The Hero Of Ages | Review

"The Life of a person is more than the Chaos of its passing. Emotion, Ruin. This is your defeat."

To reference something topical of the time I am reviewing this I will say Hero of Ages is like Marvels End Game.
You cant believe how they took everything they created, and ended it how it is, masterfully, beautifully.

I have to say the beginning is quite a bit slow, in fact it almost feels like the first half and second half are two different books.
I think its amazing how questions I have forgotten about (because some just seemed too insignificant to think about) were answers. More startling are questions I didn't even know I should have were answered. Some just made me put the book down and stair up in awe, mind blown.

I have had people tell me that the foreshadowing in this series is masterful, and honestly, I now see why and completely agree. The connections that are made from some of the smallest details since the very beginning are astonishing and I am quite in love.

There's so much more I could say, characters, moments, revelations, endings...beginnings. But I will leave this review here, and hope that I can go forth in my life finding people I can truly talk to and connect with about the majesty of this book.

Spoilers:
The Epilogue:
It was really everything. I had to stop every other paragraph to shed tears. Just living in the moment, briefly feeling that these people were real and what they did was real. Sazed, and the rest of the crew essentially in a heaven like state. Him mentioning Elend and Vin and how they were ok with where they were. It just hit me with the impact of what they did, what they went through, all they sacrificed and fought for. Rest indeed is what they deserved.
What hit me even harder is the line about Kelsier and his gift to Spook. Im not too sure why, its kind of like Kelsier was never able to leave our mind he was brought up so much. So this was just a reminder of how much he loved them, and humanity.
This epilogue was quite beautiful.

Red, White and Royal Blue | Review

"He takes the chain off his neck and slides the ring on next to the old house key. They clink together gently as he tucks them both under his shirt, two homes side by side."

I didn't expect to get this amazing journey when I first bought this book. When I started buying way too many books I started to make myself at the very least read the first chapter before I put it on my book shelf. Thank goodness I started this because if not it probably would have sat on my bookshelf without being read for who knows how long!!

My point, the first chapter absolutely enraptured me! This book is hilarious, witty , fun, Alex is such a joy to read from!

"He wants to set himself on fire, but he cant afford for anyone to see him burn."

Only  part i don't like is their desperate need not to not just be with each other but to be all over each other. Couples can go out and like look like couples, they dont have to slam each other into hidden rooms to have sex or rub all over each other in public. So some of that drama feels unnecessary, they should just act like bros in public and then in privacy they can be all over each other.

But besides that, that's really it. Everything else was perfect. Every side character was wonderful and unique. There were tears of joy, tears of sadness. Chapter 10 is....everything.

Have you seen those memes or stories of something cute and beautiful in the world and most of the comments are just: "Wholesome." Well...that my initial reaction after this book.

Wholesome.


"Meet you in every dream...Keep most of your heart in Washington...Miss you like a home...We two longing loves...My young King."

The Dark Phoenix Novelization | Review

I got this book and wanted to read it before the Movie releases June 7th 2019. Even though the movie property has never stuck to the original comic book story , Jean Grey and the Phoenix Force is one of my favorite characters/ stories from my favorite Comic book property: The XMen.

So how does this book hold up?
I would have to say the beginning is fairly slow and drags. Unless you're really familiar with what happens before the book you don't have much of a reason to care or understand Jeans connection to her team mates.

Its later in the story as you get more point of views and more background you really feel for what's is happening and begin to understand and relate to their struggle.

Id say you'll fly through the last 50% of the novel. Extra side note, Kitty happens to be one of my other favorite XMen and one of my all time favorite powers. I did NOT expect her to get as much time in the book as she did. So that was an extra bonus for me, loved it!

I originally bought this just as a collectible to put on my book shelf with my Phoenix collectibles/ statues but Im glad I read it. I recommend it to anyone a fan of X-Men whether you're hardcore or not its still a very good look at a beautifully tragic story.

The Well of Ascension | Review

This book had a similar attraction to Game Of Thrones. There was a lot of political intrigue in the foreground but a mysterious mystical element that played a more dangerous and foreboding role. I really enjoyed this aspect, Sanderson made the political fights engaging and you really rooted for Elend, and then the mystery of the Well of Ascension kept you latched on.

The politics were extremely compelling, I like how you dont know if what Elend is doing is for the best or not, you can be unbiased about it and form your own opinion. Its frustrating, yet refreshingly, realistic.

I never got tired of hearing about Kelsier. His loss felt so REAL! Not only emotionally but as a leader with competent abilities. You just keep thinking how much easier this would be if they didn't lose him, but also none of this would be happening if he didn't do what he did to lose him. AND if THAT was even for the best or not.

^^^^THAT is one of the most interesting thoughts to this book. Where as the first book is the Bad guy won and this is how world is. This book is the Good guys win but..is it even worst now? So...did the good guys ever really win?

