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āI find myself in the position of having to console them. Since Iām the person going in to be slaughtered, this is somewhat annoying.ā
This is an amazing sequel and it really is no wonder the series is so beloved and famous. The movie of this is great but the book is absolutely on another level.
I'm SO attached to all the characters and Cinna my beloved warms and breaks my heart. The horrors they go through are so hard to read about but just imagine having to experience even a fraction of them.
Everything is so well rounded out and Katniss' point of view is so good for finding everything new out.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
"And it had felt like a tourist thing, going to visit the ruins of Persepolis. Even if they were part of our family history. Even if they were our heritage.
How could I be a tourist in my own past?"
I picked this book up by chance at the library and don't regret the choice at all. I was taken on an emotional rollercoaster by deep issues and feeling so understood in my multicultural family experience.
Darius is a nerdy teen, who feels out of place wherever he is. Mos of his Star Trek references went over my head because I've never watched the show but that didn't cause any issues in the full experience. It was like talking with a friend who happens to like a different show than you.
I felt so seen in Darius' experience of meeting your extended family abroad for the first time when you're slightly older and don't even know the language that well. It's difficult feeling out of place in one way and then suddenly feeling out of place the exact opposite way.
I loved the friendship he found in Sohrab and even when there were some tough times, they grew, actually apologised and were better in the future. Darius also needed to navigate very differing views on his depression.
As a whole this book was complex and very emotional, from sadness to laughter and grief to relief, there was so much to feel through every chapter.
emotional
inspiring
tense
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I believe everyone should read The Hunger Games at least once. The book gives a much deeper understanding of the characters, especially Katniss, than the movie (of course, things needed to be concise for the movies).
It's wild to be reading a book about a dystopian society and seeing so many parallels to our current real life.
Even with knowing the general plot having seen the movies multiple times, the book is incredible and kept me on my toes at times. The writing is so captivating and Collins has, in my opinion, perfected the chapter cut off points to keep you hooked. Every time I was going to read just one more chapter I had to battle myself to actually put the book down.
The stakes are high, the whole nation is watching and 24 kids must eliminate each other. What would you do to survive? Would you play a role or be 100% true to yourself, even if it raises your risk of losing your life?
Some might find Katniss unlikable since she's so headstrong but you must remember she's 16, in the poorest parts of a tyrannical nation, forced to grow up and take care of her family since she was a child and now sent to die.
It's wild to be reading a book about a dystopian society and seeing so many parallels to our current real life.
Even with knowing the general plot having seen the movies multiple times, the book is incredible and kept me on my toes at times. The writing is so captivating and Collins has, in my opinion, perfected the chapter cut off points to keep you hooked. Every time I was going to read just one more chapter I had to battle myself to actually put the book down.
The stakes are high, the whole nation is watching and 24 kids must eliminate each other. What would you do to survive? Would you play a role or be 100% true to yourself, even if it raises your risk of losing your life?
Some might find Katniss unlikable since she's so headstrong but you must remember she's 16, in the poorest parts of a tyrannical nation, forced to grow up and take care of her family since she was a child and now sent to die.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Looking for something short and spicy with monsters and a few different relationships? This one is for you!
This is a very spicy set of five short stories and all of them are interconnected. The setting is a spicy party and everyone has tons of fun!
I absolutely loved all the characters and could've read full books of each of them. The communication was so good, which is incredibly important in such a setting. Everyone's openness made me feel very comfortable too.
This is a very spicy set of five short stories and all of them are interconnected. The setting is a spicy party and everyone has tons of fun!
I absolutely loved all the characters and could've read full books of each of them. The communication was so good, which is incredibly important in such a setting. Everyone's openness made me feel very comfortable too.
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Huge thanks to the author for the chance to ARC read!
I'm so sad my e-reader glitched and I lost my annotations of all the quotes I loved!
This was a fun and nerve racking adventure with a very lovable cast. I loved the group dynamics and all the characters in the main group were well rounded and all had their own things to work through. There were a lot of fun and snarky conversations (I looooove them) and it was simply tons of fun to read!
I didn't love how when the group ended up in trouble, every time they extremely conveniently had a fairly easy solution at hand, they just recovered almost as if nothing had really happened.
