beckyemma's reviews
317 reviews

Rivals: The steamy, drama-packed classic from the Sunday Times bestselling author, now a series on Disney+ [cover may vary] by Jilly Cooper

emotional funny fast-paced

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

5.0

Searching for the Sparkle: a School's Journey of Recovery by Christan Upton

emotional informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

A Keeper by Graham Norton

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

I always love a good Irish family drama. I didn't see many of the twists or turns in this book, which was enjoyable. Every time I thought I had it figured out it twisted in a new direction. A really solid read

Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-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? It's complicated

5.0

Consumed: The Need for Collective Change: Colonialism, Climate Change & Consumerism by Aja Barber

challenging hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

5.0

Two Boys Kissing by David Levithan

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective fast-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? No

5.0

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective sad fast-paced

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

5.0

I devoured this book, I really enjoyed it.

Severance by Ling Ma

challenging dark reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

3.5

This book is one of the best metaphors for capitalism that I've read, the idea of the "fevered" repeating rote motions over and over until they stop resignated with me in a very dark disturbing way. 
I did struggle a bit with the constant time jumping but it's beautifully written and very easy to read. I would definitely try more by this author. 

Politics On the Edge: A Memoir from Within by Rory Stewart

challenging emotional informative inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

5.0

The Black Bird Oracle by Deborah Harkness

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious tense fast-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

5.0