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A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas
informative
lighthearted
3.0
This is like the christmas special of the ACOTAR series.
There is important information within the pages, but really, it's just a filler. I enjoyed it, but it didn't grasp me and my emotions as the others did.
There is important information within the pages, but really, it's just a filler. I enjoyed it, but it didn't grasp me and my emotions as the others did.
Persuasion: The Original 1817 Edition by Jane Austen, Jane Austen
slow-paced
2.0
I was not the intended audience for this book. The classics are not for me. I only read this for book club.
Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Did not finish book. Stopped at 3%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 3%.
Coming back to it. Tabling for now.
One of Us Is Next by Karen M. McManus
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
4.0
This was a sequel that did not let me down.
Once again, the "whodunit" was something I did not predict. It was a murder mystery without being overly sexual or gorey. It was just the right amount of teenage drama. I just really enjoyed it.
I also really enjoyed that it continued the story with characters you already knew and that it didn't feel overdone or like it was dragging on.
Once again, the "whodunit" was something I did not predict. It was a murder mystery without being overly sexual or gorey. It was just the right amount of teenage drama. I just really enjoyed it.
I also really enjoyed that it continued the story with characters you already knew and that it didn't feel overdone or like it was dragging on.
Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver
3.0
This book came highly recommended, and I'm sorry, but it fell short to me. 3 stars. It was entertaining enough to keep going, but that was about it.
I thought it was going to be more cat and mouse, or at least more competitive. It wasn't.
I'm into true crime, so the serial killer aspect was something that drew me to it. It was a little detailed but not grotesque. Perfect for a true crime girlie.
The love story was kind of meh. The overly protective boyfriend and the girl who thinks she is unlovable is usually a decent trope. It seemed strange because they didn't have a lot of chemistry. The sex was meh. It felt like it was just "what strange thing can I have them do that some people will think is extra kinky".
I thought it was going to be more cat and mouse, or at least more competitive. It wasn't.
I'm into true crime, so the serial killer aspect was something that drew me to it. It was a little detailed but not grotesque. Perfect for a true crime girlie.
The love story was kind of meh. The overly protective boyfriend and the girl who thinks she is unlovable is usually a decent trope. It seemed strange because they didn't have a lot of chemistry. The sex was meh. It felt like it was just "what strange thing can I have them do that some people will think is extra kinky".
An American Marriage by Tayari Jones
emotional
informative
reflective
tense
slow-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? It's complicated
3.75
Okay, so I didn't love this book. But I didn't hate it. I think the info is important. That's probably what garnishes a higher review from me.
It is very important to read and understand how life can completely change for an incarcerated black man. And that man being wrongfully accused at that. His whole personality and demeanor change. It is incredibly important to read that. Understand that. Open your emotions to that. It is something that happens often in our society. I feel a lot of people could benefit and learn something from this book.
This is going to be a great book to discuss for book club. There are many topics and themes to discuss.
Overall, though, the plot is not what kept me going. It was the unknowns of the relationship. And the emotions.
**the audiobook has great readers. I did a listen/read along and really enjoyed it that way**
It is very important to read and understand how life can completely change for an incarcerated black man. And that man being wrongfully accused at that. His whole personality and demeanor change. It is incredibly important to read that. Understand that. Open your emotions to that. It is something that happens often in our society. I feel a lot of people could benefit and learn something from this book.
This is going to be a great book to discuss for book club. There are many topics and themes to discuss.
Overall, though, the plot is not what kept me going. It was the unknowns of the relationship. And the emotions.
**the audiobook has great readers. I did a listen/read along and really enjoyed it that way**