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danielleboldry's reviews
45 reviews
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
i don’t think i’ve ever been so immersed in a world whilst reading a book — the beautifully descriptive prose & brilliantly complex structure make you feel like you are at the centre of the circus the entire way through this enchanting story.
Everything I Know About Love: A Memoir by Dolly Alderton
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
3.75
“nearly everything i know about love i’ve learnt from my long-term friendships with women”
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
mysterious
tense
medium-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? Yes
3.0
reading twilight for at the grand age of 22 definitely isn’t how this book is meant to be read for the first time. horrible. i loved it.
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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
a modern classic for a reason. beautiful prose, questionably complex characters & some real heavy philosophical observations.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Incest, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Homophobia
Mr Salary by Sally Rooney
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
how can sally rooney say SO MUCH in 33 pages???! i am constantly amazed by this woman’s writing ability.
Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
everything i adore in a book; deeply flawed characters, intricate messy relationships, dark humour & a romanticised setting<333
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt
Moderate: Alcoholism and Addiction
Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
The whole thing felt like the exact same plot lines repeated over and over again with completely unlikable characters BUT some absolutely stunning prose. can’t say I enjoyed the story but the writing is phenomenal.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Physical abuse, Death of parent, and Death
Heartstopper Volume 4 by Alice Oseman
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
i adore this series with my whole heart<33333
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder and Self harm
Heartstopper Volume 3 by Alice Oseman
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.25
now i just want to have a first kiss at the louvre
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder and Self harm
Minor: Homophobia and Biphobia
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
dark
funny
reflective
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
4.5
plath's writing is truly one of a kind -- her description of everyday normalities, coupled with her depiction of the most phantom inner thoughts, give the bell jar a unique tone, that is pleasantly mellow, gut-wrenchingly sad, and utterly bizarre all at the same time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Mental illness