alexiolson's Reviews (61)

informative mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

The first few dozen emails seem to dribble like a leaky tap and then the plot finally started to flow. Was thinking of the possible ending every time I wasn't able to read. 
emotional fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Interesting concept, but in the end, just wasn’t my favorite. I may be too old to relate to the characters. 
adventurous funny mysterious medium-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

Funny and had me interested from the start. A fun little read with a mostly satisfying ending. 
adventurous emotional funny 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: Complicated

So funny. So needed. All i could think was “fuck yea”
adventurous funny lighthearted 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

A fun read, makes for an interesting story. Might pick up the sequel if I’m in the right mood. Always a fan of women using men’s expectations against them. 

The Gilded Wolves

Roshani Chokshi

DID NOT FINISH: 57%

I cant help but feel if I read this book before Six of Crows I would have finished it, and still been unsatisfied. It was confusing in parts, and it sometimes felt like the characters could have definitely figured things out quicker or smarter. I had no desire to reach the end. And a summary of the end confirmed there was not much to look forward to. 
dark mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I don’t know why I’m picking some flops lately. The premise was interesting but felt rushed and honestly felt like they moved the goalposts to try to entice people to read the second book. I will not as I do not like being bait and switched. 


Thinking about it, I am absolutely not a fan of love triangles. It’s difficult to put my finger on it exactly but this whole book felt very juvenile and rushed, and really has me reconsidering reading the authors other works. 
adventurous emotional mysterious medium-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

Its not often lately I pick up a book and read it through so quick. I was turning pages so quick. Definitely easy to enter their world and get acquainted with their history. Unsure if I’m reading the sequel anytime soon. Maybe if I’m in the mood.
emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-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

I laughed, I cried and I loved every single moment of this book. Lowkey wish it could become a series because the lore is actually very interesting and I think a good series could come out of it. So romantic, and sweet, and angsty. It hit an unexpected part of my heart. 
emotional sad fast-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

I don’t know why I felt I could’ve gotten way more out of this book. 


I’ve thought about it more and I’m actually a little mad that this very cool concept was wasted with such a meh book. While trying to puzzle it together all my hypothesis and theories were way better than the ending we got.