bexthebookworm's reviews
35 reviews

Ariadne by Jennifer Saint

emotional tense medium-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? It's complicated

4.0

Home Is Where the Bodies Are by Jeneva Rose

dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.0

I loved this book! Very easy to follow, strong character development. I do wish there more chapters from Michael’s POV especially towards the ending with the confessions unfolding regarding Emma’s “disappearance”. Cried with the sisters growth of tolerating each other 

Zatanna: The Jewel of Gravesend by Alys Arden

adventurous emotional inspiring mysterious 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? Yes

4.0

I loved the main character and definitely interested on reading more from this storyline! 

Sky Without Stars by Jessica Brody, Joanne Rendell
Did not finish book. Stopped at 7%.

take a shot everytime someone says "fric"..... this is giving 12 year old wrote it.. im so sorry girlies

Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

dark mysterious tense slow-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Incest, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Vomit, and Murder

Capturing the Devil by Kerri Maniscalco

• 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

5.0

BRB bawling cause I said goodbye to one of my favorite series today. Finally finished it and was holding off on finishing it cause I wanted to hold on to Audrey and Thomas for so much longer. This was such a bittersweet ending and cried while doing the dishes cause I love these characters so much 

Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas

dark emotional funny lighthearted slow-paced

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

2.75

I know this is going to upset some of y’all and I understand ! This is just my personal opinion. 

Romance: The romance was cute and I really enjoyed how Julian’s character was already very knowledgeable and accepting of Yadriel. I did enjoy the sweet moments within their relationship. But I also feel like they lacked tension throughout the book. 

Plot: This plot was going left to right the whole book but also took forever to get to the whole plot. In my opinion the plot shouldn’t be happening at 60% through the book. I feel the resolution was the only time the book sticked to the plot. I also didn’t enjoy the very long chapters , and the chapters were lots of information dumps. 

Representation: The representation is phenomenal! I myself am hispanic and I feel like the author represented their culture perfectly. I did however find maritzas character a little bit stereotypical with being a female hispanic especially with her constant verbiage of “pendejo.” 

I did like the scenes where Julian talks about why he doesn’t speak Spanish anymore that scene felt very relatable. I loved how this book talked about death and grief but not in a morbid way. 

I definitely would recommend this to someone who wants to dip their toes into more diverse reading but I personally feel like it was very underwhelming. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, and Dysphoria

The Henna Wars by Adiba Jaigirdar

emotional inspiring reflective 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

4.0

The henna wars by Adiba Jaigirdar
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 
This book definitely wasn’t what I was expecting but in the best way. The talk about racism and homophobia within these characters was addressed perfectly. Loved this book and highly recommend it 
“I’m standing for me. For you.”

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

adventurous emotional inspiring lighthearted reflective sad medium-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

5.0

Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur

emotional funny lighthearted reflective relaxing 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

5.0

Fake dating. Enemies to lovers. Astrology sapphic romance. Loved this book so much and would definitely recommend it for a nice steamy romance. VERY steamy!! 16+rating 
Caught me by surprise how much I enjoyed this since it is new adult!