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Anthology Proceedings to Go Toward Australia Wildfire Relief

Featured by Sydney W., posted in Blog

I’m privileged to be a part of The Wild Rose Press, who is compiling an anthology from our authors. All proceedings from the anthology will go toward the Australia Wildfire Relief. The anthology includes short stories from The Wild Rose Press authors from all genres, and be sure to check out my story, Born of Fangs. It’s a bonus short story about Willow and Adam Degore, taking place after Bloodborn.

The release date for the Anthology has been set for February 14, Valentine’s Day, to show some love for those affected by the Australia wildfires. Less than a month to go! I’m so happy that I can use one of my talents to support a good cause, and I’m so grateful to be a part of a publishing company with authors, editors, and cover artists willing to donate their time and talents. Make sure to check back later for updates!

Book Review of Queen of Shadows by Sarah J Maas

by Sydney W., posted in Blog, Book Review

The buildup was much slower than it really needed to be, and it was hard not to zone out occasionally.

Why does everyone have to get mutilated all the time? Not just killed, but mutilated and tortured. Once? Fine. Twice? Pushing it. Every time someone gets killed? Just gosh. Too much darkness that really doesn’t need to be in there.

So much frustration with this book. For every win, there are ten losses. I’m tired of everyone else having the upperhand and seeming to know things they aren’t supposed to know. The only character I ended up liking in this book was Dorian, and he only had a few pages here and there.

Can I just read an abridged version of the next book? Lol. I really want to see where it all goes, but without the slow buildup.

four stars

Monday Thoughts: Little Women

by Sydney W., posted in Blog, Movie Review

This movie was phenomenal. I am blown away. I have never seen a movie that I haven’t been itching to look at the clock, hoping for it to end soon. I never wanted it to end. I love it. Spectacular.

I absolutely loved the first Little Women in 1994, and I absolutely loved the new 2019 version. The cast was great, the acting was incredible. The only bad thing was that I was trying so hard to hide my constant tears! Everyone look away! No one’s crying over here. Really!

But honestly, if you haven’t seen this movie yet, I would urge you to go. I might even go see it again myself!

Book Review of Heir of Fire by Sarah J Maas

by Sydney W., posted in Blog, Book Review

I’m on a Sarah J Maas kick lately! I have loved all of her books, and she is one of my top favorite authors. I love the way she writes, I love all the complex details that come together at the end of each book, and I especially love that I can’t easily predict what will happen next.

My favorite character in this book has to be Manon Blackbeak. Her character arc is for sure going to blow me out of the water in the next books! I’m sure of it. She sees true strength in the wyvern she chooses, Abraxos, who seems to share a soul with her on every level.

I was blown away by Celaena in this book. She starts out as a husk of a shell of what she used to be, and has to find a way to piece herself back together and become the person she was always meant to be. I’m excited to see how Rowan fits into the next book, and how they will progress from there.

Each book in the series keeps getting better and better! I’m looking forward to reading the next one, which is waiting right beside me as I’m writing this.

five stars

Book Review of Crown of Midnight by Sarah J Maas

by Sydney W., posted in Blog, Book Review

One word: Chaol! I absolutely love him in this book. He’s so endearing and genuine, and my heart breaks for him. He’s only at the beginning of his character arc in this book, and despite him not knowing where, exactly, his loyalties lie, he’s a good man.

Celaena is also a really interesting character. She has a darkness within her that she tries hard to lock inside, but when it escapes, she’s the scariest person ever. I wouldn’t want to be the one to draw out the beast within her.

This book was artfully written, with twists I didn’t even see coming. I loved the characters, the plot, and the intricate weavings of people and their motivations. I’m excited to see where the next book takes me.

five stars

Book Review of Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas

by Sydney W., posted in Blog, Book Review

I really liked this book, and I literally could not put it down. However, it was also confusing! There were parts of it I had a hard time understanding, such as whose point of view was whose, though it’s forgivable being the first in the series. I’m sure the other ones have more of the kinks rolled out.

Another issue I had was the magic system. I couldn’t figure out quite what was going on and how it all fit together. On top of that, Calaena was supposed to be the greatest assassin, yet there were only two cool scenes that demonstrated her skills. PLUS, why would an incredible assassin make such a huge deal about making her doors squeaky so she knew when people came into her room, only to be snuck up on not once, but TWICE? (and more if you count the times when Dorian or Chaol showed up out of the blue and she seemed surprised). And even in her sleep. She fell asleep a lot around other people. Either this shows she’s a trusting person, or its a flaw in the writing.

Despite all of that, I loved Celaena’s personality, and I loved the banter between all the characters. I didn’t like Dorian as much as I hoped I would, but Chaol grew on me throughout the book. The foundation for the series is an interesting one, and I definitely want to see more of what Celaena can do, so I’ll be reading the next in the series.

four stars