We couldn't pick up Book 2 in this completed duology fast enough — both Lib and Em read them both like one story and it was a wonderful adventure. The editing in both books is fantastic — no words or plot lines felt unnecessary. Was it a little bit predictable? Yes. Was it still so enjoyable in how it played out? Definitely.
The first book in what Libby calls "the perfect duology!" — truly a 5 star read for both Em and Lib.
Overall, a fun book with a good story line that I’ll be looking forward to completing!
Coming back to this series after an extended break was a little tough. I had to get back into the rhythm and writing style, and it struck me as a lot cheesier than I remembered. Haha. Not necessarily a bad thing — these books are light and funny and goofy, so it fits that mold perfectly.
This was Shelf Care Moms Club's second virtual book club pick! We were excited for a cozy mystery, and thought the timing was perfect with the release of the Netflix movie (with a stellar cast BTW). Unfortunately, this just didn't hit the mark for us.
Really enjoyed the lightness of the book, the easy pacing, and the whimsical writing. The faerie in Atwater’s books is so different from other books, and I find it very enjoyable!
Our first foray into Dramione fan fiction and we were absolutely floored. This book is so well written it's easy to forget it isn't Harry Potter canon. And for us, we honestly feel like it's a much more realistic picture of what would have happened if Voldemort existed in the real world. There is some dark content, especially in part 1, so check your trigger warnings!
An epic conclusion to the first arc of the Stormlight Archive series.
Lib has been a fan for a while, but this was Em's first Ali Hazelwood! This was another book club novella and we both really enjoyed it—especially the STEM aspects of the book. It's not set in the winter necessarily, but much of the plot takes place in the arctic, so it would be a great book to read in the colder months.
Em decided to keep listening to the 2 audiobook in this series — the dramatized audiobooks are all free on the Hoopla app.