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      This story follows Chief, otherwise known as Chris Brent, as he works in New York's wealthiest building. While Chief completes his janitorial duties, he helps his coworkers by giving them advice. When a scandal occurs in the building, many secrets come out. Follow along in the daily lives of Chief and his coworkers in this story to get some great advice applicable to everyone.      Keep in mind that everyone has their own opinion. This review is only my opinion , and you may have your own, different one. I would take into consideration what I say, but do not make a decision about the book solely based off of this review. Additionally, the author sent me this e-book as a free review copy; however, this did not influence my review. This is 100% my honest opinion. Let's begin:      To start, Chief is a very quick read. It is perfect if you do not have much time to read, but still want a    great little story. I finished it w...

      Hey book dragons! 🐉 I am going to be writing something a bit different today, so no book review right now... the next one will be out on Wednesday though! Instead, I want to talk about a major thing  I always consider when I write my reviews: respect .     If you go and look back at all of my past reviews, you will notice there is one thing I never say no matter my opinion on the book. I never say that a book is bad or any synonym of the word. I may say that it was not for me or that I personally did not like something about it, but I never make the generalization that it is bad. The reason for this is quite simple- not everyone will think it is bad. Who am I to say that a book is bad just because I personally did not care for it? You may not think the same as I do. A book I would rate with 2 stars, you may think was so good it broke the rating system. In all relationships, regardless of how well the people may know each other, there is one trut...

    The original Twilight story sparked a loyal fandom. This book brings us back to that original story, but this time from Edward's perspective instead of Bella's. Meeting Bella forced Edward to go to war with himself. Midnight Sun exposes readers to his inner thoughts and some of his past experiences. Edward must ask himself whether he should do as his heart commands or keep Bella safe.      Keep in mind that everyone has their own opinion. This review is only my opinion , and you may have your own, different one. I would take into consideration what I say, but do not make a decision about the book solely based off of this review. Let's begin:      Just in case anyone does not understand, this book is not a new story- it is the original story just from Edward's perspective instead of Bella's. Therefore, the majority of the book is filled with scenes that we already know. However, do not let this scare you off from reading this. There is ple...

     After her country being enslaved for the past decade, Theo is determined to use the fire in her veins to fight the new Kaiserin and liberate her people. The Kaiserin will not be easily beat by a group of ragtag rebels, though. She will use her new power to keep control. After all, what better weapon is there than one your enemy doesn't understand? The Kaiserin's power is only increasing, and with Soren her hostage, there is even more at stake. Theo only has one option: embrace her birthright and power.      Keep in mind that everyone has their own opinion. This review is only my opinion , and you may have your own, different one. I would take into consideration what I say, but do not make a decision about the book solely based off of this review. Let's begin:      I am sad to see Theo's story come to an end. I really enjoyed her story and watching her grow from the Ash Princess to the Ember Queen. However, if it had to end, I could not h...

Finally free after 10 torturous years under the Kaiser's thumb, Theodosia is finally free. She is no longer the Ash Princess- she is a queen. However, she is a queen without a true country. Her people remain slaves to the Kalovaxians. She has no army to liberate Astrea and no land where she holds all the power to work towards this goal. In order to free her people, she will have to sacrifice, but how much is she willing to give up? She will fight for her country, but she will fight to not lose herself completely in the process as well. Keep in mind that everyone has their own opinion. This review is only my opinion , and you may have your own, different one. I would take into consideration what I say, but do not make a decision about the book solely based off of this review. Let's begin:      Everything I said in my review for the first book is not only true this time around, it is amplified. This book definitely had a lot of the political mind games that I adored in the ...

     Theodosia lost her mother and kingdom after the Kaiser invaded when she was six. He crowned her the Ash Princess so that everyone would know she is shamed and a prisoner. Ten years later, Theo is still a prisoner of her own home. Then things change. The Kaiser makes her do something unthinkable. She comes to the realization that she must do more than simply survive, and she can do just that with her mind. After ten torturous years watching  her kingdom and people fall apart, Theo is determined to win her war with the Kaiser- just not on the battlefield.      Keep in mind that everyone has their own opinion. This review is only my opinion , and you may have your own, different one. I would take into consideration what I say, but do not make a decision about the book solely based off of this review. Let's begin:      Perhaps my favorite part of this book is Theo herself (note how I say Theo, not one of her other names- you will unders...

      Feyre and the rest of the inner circle are rebuilding from the war, a constant task with no easy parts. Winter Solstice is approaching, though, and will give all of them a much deserved break. Sadly, even the festive atmosphere is still not enough to keep darkness fully away. While figuring out her first Winter Solstice as High Lady of the Night Court, Feyre discovers all of the wounds her friends and family have and exactly how deep they go.      Keep in mind that everyone has their own opinion. This review is only my opinion , and you may have your own, different one. I would take into consideration what I say, but do not make a decision about the book solely based off of this review. Let's begin:      I enjoyed this book for a somewhat different reason than the other ACOTAR books. While I of course love all of the action and uncertainty of the other books, I adored how this one wholeheartedly focused on the characters instead. I feel...

