foliexmania's reviews
28 reviews

The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

1984 by George Orwell

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

5.0

Underneath the Sycamore Tree by B. Celeste

emotional inspiring reflective sad 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

5.0

Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.5

Iffy book. The non con “romance” set my teeth on edge and was very close to SA. Zades obsession with Addie is off putting and her response to him is unrealistic at best. However the sub plot of solving Gigi's murder is captivating and was my favourite part. The writing could be better and the nicknames could be less cringy (little mouse and kitty cat - really?). Overall not the worst book I’ve read this year but I wouldn’t reread.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Stalking, Car accident, Murder, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

Hunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.5

Very spicy. This is book 2 and if the first book hadnt ended on a cliffhanger I dont think I would have read this one. Zade is very morally grey and Addie is not much better. Writing wasnt the best and the nicknames are cringe inducing but the plot is decent.

My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh

dark emotional reflective medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Cancer, Death, Drug abuse, Eating disorder, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship

Eat, Pray, #FML by Gabrielle Stone

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

Cat Lady by Dawn O'Porter

emotional 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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Excrement

Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom

emotional hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

5.0

On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong

dark emotional reflective medium-paced

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

5.0