I loved the undead animal companions, even when I was at times slightly confused how they worked (what parts of them remained and how do they make certain sounds if they likely don't have lungs). That didn't really take away from my enjoyment as I was here for a good time.
I'm very interested to see what's next since this is for sure only the beginning of their journey. Everyone already grew a lot as people & fae but they still have a long way to go.
I'm so sad my e-reader glitched and I lost my annotations of all the quotes I loved!
This was a fun and nerve racking adventure with a very lovable cast. I loved the group dynamics and all the characters in the main group were well rounded and all had their own things to work through. There were a lot of fun and snarky conversations (I looooove them) and it was simply tons of fun to read!
I didn't love how when the group ended up in trouble, every time they extremely conveniently had a fairly easy solution at hand, they just recovered almost as if nothing had really happened.
I loved the undead animal companions, even when I was at times slightly confused how they worked (what parts of them remained and how do they make certain sounds if they likely don't have lungs). That didn't really take away from my enjoyment as I was here for a good time.
I'm very interested to see what's next since this is for sure only the beginning of their journey. Everyone already grew a lot as people & fae but they still have a long way to go.
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
This was quite literally a banger! There was just enough plot to establish where we are at, but the main point is spice & pleasure.
I love the main character and no wonder they would want to worship her, I would too. There's nice queer, POC and plus size rep and I really appreciated the aftercare and communication they had.
If you're looking for realism, this is not it. Be ready for some fun and fantastical spice.
I love the main character and no wonder they would want to worship her, I would too. There's nice queer, POC and plus size rep and I really appreciated the aftercare and communication they had.
If you're looking for realism, this is not it. Be ready for some fun and fantastical spice.
This is a great representation of what different kinds of struggles queer teenagers might face. The issues addressed are multifaceted and the characters are learning to find the middle ground when neither is fully right or wrong.
I enjoyed following the main characters' arcs to realizing what matters to them and where they need to give in. As frustrating as the lack of communication was initially, it's also a part of growing up. I did wish they would've talked more to each other instead of figuring everything out separately every time.
I was glad some of the conversations between friends were extremely clear in teaching how different someone's story might be compared to someone else's story or even view of that person. Sometimes you need your friends to straight up tell you you're being a dick.
There was a bunch of funny moments and I always love characters using the other's words back at them later.
I enjoyed following the main characters' arcs to realizing what matters to them and where they need to give in. As frustrating as the lack of communication was initially, it's also a part of growing up. I did wish they would've talked more to each other instead of figuring everything out separately every time.
I was glad some of the conversations between friends were extremely clear in teaching how different someone's story might be compared to someone else's story or even view of that person. Sometimes you need your friends to straight up tell you you're being a dick.
There was a bunch of funny moments and I always love characters using the other's words back at them later.
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Another great novella from one of my favorite authors. I don't think xyr spice can ever let me down.
I loved these characters, their story, and them getting used to each other! The spice was top tier for me and the longing had me hooked.
I loved these characters, their story, and them getting used to each other! The spice was top tier for me and the longing had me hooked.
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I was a little wary of reading this since I was afraid I wouldn't find it as good as it's been said to be, but I'm glad to have been nervous for no reason.
The premise of the book is interesting and topical (wonder if it will ever not be). Kuang's writing kept me hooked from the very first page.
The main character was infuriating to me, but in the way she was supposed to be. There's so many grey areas that are left for the reader to decide where they feel lines are crossed and the social commentary is very clearly laid out so you simply can't miss it.
One thing I wish I could teach the MC: if you're doing bad thing X, but reason to yourself "At least I'm not doing bad thing X + Y!" that still doesn't negate the fact X is still a bad thing.
The premise of the book is interesting and topical (wonder if it will ever not be). Kuang's writing kept me hooked from the very first page.
The main character was infuriating to me, but in the way she was supposed to be. There's so many grey areas that are left for the reader to decide where they feel lines are crossed and the social commentary is very clearly laid out so you simply can't miss it.
One thing I wish I could teach the MC: if you're doing bad thing X, but reason to yourself "At least I'm not doing bad thing X + Y!" that still doesn't negate the fact X is still a bad thing.
Not feeling the MC's, I find it hard to root for them. Many funny moments and fun character dynamics but just not for me.
I ended up being more interested in the life of vineyards instead of the story happening š
I ended up being more interested in the life of vineyards instead of the story happening š