dani_readz_bookz's reviews
109 reviews

Bride by Ali Hazelwood

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted 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? No

3.75

A solid 3.75 read. I expected so much worse (so sorry) from this. Idk what I was expecting but this one blew my socks off. This is my first time reading paranormal romance and I absolutely adored the whole soulmate/mate concept a lot. The plot was so well developed, peaked perfectly and the ending was amazing. I'm hoping we get a book for Serena and Koen now in all honesty. The bickering, the sweet moments and an inevitable developing romance. The smut threw me for a loop but in all honesty, it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. Overall, the vibes were vibing, romance was romancing and it was a really fun and entertaining read.

Kill Joy by Holly Jackson

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? No

3.75

It makes so much sense to read this after reading all the other ones even though it's a prequel, it feels so light and fun, especially after the third book. I had fun and it brings so much light to the beginning of it all. It's like the beginning of the end.

As Good As Dead by Holly Jackson

challenging dark emotional reflective tense medium-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? It's complicated

4.0

Wow, to think I finally finished the 3rd book in this series. It feels so unreal and I'm gonna be thinking about this one for weeks to come. Just the fact that we went from objectively looking at cases, side-by-side with Pip to watching her make her own life and death decisions, herself walkie the path Andie Bell and Jamie Reynolds took, with a completely new unknown and so much more danger and darkness than the first 2 books. The fact that it all came full circle so well and so neatly was absolutely insane to read. The fact that we as readers watched the all those years of investigating, blood, violence and curiosity catch up to Pip. Converting itself to PTSD, paranoia, insomnia and so much more. An onlooker, simply observing a spiralling character stepping into those grey areas she so often mentions. A monster? Is what I keep wondering but I can't quite think of an answer. How far is too far? And when is it too late to turn back? 

Deadman Wonderland, Vol. 12 by Jinsei Kataoka

challenging dark mysterious tense 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? It's complicated

4.75

Simply scared of giving it 5 stars in fear Vol 13 might deserve a 5more than vol 12. Maybe that'll change 

Deadman Wonderland, Vol. 11 by Jinsei Kataoka

adventurous dark mysterious tense 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? It's complicated

4.5

Beach Read by Emily Henry

challenging emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

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

5.0

Good Girl, Bad Blood by Holly Jackson

adventurous challenging dark emotional tense medium-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? It's complicated

4.75

Ahhhhh I'm literally OBSESSED. I'll never recover, I cried, screamed, shouted, threw the book and laughed so many times while reading this. I couldn't for the life of me figure out what's going to happen. I, like Pipa, Ravi and Conner were in total darkness, discovering clues and digging up clues together. The plot twist was so aggressive

and the whole serial killer's son twist thrown in there

that it threw me for such a loop that it became just a tiny bit unrealistic but I still ADORED the book. I'm so excited to read the last one and then the prequel🫶🏻🫶🏻

Hamlet by William Shakespeare

adventurous dark tense 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? It's complicated

3.5

Ms Ice Sandwich by Mieko Kawakami

emotional inspiring reflective 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? It's complicated

3.5

Meiko Kawakami writes in such a way that just makes you feel like you're feeling what she's describing almost physically as you're reading. She knows how to use the best and most beautiful words to describe things. This was a sweet yet sad read, covering adolescent love, loss, and infatuation. A solid 3.5 ⭐️ read. I'd definitely like to read more of her books.

Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

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

4.5

I don't want to give this one a five star yet, in the anticipation that the next 1 or even 2 will both be 5 stars. This book made me itch for more and the expectations I had for this read were blown away. Not only was I super excited to read a first person p.o.v fantasy again but having seen the show made me love it even more. Yes, I couldn't help but compare certain aspects of the book to the show but that all disappeared a few chapters in as I was pulled in by Alina's experiences, her challenges and how she grew. I found a new appreciation for Mal's character that I didn't have when watching the show. His persistence is unmatched and his unwavering love for Alina is something that I saw with every interaction between the two.