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Forbidden by Beverly Jenkins
adventurous
emotional
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book was INCREDIBLE. I was not expecting to finish it as quickly as I did, but I legitimately could not put it down.
The pacing is incredible, the main character is witting and intriguing, and the plot was truly intriguing. The twists were wonderful, and the references to classic movies were absolutely fantastic. Man. The hype is so deserved.
The pacing is incredible, the main character is witting and intriguing, and the plot was truly intriguing. The twists were wonderful, and the references to classic movies were absolutely fantastic. Man. The hype is so deserved.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Violence, and Gaslighting
Not the Plan by Gia de Cadenet
lighthearted
relaxing
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? It's complicated
3.25
A novel using the classic Romeo & Juliet trope without anyone dying. While the author doesn't reinvent the wheel by any means, it is still a good, light-hearted read.
My only major gripe outside of it being slightly predictable in some areas ishow the author decided to approach the topic of borderline personality disorder (BPD) early on in the book.
This book would be great to listen to during a long drive or flight!
My only major gripe outside of it being slightly predictable in some areas is
This book would be great to listen to during a long drive or flight!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Toxic relationship
Where You End by Abbott Kahler
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book was incredible. I'm going to keep this review spoiler free but I was so pleased that it was not predictable as some thrillers are.
There are themes explored in this book that I was not expecting, but they were approached tastefully and were obviously well researched. Read this book.
There are themes explored in this book that I was not expecting, but they were approached tastefully and were obviously well researched. Read this book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Gun violence, Violence, Car accident, and Injury/Injury detail
That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This was SUCH a fun read, I was able to finish it in a day in between studying.
The author did an amazing job of defining fantasy by her own terms. The chemistry between leads was authentic and fun. The plot progressed a bit too fast, I do think this book could’ve been a bit longer.
The author did an amazing job of defining fantasy by her own terms. The chemistry between leads was authentic and fun. The plot progressed a bit too fast, I do think this book could’ve been a bit longer.
The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really enjoyed this book for taking the strangers-to-lovers trope and making it more about the characters themselves than their physical relationship.
I thoroughly enjoyed Alexa and Drew’s banter and chemistry! My only grievances are the pace of the novel (felt too fast) and the ending felt a bit rushed. Looking forward to reading more Jasmine Guillory in the future!
I thoroughly enjoyed Alexa and Drew’s banter and chemistry! My only grievances are the pace of the novel (felt too fast) and the ending felt a bit rushed. Looking forward to reading more Jasmine Guillory in the future!
The Death of Jane Lawrence by Caitlin Starling
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-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? Yes
3.0
This book was a rollercoaster. Had I not been listening to this book, I think I might have had to park it for another time.
The book has some redeeming qualities, and after looking up the meaning of the ending and seeing a response from the author herself, I like it a bit more. However, a good book shouldn’t require that kind of search in my opinion.
This was more of a gothic macabre than true horror, but I did get pretty scared during some parts. It is extremely gruesome in sections and downright nasty, but it does add a bit to the story/characters themselves
The book has some redeeming qualities, and after looking up the meaning of the ending and seeing a response from the author herself, I like it a bit more. However, a good book shouldn’t require that kind of search in my opinion.
The Roommate Risk by Talia Hibbert
emotional
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
4.25
A very nice, quick read from Talia Hibbert!
The Roommate Risk was another really good take on the friends-to-lovers trope, with great character development, even though it was a bit rushed. There were a few areas of both Rahul and Jasmine's background that weren't not completely satisfied/resolved for me but it was still an enjoyable read nonetheless.
While I read a physical copy, I think this book would also be really fun to listen to as an audiobook, and I highly suggest that!
The Roommate Risk was another really good take on the friends-to-lovers trope, with great character development, even though it was a bit rushed. There were a few areas of both Rahul and Jasmine's background that weren't not completely satisfied/resolved for me but it was still an enjoyable read nonetheless.
While I read a physical copy, I think this book would also be really fun to listen to as an audiobook, and I highly suggest that!
The Little Book of Aliens by Adam Frank
adventurous
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
This book is the first non-fiction book I've read for fun in years, and it was INCREDIBLE. As someone who only has baseline knowledge of physics, space, and aliens, I found this to be an incredibly fun and honestly inspiring read.
In addition to learning about SETI and how the search for aliens is conducted keeping standards of evidence at the forefront of all research, this book shares stories of resilient scientists throughout history that refused to let the unknown remain unknown.
Adam Frank has a delightful way with words and I thoroughly enjoy Scott Parsons' narration (I listened to the audiobook, available on streaming). I look forward to reading/listening to other books of Adam Frank.
Extremely well-done.
In addition to learning about SETI and how the search for aliens is conducted keeping standards of evidence at the forefront of all research, this book shares stories of resilient scientists throughout history that refused to let the unknown remain unknown.
Adam Frank has a delightful way with words and I thoroughly enjoy Scott Parsons' narration (I listened to the audiobook, available on streaming). I look forward to reading/listening to other books of Adam Frank.
Extremely well-done.
On Rotation by Shirlene Obuobi
Did not finish book. Stopped at 6%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 6%.
This book had so much promise. Being a student in the healthcare field (pharmacy), I was beyond excited to read this. But I REALLY can't get behind the use of footnotes. I think it's one thing to have footnotes to explain medical jargon or industry specific tests (the footnotes about the Step exams were helpful), but every other footnote was annoying. It's hard to get wrapped up in a story while you're constantly searching at the bottom of the page to read a footnote, most of which could've been added into the story naturally or been added in parenthesis.
Using so many footnotes about fictional and non-fictional topics made it hard to determine whether or not the footnotes are additions from the protagonist or about the author herself.
I can't see myself stopping what I'm doing to read this book, but I may revisit it as an audiobook one day.
Using so many footnotes about fictional and non-fictional topics made it hard to determine whether or not the footnotes are additions from the protagonist or about the author herself.
I can't see myself stopping what I'm doing to read this book, but I may revisit it as an audiobook one day.