     As a second daughter, Alessandra has been overlooked her whole life. All she craves is power and attention. Her plan: woo the Shadow King, marry him, and kill him. Then she will have an entire kingdom in her grasp. The Shadow King has mysterious powers that no one is quite sure the function or extent of. Alessandra does not care about this, though. She is owed power, and she is determined to get it. However, she will be competing with others as many people want the Shadow King dead. With numerous attempts to kill him taking place, Alessandra must protect him long enough for her plan to fall into place. All the while, she struggles not to let him steal her heart.      Keep in mind that everyone has their own opinion. This review is only my opinion , and you may have your own, different one. I would take into consideration what I say, but do not make a decision about the book solely based off of this review. Let's begin:      This book was...

     Kyle's goal in life is to eradicate narcissism and teach people about the more important things in life. His friends Becca and Jordan decide to join him in this mission. During their task, the three kids come across a mirror. When Kyle touches the mirror, his hand goes through it. They soon realize that they stumbled across a portal to another world. Now they have a slew of questions: what is this strange place? Are the people there as vain as the ones in the real world? The major question, though, is is there an evil at work?      Keep in mind that everyone has their own opinion. This review is only my opinion , and you may have your own, different one. I would take into consideration what I say, but do not make a decision about the book solely based off of this review. Additionally, the author sent me this e-book as a free review copy; however, this did not influence my review. This is 100% my honest opinion. Let's begin:      Unfortu...

     Back at the Spring Court, Feyre works to gain knoledge about Tamlin and the King of Hybern. If she makes a mistake, she will doom herself, her friends, and all of Prythian. With a war looming, the Night Court will need allies. Feyre must also sort through all of the High Lords to figure out who she can truly trust. Even still, this may not be enough, and she will need allies who she would never have thought to trust before.      Keep in mind that everyone has their own opinion. This review is only my opinion , and you may have your own, different one. I would take into consideration what I say, but do not make a decision about the book solely based off of this review. Let's begin:      Sarah J. Maas has once again amazed me so much with her writing that I cannot find the right words to express how much I loved it. It is starting to become a streak, one that I hope will never stop. Just like with the first two books in this series, my emo...

     Amarantha is dead, and Feyre has the same powers as High Fae. Still with a human heart, the cost of Feyre's victory torments her. Her bargain with Rhysand has also now begun. Her path turns towards one of passion, political games, and something even more wicked than Amarantha. Feyre is once more the answer to stopping the evil from consuming the world. In order for her to triumph, though, she will have to learn to control her new powers, fix her broken parts, and decide who to trust. Her future has two paths- she has to decide which she will take.      Keep in mind that everyone has their own opinion. This review is only my opinion , and you may have your own, different one. I would take into consideration what I say, but do not make a decision about the book solely based off of this review. Let's begin:      Sometimes there are warnings about violence or sex before the start of a movie or T.V. show. There are also warnings for rides at ...

     Feyre lives a normal, poor life. At least, until she is hunting for food for her family and kills a wolf. After this, a creature comes to her home demanding that she pays for what she did. The creature brings her to the place that all humans have been taught to fear- the magical land of the faeries. The monster turns out to be one of them, Tamlin. At first, she is scared of and hostile towards him, but as her time with him goes on, her feelings grow until all she feels is passion. She is forced to remember, though, that the world of the Fae can be both beautiful and dangerous. A darkness is spreading over the land, and the human Feyre is left to stop it from consuming Tamlin and his world.      Keep in mind that everyone has their own opinion. This review is only my opinion , and you may have your own, different one. I would take into consideration what I say, but do not make a decision about the book solely based off of this review. Let's begin: ...

      Two months after the Fates are freed, Legend has claimed the throne, and Tella feels as if Dante does not exist. Tella is left having to decide if she should trust Legend or someone who she used to fight against. Once a secret is revealed, Scarlett faces an impossible task, and Legend himself has to decide something that will change his life forever. This last "game" will determine everything.       Keep in mind that everyone has their own opinion. This review is only my opinion , and you may have your own, different one. I would take into consideration what I say, but do not make a decision about the book solely based off of this review. Let's begin:      So, this book was a bit different from the first two books in that there is no actual Caraval game. For that reason, I was somewhat nervous about this book, but I was also excited to see where the author would take the story. I am please to say that I was not disappointed. Apparently,...

     Even after all she accomplished in the last Caraval, Tella is not completely free. In exchange for his help, Tella promised a mysterious stranger the impossible: Caraval Master Legend's real name. Unfortunately, the only way for her to get this information is to not only participate in Caraval again, but win. This becomes more complicated when she gets swept up in an ill-fated love story, the path of an heir with a nasty history, secrets, and the past. If Tella fails to figure out the name, she will lose everything and possibly die in the process. If she succeeds, this game will be the last, and Legend will be destroyed forever.      Keep in mind that everyone has their own opinion. This review is only my opinion , and you may have your own, different one. I would take into consideration what I say, but do not make a decision about the book solely based off of this review. Let's begin:      Initially, I was a bit thrown off by the point...

