Showing posts with label Medieval Magic. Show all posts
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Monday, May 13, 2013

Book Review: Ash by Malinda Lo.

AshAsh by Malinda Lo.
Book Summary: Cinderella retold

In the wake of her father's death, Ash is left at the mercy of her cruel stepmother. Consumed with grief, her only joy comes by the light of the dying hearth fire, rereading the fairy tales her mother once told her. In her dreams, someday the fairies will steal her away, as they are said to do. When she meets the dark and dangerous fairy Sidhean, she believes that her wish may be granted.

The day that Ash meets Kaisa, the King's Huntress, her heart begins to change. Instead of chasing fairies, Ash learns to hunt with Kaisa. Though their friendship is as delicate as a new bloom, it reawakens Ash's capacity for love-and her desire to live. But Sidhean has already claimed Ash for his own, and she must make a choice between fairy tale dreams and true love.

Entrancing, empowering, and romantic, Ash is about the connection between life and love, and solitude and death, where transformation can come from even the deepest grief.

Liana's Summary: When Ash's father dies, she is in the mercy of her cruel stepmother and her stepsisters. They treat her like a mere maid and makes her do all the dirty work. The day that Ash meets Kaisa, her heart starts to feel true love, despite that Sidhean has already claimed her.

Rate(1-10): 7.5

I have this thing for retellings. Like, it's the same but only different. It's unique and original at the same time as it was adapted. I've been meaning to read this for a long time, and i think the only reason I brought it up to the top of my TBR list is because Malinda Lo is coming in for an author visit! How exciting. Anyways, I've already read her newest novel, Adaptation, and it was really good! She's a good writer!
Ash was a Cinderella retelling, as all know, with a lesbian twist. I don't know why, but I was kind of disappointed that she had spoiled that for us that Ash was actually a lesbian. It would have been a really cool twist. 

I don't think I hated her stepmother as much because I just hate all stepmothers in Cinderella retellings, so it's just like an instinct, you know?

When I first got my hands on this book, the first thing that came across my mind was that it was smaller than I had ever anticipated. It was only 260-something pages. Despite that, it was still a pretty nice and short read that I enjoyed thoroughly. Ash is sometimes an annoying little brat (despite her being 4 years older than me) and sometimes dislikable. Just a warning for those who hate annoying protagonists..

The romance was pretty good, between Ash and Kaisa, but one part of me wishes that she had ended up with Sidhean.. I mean, he loved her and everything!

Quotes~

"I am to have a stepmother, and two stepsisters,"


And this is when everything starts


"Stop it-- don't say that!"

Why is she so annoying


"..like he was worried."


AW HE'S WORRIED


"..despite the fact that he was twenty years older than her."


Ew... reminds me of Paris and Juliet LOL EW which brings on a whole other level of speculation of how it would be like if Juliet ended up with Paris


"You have no respect for me or what I have done for you,"


What have you done for her really


"It is agony,"


Poor Sidhean it's ok we all love you -sobs-
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That's it! What do you think of this review?(:

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Book Review: Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas.

Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass, #1) Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas.
Book Summary: After serving out a year of hard labor in the salt mines of Endovier for her crimes, 18-year-old assassin Celaena Sardothien is dragged before the Crown Prince. Prince Dorian offers her her freedom on one condition: she must act as his champion in a competition to find a new royal assassin. Her opponents are men-thieves and assassins and warriors from across the empire, each sponsored by a member of the king's council. If she beats her opponents in a series of eliminations, she'll serve the kingdom for three years and then be granted her freedom. Celaena finds her training sessions with the captain of the guard, Westfall, challenging and exhilirating. But she's bored stiff by court life. Things get a little more interesting when the prince starts to show interest in her... but it's the gruff Captain Westfall who seems to understand her best. Then one of the other contestants turns up dead... quickly followed by another. Can Celaena figure out who the killer is before she becomes a victim? As the young assassin investigates, her search leads her to discover a greater destiny than she could possibly have imagined.

Liana's Summary: Celaena Sardothien is a dangerous assassin. She's been hired by the prince as his Champion to compete in the Test. She doesn't want to do that- so why do it? One reason: Her freedom. She has the skill to kill and run away, but she'd rather earn her freedom the right way, with no people hunting her down day and night. Just win, wait four years, and she's free- forever. Celaena is grudgingly trying to cope with everything-- meanwhile, Sarah J. Maas is brewing a pot of romance..

