less connected as I know it is not actually accurate. I mean do your research properly. The book sometimes took too many liberties with historical facts, which, while maybe intended to help the narrative, ended up destroyingit in some ways.
The prose itself was another sticking point. While there were moments of evocative writing, these were overshadowed by a general sense of inconsistency. Some passages were beautifully crafted, drawing me into the world, while others felt clunky and awkward, pulling me out of the story. Like I felt I was on some kind of awkward rollarcoaster that pulls you back and forth.
Small line that I dont know where to put in the main subjects I like to keep in my reviews: THE ROMACE. I mean, it was not needed and felt all wrong to me. I would be fine without it in any and every way.
Small posetive thing tho since everything before was so negative: The concept remains a compelling one, and there were flashes of brilliance in the way certain historical figures and events were portrayed. The idea of exploring history through the lens of time travel is undeniably fascinating, and there were moments where the book's potential shone through.
Just overall sucks that my expectations and wants in this book were not met at all. The concept was so good, it just was way to inconsistent and not properly written. So in conclusion, it was a 2star for me. Borderline 1.75 but decided to keep it up at 2. 

Ok first, what is up with me only reading good books latley? I mean great for me but this is strange.

Now, the actual book review.
I mean this book was great. The way it mixed the knowledge we have about animals and how evolution works. But also the idea and reimaging of how anials are and can be out there in the universe.

Well, it was simply amazing in my opinion. There is not much more to say

Ok now my final thoughts. I have to admit that I am not sure what to even say for this one. I am just in a somewhat of a shock.
So much of the darker details of how the world works was revealed now and it kinda amkes this series a little more scary.
Shive being gone, just CLIFFHANGER MUCH?!!!!!

I have to say that the snow helps ALOT againt the darkness in the earlier boojs. Like physical dark not theme

N.K. Jemisin's “The Fifth Season” is the first book in the Broken Earth trilogy, a novel that has garnered considerable acclaim for its unique world-building and innovative narrative structure. While there is much to admire in this book, several aspects detracted from my overall enjoyment, resulting in a 3-star rating.What I Liked:
1. Unique World-Building: Jemisin crafts an original and immersive world, the Stillness, where apocalyptic seismic activity is a constant threat. The intricate details of orogeny and the socio-political dynamics are compelling and rich.
 
2. Narrative Structure: The unconventional second-person perspective and non-linear timeline were initially jarring but ultimately intriguing. These choices add depth to the storytelling, making the reader piece together the narrative like a puzzle.

3. Strong Themes: The book delves into themes of oppression, survival, and resilience. The portrayal of marginalized communities and the exploration of power dynamics are thought-provoking and relevant.

4. Diverse Characters: The protagonist, Essun, and other characters like Damaya and Syenite, are complex and multi-dimensional. Their personal struggles and growth are engaging and emotionally impactful.

What I Didn't Like:
1. Pacing Issues: The novel's pacing is uneven. While the world-building is fascinating, it often slows down the narrative. There are sections where the plot drags, making it difficult to stay engaged.

2. Complexity Overload: The density of the world-building and the intricate plot can be overwhelming. At times, it felt like there was too much information to process, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the story.

3. Emotional Detachment: Despite the strong themes and character development, I found it challenging to connect emotionally with the characters. The narrative style, while innovative, sometimes created a distance between the reader and the characters' experiences.

4. Abrupt Ending: The book ends on a cliffhanger, which can be frustrating for readers looking for some resolution. While it sets up the next installment, it felt abrupt and left many plot threads dangling.
Conclusion:
“The Fifth Season” is a novel of contrasts. Its inventive world-building and bold narrative choices are both its greatest strengths and weaknesses. While I appreciate the ambition and creativity, the pacing, complexity, and emotional distance made it a mixed reading experience for me. Readers who enjoy detailed and innovative fantasy worlds might find it more rewarding, but be prepared for a challenging read.

This book continues the vibrant and twisted saga of the Locked Tomb series with dark humor, and intricate world-building. We meet Nona, a caracther that has a somewhat innusent.
Plot and Pacing:The book balances suspense and mystery, slowly revealing Nona's significance within the grander narrative of the series. Something the author is a expert of doing. The plot is with layers that peel back to expose surprising connections and revelations. Muir writes in a way that leaves us being abel to follow the suspense. But also do not reveal more than we need. So we are surpised by plottwists still. I mean the ending. With Alecto and Harrow finnaly returning to their correct bodies was not done how I were to expect
Character Development: Her naivety and childlike wonder are juxtaposed with the grim reality of her world, making her a complex character. The supporting cast has the same level of depth and personality. The interaction between characters is sharp and often tinged with dark humor which I am all here for.

