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196 reviews

None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell

challenging dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

4.5

I have never been so creeped out by a main character before omg. Like is she evil? Yes, but I would argue it’s in a very cunty way. I FLEW through this book, the actual events weren’t that crazy (at least I feel like I’ve read more suspenseful novels) but trying to understand the characters really makes the novel. The ending really makes you confused too, if there’s ever a sequel trust you can find me there. 

Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

emotional funny hopeful reflective slow-paced

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

4.75

this book was so good, it gave a super unique immigrant perspective on america that was both very real and very funny. pretty slow paced, but I also have been going to WAR against organic chemistry so that prob why it took my so long to finish this book.

Roomies by Christina Lauren

funny lighthearted 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

3.75

got bored, read a rom-com, honestly can never go wrong with that choice. 

Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro

dark mysterious reflective 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? It's complicated

3.0

This book taught me that I simply don’t get British people at all. None of these characters felt particularly real or relatable but the plot was cool I think? I don’t think I understood that either…

The Endless War by Danielle L. Jensen

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful sad 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

4.0

the plot armor was THICK in this one but I still had a great time and that’s what matters

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cannibalism

The Inadequate Heir by Danielle L. Jensen

adventurous emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

THIS WAS SO GOOD OMG I WAS GAGGED THE WHOLE TIME EVEN THO IT WAS A LOT OF THE SAME EVENTS FROM THE LAST TWO BOOKS NEED THE NEXT ONE RN 

The Traitor Queen by Danielle L. Jensen

adventurous dark hopeful mysterious 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

4.5

idk how they did so much trauma so consecutively like wow
4.5/5

The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle L. Jensen

adventurous emotional funny mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

way more political than I thought it was going to be but I loved it! but UGH THE BETRAYAL (I knew it was coming but it still hurt like damn) time to read the second one ig

Beautiful Boy: A Father's Journey Through His Son's Addiction by David Sheff

emotional inspiring sad tense medium-paced

4.5

this was such an emotional roller coaster, i felt for the dad so much. wish i had more time and didn't have to skim with this, the movie was really good too!

Drinking: A Love Story by Caroline Knapp

reflective medium-paced

4.0

read this for my drug use and abuse class, overall a good memoir but some parts felt very repetitive. (though, what is addiction if not repetition?)