Rate(1-10): 9

 I've been wanting to read this book for quite some time now, and when I saw it at my school's library I just was like, ERMAHGERD and I immediately checked it out. (Even if I had this huge stack of books I needed to read) And no, I was NOT disappointed! I liked this book a lot.

Character discussions.

Celaena- The protagonist. Covergirl. She's a good one. It's been a while since I met a good protagonist. I mean, I like her, but then again, not really. She's really tough and I know she can fight for herself and fight for what's right. She's got killer fighting skills, (pun intended, ahem) and that's what I LOVE about her. But, on the other hand, she's arrogant, feisty, and pushy. Wouldn't really wanna be her friend. But yeah, really strong. She does a lot of speculation, which is kinda annoying. "I could snap his neck right now." "These idiots don't know what they're doing, giving me access to these weapons." "I could peel off his skin with my bare hands." etc, but the thing is she never takes action. It's just some crazy serial killer speculation. But I think the author did it on purpose... Wow. SJ Maas did a good job.

Nehemia- I feel bad for her. At first, I thought that I was destined to hate her, but it turns out that she's not half bad. I actually like her more than Celaena, except I got to know Celaena better. Nehemia is a great friend and the type that would never perform a betrayal (unless there's a huge turn of events.. isn't there always?)

Dorian- He's such a prince. LOL. Um, I really don't know what to think. He's a very.. princey guy. He seems pretty useless though. But he's pretty cool. He reminds me of one of my friends which is just kind of awkward. Cerian. Doraena. Celaerian. CELAERIAN. I SHIP IT

Chaol- I imagined him as an old guy. But it turns out he's not as old as I thought he would be. He's a good guy. I like Chaol.


The romance in this book is just so sad I don't want to even talk about it. Sad as in barely there and a small amount. That sad. Not sad as in Nicholas Sparks tragedy sad. Because if it were like Nicholas Sparks tragedies then I would be screaming right now. But yeah, it's the other sad. It was so weak I was like.. ugh. I expected more to happen but there were only a few kissing scenes and I was severely disappointed in this one aspect that I look for in every book. Don't get me wrong. I don't like erotica. But this just wasn't enough.

And now the title. I think it makes some sense, but it's not the most important thing in this story. I would have felt better if the title was Ardalan's Assassin, because that's what she is and she's also on the cover. Tbh, the throne of glass in this book is the throne that the friggin king seats his icy butt on. But that's it. It has nothing to do with Celaena at all. It took me a while to pull together enough details to understand the title, and I was just like, okay.. this doesn't really have anything to do with the whole story.

This story reminded me a lot of The Hunger Games-- like, a lot a lot. Like, a medieval version of THG. 

Overall, the story was fantabulous and I am far from disappointed.


Quotes!

"Turn around, and let me view your back."




The prince crossed his long legs. "Leave us,"




"The library."




"You like to read?"




"I didn't know assassins liked to read,"


Well, now you do.


"There were twenty-four of them--"


Why is it always 24.

"A wicked smile spread across her face."




"Are you that arrogant?"


Apparently.

"..picking up the skirts of her dress and blowing them behind her."






"You're not about to inform me that you wish to marry for love, are you?"


WHY NOT

"There she was."




"..she was beautiful."




"Perhaps if we had a private lesson in your chambers," he said smoothly. "Tonight."




"She sort of wanted to kiss him."




"Well, she still very much wanted to kiss him."




"A shriek of rage ripped from her throat,.."




"Do you like him?"



"No fair maiden should die alone,"




"You're beautiful."




"If you'd like to unwrap me," he said, lifting the large wicker basket onto the table, "We still have an hour until the temple service."


LOLOL I LOVE DORIAN

"I'm not interested in court ladies,"




"Still, he watched, watched until she sighed and went inside. She never bothered to look below."




"You're a girl?"




"..Celaena began laughing."





"I knew you'd win the moment I met you," he whispered, and her heart writhed as she understood what lay before them.



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The remarkable thing about Sarah J Mass is, well, she published her first draft when she was 16. I don't want to wait until I'm in my twenties to become a published author. So yeah. That's that.
What did you think of this review? (;

Sunday, October 28, 2012

Book Review: Princess of the Silver Woods by Jessica Day George.

