Maddie Kopecki

I loved the Vampire Academy series. Don't let the cheesy titles fool you- the books are amazing. You can imagine how excited I was when I found out Adrian was going to be in a new series! I had to read it! It was strange getting to know Sydney's character, but she ended up being as rich and fun to read about as Rose. Though, she was definitely more grounded and less impulsive. I liked how many side characters are being introduced. I think they definitely deserved their own story. I devoured the original Vampire Academy series, so I made sure to slow down a bit and actually write reviews for these books. At first, I thought the plot might be a little too predictable, but I found that wasn't the case in the end. I didn't see the twists coming, which goes to show how masterful Mead is as an author. This new series definitely didn't disappoint, and I can't wait to see where it goes! I ship Adrian and Sydney so hard ahjdlxincrdbkejwbcnowho3w

I consider myself a love story connoisseur. I write it, I read it. From young adult to new adult to just plain adult, I've read so many different stories featuring a romantic subplot. From science fiction to fantasy to contemporary, there's no genre I won't read so long as it features a love story. So why am I talking about this? Good question, reader. The reason I'm discussing love stories is that there are a number of things I don't like when it comes to romance novels. Today, I'll be breaking down a few tropes that need to die a slow and painful death. This is only part one, so anticipate I'll probably do a part two soon. One. Possessive Guys These are probably most common in young adult and new adult fiction. You know the type; he who thinks his love interest is a territory and therefore belongs to him. Don't get me wrong, it's adorable when a male love interest refers to the main character as "his girl" and even I adore that. Bu...

Disclaimer: There will be spoilers, and also potentially typos. I have so much to say and I'm trying to get it out in a timely manner. Whoa. Considering I pulled yet another all-nighter for a Colleen Hoover book, I don't think I can stress enough how amazing her writing is. Even if she's pretty humble about it, I hope she realizes how talented she is. I'm sixteen, so maybe I don't have a lot of life decisions to write about, but one of the best ones by far must be preordering this book. I got it at midnight last night, and stayed up until five in the morning to read it. All Your Perfects may not be my new all-time favorite, sorry to say, but I definitely believe that it is one of the most touching books written by Hoover and, quite possibly, one of the most touching books written this year. Quinn and Graham experience a failing marriage, and in a parallel storyline, they experience a beautiful romance that becomes an all-consuming, passionate love. Bo...

Why do I do this to myself? Evie Greene started out as a likable protagonist. She really did. But this book was everything I didn't like about the series all wrapped up in the span of three hundred pages. Why, you ask? Well, let's talk about that god-awful love triangle. This book became a plotless pile of steaming angst. Left and right, there was constant drama between the characters. The fact danger was at every corner used to be a major selling point. But this time, the romance was the only thing Cole seemed to focus on. I love Jack at this point, and it isn't even because he's my type of dude. I just hate Aric so vehemently this series is basically over for me. The "romance" between Evie and Death is toxic, manipulative, and goes against everything I stand for as a person, a reader, and an author. I am offended by this material, offended that we glorify a relationship which, other characters in the story, summarize as a clear example of Stockho...

Originally I wasn't going to write a book review for either of these. Poison Princess was enjoyable, sure, but I just never made time to sit down and vocalize my thoughts about it until now. Having finished its sequel and planning to, cautiously, progress with this series, I must get a few things out. This will contain spoilers and sass, so I'm warning readers ahead of time. Let's talk about PP, the first book in the Arcana Chronicles. Poison Princess Review: My initial thoughts were pretty positive. I liked the unreliable nature of Evie as a protagonist, I liked the psychological aspects of this book and the relationship she had with her mother. I even kinda liked her boyfriend, because even if he was about as intriguing as a paper bag, he was a nice paper bag. But holy mac and cheese, Jackson was so not my cup of tea. After every review in favor of this book proclaiming how hot and schmexy he was and how great he was, I didn't get that vibe. He was kind...

My return to YA fiction has been a pleasant surprise. 4/5 stars for this one. For a while, I was seeing too many versions of what felt like the same story. Considering I became an avid reader at thirteen, I think it's safe to say I've read enough to know enough about everything from character to genre tropes. Robyn Schneider is an author whose work I've enjoyed for a very long time. But I must say, Invisible Ghosts was a pleasant surprise. It's safe to say my expectations were more than met. So what made this book so great? First of all, the idea of a sibling being trapped in the veil between life and death has always fascinated me, and seeing it come to life was wonderful. The bond between Logan and Rose was special and beautiful, and it felt like reading about real-life siblings. The biggest plus about this book was how real it was. As a teenager who is still in high school, I'm tired of seeing books that feel about as realistic as One Tree Hill. This nove...