Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer Book Review - Part 1

Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer. Photo: Amazon UK

Back in one of the most iconic (vampire) love stories of all time - but is it all just for nostalgia's sake?  

I decided since this book is so massive to split up my review of it into two parts - mostly because I was afraid that I would misremember details of the story by the end of the book because it's so long! I'm currently on page 376 which is approximately 56% of the way finished with Midnight Sun - so it's safe to say I'm halfway there! 

Cracking open this mega brick sized book, I was excited to once again be immersed in the lush forest town of Forks. Eagerly, I dived back into the high-school romance story of Edward and Bella and wasn't surprised when it felt different this time around. In fact, two years ago I tried to reread the book that started it all, Twilight, but found myself so frustrated that the writing was nothing like I remembered (by that I mean the writing and dialogue was horrible and unpleasant to read). However, this blip didn't stop me from diving into this new novel with an open mind (and a whole lot of nostalgia) because I couldn't wait to read what Edward was thinking the entire time. 

Well Met by Jen DeLuca Book Review

Well Met by Jen DeLuca. Photo: Amazon UK

A Renaissance faire with a broody love interest wrapped in leather acting like a cheeky pirate - SIGN ME UP!  

The overall concept of this book is what inspired me to pick it up...and I'm so glad that I did! I heard about this book on Twitter and usually I'm quite weary of random titles mentioned on social media, but the buzz around this book was quite loud. As I started reading, I understood the hype immediately - I finished this book in a day and a half. Just flew through it!

Guilty Pleasures by Laurell K. Hamilton Book Review

Guilty Pleasures by Laurell K. Hamilton. Photo: GoodReads UK

Guilty pleasures? Hamilton offered nothing but pain throughout this entire novel  

Unfortunately I was introduced to this series by many ‘Top 10 vampire romance series’ that had other good vamp books on the list so I figured I’d give this series a try. Boy do I wish I hadn’t.

I made it about 40% of the way through before I decided I couldn’t stand this book. The main character is a bitch who tries to have morals but through her actions it just isn’t believable. Plus I was sold romance - where? There was no romance at all in this. Just about 90% of the book is the main character getting her ass handed to her and looking pathetic. God, please give the readers some small wins so we can at least root for the MC, instead it’s a pathetic mess of getting our teeth kicked in repeatedly.

I honestly don’t think much happened at all in this book. She goes to a club, then has to solve a mystery, then goes to some weird sex party, then the male sidekick she had dies (also suddenly he is her ‘lover’ even tho they kissed ONCE) yahhh okay....