#kresley cole
To be clear, there are (going to be) seven books in this series (six novels and one novella) and of those I have read four: Poison Princess, Endless Knight, Dead of Winter, and Arcana Rising. As I have read them, my general enjoyment of them has lessened like a classic case of diminishing returns. With this series it isn’t a case of poor world building that lowers my opinion of it (because the action is top notch and the different areas encountered are vivid and interesting), but because the romantic triangle that was put in place is just excruciating.
Evie, the main character who we have been following and supposedly rooting for to win this Tarot card themed hunger games, has to choose between Aric and Jack. Who Aric and Jack are isn’t really important, what’s important is that despite both of these men being interesting characters in their own right when they are forced to interact with Evie they seem to turn into spineless mush balls who exist for her emotional/mental/physical pleasure. This series is strong in the action, the horror, the driving sense of purpose and tragedy that all the characters share, but where it is weak is its romance. Sadly, more and more of the page count is given over to Evie and Aric and/or Jack which is why I’ve stopped where I have with reading.
The Arcana Chronicles would have been a more interesting series, and much shorter as well, with a lot less romance. Less can be more. Being someone who loves a good romance, it pains me to admit when romance detracts from a story, but it does here. I wouldn’t go so far as to say don’t read this series, because the premise is fantastic, but I will say don’t read it for the romance. Therein lies ship wars and lots of angst, but not in a fun way.
Mine is a toss up between Wicked Abyss by Kresley Cole and The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband by Julia Quinn. I have been equally obsessed with both of these authors for years now, so I can’t pick a favorite. They were both super amazing.What’s your favorite book of 2017 so far?
I don’t think I’ve read anything that new this year! I’ve certainly heard great things about The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas, though…
Followers? How about you guys?
This month was a productive month for buying books. With the library sell and all the amazing new releases, my bank account has taken a bit hit this month. Totally worth it. The bolded are books I have finished reading, and the italics are books I have started reading. If you would like for me to discuss a book I have finished, just let me know
A Royal Affair by Nora Roberts
How To Tame A Beast In Seven Days by Kerrelyn Sparks
Defender by Diana Palmer
The Girl With The Make-Believe Husband by Julia Quinn
A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas
The Heartbreakers by Ali Novak
The Boy Next Door by Ella James
When The Marquess Falls by Lorraine Heath
The Scarletti Curse by Christine Feehan
Lair Of The Lion by Christine Feehan
Love, Rosie by Cecelia Ahern
The Red Heart of Jade by Marjorie M. Liu
Beneath The Thirteen Moons by Kathryne Kennedy
A Hunger LIke No Other by Kresley Cole
One Red Rose by Julie Garwood ( The Clayborne Brides )
One Pink Rose by Julie Garwood ( The Clayborne Brides )
Dark Symphony by Christine Feehan ( A Carpathian Novel )
Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella
My Life with the Walter Boys by Ali Novak
Beguiled by Arnette Lamb
Heart Duel by Robin D. Owens
Dark Demon by Christine Feehan ( A Carpathian Novel )
Crown of Crystal Flame by C.L. Wilson ( Tairen Souls )
Crystal Kingdom by Amanda Hocking ( The Kanin Chronicles )
The Forever Song by Julie Kagawa ( Blood of Eden )
The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater
Underworld by Meg Cabot ( An Abandon Novel )
Insatiable by Meg Cabot
Beautiful Darkness by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl ( Beautiful Creatures )
Trickster’s Choice by Tamora Pierce
Trickster’s Queen by Tamora Pierce
Nightspell by Leah Cypess
Hoodwinked by Diana Palmer
Donavan by Diana Palmer
Storm Over the Lake by Diana Palmer
Nora by Diana Palmer
Secret Fire by Johanna LIndsey
His At Night by Sherry Thomas
Guardian Angel by Julie Garwood
Vision in White by Nora Roberts ( The Bride Quartet )
Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts ( The Bride Quartet )
Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts ( The Bride Quartet )
Born In Fire by Nora Roberts ( The Irish Born Trilogy )
Born In Ice by Nora Roberts ( The Irish Born Trilogy )
Born In Shame by Nora Roberts ( The Irish Born Trilogy )
Stars of Fortune by Nora Roberts ( The Guardians Trilogy )
Bay of Sighs by Nora Roberts ( The Guardians Trilogy )
Island of Glass by Nora Roberts ( The Guardians Trilogy )
So last night I tumblr’d wrong. Someone had asked me about recommendations for teen romances. This is my answer..
I haven’t read too many young adult books lately. Usually if I am looking for a romance, I pick adult romance. When I pick a ya up, I am looking for an adventure, supernatural, which usually has romance but is not the whole of the book. I did look back on past ya books that I loved that had romance and this is what I came up with:
° Starcrossed trilogy by Josephine Angelini.
3.5 books in series.
° Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt
° The Mediator Series by Meg Cabot
6 + sequeal
° The Arcana Chronicles by Kresley Cole
4.5 and still going
° Precious Stone trilogy by Kerstin Gier
° The Tiger Saga by Colleen Houck
4 books
° Splintered by A.G. Howard
3.5 books
° Shadow Falls by CC Hunter
5 + sequeals
° Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause
° The Remnant Chronicles by Mary E. Pearson
° An Ember In The Ashes by Sabaa Tahir
2 + on going
° Song Of The Lioness by Tamora Pierce
4 + sequeal with daughter
If anyone else has any suggestions please share
“Has anyone ever told you you’re sexy as hell when you’re mathematizing?”
- Dark Desires After Dusk
