ernareads's reviews
80 reviews

Hall of Smoke by H.M. Long

adventurous emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

In the end I was like 'Huh?' 

Ruin by John Gwynne

adventurous dark tense 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? N/A

5.0

Assassin's Quest - Illustrated Edition by Robin Hobb
Did not finish book. Stopped at 60%.

Such a disappointing read. 

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson

mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A

3.5

Final Girls by Riley Sager

mysterious tense 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? Yes

5.0

A fast pace mystery-thriller novel. We followed Quinn's story as the sole survivor of the Pine Cottage Murder. We have a perspective of a victim who tried her best to put her past behind her. Unfortunately, her past caught her and she had to face it, yet again. Did she survive or did she not? That is the question for you to find out.

Some comments on the book... I like the how the author wrote one how one did to supress their old memories,  old wounds. Some succumbed to being an addict, some had no will to live on and succumbed to committing suicide, or some creating a new persona to erase their old identity. I also enjoyed the past and present POV of the main character. Also, the way how the author wrote about the relationship between the victim and their loved ones was great. I would definitely love to read more of Riley's work.

The Hunter by Jennifer Herrera

mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.0

Valour by John Gwynne

adventurous dark emotional funny tense 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? N/A

5.0

Book 2 of the series and I extremely enjoyed it. It brought me on an emotional and actions-packed journey. Can't wait to read the 3rd book.

Royal Assassin - Illustrated Edition by Robin Hobb

adventurous emotional funny tense 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? N/A

4.5

As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh

emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0