cartwheelkristina's reviews
261 reviews

Julieta and the Romeos by Maria E. Andreu

emotional funny fast-paced

3.5

I loved the Spanish parts cause even though I don't understand, I could still tell what was being said

Magic for Liars by Sarah Gailey

dark emotional fast-paced

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism

Second First Impressions by Sally Thorne

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.5

Better Than Fiction by Alexa Martin

emotional lighthearted fast-paced

3.0

Wildfire by Hannah Grace

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

The conflict in this book was So flimsy and there was Not enough smut to make up for that. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Emotional abuse

A Half-Baked Murder by Emily George

mysterious

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

2.75

Cute and easy mystery read but it just didn't hit where I needed it to

Stars and Smoke by Marie Lu

adventurous funny tense medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence and Blood

Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Amelia Nagoski, Emily Nagoski

challenging emotional reflective

4.0

I didn't love the (ugh) after every single use of the word Patriarchy, but maybe thats cause i listened to the audiobook and it didnt translate well.  However, this book made it SO Clear that I was suffering from Burnout in 2021/2022. I'm doing better now, but still have work to do. I may even get a physical copy of this book to sticky note/annotate, something I Never do, just so I can refer back to passages if needed. This book is SO Important and I'm glad it exists

Gwen & Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher

adventurous lighthearted

2.5

I really hated Arthur's voice/characterization. I found this really slow to start and had a hard time wanting to keep going. 

Looking for Alaska by John Green

5.0