Action-packed and hilarious (especially the bard, Dandelion)!

This was one of the best dystopian books I've ever read. It followed a pattern of what individuals were required to do as they went about their days. Every little action, from standing to stretch in the morning to the number of sugar cubes a person may put in a teacup, was regulated and calculated by a wristband each person wore. Every infraction--if noticed--was fined, with some of the worst infractions causing the person to disappear mysteriously.

In the beginning, the protagonist, Arzu, seemed a bit boring and her days monotonous. But, as more of her backstory was revealed and we got to see her risking deviations from the monotony the government prescribed for her, it was easy to start cheering her on.

What a powerful book illustrating what life would be like under extreme fascism and how difficult it would be for people to stand up against it. Scary but interesting read.

This was a quick romantic read. The protagonist, a teenage girl with a love for art and painting, and of the finer things in life such as designer shoes, was funny and lovable. Her love interest infuriated her at first, but their relationship grew throughout this short story, their moments together sweet and heartwarming.

The writing style seemed to me like English was not the author's first language, but don't let that deter you if you're into slice-of-life romance. Also, the title of the book and chapter titles referred to the hunt of a unicorn in relation to the protagonist's art. The unicorn seemed to represent the protagonist, though, so don't worry.

I'm so glad to have been recommended this book. I listened to the audiobook version. As a dragon lover, I absolutely loved it.

The seadragons were enchanting and dangerous. The tattoos that some characters get, magically appearing on their skin in the forms of animals that can come to life, were such a cool concept!

Beautiful worldbuilding and magical lore inspired by the cultures of tropical islands such as Guam, where the author grew up. I highly recommend this!

This is a collection of short stories from Hindu mythology. Like many other mythology books, it reads more like non-fiction than fiction (recited by a narrator without focusing as much on character development).

My favourite story was "King Vikramaditya and the Apsaras". It was about choosing the most talented dancer. When it came down to two seemingly equally-talented dancers, the method of making that final choice was interesting and creative.

While this book could use another edit, I highly enjoyed it and look forward to more.

Excellent worldbuilding and characterization. I felt completely immersed in the world of Daevas and Djinn.

The three protagonists, Nahri, Darayavahoush "Dara" (love that name), and Alizayd "Ali" were all endearing and relatable in their own ways. I love that Nahri started out as a bit of a criminal in Cairo but was thrown into another world that challenged her beliefs and skills.

Looking forward to the sequels.