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chai_and_books's Reviews (185)

Through Any Fire

Katherine Carter

2.75

dark hopeful sad fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

The last time I read Romeo and Juliet was in grade 8 so I may be wrong but- I would say this story was very LOOSELY inspired by the play itself- although the Loren and Callahan’s families were ‘rivals’ it was showed through their grandparents story rather than theirs-

and Leon who I’m guessing was based on Tybalt Capulet being in love with Loren (Juliet) was not only icky but also a weak character motivation

That being said, I really liked Loren’s character- was she brass and impulsive at times? Yes. But something about her was so fun to me- and her relationship with the guards was cute.
As an ensemble cast with so many characters there was definitely room to flesh out all characters more but I’m assuming the author will do that as the series continues
Do not ask me about Cal I knew like 3 things about him and I’m pretty sure I’ve forgotten 2 so yeah he was also there I guess

forced marriage
second chance
childhood friends to enemies

Bite Your Tongue

Hannah Gray

2.0

fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

The plot seemed half-baked and I wish more time was spent developing their relationship and interactions

The Villain

L.J. Shen

2.5

fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

going through some tough times no one judge me

Caged: Discreet Special Edition

Luna Mason

3.0

dark emotional hopeful sad fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

over-the-top and dramatic but I ate it up and I felt it was different take on the same themes and storylines

Devoted

Luna Mason

2.0

fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I took a moment to rethink life choices when 'comfy' was used quite literally- not in a dialogue said by some character, but rather integrated in the writing.
also very graphic triggering details pls check trigger warnings

Changing rules

AnastasijaWhite

2.75

dark emotional hopeful 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

just as angsty as the last one but at least Isabel had character development for 5 mins
and the ending was cute ngl

Fake It 'Til You Break It

Meagan Brandy

3.0

emotional hopeful medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This book was dramatic, over-the-top, had the worst case of miscommunication and double standards exhibited by characters but I ate it up because the characters are 18 and this is what I imagine plagues the life of a high schooler now-a-days
Really ended up enjoying the writing style