Bri's Books
Hello, there! My name is Brianna, but everyone calls me Bri. I'm a book lover that lives in San Francisco, CA, and I will literally read anything that I can get my hands on. My go-to genres are usually urban or epic fantasy, anything YA, classics, and popular fiction and non-fiction works. I love going to unique bookstores, and the ultimate happiness is sipping on a cup of tea or coffee, curled up on the couch in a blanket and reading a good book.
I tend to write reviews on books that I really enjoyed or books that I didn't. My reviews can sometimes be snarky and sarcastic, emotional, or just filled with love and mushiness. I'm usually just a laid-back, open-minded and friendly person, but I will get excited and fangirl about books like you wouldn't believe! I always try to be respectful of both authors and readers whose opinions are different from mine, and I love having in-depth. thoughtful book discussions. If you are a fellow book lover that is active on the site, please do not hesitate to reach out and say hi! :)
Grimspace
Have you ever read a book that once you finish it, you want to run to all of your friends and get them to read it, too? You love it so much you want to share it with everyone? That is what Grimspace is for me. Here are a few reasons why you will love it:1. The story is original, a much-needed breath of fresh air. It is a wonderful blend of urban fantasy and science-fiction, and we get the best of both worlds. This book is not weighed down by redundant plotlines or one-dimensional characters. Instead, readers get a unique story with awesome characters and an action-intense plot that keeps you guessing. What more could we ask for?
2. Sirantha Jax is kickass. She is snarky and strong, and she is not afraid to take on a whole government organization who would like to see her dead. She has her own battle scars, but she displays them with pride. She takes crap from no one, questions everything, and has a rather macabre mind at times. She’s someone I would want to have on my side during a fight, and people tend to pay (particularly in bruises and broken bones) when they underestimate her. Jax commands respect, and she has earned mine.
3. March is a dark, broody type of guy, so I totally swooned over him (as can be expected of me). He is cloaked in mystery, and he has a few personal demons locked away in a closet, but that just increased his intrigue factor. I loved getting to know him, and he is totally badass, just my kind of guy!
4. The romance is tasteful and brilliantly crafted. There is none of the grueling angst, insta-love or unnecessary love triangles, just a nice, straight up romance between two people. There is some smut, but it is kept clean. You do not feel like you are reading a novel that is better classified as a sci-fi romance instead of UF/sci-fi. No overly descriptive or dirty words, just a solid relationship that focuses on the emotional ties between two people instead of the physical ones. *applause to Aguirre*
5. There are wonderful side characters. Dina, Doc, and Loras add some personality and vitality to the story. There were many moments between them and Jax and March that had me giggling. They were a great addition.
Recently, it has been hard for me to really get into UF series. There is so much out there, and a lot of it is much the same. And then I stumbled upon Grimspace, a diamond in the rough, if you will. Aguirre has an impeccable writing style, and I felt what Jax felt and could clearly visualize all the new worlds she traveled to. This book is the epitome of brilliant: a brilliant plot, brilliant characters, brilliant world-building, brilliant everything. If you have not read it yet, then I suggest you do yourself a favor. You are going to be in for one hell of a read.
