devan's reviews
142 reviews

True Biz by Sara Nović

emotional informative inspiring fast-paced

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

5.0

The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón

challenging dark mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

I struggle with how to review this book. The last 200-250 pages were really good and engaging. The only reason I got to that part of the book is because I was reading it for book club and wanted to finish. It needed a better editor to trim down the vast amount of useless information. I also struggled with how women were portrayed by almost every male character in the book.

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

adventurous hopeful reflective 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

4.0

I loved the character arc of this book. It was set up so well. I also really loved how they addressed depression. 

A Promised Land by Barack Obama

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.75

Loved listening to this book. His stories are inspiring and his reflections on his time in office are full of hope.

The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious 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? Yes

4.5

One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston

emotional funny hopeful mysterious 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

5.0

I loved this book. It had so many surprises. I loved the characters and how how they all just seemed to fit together in this perfectly imperfect way. As a NYC native, it's a bit of a love story to Brooklyn as well.

The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman

adventurous funny mysterious 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

4.0

Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

adventurous hopeful fast-paced

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

4.75

I love Greek mythology which made it easy to love this book. I enjoyed the way the author brought these characters to life. The story story she wove of Patroclus and Achilles had me loving the two main characters from the start. She really brought a fun modern twist to an age old story.

How Y'All Doing? Misadventures and Mischief from a Life Well Lived by Leslie Jordan

funny lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

Funny & insightful. Listened to the audiobook which was narrated by him and it was hilarious. It felt like extended stories from his Instagram. He is a natural comedian and storyteller. This was a fun enjoyable read.