Showing posts with label Nocturne Falls Universe. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Nocturne Falls Universe. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Review - The Truth about Cats and Wolves

The Truth about Cats and Wolves: A Nocturne Falls Universe Story by Alethea Kontis

My Favorite Quotes/Lines:

“Kai was reminded of another tragic play about two teenagers who had fallen for each other through an open window. That hadn’t ended well for anyone involved either.”

“The best thing about having workaholic parents was that they both understood the value of a mental health day.”

“Chica, if you need my skills to tell you that was a bold-face lie, you’re dumber than I thought.”

“It’s the parade,” said Maya. “Makes me extra stabby.”

5 gnomes out of 5 gnomes

A YA/Young Adult book set in Nocturne Falls equals pure awesomeness. After reading this story I really want to know more about all the other teenagers and kids in town.

Finn seems to be pure trouble at first, I mean what an introduction scene, that whole scene felt like something right out of a movie. He's in trouble/needs help and things go sideways real fast when he meets Kai.

Kai's background is really interesting. I hope to see more about the Greek and other nationalities supernaturalness (if that's a word.) The mythology of her family is intriguing and very powerful aka something I want to read a lot more about.

Finn and Kai's chemistry is intense and they are drawn together fast. I wish there was a whole book about them but this reads like the beginning of a beautiful relationship.

Friday, February 10, 2017

Review - Magic's Song

Magic's Song: A Nocturne Falls Universe story by Sela Carsen


My Favorite Quotes/Lines:

* Spoilers are highlighted like so :)


“Hans Christian Anderson could kiss her flippers.”

“Also, did he know his girlfriend glowed?”

“You keep saving me." His voice, deep and a little rough, reached inside her and smoothed over the places that had been battered by life.”

"Looks like it." Nick nodded thoughtfully. "Explains how our unit has had a lot fewer problems transitioning to civilian life than so many others. Trick sang us through it."

“Just like that, he believed in magic and mermaids and true love. Nothing else was important.”

“He was singing a lullaby to the kelpie.”

“She might be a water fae, but that didn't mean she was a watering pot.”

5 out of 5 gnomes

I love the Nocturne Falls books so I knew I wanted to read this story set in the same universe. It's only 63 pages long but a lot happens, its so very short but sweet. I love a good mermaid-esque story so this was a lot of fun. My favorite character was Bubba another mythological being that surprised me.

Daria and Trick are quite the couple and I love the magic they make together. Like I said it's short but the story still pulls you right in. Their backgrounds are intriguing and make for some great mythology.

All the other characters are well done too and it all feels true to the Nocturne Falls Universe.