Scan barcode
flowergrove's reviews
90 reviews
All the Young Dudes by MsKingBean89
adventurous
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
For non-book records, review text and ratings are hidden. Only mood, pace, and content warnings are visible.
The Kiss of Deception by Mary E. Pearson
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Heartstopper Volume 1 by Alice Oseman
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
5.0
Super fast and cute novel! If you need a quick pick me up or just want to read an adorable romance this ones for you!
Also recommend it to people who need to get out of a reading slump.
Also recommend it to people who need to get out of a reading slump.
Crush by Tracy Wolff
Major Spoilers !
I completely stan Flint being gay. That makes me so happy. Fingers crossed he gets to fall in love with a boy that truly loves him. It just hurts my soul that you could have a mating bond with someone but it is not reciprocated because they wont open up to it. And Jaxon staring at Flint taking his shirt off of on the Ludares field, Bi/Pan king! (or should I say prince.)
"I don't know. But I do know not every monster is what they seem."-Hudson.
Hudson is my favorite! #Team Hudson. When are we going to find out what happened in those 4 months?? I need to know. Hudson is so charming and intelligent.. and maybe less sexist..? I don't think Jaxon is sexist but he definitely treats Grace like shes a weakling. Very happy that she calls him out on it!
The Unkillable Monster being a gargoyle threw me through a loop! That was amazing, I loved it! Looking back there is so many hints to it and that's so fun. I watched a Youtuber 'Funsizedbookreader' review it and shes curious on whether or not the gargoyle is related to Grace. I hope its a distant relative and not a parent, because that will be too sad.
I really liked this book, would definitely recommend to anyone interested in continuing the series. For me, its completely better than the first!
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
He's still beautiful, but now that beauty is an open wound.
Rated: 5 Stars: This book was super fun!
I paused reading it for a while but picked it back up and finished it within the night. The middle got a little slow but the beginning and the ending really picked up. I almost cried at a couple spots in this book, some parts are kind of sad. And they took me off guard.
I paused reading it for a while but picked it back up and finished it within the night. The middle got a little slow but the beginning and the ending really picked up. I almost cried at a couple spots in this book, some parts are kind of sad. And they took me off guard.
Grace is absolutely ICONIC in this book. If you were waiting for a true feminist twilight this is it. She is not taking anything from anyone, including her boyfriend. I also love Macy, the witch stickers, the pink hair, everything is a beautiful package deal. Everyone in this series who is in some type of romantic relationship are Consent Royalty! Which we love. <3 Also I need a "Shit I Don't Have Time for Today" folder stat.
Minor Spoilers!
The quick mentioning of other schools, and so many different species makes me super excited. Maybe there will be a spinoff series? Or the universe might be expanded? Fun!
Minor Spoilers!
The quick mentioning of other schools, and so many different species makes me super excited. Maybe there will be a spinoff series? Or the universe might be expanded? Fun!
Major Spoilers !
I completely stan Flint being gay. That makes me so happy. Fingers crossed he gets to fall in love with a boy that truly loves him. It just hurts my soul that you could have a mating bond with someone but it is not reciprocated because they wont open up to it. And Jaxon staring at Flint taking his shirt off of on the Ludares field, Bi/Pan king! (or should I say prince.)
"I don't know. But I do know not every monster is what they seem."-Hudson.
Hudson is my favorite! #Team Hudson. When are we going to find out what happened in those 4 months?? I need to know. Hudson is so charming and intelligent.. and maybe less sexist..? I don't think Jaxon is sexist but he definitely treats Grace like shes a weakling. Very happy that she calls him out on it!
The Unkillable Monster being a gargoyle threw me through a loop! That was amazing, I loved it! Looking back there is so many hints to it and that's so fun. I watched a Youtuber 'Funsizedbookreader' review it and shes curious on whether or not the gargoyle is related to Grace. I hope its a distant relative and not a parent, because that will be too sad.
I really liked this book, would definitely recommend to anyone interested in continuing the series. For me, its completely better than the first!
Five Feet Apart by Rachael Lippincott
Rated: /4.5 stars/ It got the job done and delivered everything it promised. A great book.
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
My cheeks hurt from all this fake positivity, but I don't want to ruin it for them.
