Bibliophile Bindings

                                                                      Amazon           I received this book from the author for an honest review. I gave it 3.5 stars! I did like this book, but it wasn't completely for me. There were spectacular descriptions on the appearance of different things. I could clearly picture what the author wanted me to see, and it wasn't so much so that I couldn't use my own imagination. I also liked that the author did not streamline the entire book, so it felt like there was more to the story. Personally, I think that it added to the writing quality and was refreshing.  The story was original. I love when the afterlife is played with because we don't know a lot about it. Being able to follow Walker through her experience was interesting and...

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I received an arc of this book through a giveaway. I gave this book 5/5 stars! The beginning of the book was slow, and I honestly thought that it wasn't going to be the book for me. But after continuing to read, I couldn't help but fall in love with it, and especially the characters! I don't usually enjoy when books are written in third person, but I think this time was done really well. It fit with the story. I think there could have been a little more character development with Nadya, particularly with her tie to her saint. Even with that small bump, I think this book deserves five stars! It was everything I didn't know I needed. It had everything that I love in a book, including gothic elements, betrayal, and a hate-love romance. Wicked Saints tore me apart. First, it took its sweet time, piece by piece. But that was before the storm hit and went crazy. If you're debating on whether or not you want to read this book, I will make the decision for you. READ IT...

I received an arc of this book through a giveaway. I gave it 5/5 stars! Oh. My. Goodness. I got wayyy too attached to this book. Do I mind? No. Do I love it? YES! I have never read historical fiction before, mostly because I don't usually find them interesting, but Brandes hooked me from the beginning! I could not put this book down at all. It was like a magnet for my imagination, bringing me to the book and not wanting to be put down. I love how the characters developed, and their individual, unique personalities. AND THOSE TWISTS! I WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO GET OVER THEM! I don't doubt that I will be stuck in a book hangover forever.. (or at least for a good amount of time). It's an enchanting book, and I will never forgive Brandes for messing with my emotions so skillfully. The world building was amazing, and so was the plot. I love the historical aspects, which were accompanied by the historical fiction very well. If I didn't know better, I would have thought the ...

I received an arc through a giveaway. I gave this book 4/5 stars! This is such a great book! In all honesty, I would not have decided to pick this book up on my own. I didn't think it would be something I enjoyed, but the moment I started reading I realized just how wrong I was. This book follows a girl who has a lot to fight for, and the way she overcomes challenges is very inspirational. My review cannot do this book justice, it was just that good. The plot was well developed and I think that the world building was okay. I only had one problem, which was that I couldn't figure out the time period. There were a few twists that I did not see coming, whether it be because I was so enveloped by the story I couldn't see it right in front of me, or because of my stupidity, I do not know. The characters were well developed, and the descriptions were well done. They weren't overdone, or in need of development. I could clearly picture the areas Rhen was in. I could not pu...

I received an arc of this book through a giveaway. I gave this book 4/5 stars! This book didn't disappoint me. I really love this book, and am so glad to have received an ARC through a giveaway. The book includes bullying and goes through the obstacles one might face after receiving a transplant. It was wonderful to be able to step into someone else's thoughts, and feel roughly the same emotions that the character is feeling. It opened my eyes to how someone who has had a transplant might be feeling. I loved being able to walk through the different obstacles Marlowe went through. The author did a wonderful job pulling at my emotions and causing me to feel sympathy for the character. I usually read fantasies, so reading a contemporary story that could be a true story in some cases, and one that others could possibly relate to, was different for me. The only thing keeping me from giving this book an even higher rating is how difficult it was for me to view her younger brothe...