boredvsick's reviews
76 reviews

Una vita come tante by Hanya Yanagihara
Did not finish book. Stopped at 65%.

Just, no.
I'm so tired of this book.
it's always a 'and then what?' to more tragic and absurd things.
I'll pretend Willem and Jude are happily together and that's it.
no more bs.

Due cuori in affitto by Felicia Kingsley

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

2.75

how to ruin a 4 star romance book: a sex bet.

Bro and the Beast 1 by L.C. Davis

funny lighthearted relaxing 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

4.0

In its genre, its one of the best book I've read. It's funny, it's an easy read and I loved seeing the main character making fun of fml fantasy cliché. 
definitely nice.

To Sir Phillip, With Love by Julia Quinn

emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

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

4.0

I must confess i wasn't sure about this match but, oh god, was I wrong? They fit perfectly, in their deeply flawed ways. I loved how complex was Phillip and I loved how Eloise learned to wait and to be patient, when needed, without never changing her true self. Phillip's and his kids', story was so sad and I cannot imagine how difficult it was for him. Really nice.
Especially the name of their new daughter. 🤭

Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn

emotional funny fast-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

4.75

Y E S.
This story was amazing. I loved their development and I would have given it 5 stars but the last 70/100 pages were a lil slow and repetitive. 
I personally loved how deeply flawed both of them were. Colin, who was always seen as perfect and kind, finally had some good personally. Especially in his 'ugly' moments, showing how much more he felt and was. He's not just a pretty face, he's a unsatisfied man deeply jealous of people who have goals and deeply disgusted with himself. and I ATE IT UP. 
Penelope, finally, understood how good she was and even in her annoying moments i was rooting for her. Lady Danbury is always a girlboss and I loved every interactions between the bridgertons.
It was so good. So lovable. Felt real. Besides, I love to see how every bridgerton has a soft spot for our Pen.
(I'm guilty bc I'm down bad when she's a girlboss and I love when Colin is mad).
Really a good read.

MADK, Vol. 1 by Ryo Suzuri

dark funny fast-paced

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

5.0

The Tower of Nero by Rick Riordan

adventurous challenging emotional funny inspiring 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

5.0

I don't give 5 stars easily but this one, oh this one, totally deserve it.
It was the best end of this story and probably my fav book of uncle Rick. I cried like a baby because I didn't want to finish it.
Apollo and Meg grew up so much and I'd love to have a book of just him watching her grow. Literally just domestic platonic love. 
Every page, every character, it was all so well written and perfect. I have no words to describe the amazing job done on this book. The message about abuse and how not everyone deserves forgiveness...
God(s), I'll cry again. I can't believe it but Apollo really is the best god out there.
Loved it. Completely.

Cupid's Revenge by Wibke Brueggemann

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

2.0

I am so disappointed. 
The plot seemed cute but the whole story wasn't it.
I'm not a fan of instalove and this one is even worse. I don't even get it.
The writing style was annoying and the language was not it. I get it, they're teens but the constat sex jokes/thoughts + the continuous # or use of 'like' was super annoying. The main friendship wasn't even there for almost all the book and the conversations felt weird.
I only enjoyed the Granddad and the subplot about him. The rest really needed a re-write.
Plus, there are a lot of typos in the second half of the book.
It just wasn't enjoyable. I'm not even gonna write about the main character because at one point I just hoped she didn't get an happy ending (something I'm not sure she deserves).

Here, and Only Here by Christelle Dabos

emotional funny hopeful reflective fast-paced

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

3.0

I'm gonna leave it a 3 stars bc idk what to think and probably only here for guy and sophie.

King of Scars by Leigh Bardugo

adventurous funny mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.75

I'm gonna be honest, I'm only here for Zoya and Nikolai.
The book is good, not the best story I've read but really good. Zoya and Nikolai relationship is amazing, I love their banter.
I don't know what to think about Nina or the last 100 pages.
The book was vibing and then accelerated toward the last pages, maybe a lil too fast but it's fine.
I really, really, care only about Zoya, Nikolai and Genya so It's okay so far.
Let me see my, real, queen shine.