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230 reviews

Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman

adventurous emotional funny informative inspiring fast-paced

5.0

Love !!! Will 100% be re-reading! Such a quick fun read and the ending was perfect. Loved all short stories and all fit so well together 

I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

4.25

The Atlas Paradox by Olivie Blake

mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This was an average read. I will continue this series literally because I like the writing style and the characters are complex and loveable but nothing actually happened. The first book was definitely more interesting. I wanted action or just some kind of plot but I felt like it just gave me nothing. Also the relationships are bizarre to me and hardly made sense. 
Good characters though and I like the world. Hoping for big things for the 3rd book. 

Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
Did not finish book. Stopped at 18%.

Soooooo I watched the movie and at this time don't have a desire to read. I think I bought this due to the hype and doubt it is for me. May pick back up in the future!

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous emotional inspiring tense fast-paced

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

4.75

Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover

emotional funny hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.0

The Street by Susi Holliday

mysterious slow-paced

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

1.0

Sometimes when a book has multiple bad reviews - you should listen. I did not care about any the characters at all - I probably liked the main 'villian' more than the lead. Nothing happened. I was waiting waiting waiting but nothing connected for me. Cool concept but not realistic in slightest. 

Bitterthorn by Kat Dunn

dark mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

This book just wasn't for me at all. nearly put me into a reading slumps but got it finished 
The idea had potential but I just didn't feel any connection to the story or the characters
Read for gothic vibes if thats what you're into !!

Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

challenging emotional inspiring reflective sad tense 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

5.0

I am sooooo happy I gave this a second chance !!!! 5 star 🌟  Finally understand why people love it so much and honestly this is a new fave !
Such a beautiful story loveable characters just wow 

Here To Stay by Mark Edwards

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.5