Princess of the Silver Woods (Princess, #3) Princess of the Silver Woods by Jessica Day George.
Book Summary: When Petunia, the youngest of King Gregor's twelve dancing daughters, is invited to visit an elderly friend in the neighboring country of Westfalin, she welcomes the change of scenery. But in order to reach Westfalin, Petunia must pass through a forest where strange two-legged wolves are rumored to exist. Wolves intent on redistributing the wealth of the noble citizens who have entered their territory. But the bandit-wolves prove more rakishly handsome than truly dangerous, and it's not until Petunia reaches her destination that she realizes the kindly grandmother she has been summoned to visit is really an enemy bent on restoring an age-old curse. The stories of Red Riding Hood and Robin Hood get a twist as Petunia and her many sisters take on bandits, grannies, and the new King Under Stone to end their family curse once and for all.

Liana's summary: It's now Petunia's turn to be the main character- the heroine in this last book of the Westfalin series. Years ago, Galen sealed the gate between the world of Kingdom Under Stone and their world with a silver chain. It is now breaking. The dark princes are trying to come out once again. So it's up to the princesses to defeat them once and for all. But will they fail? Or be victorious? Will everything be alright? Or will things fall into disaster? And meanwhile, will Petunia find her love?

Rate(1-10): 10

Just. Wow. For starters, I thought that this book was fabulous. I loved it!

And I have to say that JDG's covers attract me like crazy. I love her covers. Especially the covers of the Westfalin trilogy. When I first heard of this, I was like, YAY! The third book of the series! The antagonists most likely die! I'm not gonna spoil anything, just going to say that I was happy with the outcome.

It has been brought to my attention that people didn't really like this book because they had no idea it was the third in a series and they were all lost, blah, blah, blah. Well, clearly, it isn't the author's fault that they didn't know. If they didn't know they should have just stopped reading it, not give it a low rating just because.

So, I would have been really happy if Jessica Day George wrote 12 books for each princess in this series, but I guess that's too much to ask and too much to read. LOL. But still. It would have been entertaining! But then there would have been a case of why-aren't-the-antagonists-dying-yet.

I am a huge fan of Jessica Day George and I just love her books. Reading this book reminded me of how much I enjoyed reading her writing!

Out of all three girls, Rose, Poppy, and Petunia, I like Rose the best. She seems really mature and she is really responsible and strong. Poppy was alright, I liked her. But then Petunia? I liked her well enough, it's just that she didn't really seem strong but she was trying to be strong. That's all. Sort of like an insistent tomboy that says she's a boy but still acts like a girl.

Okay, so the main male role, Oliver. I just KNEW that he was going to be the lucky one. THE lucky one. That was to fall in love with the girl? Yep! I LOVE OLIVER. Like he's so fabfabfab I can't believe it. Great character, and definitely worthy to be the main male role!

This book has parts that make you double over and laugh, parts that make you want to cry, parts that cause readers to smile because of their romantic cuteness, and parts that you have to resist the urge to flip tables. Yes. Quite some twists.

And now. It is time for the quotable quotes.

"What's she doing? Simon's voice was hushed.

Oh my goodness. They're watching her pee. This is just...

"Petunia?" Oliver snorted. "Like the flower?"



Duuuuh.

Oliver just looked hurt.



Petunia turned and pushed his chest, nearly sending him onto his rump with surprise. "Run, you fool!"



"..Poppy took the arm of her bethrothed, a tall blond young man.."

Christian!

"Then she was once the lover of the first King Under Stone,"



"Poooooppppy," moaned her sister.

You can't really emphasize Poppy without making the word look like "Poopy." LOL.

"Bloody hell,"

It's Ronald Weasley time isn't it.



Petunia struck Kestilan across the face as hard as she could with the grimy silver hairbrush.

Oou, snap!

"Halfway here, Petunia saw a rosebush in full bloom and tried to pick some of the flowers."

Oh my goodness Petunia.



He leaned around, and her heart started to thump. He was going to kiss her.

Oh my god! (: Yay! It's about time.

But before he could..


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And, that's it! Hope you enjoyed this review! (:

Monday, September 3, 2012

Book Review: Lark's Quest by Barbara Cool Lee.


