Scan barcode
book_nerd_1990's reviews
241 reviews
A Study in Scarlet (A Sherlock Holmes Mystery) by Arthur Conan Doyle
adventurous
dark
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Please Write: A Novel in Letters by J. Wynn Rousuck
emotional
funny
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Meet Me When My Heart Stops by Becky Hunter
adventurous
emotional
medium-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
3.0
Confessions of a Forty-Something F**k Up by Alexandra Potter
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Mrs Quinn's Rise to Fame by Olivia Ford
Did not finish book. Stopped at 37%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 37%.
If you are a fan of The Great British Bake Off, or any baking show for that matter, then you will love this book.
I love the descriptions of Jenny’s baking techniques and end results. It constantly made me hungry for baked goods. I liked the flashbacks to Jenny’s childhood - how a certain recipe was linked with a memory. It really helped to build character background.
However, I find it hard to read when we started to learn what Jenny’s secret was. I really struggled with the content and couldn’t bring myself to continue with the story sadly.
I love the descriptions of Jenny’s baking techniques and end results. It constantly made me hungry for baked goods. I liked the flashbacks to Jenny’s childhood - how a certain recipe was linked with a memory. It really helped to build character background.
However, I find it hard to read when we started to learn what Jenny’s secret was. I really struggled with the content and couldn’t bring myself to continue with the story sadly.
Fierce Kingdom by Gin Phillips
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
The Rose Code by Kate Quinn
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
Falling Hard for the Royal Guard by Megan Clawson
funny
hopeful
informative
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Drop, Cover, and Hold On by Jasmine Guillory
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
The Exception to the Rule by Christina Lauren
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
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? No
4.0