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LOL These Books Were Kinda Disappointing Oops // Thoughts on Of Fire and Stars & Assassin's Heart
2/09/2017Assassin’s Heart
Author: Sarah Ahiers
Publisher: HarperTeen
Release Date: February 2nd 2016
Format: eARC
In the kingdom of Lovero, nine rival Families of assassins lawfully kill people for a price. As a highly skilled member of one of these powerful clans, seventeen-year-old Lea Saldana has always trusted in the strength of her Family. Until she awakens to find them murdered and her home in flames. The Da Vias, the Saldanas’ biggest enemy, must be responsible—and Lea should have seen it coming. But her secret relationship with the Da Vias’ son, Val, has clouded her otherwise killer instinct—and given the Da Vias more reason than ever to take her Family down. Racked with guilt and shattered over Val’s probable betrayal, Lea sets out to even the score, with her heart set on retaliation and only one thought clear in her mind: make the Da Vias pay.
Also, I’m really bummed to say this but the relationship in this book didn’t work out for me. I didn’t really think it was necessary and even if I thought it worked with the storyline and main character, I didn’t really sympathize with the love interest, I didn't care for him. I am a sucker for romance but this one just unfortunately didn’t work out for me.
Even though I didn’t really enjoy the middle of the story, I though the ending wasn’t that bad of an ending. Took awhile to get to the ending in my opinion (yes, this book kinda did drag on) but I quite enjoyed reading the action within the ending. I don’t really hate this book, it was just a little underwealming and not what I really expected. There is a spin-off sequel to this book but I don’t plan on reading it.
Of Fire and Stars
Author: Audrey Coulthurst
Publisher: Balzer + Bray
Release Date: November 22nd 2016
Format: eARC
Betrothed since childhood to the prince of Mynaria, Princess Dennaleia has always known what her future holds. Her marriage will seal the alliance between Mynaria and her homeland, protecting her people from other hostile lands. But Denna has a secret. She possesses an Affinity for fire—a dangerous gift for the future queen of a kingdom where magic is forbidden. Now, Denna must learn the ways of her new home while trying to hide her growing magic. To make matters worse, she must learn to ride Mynaria’s formidable warhorses—and her teacher is the person who intimidates her most, the prickly and unconventional Princess Amaranthine—called Mare—the sister of her betrothed. When a shocking assassination leaves the kingdom reeling, Mare and Denna reluctantly join forces to search for the culprit. As the two become closer, Mare is surprised by Denna’s intelligence and bravery, while Denna is drawn to Mare’s independent streak. And soon their friendship is threatening to blossom into something more. But with dangerous conflict brewing that makes the alliance more important than ever, acting on their feelings could be deadly. Forced to choose between their duty and their hearts, Mare and Denna must find a way to save their kingdoms—and each other.
Sadly this book was kinda disappointing. I loved the relationship and great development between Denna and Mare's relationship but honestly that was probably the only thing that I really liked about this book. I thought that a lot of stuff was going to be going on since Denna seemed to have a lot of stuff going on with her life but I feel like this book just dragged on and on and on with the same things happening every day over and over and over. Of course, we're reading about Denna's life at the castle but when everyday is the same thing, it get's boring. I also didn't really connect with the characters either? They were all characters that I liked but I didn't really care for any of them.
Would I recommend this book? Probably not but if you want to give it a spin, go for it! I really wanted to like this book so I can only hope others like it better than I do.
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