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284 reviews

A Baffling Murder at the Midsummer Ball by T.E. Kinsey

funny mysterious medium-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

3.75

this was so fun! i love skins ellie and dunn SO much and they have such a great dynamic. i figured out the mystery very early on but was still fun

The Deadly Mystery of the Missing Diamonds by T.E. Kinsey

mysterious medium-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

The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet by John Green

medium-paced

5.0

i listened to the audiobook whilst reading the physical books which made it a thoroughly enjoyable experience

i loved all the extra chapters and writing notes about them in the paper back felt extra special

john green’s writing is my favourite. it’s so earnest and beautiful and this book had the same john green vibes as his novel whilst being completely different. LOVE

i will read pretty much anything this man publishes at this point

The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet by John Green

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

only john green could make me not only care about but cry about football

this man’s writing does something to my brain chemistry 

this collection of essays is so uplifting and funny and immensely quotable.

it was also extremely fun reading the chapters for which i’d already seen the vlogbrothers videos

10/10 books that is now tabbed beyond recognition 

Murder Most Actual by Alexis Hall

mysterious medium-paced

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

1.75

this just felt like being stuck in a never ending cluedo game where no one had an ounce of common sense 

Book Lovers by Emily Henry

emotional funny lighthearted slow-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

4.75

i will accept no criticism of this book. it made me laugh out loud and spit fake a few times (still chuckle whenever i think about LION!) but it also made me emotional. 

the relationship between libby and nora was so complex and beautiful and real. i love the portrayal of their trauma and how it affected them both in such different ways

the greatest feat of it all, it made this misandrist lesbian actually enjoy a straight romance for the first time since coming out. 

emily henry is a genius. her writing is exactly my cup of tea and this book was exactly what i needed after a draining week (i read it all in a day). 

i listened to the audiobook while reading and the narration was 10/10 so defo recommend that

only reason it’s not 5 stars is because WHY ARE THEY GETTING ENGAGED AFTER BEING TOGETHER FOR LESS THAN A YEAR?! absolutely not.

this book defo gets top points for not having a miscommunication trope in the relationship

Rotten To The Core by T.E. Kinsey

funny lighthearted mysterious medium-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

3.75

i didn’t see who was the killer coming which is very cool but it’s not my fav of the series. could be because i’ve been quite stressed while listening to it tho. 

The Fatal Flying Affair by T.E. Kinsey

funny lighthearted mysterious medium-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

4.0

it would be a 3.75 if it weren’t for how much i loved all the harry content. i love his dynamic with lady h and flo so much. 

Death Beside the Seaside by T.E. Kinsey

emotional lighthearted mysterious medium-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

3.75

this was just as fun and delightful as the rest but i did get a bit annoyed at harry. like yes “official secrets act” but COME ONNNN. still love him to bits. 

AND SKINS!!! i wish we’d seen more of him he’s the cutest. i’m so excited to read the spin off 

The Burning Issue of the Day by T.E. Kinsey

funny lighthearted mysterious medium-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

4.0

flo casually martial art-sing cocky men is my favourite thing