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Coraline by Neil Gaiman
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I saw the movie so many times, yet the book is absolutely stunning.
Heartstopper Volume 5 by Alice Oseman
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
5.0
Once again, Alice Oseman amazing work.
I love to see Charlie's growth. And I am really peoud of Nick, and how beautiful he is. They both have wonderful souls.
Heartstopper really puts communication as the most importan thing in a relationships. Along with honestly, truth, trust and love.
I love to see Charlie's growth. And I am really peoud of Nick, and how beautiful he is. They both have wonderful souls.
Heartstopper really puts communication as the most importan thing in a relationships. Along with honestly, truth, trust and love.
Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
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
4.0
This book was truly inspiring and informative.
I was happy to read a book that was effortlessly diverse in characters, with strong development and a love triangle, lol :))
I truly enjoyed the last chapters I was so emotional, i cried rivers, and sty till late night to finish it.
I was happy to read a book that was effortlessly diverse in characters, with strong development and a love triangle, lol :))
I truly enjoyed the last chapters I was so emotional, i cried rivers, and sty till late night to finish it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Homophobia, Transphobia, and Abandonment
City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I don't know how to feel about these books truthfully.
Like i am into the story but not for the main characters.. i live for Alec and Magnus ~ can it be just about them 2 ?
Like i am into the story but not for the main characters.. i live for Alec and Magnus ~ can it be just about them 2 ?
One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I kinda looked forward to reading this, but I don't feel completely satisfied with it.
The first half of the book felt really slow and uneventful, and I just wanted to slap a few people. Even the second half didn't really blow my mind, but I like how everything started making sense and finally saw some character growth.
Both MC were okay. They were fun, they had growth, and by the end of the story, they seemed so much more comfortable with themselves, which I adore.
I love the found family trope and how August found some awesome people to have around her. I love the other characters more than the MC...
Of course, the contemporary-si-fi theme was interesting. I wish it was more scientific details... I guess.. idk. But it was an interesting time travel kind of thing.
Another thing that was really uncomfortable for me was how much and intense PDA was happening...
The first half of the book felt really slow and uneventful, and I just wanted to slap a few people. Even the second half didn't really blow my mind, but I like how everything started making sense and finally saw some character growth.
Both MC were okay. They were fun, they had growth, and by the end of the story, they seemed so much more comfortable with themselves, which I adore.
I love the found family trope and how August found some awesome people to have around her. I love the other characters more than the MC...
Of course, the contemporary-si-fi theme was interesting. I wish it was more scientific details... I guess.. idk. But it was an interesting time travel kind of thing.
Another thing that was really uncomfortable for me was how much and intense PDA was happening...
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Grief, and Sexual content
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Homophobia and Death
City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I remeber reading this book when I was lot younger. And I did it o ly after seeing the movie. I really enjoyed the book back then.
Now listening to it.. some parts were very childish, some parts still grabed my attention.
Unfortunately, i've seen the series as well, and I cannot create a vision for how the characters look or the surroundings.
But here i am going to the second book.
Now listening to it.. some parts were very childish, some parts still grabed my attention.
Unfortunately, i've seen the series as well, and I cannot create a vision for how the characters look or the surroundings.
But here i am going to the second book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and Death of parent
Christmas Cocoa Murder by Alex Erickson, Carlene O'Connor, Maddie Day
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
Fist of all, i would say that I had no idea that this was part of different murder series.. and i read it completely as a stand alone.
Overall, the book have 3 murder stories that happen around Christmas time, and everyti.e cocoa is involved in a way or another.
I found the stories grabbing and interesting.. but they were so fast to solve and there was always the girl who was not very good, or was a beginner or not even a cop thay solved eveything.( a bit boeing and cliché for me).
But it was fun
Overall, the book have 3 murder stories that happen around Christmas time, and everyti.e cocoa is involved in a way or another.
