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....

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid Book Review

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Photo: Amazon UK

Enchanting and glamorous - nobody can resist the allure of Evelyn Hugo! 

I picked up this novel after I named Daisy Jones and The Six as my favorite book read in 2018 and Taylor Jenkins Reid did not disappoint. I am always in awe of Reid's ability to write stories that make fictional people and stories so damn realistic. Just like what I found with Daisy, Evelyn was so real and human I kept finding myself believing that she was a real celebrity.

The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee Book Review

The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee. Photo: Amazon UK

An adventurous tale with a somewhat unlikeable main character.

The story set in the 1700s follows British lord Henry 'Monty' Montague as he embarks on a great European Tour with his best friend Percy. Along the way the pair find themselves chased around by thugs, the royal guard and Monty standing naked in the middle of an aristocratic party in Paris?!

No Rest for the Wicked Book Review

No Rest for the Wicked by Kresley Cole. Photo: Amazon UK

Enjoyable introduction to the author, but the heroine could use some work.

The story follows Kaderin, a Valkyrie assassin who hunts vampires to the end of the Earth to avenge her sisters' tragic deaths. She is known as one of the coldest and cruelest warriors in the world of Lore (folklore).

The New Hunger by Isaac Marion Book Review

The New Hunger by Isaac Marion. Photo: Amazon UK

Well written but very little actual plot.

This story was well written and I really enjoy Marion's writing style. However, nothing much happens in this story.

There isn't really a plot. The characters are just wandering around aimlessly. It does lead up to the start of Warm Bodies (at the stadium). But good writing can only do so much for a story - if there is no plot then the story doesn't move forward or build up to anything bigger.

The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater Book Review

The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater. Photo: Amazon UK

Even better than the first book, the Raven Cycle rules!

Maggie has done it again! I have to say I might like this book even more than the first one. Her stories and characters just keep on getting better and better.

The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater Book Review

The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater. Photo: Amazon UK

Genuinely one of the best YA books of all time!

I first read this book back in March of 2018 and the first time around I thought the book was good but it didn't thrill me (I gave it a 4/5 stars though). So I put off reading the second book in the series until almost a year later in March 2019.