donna_bx's reviews
493 reviews

Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous challenging funny mysterious tense 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? No

4.0

That's Not My Name by Megan Lally

dark emotional mysterious sad tense 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? N/A

4.0

The Murder After the Night Before by Katy Brent

dark emotional funny mysterious tense fast-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

5.0

The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore
Did not finish book. Stopped at 28%.

I’m too autistic for this unrealistic and OTT book and its characters. 

Yinka, Where is Your Huzband? by Lizzie Damilola Blackburn

emotional funny hopeful informative lighthearted reflective 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? N/A

5.0

Under My Skin by Juno Dawson

dark mysterious tense fast-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

3.0

Where the Heart Should Be by Sarah, Crossan

challenging emotional hopeful sad tense 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? N/A

5.0

I’m such a sucker for novel-in-verse books due to their heart-wrenching, gut-punching stories and this one was no exception. 
Set in Ireland, 1846, when the great potato famine was just beginning. It follows sixteen y/o Nell and her family as they struggle with the onslaught of the inevitability of their crops failing and their ruthless landlord, Lord Wicken. 
Nell does find some comfort in the arrival of Lord Wicken’s nephew, but their growing love has to be kept a secret. A master and servant does not bode well with certain people. 
The famine and destitution continues, along with further struggles and lives torn apart. 
It’s such a tragic yet heartwarming story of forbidden love, family and injustice 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡

Look Closer by David Ellis

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Powerless by Lauren Roberts

challenging funny tense slow-paced

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

3.5

A Spell of Good Things by Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀
Did not finish book. Stopped at 39%.

Whilst it’s not a bad book, it was a little hefty for me and I’m in the mood to read something else. When the mood hits right, I’ll come back to it because I do love the characters. But at this moment in time, I’m not feeling it.