The Shattered Castle by Jennifer A. Nielsen

So like...when I first heard this book was coming, I was like whyyyyyyyy...just like...let the series be a trilogy...we don't need a fourth book...or a fifth... but the fifth one was good, cause Momma didn't raise no quitter.
I just have to remind myself that it's middle grade writing, so like...it's middle grade writing style.
I'm here for the side characters (and Imogen)
368 Pages

The Captive Kingdom by Jennifer A. Nielsen

So I felt meh for the first half of the book.
Like it was interesting, but meh.
384 Pages

The Warrior's Curse by Jennifer A Nielsen

Harlyn. Ugh.
Anyone else getting "Monster" from Broadway's Frozen vibes...
Me watching this hot mess:

Me, naively hoping: When you hit rock bottom there's no way to go but up.
This whole lot of dinguses: I've brought my shovel and I'm ready to dig.
Maybe it's the amount of caffeine in my system, but they are giving me so much anxiety. Joth....
Rack is the true MVP
"The Next Right Thing"
.......So I have feelings and I need fanart....
368 Pages

The Deceiver's Heart by Jennifer A Nielsen

...There's some Ella Enchanted vibes (there's one scene).
I love how devoted Simon is. Simon is so pure and honestly deserves to be protected. Can we stop trying to kill him all the time please. Caves. Forests. Bridges. Rivers. Mean people.
I love the mythology of this series and how the magic works.
Harlyn. *Rolls eyes*
I'm just stressed all the time... Can people stop being so grey and just be trustworthy for once....

384 Pages

The Traitor's Game by Jennifer A Nielsen

I love Simon.
Kestra is so spunky and headstrong and I love her.
400 Pages

The Shadow Throne by Jennifer A Nielsen

"It would take entire lifetimes for the men... to deserve their women"  RT. *Clap back*
Women being fierce and amazing
Did I see some Christ imagery...yes I did. But put suffering in front of me, and that's what I'll see...You can't just talk about saints and priests and expect me to stay calm...
....What kind of plot twist was that...Is this a Snape thing.
My beautiful babies.
The bonus scene was amazing!
336 Pages

The Runaway King by Jennifer A Nielsen

Jaron....why...why are boys stupid. Why do they have hearts of gold and brains of mush. Someone teach this boy communication skills. I do love how he interacts with children and how he fights though... Cunning is important.
I love Harlowe. Too good for this world..Too pure...Does he remind me of the priest from Les Mis...Perhaps
Imogen deserves more credit. She smart. She fierce. And she don't need no man.
352 Pages

The False Prince by Jennifer A Nielsen

So I wasn't interested and I regretted reading it--because I'm the kind of person that has to read all the books of a series (I ain't no quitter). And then I didn't. Because plot twists, y'all.
..I am confusion...Is he or is he not... Oh my gosh...Seriously...Unreliable narrators. Curses. I'm mad at myself.
I do love royalty who act nobly...

352 Pages