That was most of the story and plot review, now to some characters:

Breeze had to have been one of my favorite characters after this book. He was so dynamic and we got so much out of him and his life. The scene with him soothing the refugees and pretending he didn't care was beautiful, and his fear about women and not knowing if they truly love him...so sad but it makes so much sense. I cant wait to see what happens with him in the third book!

Oresur (wink wink) is like the dog from Howls Moving castle. Thats what I pictured as he ran around. (although obviously he didnt need help getting around) He had to be one of my favorite characters next to Breeze. His development and his twist just...wow. I almost wanted to immediately reread the book to see if I could notice it!

Elend...just...dang. I cant believe I felt so emotionally connected to his plight. The RAGE I felt after a certain decision, I think i put by book down yelled. "Are you ***** kidding me " Hes great though, I completely understood him because he plays like those games where you can make moral choices. And I ALWAYS pick the good choice even though everyone stabs you in the back or doesn't respect you, you just want to do whats right. Thats Elend.

Last one is a spoiler ***
I could NOT figure out Zane  Is it a plot hole that Cett made it obvious that the assassins weren't his, yet Vin didnt then think Zane was lying to her...? I dont know but he was so devious and annoying, he also didnt realize all the privilege he had, fathers money, atium, kandra, and he still lost. It was so satisfying to see him die by Vin. EVERY advantage she had didn't work against him and she still beat him. so. satisfying!

Highly recommend to those who read the first book. Im so glad to have found this series! I dont think ive read a book this fast this large, 763 pages in 11 days!!

Black Wings Beating | REVIEW

My journey for this book started with its spine. I saw the name in the book store, "Black Wings Beating". Thought thats a pretty cool name. So I picked it up. Saw that cover, Hot DAMN! What a gorgeous cover. Read the flap, really interesting world/ plot idea, LGTB representation. Instant buy for me. And I definitely didnt regret it.

I really enjoyed this book! The two main characters were VERY compelling, I love the siblings bond and actions for each other. My heart ached for Brysen, SO. MUCH. This guy was so relatable and realistic, I think he was VERY well written and hope he comes back in a MAJOR way in the sequel and its not just completely focused on his sisters powers.
I really enjoyed how the book was broken up, switching between sibling perspective with a quick look at the enemy at the end of each perspective.
I also wanna say that I think the author did a good job of having ALOT of avian comparisons or analogies. similes w/e and they fit really well and didnt seem cliched for a book about birds.

My favorite part is the reason WHY the characters are going on this quest. And my hint about it will be in the final sentence of this book.
I LOVE this book, highly recommend!

Everless | Review

I very much liked the beginning of this book. I thought the motivations for the character were compelling and logical (which isnt the norm I feel for YA novels).
I dont really have much to say between the beginning and the end, because that is one of the main reason I didnt care for this book, not a lot happens.
Its a slow pace until the last 100 pages or so when she starts throwing SO much explanation/ twists. Another reason why it got a 3 star is i really didn't care for a lot for the twists or how they were given to us.
I reserve my 3 star reviews for books I dont like, but see the merit in why others may have enjoyed.
The rest of the review is spoilers about how I feel about certain events that happened. 

**SPOILER**
-The Roan and Liam outcome I thought was pretty obvious. Which made how she acted to Roan cringey and Liam down right infuriating. However I did like how Liam did what he did on purpose to protect her. I just think it could have been written better.
-I feel the way she is the "Alchemist" seems a bit convoluted, but still fairly interesting. I did predict that the Alchemist is the "good" guy and sorceress bad.
I thought the Caro twist was just...dumb. I figured she wasnt all she said she was, but I feel like if you reread the book with that knowledge it still wouldn't show. I mean..being Inas servant? Telling her to keep an eye on Roan? Why would the sorceress care about what Roan is doing? I just didnt care for IF Caro was the main bad guy I dont think the author set it up right.
Lastly I really didnt care for the Cliffhanger. It happens so fast its like whiplash. 

The Final Empire | Review

Very happy I finally picked up this book! Ever since I started watching booktubers this series has always come up. One booktuber started doing a read along/ buddy read so I used that as an opportunity to finally start it!

Its great! The cast of characters are spectacular. Growth is clearly seen and can be followed throughout the book. Its so refreshing to be annoyed at a character for their personality at the beginning and then start to like them more and more as the develop to who they should be.
The magic system was very well explained and worked so well!
The plot which is commonly explained as "Oceans Eleven meets Lord of the Rings" is spot on. Once you get to the halfway point i was speeding thru the rest of the book like I was burning pewter! (Well technically I suppose it would be tin, but it was an analogy to moving fast physically so...)
Toward the end SO much happens, and its amazing, but sad, but incredible and DAMMIT I thought I had it figured out but Sanderson STILL managed to get a twist on me I didnt expect.
Slow clap for you Mr Sanderson, slow clap for you.

Highly recommend to anyone who loves an epic fantasy story. And recommend to anyone who is ok with fantasy but loves more character centered stories/plot. This book has it all!