Lark's Quest (Deeds of the Ariane, #1-3)Lark's Quest by Barbara Cool Lee.
Deeds of the Ariane, Volumes 1-3.
Book Summary: A tale of silk, sorcery, and romance....Fifteen years ago she was Lark, the tiny slave girl who witnessed the massacre of the royal family.Now she is Lark y Ariane, the most powerful—and hated—of the Silver Isle's magical warrior women, whose skill with sword and sorcery make her unbeatable in battle.Fifteen years ago he was Raven yr Griffon, the idealistic prince who became a hero to the poor when he championed their secret religion of equality and peace over the nobles' faith in wealth and power.Now he is Raven the Innkeeper, a bitter and crippled man who believes in nothing, and wants only to be left alone.When they meet, they—and the Silver Isle—will be changed forever.Lark's Quest contains the first three volumes in the Deeds of the Ariane Series: "The Search," "TheSecret," and "The Choice."

Liana's Summary: Lark is Ariane #6, number 6 among the strongest invincible woman warriors who fight for the king. There are 44 Ariane. If one goes, another comes in. It's always 44. Raven yr Griffon used to be a prince. Now he's an Innkeeper, determined to leave his royal life behind, far, far, behind. When Lark is assigned to find Raven and bring him back, Raven is shocked to see someone from his past. He is determined not to go with her, but can she persuade him by force, or merely by words?

Rate(1-10): 9

First of all, huge thanks to Barbara for sending me a signed paperback edition to review!

Okay, so, this book reminded me of Graceling by Kristin Cashore.  Because of the main characters! Lark and Katsa! They're both strong woman warriors. Katsa's a Graceling while Lark is Ariane. They're both feared. The time period, Medieval. I loved it! I always find some ways to relate to other books, LOL. Well then, this is a bit of a slow romance, like, Maggie Stiefvater's THE SCORPIO RACES. Like, when the two characters desperately want each other but they don't do anything until the end-ish. On the back of the book, it said, "A take of silk, sorcery, and romance.." and I was really excited, but I guess I was a teeny bit disappointed.

Another note about the romance.. RAVEN IS TOO OLD. OMG. HE'S OLD. They're freaking 8 years apart. That's not right. When I read the summary. I was given the impression that Raven was an old crippled man, while Lark was 16 or something, and I was just wondering about the romance, when then it hit me when Raven was thinking all perverted. Lark is actually 18/19, while Raven is 26 and crippled! It's still a too big age difference for me to handle. I guess this is what happens back in the Medieval period, and I guess every book I read has two people with closer age, so I'm not really used to it.

It's a fun fantasy to read! I rated it a 9, so it's not bad at all. Just the age difference and the slow romance thing knocked down the rate a notch.

Did I mention that I absolutely LOVE strong lady protagonists? What disappointed me was that it was in third person, therefore not giving me a chance to get to know Lark more. But from what I know, she's really strong, and great with a sword. (Just like Graceling's Katsa. omg.)

I got attracted by the cover, I admit, and the title did sound absolutely stunning. It looks good, and it IS good! Whenever I see a sword, I just go, "Ermagerd. I need to read that." I don't know why. But I guess it's because swords usually go with Medieval stories.

Oh yeah, and there's like, this twist. It was kind of foreshadowed, SORT of, but I was surprised nonetheless, and that's all what matters. The antagonist is not visible until the very end, and that's what surprised me. Don't you hate it when you like this character, and then they become a traitor?

I would like to commend the author's writing! It got me captured and caught up in reading this story. She does a really great job of foreshadowing! There was this thing in the story I was suspecting all along, and then she confirms it, BOOM, and I go, "I KNEW IT!" hysterically and stuff.

Since it got recently published about two months ago, not much people read this book! There's only like, 6 reviews on Goodreads! More people should read this. Really. Get on Amazon and buy it.

I feel like I didn't type enough. Well, quote reactions will express the rest of my thoughts.

"..only eight years younger than the missing prince.."
ONLY 8?! What are you talking about, only 8. omg. How is this romance going to work.
Spit Out Water

"They can have her."
"They'd never take a peasant," Raven said.


The truth hurts.

"Why, I am eight years old.."
 "Bruh. I'm 8. I got this, I got this." omg. LOL.