I found the stories grabbing and interesting.. but they were so fast to solve and there was always the girl who was not very good, or was a beginner or not even a cop thay solved eveything.( a bit boeing and cliché for me).
But it was fun
The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd
emotional
reflective
fast-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 really enjoyed this book. I think the story is captivating, and the writing is splendid (very few books are fascinating because of the writing for me).
This book goes back to the time of Jesus, but the story is not mainly about Him, but about his 'fictive' wife, Ana. We see the whole world through her eyes. I enjoyed the detailed explanation of how people lived back then and their daily activities.
As always, I am deeply affected by the horror things Jesus had to face. All the aggression. And even when I read it, i could see everything so clear in my head..
Another reason i love this book is the questions and discussion topics at the end of the book.. one of the most interesting was 'what would the world be if in the Bible, Jesus had a wife? Would have change the way women are perceived in the world? Or not? ... it kept me thinking and I think is a very interesting subject to discuss.
This book goes back to the time of Jesus, but the story is not mainly about Him, but about his 'fictive' wife, Ana. We see the whole world through her eyes. I enjoyed the detailed explanation of how people lived back then and their daily activities.
As always, I am deeply affected by the horror things Jesus had to face. All the aggression. And even when I read it, i could see everything so clear in my head..
Another reason i love this book is the questions and discussion topics at the end of the book.. one of the most interesting was 'what would the world be if in the Bible, Jesus had a wife? Would have change the way women are perceived in the world? Or not? ... it kept me thinking and I think is a very interesting subject to discuss.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Grief, and Child death
Moderate: Religious bigotry, Violence, Rape, Slavery, Sexual assault, Sexism, and Pregnancy
Minor: Suicide
Not Your Villain by C.B. Lee
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This series is so fun, full of adventures and diversity, both in terms of sexuality and ethnic background.
If the first book main character was Jess, in the second book we have Bells in the center, a trans boy, who is discovering his power as Chameleon. Everything goes well until Jess tells him the truth about the superheroes squad and powers. And they start to fight to make eveything right.
The story takes place in the future, where watching old movies and interacting with the past is strictly forbidden.
I cannot wait to get to the next book.
If the first book main character was Jess, in the second book we have Bells in the center, a trans boy, who is discovering his power as Chameleon. Everything goes well until Jess tells him the truth about the superheroes squad and powers. And they start to fight to make eveything right.
The story takes place in the future, where watching old movies and interacting with the past is strictly forbidden.
I cannot wait to get to the next book.
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
How amazing this book is!
The secret garden it's a children classic that I am happy i've read as an adult.
The book starts with Mary, a very spoiled girl who's parents didn't even get involved in her life but gave her the mony and people to care for her, who found herself alone in the world after her family passed away from cholera. As spoled as she is, she is a very mean and rebel girl until she arrived at her forgotten uncles Manor.
After a while she starts having conversations with people from the manor, and undestands a bit of the world. She meets a robin, Dickon and finds the secret garden. Slowly becomin more alive, happy and nice girl.
I think this book is more psychological than I thought to be... it shows how our minds and thoughts can change the way we feel and act: having negative thoughts, excluding ourselves from the life can get to severe sickness while positive mind, few good people around you, passion and hobbies can make you feel better.
The secret garden it's a children classic that I am happy i've read as an adult.
The book starts with Mary, a very spoiled girl who's parents didn't even get involved in her life but gave her the mony and people to care for her, who found herself alone in the world after her family passed away from cholera. As spoled as she is, she is a very mean and rebel girl until she arrived at her forgotten uncles Manor.
After a while she starts having conversations with people from the manor, and undestands a bit of the world. She meets a robin, Dickon and finds the secret garden. Slowly becomin more alive, happy and nice girl.
I think this book is more psychological than I thought to be... it shows how our minds and thoughts can change the way we feel and act: having negative thoughts, excluding ourselves from the life can get to severe sickness while positive mind, few good people around you, passion and hobbies can make you feel better.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Miscarriage, and Slavery
Minor: Death of parent