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The Feeling of Falling in Love by Mason Deaver
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? Yes
5.0
I LOVE LOVE!!!
neil is such a special character to me, you don’t even know. a trans boy who’s just so scared of being vulnerable that he pushes everyone away,,, im sold. and then wyatt comes along with his southern charm and i’m just,,, god they’re everything to me.
i was grinning and giggling like a little schoolgirl the whole time. damn does mason deaver know how to write romance.
neil is such a special character to me, you don’t even know. a trans boy who’s just so scared of being vulnerable that he pushes everyone away,,, im sold. and then wyatt comes along with his southern charm and i’m just,,, god they’re everything to me.
i was grinning and giggling like a little schoolgirl the whole time. damn does mason deaver know how to write romance.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Transphobia
Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
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
5.0
i actually cant fully articulate just how amazing this book is. oh my god.
how was every single character— in a cast so large, nonetheless— so fucking endearing. i am so endlessly fond of all of them, though i have a soft spot for the women, and i didn’t find myself bored for a single moment.
thought this is apparently not the common opinion, i think the ending of this book is the most perfect way it could’ve gone. daisy and billy’s dynamic was genuinely thrilling to read about, and i feel for them both so deeply, which is why i’m so so happy that daisy made that decision with the help of camila.
i’m still smiling like a dork over it and it’s been 15 minutes. i just cant get over how completely immersive this book is; it’s been while since i’ve read something with that distinct and pleasant of an atmosphere.
(ps. shoutout to warren, he is so me. his quips were possibly my favorite part of the whole book.)
how was every single character— in a cast so large, nonetheless— so fucking endearing. i am so endlessly fond of all of them, though i have a soft spot for the women, and i didn’t find myself bored for a single moment.
thought this is apparently not the common opinion, i think the ending of this book is the most perfect way it could’ve gone. daisy and billy’s dynamic was genuinely thrilling to read about, and i feel for them both so deeply, which is why i’m so so happy that daisy made that decision with the help of camila.
i’m still smiling like a dork over it and it’s been 15 minutes. i just cant get over how completely immersive this book is; it’s been while since i’ve read something with that distinct and pleasant of an atmosphere.
(ps. shoutout to warren, he is so me. his quips were possibly my favorite part of the whole book.)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Sexism
The Idiot by Elif Batuman
emotional
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
it’s hard to get a read on this book. it took me a while to read, by my typical pace, at least. there were sections where i found myself thinking “yes, this is why i’m still reading” only the best followed by 20 pages i had to mindlessly drag myself through. it upsets me that i kept looking forward to her interactions with ivan, but i feel as though that may have been the point. or perhaps i’m just trying to make myself feel better. who knows?
i love selin dearly. her thoughts are incredibly relatable and i loved just living in her brain, her way of relaying information was one i really enjoyed. but the complete lack of plot, especially in the beginning, was a bit difficult at points.
overall, this book knows exactly what it wants to do and does it well, im just not sure this style of book is really for me.
i love selin dearly. her thoughts are incredibly relatable and i loved just living in her brain, her way of relaying information was one i really enjoyed. but the complete lack of plot, especially in the beginning, was a bit difficult at points.
overall, this book knows exactly what it wants to do and does it well, im just not sure this style of book is really for me.
Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
WAHHHHH
stills holds up upon a reread, goddamn. it’s only 4.75 bc ruin & rising is a 5 star and clearly the best in the series so!!
but seriously, i forget just how compelling the darkling is as both a character and a villain. every time he’s on the page i’m pulled into the scene— i’m attempting to explode him with my mind— but i’m enthralled nonetheless.
and alina. my god, alina. HOW DO PEOPLE NOT LIKE HER??? i remember one of the biggest complaints about this book, especially in regard to SOC was how boring and/or unlikeable alina is. which… what??? did we read the same book?? i’m not the biggest fan of first person fantasy, and i may prefer the crows as a whole to the s&b cast, but alina is one of my favorite protagonists ever! i was annotating and literally had a tab dedicated to moments where i couldn’t help but think about how much i love alina.
anyways, TOLYA, TAMAR, AND NIKOLAI, HERE I COME!!!
stills holds up upon a reread, goddamn. it’s only 4.75 bc ruin & rising is a 5 star and clearly the best in the series so!!
but seriously, i forget just how compelling the darkling is as both a character and a villain. every time he’s on the page i’m pulled into the scene— i’m attempting to explode him with my mind— but i’m enthralled nonetheless.
and alina. my god, alina. HOW DO PEOPLE NOT LIKE HER??? i remember one of the biggest complaints about this book, especially in regard to SOC was how boring and/or unlikeable alina is. which… what??? did we read the same book?? i’m not the biggest fan of first person fantasy, and i may prefer the crows as a whole to the s&b cast, but alina is one of my favorite protagonists ever! i was annotating and literally had a tab dedicated to moments where i couldn’t help but think about how much i love alina.
anyways, TOLYA, TAMAR, AND NIKOLAI, HERE I COME!!!