bookishflower's reviews
154 reviews

Gilded Wings by Jaymin Eve

2.0

Absolutely terrible, but it's entertaining. 

I will say, though, that it doesn't take a lot to see a colonial reading in the world-building. 

Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones

funny lighthearted mysterious 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

4.0

Howl being just a Welsh rugby lad is hilarious. 

Rookscroft: All Feathers and Hats by Jayne Siroshton

lighthearted reflective medium-paced

4.0

Wind in the Willows meets Jane Austen in this cosy fantasy full of rich illustrations by the author. 

The Tempest by William Shakespeare

3.0

Mysteries of Thorn Manor by Margaret Rogerson

adventurous lighthearted mysterious 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? It's complicated

5.0

The perfect companion to one of my favourite books and worlds to escape into.

Reclaiming Kate by Mary Warren

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

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

2.0

Thank you Mary Warren for an early arc copy. 

This is my second Mary Warren book and I think I need to just accept that she isn’t the writer for me.

I wanted so hard to enjoy this. A plus-size hockey romance is definitely my thing, but I found the writing style too ‘tell-not-show-y’ and the instalove made the love story feel like it had no where to go. (However, I am aware that I read an early arc and the trope is soulmates). 

This covers important themes of communication, DA recovery, and positive plus-size representation. 

This is not a bad book, just not the book for me personally.

You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight by Kalynn Bayron

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

2.5

I enjoyed this until the 50% mark, but then it went off the rails a bit. I’d also be curious to know what Jewish readers thought.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, Body horror, Vomit, Abandonment, Animal cruelty, Blood, Violence, Torture, Death, Gore, Emotional abuse, and Murder

Bride by Ali Hazelwood

adventurous 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? No

3.0

If my flatmates could ignore this, please and thank you. 

Why bother hiring a male voice actor if he only reads a chapter? 

Also, didn’t think I’d live to see traditionally published omegaverse 

Books That Changed History: From the Art of War to Anne Frank's Diary by Kathryn Hennessy

3.5

Sinful Vow by Asia Monique

2.5