      Louise le Blanc is the daughter of one of the most powerful witches. That did not stop her, however, from abandoning her coven and magic, starting a new life as a thief in Cesarine. This has its own dangers, though. Witches in this city are burned at the stake after being hunted by Chasseurs, men sworn to the church with the goal of eradicating those they deem unnatural. Reid Diggory is a Chasseur, so he should kill her if they ever met. Then the unexpected happens, and they are forced into marriage. Lou must ensure her secrets stay secret, but things get harder as she starts to develop feelings for this man who is supposed to be one of her many enemies. Unable and sometimes unwilling to change parts of their nature, Lou and Reid must face the many impossible choices presented to them.      Keep in mind that everyone has their own opinion. This review is only my opinion , and you may have your own, different one. I would take into consideration what I...

     Scarlett and her sister, Donatella, have never left the island they were born on, trapped by their cruel father after their mother abandoned them. Thoughts of Caraval, an interactive performance, used to help them get through the days. Now grown up, their father plans an arranged marriage for Scarlett, and she hopes that this will be the way she and her sister can escape their father. Before the wedding though, Scarlett receives an invitation to participate in Caraval. Tella and a sailor get Scarlett to go with them to the island the game will take place on, but Tella is kidnapped by Legend, the master of the game, right after their arrival. Now the only way to get Tella back is for Scarlett to play the game. It is supposed to be just that- a game, a performance. However, after a series of events, Scarlett learns that the danger is real, and she must save Tella before the five nights of Caraval are over.      Keep in mind that everyone has their own op...

     This companion novel to the Folk of the Air series focuses on Taryn and why she fell in love with Locke which leads to her ultimate betrayal of Jude. It is written in second person and you read as if you are Jude, and Taryn is speaking with you.      Keep in mind that everyone has their own opinion. This review is only my opinion , and you may have your own, different one. I would take into consideration what I say, but do not make a decision about the book solely based off of this review. Let's begin:      This is going to be very short as it is only a review for a companion novel.      I enjoyed reading this. After reading about Taryn's actions in The Cruel Prince, I found it very hard to forgive her and to like her in general. Now, I understand and have a bit more sympathy (although not too much). I was definitely curious as to what could have driven Taryn to following through with the betrayal (besides the obvious love...

     Jude released Cardan from her control, and he exiled her soon after. Now stuck in the mortal world, Jude is doing everything in her powers to get back what she lost and get rid of her feelings for Cardan. When her twin sister, Taryn, visits, Jude gets her opportunity to go back to Faerie. When she gets into the Faerie Court, Jude discovers that a war is coming. She now has to save her sisters life and sort through the politics of war. Furthermore, a curse comes to fruition, forcing Jude to decide between her humanity and her deepest desires.      Keep in mind that everyone has their own opinion. This review is only my opinion , and you may have your own, different one. I would take into consideration what I say, but do not make a decision about the book solely based off of this review. Let's begin:      This finale was epic. Honestly, these books just got better and better. I am officially obsessed with this series and the author. I love...

     With Cardan now under her control, Jude essentially runs the kingdom of Elfhame. Unused to not having all of the power, Cardan does all he can to make Jude's life miserable. With numerous threats to her clear and closing in, she now has the issue of uncovering a person whom she trusts plan to betray her. As if that is not enough, she also faces the war with herself over her feelings for the wicked new High King.      Keep in mind that everyone has their own opinion. This review is only my opinion , and you may have your own, different one. I would take into consideration what I say, but do not make a decision about the book solely based off of this review. Let's begin:      If you read my review for the first book in this series, you would know how much I loved it. What I am about to say next may sound bad, but I mean it in a good way, and it in no way is meant to reflect negatively on the first book because it is still an amazing read. ...

     After the brutal murder of their parents, Jude and her sisters are forced to move to the High Court of Faerie and be raised by the murderer. They try to not attract too much attention especially since humans are not popular among fey, but that can sometimes be hard as they are treated differently than all other humans that live with fey. Jude attracts the attention of Prince Cardan, the youngest child of the High King, but also the cruelest. Still determined to fit in and have a place in Court, Jude does not bow down to Cardan. Now, she will have to live with the results of her decision.      Keep in mind that everyone has their own opinion. This review is only my opinion , and you may have your own, different one. I would take into consideration what I say, but do not make a decision about the book solely based off of this review. Let's begin:      This book was my first read that included the fey. Honestly, I am not sure why this is be...

     Now that they were successful in the heist and double crossed, Kaz and the others must continue to fight. They have more enemies than one, all of whom have now entered the game. Weaker than usual, the crew is going to be severely challenged in more ways than one. The war in Ketterdam has begun.      Keep in mind that everyone has their own opinion. This review is only my opinion , and you may have your own, different one. I would take into consideration what I say, but do not make a decision about the book solely based off of this review. Let's begin:      If you were a fan of the first book, there is no need to worry that this one will  not live up to the expectations we now have. It was fantastic read, possibly even better than the first.       I enjoyed the plot of this book so much. It was even more complex and tense than the first. I loved that there were so many different stages in the crew's plan and that ...