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Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I believe that this book was really good, truly. However, I think we could have taken out Ansel’s chapters and bring even more focus onto the women as I feel they weren’t given a chance to speak as Ansel would slip in with his weird stuff about his theory that I really don’t care about as I don’t care for that man and never will.
I’m struggling to know how to rate this, so I’ll come back later but or right now I’m on the fence about giving it anything higher than a three as the ending felt off especially with one of the women spoken about almost forgiving him, and we don’t get to see why.
(As I’m writing I’ll probably give it that three anyway.)
Edit: dropping my rating to two stars, the more I think and talk about this book the more I dislike it.
I’m struggling to know how to rate this, so I’ll come back later but or right now I’m on the fence about giving it anything higher than a three as the ending felt off especially with one of the women spoken about almost forgiving him, and we don’t get to see why.
(As I’m writing I’ll probably give it that three anyway.)
Edit: dropping my rating to two stars, the more I think and talk about this book the more I dislike it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Death, Child abuse, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Gore
Minor: Pregnancy and Grief
The Owl and the Nightingale by Simon Armitage
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.0
My Grandmother Sends Her Regards and Apologises by Fredrik Backman
Did not finish book. Stopped at 15%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 15%.
Not interested, buuuuut its the Harry Potter references. I can't read a book with Harry Potter mentioned due to my disliking of that author xx
The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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
5.0
Wow. Holy shit.
I don't read thrillers, they're not my cup of tea. But from the two I've read, both by Holly Jackson, it's safe to say nothing can top this one.
I loved how unhinged the MC was, the dynamics of the family and the plot itself was so so so good I couldn't put this down! Highly recommend this one for those who don't gravitate towards the genre as this one makes me want to read more.
I don't read thrillers, they're not my cup of tea. But from the two I've read, both by Holly Jackson, it's safe to say nothing can top this one.
I loved how unhinged the MC was, the dynamics of the family and the plot itself was so so so good I couldn't put this down! Highly recommend this one for those who don't gravitate towards the genre as this one makes me want to read more.
Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
This is a very well written book, but I did not understand anything that was going on and didn't understand the world building either. I definitely had very high expectations after the first couple of chapters, but I ended up not liking this that much.
Won't be reading the sequel or finishing the series in general as I genuinely don't care about anyone in this book and again, got confused. However, I did enjoy the trans rep as it isn't something you see often.
Won't be reading the sequel or finishing the series in general as I genuinely don't care about anyone in this book and again, got confused. However, I did enjoy the trans rep as it isn't something you see often.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror and Death
Otherworldly by F.T. Lukens
adventurous
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
3.0
This was quite a disappointing read, as I was really excited about this book.
I love F.T Lukens, especially Spell Bound and So this is Ever After, but this one was a huge letdown. The plot was interesting at first, but I started getting bored quickly and didn't really want to pick up the book so had to push myself through reading the first 180 pages before anything interesting happened.
I think I'd maybe re-read this someday, maybe through audio instead, but right now it can just sit and look pretty on my shelves.
(Also, a very minor gripe is my blurb states Ellery having he/him pronouns when they go by they/them, which was weird as why wouldn't the publishers put they on the back?)
I love F.T Lukens, especially Spell Bound and So this is Ever After, but this one was a huge letdown. The plot was interesting at first, but I started getting bored quickly and didn't really want to pick up the book so had to push myself through reading the first 180 pages before anything interesting happened.
I think I'd maybe re-read this someday, maybe through audio instead, but right now it can just sit and look pretty on my shelves.
(Also, a very minor gripe is my blurb states Ellery having he/him pronouns when they go by they/them, which was weird as why wouldn't the publishers put they on the back?)
Forest of Dreams and Whispers by Katherine Macdonald
adventurous
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
5.0
I honestly think I loved this more than the cruel prince. The characters, the pacing and the plot were brilliantly done and the relationship built up felt more believable. I’m very excited to read the next book, as this was amazing.
Chainsaw Man, Vol. 14 by Tatsuki Fujimoto
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Chainsaw Man, Vol. 13 by Tatsuki Fujimoto
adventurous
dark
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? Yes
5.0