Rated: /4.5 stars/ It got the job done and delivered everything it promised. A great book.
I thought this was a nice read. Something simple and fast. Will, Stella and Poe are all relatable characters and the book really explores their individual problems. I know some may consider this insta-love, but I feel it worked within this book. All throughout the book Stella and Will are explaining how life for people who have cystic fibrosis is short and unpredictable. So it makes sense for them to form attachments quickly as well as lose them.
Major Spoilers!
I love the way Will figured out he was projecting onto his mom at the end that was one of my favorite parts. I was very upset when Poe died he definitely one of my favorites.
Major Spoilers!
I love the way Will figured out he was projecting onto his mom at the end that was one of my favorite parts. I was very upset when Poe died he definitely one of my favorites.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness and Medical content
Moderate: Death
Crave by Tracy Wolff
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The Giver by Lois Lowry
I enjoyed this novel a lot. I read this back in middle school and didn't remember much from it. But now in my second year of college, I can see that there's a lot that went over my head. The whole concept of the novel presents as the loss of innocence and coming of age, which I did not understand when I was little. I love watching Jonas be curious and interested in figuring out life. Life not only how he knows it, but how it existed before. I think the concept of coming of age is done quite literally, in the sense that it shows Jonas be aware of all the small changes and all of the information that people wouldn't normally pick up on. I never really realized how much I'd like to give her I think originally I thought he was just an old guy. And but for the way he goes about teaching Jonas, I found it quite lovely.
I thought the use of "precise language" as a form of control was intriguing. Control to make sure no one lies and to tell the truth as it is. (It almost reminds me of the rules placed against AAEV.) I also thought Louis Lowry using Release for the name of euthanasia and death was quite meaningful. (Release from responsibility, from pain, from life essentially.)
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
If you were to be lost in the river, Jonas, your memories would not be lost with you. Memories live forever.
I enjoyed this novel a lot. I read this back in middle school and didn't remember much from it. But now in my second year of college, I can see that there's a lot that went over my head. The whole concept of the novel presents as the loss of innocence and coming of age, which I did not understand when I was little. I love watching Jonas be curious and interested in figuring out life. Life not only how he knows it, but how it existed before. I think the concept of coming of age is done quite literally, in the sense that it shows Jonas be aware of all the small changes and all of the information that people wouldn't normally pick up on. I never really realized how much I'd like to give her I think originally I thought he was just an old guy. And but for the way he goes about teaching Jonas, I found it quite lovely.
I thought the use of "precise language" as a form of control was intriguing. Control to make sure no one lies and to tell the truth as it is. (It almost reminds me of the rules placed against AAEV.) I also thought Louis Lowry using Release for the name of euthanasia and death was quite meaningful. (Release from responsibility, from pain, from life essentially.)
Fun Fact: For most of my life I thought Lois Lowry was a male author. But finding out that a woman wrote such an important novel brought me so much joy.
Major Spoilers!
I cannot remember if I knew that Rosemary, the first receiver chosen ten years ago, was the Givers' daughter. But this pleasantly shocked me, and I think it added a lot more depth to who the Giver is. He no longer was just an old man whos had to go through a lot. He was also a husband and a father. I also really love the way that they described Rosemary because it made her seem more human. She was not just a drone going through life as she's told to do.
Not to mention when Jonas got the rules for being a receiver and in the rules, he wasn't allowed to ask for Release. And then you realize the only reason that they put the rule there is because Rosemary asked for Release. Again reinstating the concept that rules aren’t made randomly that there is a reason behind them.
I'm not sure if I will continue this series, because a part of me wants to keep this book separate from the rest. In case I don't end up liking the following novels as much. I shall have to see. But The Giver is a great book that I look forward to re-reading.
Not to mention when Jonas got the rules for being a receiver and in the rules, he wasn't allowed to ask for Release. And then you realize the only reason that they put the rule there is because Rosemary asked for Release. Again reinstating the concept that rules aren’t made randomly that there is a reason behind them.
I'm not sure if I will continue this series, because a part of me wants to keep this book separate from the rest. In case I don't end up liking the following novels as much. I shall have to see. But The Giver is a great book that I look forward to re-reading.
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Medical content