emmagrace's reviews
218 reviews

Yerba Buena by Nina LaCour

reflective sad 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

4.25

Nina lacour writes melancholy and mundanity so well, I just wish she'd stop trying to have big twists in every book

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

dark reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

brilliant. one of the best classics.

The Pairing by Casey McQuiston

emotional funny lighthearted 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

4.0

Court of Wanderers by Rin Chupeco

adventurous dark emotional 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? Yes

2.5

Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon

adventurous 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? No

3.25

i love alien/monster romance biology because what do you mean it's ribbed for her pleasure

Of Love and Other Demons by Gabriel García Márquez

dark sad medium-paced

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

3.5

Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice

dark emotional mysterious reflective 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? Yes

4.75

i'm literally frothing at the mouth thinking about this book

In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado

emotional reflective medium-paced

5.0

Nightshade Revenge by Anthony Horowitz

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.5

every book alex inches closer and closer to the revelation of his own exploitation by the british government, then takes a step back by saying "but they're the good guys so it's okay"

Western Lane by Chetna Maroo

emotional reflective sad 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? Yes

3.5

It had great potential, but I feel like it just barely missed the mark for me. I'm interested to read future books from this author as she hones her craft a little more.