"She was something entirely different from all the other peasant women he had known."
It's romance time! (x

"He wondered if he would like the sound of it on her lips."
Uh. He's thinking about her. This is the part where he starts wanting Lark. Lark starts to want him later, and they don't do anything until the end. Don't think wrong! This is nothing like Fifty Shades of Grey.

"The woman took the coins and nodded smugly.."


"Wife?" 
WIFE?!


"I'm sorry, Old Man."
LOLOLOL. OLD MAN. I just found this funny for no special reason. She called him an old man. (x

"I saw her using magic. She said I was not to tell."



"His leg brushed alongside hers, and he was shocked at the warmth of her radiating through her silken breeches."
 

"He wondered what she would do if he kissed her."


"You had eaten two joints of lamb already, and a third lay on your plate."
It's a wonder he's not fat. Wait. How come princes are never fat! THEY HAVE ALL THEY CAN EAT BUT IN MOVIES AND BOOKS THEY'RE NEVER FAT. Omg. I doubt they work out though.

"Say my name," he whispered.
"Raven."


<3 Awww.
But this just reminds me of Destiny's Child.

"Hurry," she said in her most arrogant tone.
 #Arrogant

"..pay his respects at Swan Lake.."
This.
 Swan Lake. omg.

"..of the finest sautéed baby octopus in mushroom herb sauce..."
This just literally made me gag. Octopus.

Lark drew her blade. "Let us discuss this further, Sister."
OHYES. It's fighting time!

"Lark moved first, attacking firmly, with no hesitation."
I'm cheering for you on the bleachers, Lark! Wooh!

"Snails for supper."
Ew. Just stepping on snails grosses me out. D:

"..and the man fell back in a pool of blood."

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This book is like, organized into three volumes, like the book summary said. I don't know why it's called "Volumes," but not "Parts," but, oh well. Author's choice! It made me think I was reading three books in one. (:

Well, folks. That is my conclusion. What did you think of this review?

Friday, August 3, 2012

Book Review: The Princess and the Hound by Mette Ivie Harrison.

The Princess and the Hound (Princess, #1)
The Princess and the Hound by Mette Ivie Harrison.
Book Summary: He is a prince, heir to a kingdom threatened on all sides, possessor of the animal magic, which is forbidden by death in the land he'll rule.She is a princess from a rival kingdom, the daughter her father never wanted, isolated from true human friendship but inseparable from her hound.Though they think they have little in common, each possesses a secret that must be hidden at all costs. Proud, stubborn, bound to marry for the good of their kingdoms, this prince and princess will steal your heart, but will they fall in love?

Liana's Summary: Prince George grew up with the animal magic. He grew up, looking at the citizens getting killed because they had the animal magic. He had to keep it secret. When his mother dies, his father tries to get closer to George, to try to teach him the way of the kings. Princess Beatrice is different, though. She doesn't have the animal magic. George knows that it's his duty to marry, to connect the kingdoms together. When he actually meets her though, and realizes how she is different from others, he changes his mind completely, from disinterestedness to love at first sight.

Rate(1-10): 6

Yeah. Guys. I know. FINALLY. I finished! Right. Too much talk. Less read. Maybe it was because I was so tired of this book. Partly because I was so sleepy, partly of the plot. Or maybe because I was sleepy because of the plot. I mean, there's only a slight twist in this book, and it didn't do more than make me go like, "Wow, really? Cool." I mean, it's a huge twist, and not at all predictable, but, you know. Not so much enthusiasm. Well, I just have to rant about the cover: DUDE. SHE'S FRECKLED. AND PALE. AND A REDHEAD. DOES SHE LOOK LIKE THAT HUUH DOES SHE OMG. So, when I first prepared to read this book, I saw ratings, and they weren't all that good. Although I can't really trust other people's opinions. So like, yeah. There's no romance. D; I thought the Amaranth Enchantment by Julie Berry had no romance, but after I read this, the romance in Amaranth seemed plenty. Sorry to say that it wasn't what I expected. :c There you go. I'm being a big fat mean book critic again. I'm sorry! D;

There were some parts that were so stupid I laughed.You know those immature moments. :p No, I'm not talking about the author's writing. I'm talking about the character's acts. LOL. Which is why I gave it a 6 instead of a 4.

