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This Poison Heart by Kalynn Bayron

medium-paced

3.75

Really nice read! I kinda felt like not much was happening, but it still read very nicely and I still wanted read the next chapters! It's an interesting story. If you're into plants and geek mythology, this book is for you! I'm very curious to read book #2

Five Feet Apart by Rachael Lippincott

fast-paced

4.75

Such a sad and beautiful story. I watched the movie before reading the book (sadly), but for once, the movie really gave it justice. I'm in love with the movie and it's almost an exact copy of the book. I ugly cry when I watch the movie and I was close to doing the same thing reading the book. Can't recommend this book/movie enough ❤️

If I'm completely honest though, I feel like the movie made a much better job at making you feel all the emotions. Maybe it's because I watched the movie first, but yeah. The movie is a solid 5 ⭐ while the book hovers between 4 and 5⭐

Caraval by Stephanie Garber

medium-paced

3.25

So It's not really what I expected. Maybe it's because of all the hype online, but I expected more. It's well-written and it's easy to read. But I feel like the story hasn't been taken to where it could have. It has great potential, but didn't meet my expectations.

Everything turns out "fake", and there's no real plot twists. No actual drama or anything like that. It looks a bit like a fairytale story, where everything ends well. Of course there are a some things we don't necessarily see coming, but once it's there, it's not surprising and you just keep going.

The ending (meaning the final letter) got me wondering what could happen in the next book, but overall I'm left with a "meh" feeling. 

The Final Gambit by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

4.0

Again, an enjoyable read. Not as nice as the other ones, but still good. Some situations/characters pissed me off so, you can say I was well into the story!

The Hawthorne Legacy by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

fast-paced

4.0

Again, a great read! The ending wasn't really a plot twist, like it was in the first book, so I'm curious to see what is coming in book 3. Again, great and easy writing that makes you feel like you're in the story with the characters 

The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

fast-paced

4.5

Very entertaining! Very easy to read. I love that the chapters are so small, it keeps you hooked the whole time! It's very fun to read. A chain of riddles and games, Twists after twists. Not huge twists, I'll give you that, but really interesting nonetheless 

You'd Be Home Now by Kathleen Glasgow

fast-paced

4.5

A very beautifully written book, that makes you think. A story of addiction told from the sister's point of view.  It's sad, and yet still beautiful and I couldn't put it down. A must read

Nothing More to Tell by Karen M. McManus

3.0

It was an okay book. A bit boring for a bit more than half of it. It started picking up towards the end, but it was still a bit plain. Not real plot twists. An easy read, but not that interesting. 

The Fear by Natasha Preston

fast-paced

4.5

I just love how Natasha Preston writes! Very immersive, fast paced and the ending... Chef's kiss! The story got a little slow at one point, but omg, the ending, just like all the books I read from her so far, is breathtaking!

How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories by Holly Black

fast-paced

4.0

It's cute. It's nice to see Cardan's point of view for some scenes in the 3 books, as well as a little extra. The sketches are so beautiful. This whole book is really pretty and of great quality! A collection item more than a quality novel, actually. But still a nice and quick read!