_evs_'s Reviews (389)

Daphne

Josh Malerman

2.25

dark mysterious slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I wanted to like this so much. It was an interesting idea. And for most of the book it was 3.5. But the last 100+ pages dragged. Every time I read it my grade would drop another .25 & I had a hard time reading more than 10 pages sometimes. Cool idea, meh execution, total disappointment.

Stranded

Bracken MacLeod

3.75

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

This book is interesting. It has a great plot. I did grade it lower than expected because it ended on a morality tale, which isn't really my thing.

Neon Gods

Katee Robert

4.5

dark fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This book was surprisingly good & very original. You root for the main characters the whole way. Excellent read beyond the sex.

The Woman in Cabin 10

Ruth Ware

3.75

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This book was ok. I didn't like the main character at all. Idk I expected more. I did enjoy the ending.

The Valley of Horses

Jean M. Auel

5.0

adventurous emotional medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

I love this series. Though the first us probably the best, I prefer this one. I love reading about her struggle & all that she learns.

Lucky Girl: How I Became A Horror Writer: A Krampus Story

M. Rickert

5.0

dark mysterious fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I thoroughly enjoyed this novella. It was so fun & a great read!!! The end is amazing!

The Clan of the Cave Bear

Jean M. Auel

5.0

adventurous challenging dark emotional informative sad tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I've read this book at least every 1-2 yrs for the last 20 years. It is close to my heart & I absolutely love the characters. There is a part of me that just wants to slip into that world.