Okay, so usually I LOVEEEEE princes in shining armor. But like, George. Really. First of all, I just dislike that name. Second of all, and most importantly, I dislike his attitude. Even though I made a massive pedoface when he turned 17. And I dislike Princess Beatrice even more. I don't know. I suppose. He reminds me a lot of Charlie from The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky, but the main difference is, I like Charlie better. I would give it a lower rating, but, after all, it's not that bad. I was just somewhat disappointed. Also, it had a lot of lines and scenes I thought I must use as ideas for Incend. (: That's a good thing. I'm not even sure why my summary was so vivid and yeah. I don't even know. Like, for Pride and Prejudice. omg. My description. <3 But then the book sort of bored me. It is a worthwhile read, though, as to not contradict what I said about that book. Okay, back to this book. Quote reactions! There's a lot. It's quite easier to highlight when the text is big, you know. :3 omg. Watch with Infernal Devices. I will be so impatient. Text is so small.

"There he stopped and threw King Richon overhead.."

Throw a king. This is just so bizarre, omg.

"Kind Richon wandered in that strange forest a week before he was found at last by his fearful guards."
OH PHEW HE'S ALIVE.Don't even know why I'm relieved.

"You will live as a bear until you understand what it is to be hunted."
Like that Disney movie Brother Bear. omg.

"George held out his hand. The little foal came and licked at it, and George laughed at the delicious, gentle sensation."
Ah. Delicious.... I would be grossed, actually. Pet peeves. Yaknoe.

"..and at his feet George saw one of the bitch hounds.."
Oh yeah. Female dog. Forgot. They use that word a lot in this book, unfortunately.

"It nudged at him, then tried to suck at his fingers but was soon disgusted at the lack of milk and pushed him away."
Ewww. George lets animals do anything to him. I sound like a brat. omg.

"One night, when his mother came to tuck him into bed, as she often did, George demanded a story.."
I DEMAND A STORY.

"But George did not like to hear about how much his mother loved his father. He wanted her to love only him."
How. Selfish. I know he's a little boy at this time and all, but really. This is where I started disliking him.

"..he began to learn to become a sheep,.."
Oh how wrong that sounds.

"Come, let me touch his fine hair," said Lady Fittle, reaching.
"No!" the queen stepped in her way..


So dramatic. LOL.

"The king took in a breath, then seemed to choke on it. George did not understand until later that this was his way of weeping.."

Uh. I don't even know what to say.

"But who was this dream man?"
He means the man in his dream. LOL. If George were gay, it wouldn't be surprising. Just saying. I do not mean it as an offense. But still. George gay.

"Besides, kissing was far more disgusting than touching a toad.."
Oh George! Man. Really.

"..and then he sleepily pulled on his best leggings.."
LEGGINGS. Oh yeah. EW, Leggings. To think that the hottest princes in books wore LEGGINGS.

"Teeth had died last year."
D; TEEEEETH. </3

"Your Highness," he said stiffly, "this does not concern you."
 Oh, really now?

"He tossed his head angrily but regretted it as a new wave of pain and nausea struck him."
 

"One can tell much of a man by his friends," said Henry at last.
I like this quote. :3

"If only I had a son."
Such an old git! He's got a daughter already, trying to act like a son just for him. Man.

"I don't like you," said Beatrice. "I'll never like you."
Ooou. Right in the face.

"I will give you more than one son," the woman said. She moved herself closer to the king, pressed her body against his.


What. A. Whore.

"Beatrice pointed to a dusty streak down his side from where he had brushed against the floor,.."
Oh hey, there's dust near your butt. So I thought I might point to it.

"I shall be black."
Of course she will. Like hungry people eat.

"No," he said..
... How difficult.

"May they make..beautiful hounds."



"He touched Marit's head gently in thanks."
I like Marit the dog. :3

"..never wished to know his wives beyond their beauty and ability to make sons.."
What. A. Dumb. Git. Just refer to that gif above^, and that's how I feel. omg.

"He had never felt so alone in his life.."

"She was awkward, jerking this way and that..."


"I swear I will boil the man in his own medicines and feed him to the pigs for their supper.."image

"Henry looked away, and George realized he had hurt him."
What a big bully. :c I like Henry. ;3

"Except for his smell."
You have no idea how scared I was when I read that line.

