Title: Onyx Storm
Author: Rebecca Yarros
Series: Empyrean #3
Genre: Romantasy
Format: Audio
Pages: 527
Length: 23h 52m
Narrator: Rebecca Soler, and more
Source: Library
Reason: Just Because
Rating:
My Thoughts
Holy crap! That ending! Why do I read these series before all the books are out?! It’s going to be torture waiting for the next book. I feel like I did after watching Avengers: Infinity War for the first time–numb, sad, and trying to be hopeful despite the crushing weight of grief. So many tears! So many! Rebecca Yarros certainly knows how to hook her readers and stomp all over their hearts.
From the instant I started reading ONYX STORM, I was hooked. I wanted to know everything and make sure my favorite characters made it out of the story alive. I loved learning more about Andarna and seeing more of the world than in previous books.
I’m excited to see where this series goes next and I’ll be on pins and needles waiting for the next book.
Additional Narrators: Teddy Hamilton, Justis Bolding, Jasmin Walker
Hello Beautiful
Author: Ann Napolitano
Genre: Historical Fiction
Format: Audio
Pages: 383
Length: 15h 6m
Narrator: Maura Tierney
Source: Library
Reason: Book Club
Rating:
My Thoughts
HELLO BEAUTIFUL is a touching story about love, loss, depression, betrayal, forgiveness, and second chances. Even though I’m not a huge fan of Little Women, I liked how Napolitano used it to shape the Padavano sisters. (And, in this case, Laurie ended up with the right sister.)
This book will definitely give my book club a lot to discuss. Also, while I didn’t mind the audio for the most part, there were times that I thought the narrator sounded robotic and with no emotion in her voice.
Boss Witch
Author: Ann Aguirre
Series: Fix-It Witches #2
Genre: Romance
Format: Audio
Pages: 320
Length: 10h 13m
Narrator: Ava Lucas
Source: Library
Reason: Just Because
Rating:
My Thoughts
I was worried I wouldn’t enjoy BOSS WITCH as much as WITCH PLEASE because I didn’t like Clem very much in Danica’s story. However, once I was in Clem’s head and understood why she did the things she did, I couldn’t help liking her and even empathizing with her. I also really liked Gavin and I loved the chemistry between him and Clem. (I didn’t like how the narrator voiced Gavin. The voice was too gravelly.)
I loved seeing more of the witch world and their politics. It made for an interesting, spicy, fun read. I’m glad I decided to give this a chance. I’ll probably read the next installment as well some time.
January 2025 Wrap-Up
Books Read
Favorite: Onyx Storm
Least Favorite: The Soulmate
Stats
January
Books Read: 4
Rereads: 0
Pages Read: 1,469
Hours Listened: 50h 50m
Average Rating: 4.0
Year-to-Date
Books Read: 4
Rereads: 0
Pages Read: 1,469
Hours Listened: 50h 50m
Average Rating: 4.0
Onyx Storm
Author: Rebecca Yarros
Series: Empyrean #3
Genre: Romantasy
Format: Audio
Pages: 527
Length: 23h 52m
Narrator: Rebecca Soler, and more
Source: Library
Reason: Just Because
Rating:
My Thoughts
Holy crap! That ending! Why do I read these series before all the books are out?! It’s going to be torture waiting for the next book. I feel like I did after watching Avengers: Infinity War for the first time–numb, sad, and trying to be hopeful despite the crushing weight of grief. So many tears! So many! Rebecca Yarros certainly knows how to hook her readers and stomp all over their hearts.
From the instant I started reading ONYX STORM, I was hooked. I wanted to know everything and make sure my favorite characters made it out of the story alive. I loved learning more about Andarna and seeing more of the world than in previous books.
I’m excited to see where this series goes next and I’ll be on pins and needles waiting for the next book.
Additional Narrators: Teddy Hamilton, Justis Bolding, Jasmin Walker
The Blonde Identity
Author: Ally Carter
Series: Blonde Identity #1
Genre: Romance
Format: Audio
Pages: 289
Length: 9h 1m
Narrator: Emily Ellet, Andrew Eiden
Source: Library
Reason: Just Because
Rating:
My Thoughts
THE BLONDE IDENTITY was such a fun fast-paced fade-to-black romance. I loved both Zoe and Sawyer, their chemistry, and banter.
I loved the premise of Zoe being the non-espionage twin targeted by iffy governments and groups all while trying to get her memory back. It was action-packed with never a dull moment. The story felt like a funnier and rom-comier version of THE BLONDE IDENTITY.
I’m excited to stay in this world and read Alex’s story once THE BLONDE WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD releases later this year.