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You'll Leave This World With Your Butt Sewn Shut: And Other Little-Known Secrets, Shocking Facts, and Amusing Trivia about Death and Dying by Robyn Grimm
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.5
I honestly love non-fictions like this; furthermore it was nicely devided in different categories like the history of death, magic of morticians, march to the graves, and more. The pages layout and colored pages were attractive to read and I loved the additions of “dumb ways to die”.
Starfish by Akemi Dawn Bowman
5.0
I had missed so much on this book, wish i’d have read it sooner! Along with Eliza & her monsters, I related the most with the MC’s anxiety; I felt so understood! Though i’ve made great progress along the years, some things I still struggle with like talking to new people & leaving the house on my own.
Man, Fuck This House by Brian Asman
Did not finish book. Stopped at 23%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 23%.
I HATE the monotone 3rd person view from the narration
Opposite of Always by Justin A. Reynolds
When I got aware there was clearly time travel, I was a bit wary.. but no, it was done in a way that wasn’t confusing to my brain. Oppose to other books that have the time skip constantly, this one played more like in a videogame- game over and restart style.
though I found lot’s of inspiring book quotes found in this one.. I was kinda dissappointed. The second & fourth tries were the worst to read, and for that? I’m not happy with this ending, the loop lasted way too long. The author could’ve had made the same point without making him go through the loop so many times..
3.5
When I got aware there was clearly time travel, I was a bit wary.. but no, it was done in a way that wasn’t confusing to my brain. Oppose to other books that have the time skip constantly, this one played more like in a videogame- game over and restart style.
though I found lot’s of inspiring book quotes found in this one.. I was kinda dissappointed. The second & fourth tries were the worst to read, and for that? I’m not happy with this ending, the loop lasted way too long. The author could’ve had made the same point without making him go through the loop so many times..
Youtumeurs: L'idéologie du mal | partie 2 by Dave Turcotte Lafond
dark
tense
5.0
QUOi? Non. Inpossible sa finit dememe! 💀
J’ai adorer revenir sur les deux precedents tomes sur le POV de nathan, au lieu de lui des youtubeurs!
J’ai adorer revenir sur les deux precedents tomes sur le POV de nathan, au lieu de lui des youtubeurs!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, Physical abuse, Violence, Kidnapping, and Murder
One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware
challenging
emotional
tense
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
You know when you read a book and it feels more like if you’re watching a TV show? that’s exactly the feeling I had while reading this! After reading, I felt like I had been watching survivor or something of the like- A love couple reality TV gone wrong where the contestants are to fend for themselves struck on an island with no communication with the outside world.
I also love how the women stayed with each other, and tried to help Zana despite her situation of domestic abuse by that point who wasn’t taking their help. They stayed united through everything, Specially Lyla, Angel & Santana. She also successfully wrote a survival thriller with a diabetic woman and NOT kill her the easy way right away- Santana fought for dear life until the end of the book.
I also love how the women stayed with each other, and tried to help Zana despite her situation of domestic abuse by that point who wasn’t taking their help. They stayed united through everything, Specially Lyla, Angel & Santana. She also successfully wrote a survival thriller with a diabetic woman and NOT kill her the easy way right away- Santana fought for dear life until the end of the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Violence, Blood, and Murder
Vous êtes cordialement invités by Alex Sol
dark
mysterious
tense
5.0
Ouf! Sa je ne l’avais pas vu venir, a plusieurs reprises!!
Un petit gout de « la derniere demeure des hills » avec les illusions, chapeau! J’ai adorée!
Un petit gout de « la derniere demeure des hills » avec les illusions, chapeau! J’ai adorée!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror and Gore
The World's Even Dumber Criminals: Unbelievable True Tales of Crime Gone Wrong by Duncan McKenzie
It's a collection of short stories being 1 or 2 pages maximum each- all following a theme of burglary going wrong. As you can guess, human's stupidity really is something.. and I gotta say that's hilarious 😆 Many times have I giggled to myself or facepalmed inward.
At first I thought it was gonna be read in no time, which I don't really like to read a book too fast, but I was wrong! despice it being multiple stories that gets read pretty fast, it lasted longer that I pictured it at first.
A slight too long for my taste however.
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
It's a collection of short stories being 1 or 2 pages maximum each- all following a theme of burglary going wrong. As you can guess, human's stupidity really is something.. and I gotta say that's hilarious 😆 Many times have I giggled to myself or facepalmed inward.
At first I thought it was gonna be read in no time, which I don't really like to read a book too fast, but I was wrong! despice it being multiple stories that gets read pretty fast, it lasted longer that I pictured it at first.
A slight too long for my taste however.
The Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Mariana Zapata
4.5
I loved how their relationship progressed, it was adorable! Specially the scene in the elevator at the beginning of it- while i’m not really scared of the dark, I am claustrophobic, so the thought of being stuck in an elevator for a while? That’s it. i’m out.
Mademoiselle Godemiché by Marilou Addison
funny
lighthearted
5.0
J’ai adorée, avec une bonne dose d’humour!