"Sir Stephen blinked rapidly, usually a sign that he was about to start..."
BLINK BLINK BLINK BLINK.

"Sir Stephen, she is a woman unlike any other.."
Wait, so love at first sight? :c How unfortunate.

"You look very like your mother today."
Very.. feminine.

"George, what is wrong with you?"

NOTHING!

"They said he was an ugly man.."
LOLOLOL. omg. I know they don't mean ugly ugly, but like, UGLY. LOL. They mean ugly as in brute-like.

"Tell me."


"I do not believe it would be possible to train another such as myself." 
How..pompous of you.

"Who are you?"
D: aljfl;askjfklsd NOOOOOOOOO! I do have to say I like the king better than George. omg.

"He brought him a triple dose of the black elixir...."
NOOOOOOOOO! D: NO NONONOOOOOOOOO.

"There was a man."
DUH.

"George smiled at the thought."
Uhh. So obsessed with his love.

"I do not know what kind of animal.."
Well. Anger issues.

George's mouth fell open.
And Liana laughed.

"Because he is evil," said Beatrice. "He stinks of it."
Seething EVIL. HE STINKS OF IT.

"He's called Ass," said Henry helpfully.
Oh, Henry! Ass, though? Really. Ass.

"Because anyone who tries to ride him ends up on his ass."
That's... a good explanation.

"I do not take orders from women."
Sigh. Yes you do.

"Not my mother."


"Do you think I am an idiot?"
Obviously.

"Beatrice began to weep,..."
OMG BEATRICE CALM DOWN PLEASE.

"Guessed what?"
So clueless. But, then again, I don't even know either. omg. LOL.

"Get off me! Help! I've been attacked!" called the pigkeeper frantically.
Oh. My. Goodness. -resists the urge to laugh like a pig-

"Love.."
Great. Perfect. ka;fjasldf

"Give me an hour to eat and change my clothes."
It doesn't take an HOUR to do that!

"You mean you intend to torture him?" 
 Just looking at this gif gives me a headache. omg. Don't look for too long.

"You will regret this,"
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"And you,"
OUU YES.

"You must let her go."
D: Totally reminds me of that part in Shrek. Is it Shrek 2? Yeah.

"It is not your choice. It is mine."
YES SIR STEPHEN. I like Stephen after Henry. :3

"Beatrice, come to me!"
Uh. I don't even know what to say.

"It must be this way,.."
My sister once wrote a story called Seven Flowers of The Sun, and then there was this girl called Catherine. And she fell in love with a dragon that could turn into a human. Idk, she weeped on him, and there you go. Human. Oh my god. And then before he turned human, she went like, "OH CELARDUS! WHY DOES IT HAVE TO BE THIS WAY?!" And this part just made me laugh so hard because of that story.

"Ready?"
-disgusted- He fell in love with a hound.

"Wrists. Ankles. Toes. George marveled in all of them. The tip of her nose. The curve of her hips.."
Okay you know what? I can't stand this anymore.

"He looked at Marit, waiting for her to slap him......"
YEAH SLAP HIM MARIT DO IT PLEASEEEEE.

"How will I survive if I lose you as well?"
AWWWH. "I lost her once. I'm not losing her again." A must-use quote.

"Say it. Say those who have the animal magic,...."
SAY IT. SAY IT OUT LOUD.
A unicorn.
A what?
A unicorn.

"But if he kills you.." said George.
Marit blinked at him. "Then I will be dead."


SIMPLE. I will use that.

"..and the letters were only words.."
WORDS ARE JUST WORDS, 'TILL YOU BRING THEM- TO LIFFFFE!

"For the look in your eyes," said Marit.
Awh. <3

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SLOW, SLOW, ROMANCE. I mean, I think the False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen has more romance than this. omg. Well, that's all, I suppose. I know, tons of quotes. Yeah. So, that's it.
I think my love for using GIFs have increased. :3

You see, there were some moments of amusement for me, (lots of LOL's.)but the plot wasn't that.. astonishing.. Full, alluring. If you know what I mean.

I realized I don't like the name George for another reason now. It's hard to type! Yeah, so picky. omg.

So guys. Infernal Devices. Here I come. YEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAW.