#the sequel to divine rivals comes out in January

[thecatwars]

Books that I read in February 2024

I did not read as many books in February as I did in January. This was not because of how long HOFAS is (I gobbled that books in three days), but school got busy and the stress that I felt made it harder for me to get through books. This month saw my first 1/5 review and there was a fair number of books that I had read that didn't work for me. At least I came out of this month knowing better what I do and don't like.

As a note: my brief reviews do not contain spoilers, unless stated otherwise.

House of Shadow and Flame by Sarah J. Maas: Out of SJM's series, Crescent City is by far my favorite. HOFAS was a good book, but was starting to suffer from the "these povs are unnecessary" syndrome, much like Kingdom of Ash. I don't quite understand where SJM was trying to go with Bryce in this book. The ACOTAR moments in this book worked for me, although I felt like the time in the caves in Prythian and in Bryce's world was a bit much. I own this book. I gave this book a 4/5

Whispers of the Deep by Emma Hamm: After having read lots of fantasy, I wanted to dive into some sci-fi to break things up. Overall, this book is not bad and I thought it was well done. I am looking forward to reading its sequel when it comes out September 1st of this year. I read this book on Kindle Unlimited and do not plan on owning it (this could change). Lol, I changed my mind. I'm gonna buy a physical copy of this book. I gave this book a 5/5

Royally Claimed by Jupiter Bell: And this is where things go south. I saw this book recommended on BookTok and decided to give it a try. I have read a few alien romance stories and enjoyed them. I did not enjoy this book, if it could be called that because it's barely 100 pages long. There's not much plot, just lots of smut. If you want to read a book with absolutely no plot and is just smut, then this is for you. I read this on Kindle Unlimited and do not plan on owning this book. I gave this book a 1/5

The Brutal Alpha by Jupiter Bell: I should have stopped with the first book, Royally Claimed, but apparently I am a glutton for punishment and willing to give the benefit of the doubt. I thought this book would have some sort of plot because it's longer than its predecessor, and there is a little bit of plot. The plot consists of the FMC saying "what's going on here?" and the MMC responding with "let me sexually please you." This pattern continues for the entire book. Not much else happens. This book was not worth my time. I read this on Kindle Unlimited and do not plan on owning this book. I gave this book a 1/5

My Merciless Alpha by Jupiter Bell: I'm not really sure what to say at this point. There is a little bit more plot than in the last book, but it became clear that the author likes to write books where the FMC says "what's going on here?" and the MMC responds with "let me sexually please you." I hoped that the writer was going to give more story, but alas I was left dissatisfied. I read this on Kindle Unlimited and do not plan on owning this book. I gave this book 1/5

Spared by the Monster by Merry Ravenell: I didn't want to give up on reading romantic sci-fi and tried this book. This book isn't bad, but the story and characters just weren't for me. It's a fairly forgettable book. I read this on Kindle Unlimited and do not plan to own this book. I gave this book 2/5

A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid: I need to begin this review by saying that the Barnes and Noble employee told me that this was a comfort book. In my eyes, this means that things are soft and nice. This book was not soft, but that is not a bad thing. This book is exactly as its title says, it is about a young woman that goes to a house that is literally and figuratively drowning to bring it back to life, figuratively. The rivals to lovers trope was much better in this book than in Divine Rivals. I learned from reading this book that that trope isn't for me and that is okay. A Study in Drowning was way more deep than I was prepared for. I own this book. I gave this book 4/5

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[shallyne]

SJM interview is today for HOFAS so there’s something for us! But with Feyre stans on here saying that they don’t think we’ll get anything in this book for her character (No Major power use moments, No POV, No bonus story, No High King or Queen arc) and that supposedly “Rhys will be the focus out of them two” has kinda killed my excitement for anything related to ACOTAR is this world merging book not gonna lie..

Of course it’ll mainly be about CC characters! But I at least had hope that we’d get Feyre x Bryce or Feyre x Bryce x Aelin moments but since no one else thinks so..i’ve felt kinda bummed about it as a whole this past week or so

Still exciting to get new content in January and see what happens nonetheless! I just don’t feel as optimistic now I guess. Sorry to be a party pooper in this ask 😮‍💨 But some people have ruined my optimism a bit. Then another year for her next book if we get nothing from Feyre in this one? I need a series to fall back on in case I have to leave SJM behind if she doesn’t give us any Feyre soon so give me rec’s and advice please!

Don't fret my dear anon, I am sure we will get Feyre content but olease remember, it's an hosab interview so we won't get any acotar news. Don't expect anything acotar accept maybr "hehe rhys was there"

I don't thibk the crossover will play a huge part in hofas so don't get your hopes up. Its still about Bryce and Hunt, not about acotar. But I hope we will get feysand and especially Feyre in the next acotar book

I personally am so excited for the interview, I l9ve SJM interviews (because I'm delulu)

I'm sure if we eilk see Aelin we will get Feyre x Bryce x Aelin. It eould be dumb to exclude one

For Recs:

The crowns of Nyaxia series by Carissa Broadbent

The folk of the air series by Holly Black

Kingdom of the wicked series by Kerri Maniscalco

Shatter me Series by Tahereh Mafi

One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig (Sequel comes out in october)

House of Salt and Sorrows by Erin A Craig

Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross (Sequel comes out in december)

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (Sequel comes out in November)

Caraval series by Stephanie Garber

Once Upon a broken Heart series by Stephanie Garber (sequel to Caravl, last book comes out in october)

A good girls guid to murder series by Holly Jackson

Mead Mishaps series by Kimberly Lemming

#acotar #a court of thorns and roses #sarah j maas #feyre archeron #feyre #feyre cursebreaker #high lady of the night court #high lady feyre #feyre darling