angheligaya's reviews
101 reviews

The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing sad tense slow-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? No

5.0

y'all are not lying, the hype is so real. it was very good and so worth the read. it has anything you could want in a fantasy book— amazing world-building, well-thought and executed plot, loveable characters, fascinating lores, sapphic and queer representation, magic, dragons, pirates, etc. so don't hesitate about reading it anymore, JUST READ IT. otherwise you wouldn't know what you are missing on. the length might be so intimidating but i promise you it wasn't enough because you will crave for more and never want it to end. 

eadsabran, my wives. tané, my girl. loth, my man. niclays,,,, i'll think about it lol but kidding aside his character development is one of the highlights of this book.

Fake Dates and Mooncakes by Sher Lee

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.0

this was such an easy cutesy read 💕

This Is How You Lose the Time War by Max Gladstone, Amal El-Mohtar

dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad medium-paced

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

5.0

this book have me confused on the most parts especially in early chapters, i even thought of dnfing halfway through because i still hadn't understanding anything and felt so stupid but i'm glad i pushed through and finished it, so far this is the most beautiful book i've ever read in my life. it left me staring on our wall for an hour feeling empty after finishing it. red and blue invented yearning.

Two Twisted Crowns by Rachel Gillig

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

5.0

WHAT A FUCKING LITERARY MASTERPIECE SOMEONE PUT THIS ON A MUSEUM RN

One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

this is the first time i wish i can regulate my thoughts and put them into words better so i can tell how good this book was, honestly good is an understatement, this book is great, wonderful, utterly amazing. yes, i liked every book i've read most of the time as i'm easily entertain but it rarely happens when a book have me gagged and speechless, this was one of them.

Jade City by Fonda Lee

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad slow-paced

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

4.0

WOW,,,the world building is overwhelming in a positive way, almost had a headache bc there's so much happening but keeps me engaged, and the ending wtf don't tell me??? 😦💀

We Free the Stars by Hafsah Faizal

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious tense slow-paced

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

4.75

SO SO SO GOOD. This is one of my fave now.

We Hunt the Flame by Hafsah Faizal

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.75

I am in awe. Firstly, Hafsah Faizal's writing was so beautiful. The world-building was so impressive. Although the start was a bit slow, just like what usually expected in fantasy books, you would not mind because you would get curious and engrossed with the details and how things were described. It was magical. Arabian culture seems so fascinating. Secondly, I love how the author did not rushed the things between Zafira and Nasir. They don't always have each other's throat just for the sake of being enemies and their interactions wasn't forced. And the tension??? And Lastly, the turning point of each structures of the story was just on the right pace and I think that's what made this a perfect book.

Our Violent Ends by Chloe Gong

adventurous challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong

adventurous challenging dark emotional informative mysterious 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? No

4.75