adina_'s reviews
225 reviews

Kill Joy by Holly Jackson

funny mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

None of This is True by Lisa Jewell

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was so addictive !!!! Absolutely loved the audio version would deffo recommend listening to it. The podcast style was so funnnnnn
The end 👀

Honey & Spice by Bolu Babalola
Did not finish book. Stopped at 16%.

Writing style not for me unfortunately 🫠🫠 

To Gaze Upon Wicked Gods by Molly X. Chang

adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

lots of controversy around this book and whilst it wasn’t perfectly done - I enjoyed it therefore I will be continuing the series
One of my fave things was the different Chinese translations 🫶🏽

Normal People by Sally Rooney

reflective slow-paced

• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

I can’t comment on the writing style completely as I listened to this by audio but I felt so disconnected from this story and I just didn’t believe in the romance?? I just didn’t care about any of the characters. 

Powerless by Lauren Roberts

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

I wanted to be obsessed but I just wasn’t. 
The writing style was good! I liked the different POVS even though I probably preferred Kai’s more. The chapters were quick and made it easy to read. I used audio and physical book for this. 
I liked the trials the most. The first trial was my favvvvv. 
The romance was okay. I didn’t seem to get why he fell so hard? He had such a way with words but felt like it went from 0 to 100. Favourite character was definitely Kai though 🥺

The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez

emotional funny sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

I get what this book was trying to do it just didn’t hit for me…. It kinda failed to draw much emotion out of me. 
It was very drawn out. If miscommunication trope isn’t your fave I probably wouldn’t recommend as she should have just spoken to him and this would have been avoided!!!!! Stressed me out. 
I enjoyed the different POVs and thought that was done well. 
I liked the scene with her mother that was funny.   

I’ve heard good things about Abby’s other series - part of your world so think I’ll try that one and hopefully like it a bit more. 

Black Cake: The No 2 New York Times Bestseller by Charmaine Wilkerson

challenging emotional funny inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

this is my type of book. this is why I love to read. 

so so beautiful! Just read ittttttt ❤️‍🔥

Writing style was perfect perfect perfect. 

Didn’t get a 5 as the flow was a bit choppy at times but I think that also added to the beauty of the storytelling so not sure if I will update to rating once I’ve had more time to digest

Read for reuniting families , found family, friendship, heritage

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Did not finish book. Stopped at 46%.

Tried to read physically and then by audio (which was a bit better) but it’s just not for me. Felt like I was dragging my way through this and forcing myself. 

Legendary by Stephanie Garber

mysterious slow-paced

2.5