So... I haven't been on here in a year... and I've debated with myself many a time, whether or not to start back up again... blah blah blah. Basically, whilst I have some time, for a little bit, I'll post some book reviews, because I've been reading a lot lately, and just see how it goes again.
Ok, so I'm gonna say it again! This is a SPOILER Review! I'm going to assume you read these two books and just start talking about what I had thoughts on. Ok? Got it??? Good!
So... thoughts during The Jewel... I actually liked the first half of the book, way more than I thought, and the reason I started not liking the 2nd half was because the dumb love interest was introduced. I personally found the secret politics of the the royals very interesting and before it was revealed that the surrogates die after child birth, I was actually wanting The Duchess of the Lake to succeed with Violet and see how DotL was gonna overthrow and ruin the Electress' life XD XD I'm terrible... but seriously, I thought that was a much more compelling story, and I wanted to know more about the DofL and the founding families and all those politics. But, when Ash was introduced I was like "ugh, here we go again" and I couldn't help but feel annoyed that he was making Violet do such dumb things and get caught and all that. Cause, like I said, I actually wanted to see the flip side. But, for what it's worth, I liked Lucien and I did want to see what his plan was gonna be and at least that part went through. And I was pleasantly surprised when it's revealed on that last page that Garnet was in on the breakout plan.
On to The White Rose! (By the way, overall, I did like The Jewel, but it wasn't amazing. The aforementioned are my main complaints.) So, my first big thought while skim-reading this book (yes, I admit I skimmed a lot and sped read most of the non-dialogue, cause lets be honest, the important plot stuff is in the dialogue) was AVATAR the last Air Bender XD Cause when Sil tells Violet that they are one with nature and they are equal and all that and "be the leaf" (which is actually a Legend of Kora quote) I was like "yup, Avatar!" Also, I thought of the Force in Star Wars. But, what it does come down to is New Age thinking... which I disagree with. If you've read any of my other posts, you will know I'm a devout Christian and while I'm not... unreasonable, I recognize when something is not something I agree with. I don't hate it, but I just recognize it and make sure to not let it affect me and what I already know to be true. More of an agree to disagree, but we can still be friends and have interesting discussions, ya know? Anyway, this 2nd book came off as very New Age (or rather Old Age, when you think about it...) when it got into the Auguries as actually being able to be "one with the elements" and that sort of thing. But besides that, I liked Lucien even more and I'm kinda worried that he's gonna die... He's such a cool character that he seems like he'd be a great catalyst for Violet to make a huge decision through his death. Sort of like a Agent Coulson in Avengers or something. But, I hope he doesn't cause he is my favorite character. I also thought it was interesting that the author sort of chose this series as a PSA on sex/human trafficking. Its very sad to think that there are millions of young and old today, right this very minute who have been torn away from their homes and forced to commit crude acts for money and other evils. This is a real problem and I pray to God that more people become aware and that we do something about it :( Slavery is still real, in many ways, and human trafficking for sex and stuff is just one terrible way it still goes on... Anyway... I did like that it was included, but hated that its a reflection of what actually goes on in the world. Ummmm... To be honest, I forgot what else I was gonna talk about... Well, again, I mostly liked the book, for what its worth-- I didn't hate it, as it seems a lot of people did, but I'm intrigued to see how it ends. Its definitely not on any favorites lists, but I didn't stop reading it, so I didn't hate it XD
Well, that's about it for now... So Toodles and God Bless :)
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