World-Building: Muir's world-building in “Nona the Ninth” is as immersive as ever. The blend of necromancy, sci-fi elements, and gothic aesthetics creates a setting that is both haunting and fascinating. The book goes more in depth of the Nine Houses, making the already complex (and confusing) universe.

Writing Style: She has a knack for blending the macabre with the mundane, crafting sentences that are both beautiful and unsettling. The dialogue is punchy and often laced with dark humor.

Now, this book is honestly still great. I love their writing styles and just how intrested I am in this book. Yes, I am confused often. But I have learned ever since Gidion to actually really enjoy this confusion. I would say tho. I dont think I would wana ever start in the middel of this series (some series yu can do that with).
I really enjoyed the ending and still cant wait for the next book. So pls let it come now soon.
I need to know what will happen now that their souls are returned.

Now I know this one will be super short

I do struggle to write a proper rewiev of this one as honestly. I know how the rest of the series is and I may just kinda think of the entire series and not just THIS book. 
But for me it is an obvious 5 star.
Snicket is great at ‘being in carcather' during the entire thing. Like all expleations are based on ‘this will end bad' and yes, I will admit. It is kinda annoying at times. But the commitment helps so much and it helps keep the feeling of it being a kinda child ghotic vibe. The vibe I just abseultly love.
The only negative part is kinda just generally how... can we say invested count Olaf is in marrying Violet. (also if any names I say are wrong I blame the transelations) Just did he actually spend real time trying to find other sulutions?.... he should have spent longer atleast

The story started oit so well. Yes it deveoped slowly, but I was on track and invested. Then it dtarted to get so repetative.

I mean caracthers also exist, and the side caracthers do little for the story. And I jusy did not need the lovy stuff at all.

Ok, lastly. The shitty ass town. Yes it was bult well and I getnit but I hate that town

Well I am not even sure what to say or write of this book.
In some ways I loved it, ok actually most of it I loved.
The writing was easy to folow along. It had enough detail that I felt intrested and invested in what was happening.
It had some small little romace and really cute and cuddely moments.
yes there is a murder, yes it is a thriller. But somehow it happened in a way that made me feel all cuddly under a blanket.

And that, somehow is the only problem for me, the fact that somehow they make murder be posetive.

Well it has actualy been awhile since I read the original 1984, so I had to visit it right before I read this book. I do however remeber that when I first read this book I was messmerized and captured in alot of thinking, I was hoping that Julia would do the same. In some ways it did, but not as much as 1984 did for me.
I am super unsure where to even explain what my brain said while reading this book.
I really appriciate how we see and notise how the rebellion diffrent people here now. How we get to know Julia and her motivatins more and better.
This retelling hold little back and in terms of paiting a faerlessness but alos just how vuldreble and just how well... brain washed she is.

It is a grim and thought provoking book, that I think maybe we can all agree on. Yet I just am not so sure how much I really liked this book. Like the entire thing is executed well generally, just I was not so captured all the time. I wasnt rushing as I wanted to read more. It just went slowly by as I read.

Hmmm
I am not really super sure what or how to even say what I feel.
The book was not directly bad, not at all in fact. It was just, chaos?
At times I was not really sure what I was even reading, in some ways this was and is a good thing. I needed to see and understand what was even happening.

In terms of writing there was not much complicated words, the sentence structure was overall simple and easy to understand. The balance between disribing and showing vs telling was great. I felt like the book floated along more than start and stop. Like some other books tends to be.

The caracthers were overall to my liking, I found them funny yet serious. They did not distrub the storyline and was really there to help. Sometimes books feel like the plot and the caracthers are two diffrent things, this did not feel like it. 
It was truly one and the swme thing.

The idea of the story was to my liking, I am not sure I liked the way it was done too well so it does not get the top ratings for me.

The book is great. It's action and even some romance in there. I myself have read the book and find to guess who the real people behind the caracters are while reading.
But I will have to say that me personaly found it sometimes hard to read bcs I am not a gamet myself anf have never played a tolplaygame before. Sometimes it's refered to ‘normal' roleplayinggames and I get a little bit cunfused.

So this is a peranell novel to Oryx and Crake, and I am stil struggeling if I want that or not. In some ways I liked Jimmy, I wanted this book to also be about him and be around him more than what it actually was. I enjoyed the storyline in general. I did fall out and feel less connected with the whole way it was written ths time.
I mean I am not sure what else to write, in general I enjoyed it but unlike the first book tjis did not feel revelutionery to me. It felt at times that it did not have enought details. The storyline did not have enough depth and I wish I gotten just MORE, I was simply not obessed with this book.