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You Exist Too Much by Zaina Arafat
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Addiction, Biphobia, and Homophobia
I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast Is Me by Jamison Shea
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, and Blood
Moderate: Bullying, Racism, and Classism
Minor: Vomit and Abandonment
Date Me, Bryson Keller by Kevin van Whye
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Omg omg omg! I'm glad I decided to listen to this audiobook on Valentine's day. The story is so sweet and so heartwarming. I love the dynamics that Kai and Bryson brought. They are perfect for each other.
The idea of this story also a brilliant idea. I love the courage Kai got at the end and also love his group of friends. This book brings joy and laugh also smile to my face.
As a fan of Heartstopper (both graphic novel and series), I love this story so much and recommend for someone who's the same as me. This book certainly got its own Heartstopper vibes and moments.
Good job, Kevin! Another 5⭐ rating because this story is perfect! Cute romance!
The idea of this story also a brilliant idea. I love the courage Kai got at the end and also love his group of friends. This book brings joy and laugh also smile to my face.
As a fan of Heartstopper (both graphic novel and series), I love this story so much and recommend for someone who's the same as me. This book certainly got its own Heartstopper vibes and moments.
Good job, Kevin! Another 5⭐ rating because this story is perfect! Cute romance!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia, and Outing
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Racism, Car accident, and Cultural appropriation
This Time It's Real by Ann Liang
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
5.0
Well, well, well. I decided to continue my reading with This Time It's Real since I paused it last year and now I'm finally finished with it! I am proud of myself. The story itself are funny yet romantic. I love all the characters.
I love the idea that we have Eliza Lin; the imperfect indigenous main character. She's imperfect yes. But, somehow she gets back on her feet and finally can solve her own problems.
I love this story so much. I fall in love with the dynamics and banters between Eliza and Caz. Thank you for the heartfelt sweet story, Ann. I will continue with I Hope This Doesn't Find You next!
5⭐ worthy. Ciao!
I love the idea that we have Eliza Lin; the imperfect indigenous main character. She's imperfect yes. But, somehow she gets back on her feet and finally can solve her own problems.
I love this story so much. I fall in love with the dynamics and banters between Eliza and Caz. Thank you for the heartfelt sweet story, Ann. I will continue with I Hope This Doesn't Find You next!
5⭐ worthy. Ciao!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Racism, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body shaming, Cursing, and Abandonment
Minor: Death, Medical content, and Alcohol
A Complicated Love Story Set in Space by Shaun David Hutchinson
adventurous
challenging
reflective
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Sexual assault
Moderate: Confinement
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Panic attacks/disorders
The Taking of Jake Livingston by Ryan Douglass
dark
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
4.0
I love that I decided to change my edition of this book to audiobook. From dnf list, to finished. The Taking of Jake Livingston took my breath away. I love every second of it. This book was triggering for me but it is indeed a good book. I can't imagine if myself is Jake; being a medium. I love how creepy every chapter were. Thank you for the story, Ryan! You are brilliant!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Gun violence, Homophobia, Racism, Sexual assault, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Death, Suicide, and Mass/school shootings
Minor: Animal cruelty, Domestic abuse, and Gore
I love that I decided to change my edition of this book to audiobook. From dnf list, to finished.
The Taking of Jake Livingston took my breath away. I love every second of it. This book was triggering for me but it is indeed a good book.
I can't imagine if myself is Jake; being a medium. I love how creepy every chapter were.
Thank you for the story, Ryan! You are brilliant!
The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon
adventurous
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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and War
Moderate: Child abuse, Sexual content, and Abandonment
Minor: Animal cruelty, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
The Severed Thread by Leslie Vedder
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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
5.0
Hm... where to start? My first review of 2024 goes to this book.
The Severed Thread gave me chills in every scene and every part of the story. Love the continuation from The Bone Spindle. I still can feel the element of fairytale in this book. The language that used in this book is more advance then the first one (which is good).
The whole story... is sophisticated but brilliant! And I love the new characters to be added; especially Perrin. I really hope he gets more scene later. Thanks to Leslie that made this series exist. The Severed Thread is one of my most favourite book to read this month. And I love there are more puzzles and riddles that should be solved by Fi in this book.
Can't wait to finish my whole journey battling the spindle witch with this brilliant squad in The Cursed Rose. Once again, worth to read with 5⭐ rating! Thank you for an amazing book, Leslie!
The Severed Thread gave me chills in every scene and every part of the story. Love the continuation from The Bone Spindle. I still can feel the element of fairytale in this book. The language that used in this book is more advance then the first one (which is good).
The whole story... is sophisticated but brilliant! And I love the new characters to be added; especially Perrin. I really hope he gets more scene later. Thanks to Leslie that made this series exist. The Severed Thread is one of my most favourite book to read this month. And I love there are more puzzles and riddles that should be solved by Fi in this book.
Can't wait to finish my whole journey battling the spindle witch with this brilliant squad in The Cursed Rose. Once again, worth to read with 5⭐ rating! Thank you for an amazing book, Leslie!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Blood, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Animal death, Child abuse, and Physical abuse
6 Times We Almost Kissed (And One Time We Did) by Tess Sharpe
emotional
hopeful
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Congrats on your YA debut, Ali Hazelwood!
Check & Mate is a perfect Young Adult debut by you, Ali! The idea of the story itself is fresh! And the themes... it is the first time for me reading a book about chess tournament. And I love the tropes in it! I love this perfect story so much!
For female lead... I think Mallory for me is a bit complicated as a person (but I don't hate her because I understand her struggles). And for our male lead... ugh! What can I say about Nolan Sawyer? I love him so much! He is so vulnerable and realistic when it comes to dicussion. I love him so much!!!
This book has a perfect story and perfect ending. I love how you put the ending on the epilogue, Ali! What a stunning Young Adult debut!
Check & Mate, solid 4.5⭐! Thank you for this wholesome touching story! You are really a romance powerhouse!
Check & Mate is a perfect Young Adult debut by you, Ali! The idea of the story itself is fresh! And the themes... it is the first time for me reading a book about chess tournament. And I love the tropes in it! I love this perfect story so much!
For female lead... I think Mallory for me is a bit complicated as a person (but I don't hate her because I understand her struggles). And for our male lead... ugh! What can I say about Nolan Sawyer? I love him so much! He is so vulnerable and realistic when it comes to dicussion. I love him so much!!!
This book has a perfect story and perfect ending. I love how you put the ending on the epilogue, Ali! What a stunning Young Adult debut!
Check & Mate, solid 4.5⭐! Thank you for this wholesome touching story! You are really a romance powerhouse!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Death of parent
Moderate: Chronic illness, Infidelity, and Sexual content
Minor: Alcoholism, Cursing, and Car accident