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Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult, Jennifer Finney Boylan
2.75
I can really see how this book is so highly rated, it’s written very well with a handful of amazing characters.
HOWEVER. there are many things about it I didn’t enjoy.
For starters, I wasn’t really a fan of Lilly from the beginning. Every time it was in her POV I kind of zoned out wanting to be done with it. Then the sudden twist of finding out she’s trans and everything in her POV was about being trans. As someone who is trans this kind of annoyed me to a big peak.
Second of Asher’s back and forth of him being this dream boyfriend with a temper. I get that was kind of the point to make the reader guess if he was the one who did it, but it really just made me not like him at all.
Finally what really pissed me off was the ending. Maya really did it because she was into Asher yet she let him sit in jail for months. Then when she was on trial she lied and made it seem like he was abusive. Finally when it was all over she confessed everything AND SHE DIDNT GO TO JAIL?!
That just really pissed me off. Kind of is the reason for the low review. That and dislike for Lilly and Asher.
HOWEVER. there are many things about it I didn’t enjoy.
Second of Asher’s back and forth of him being this dream boyfriend with a temper. I get that was kind of the point to make the reader guess if he was the one who did it, but it really just made me not like him at all.
Finally what really pissed me off was the ending. Maya really did it because she was into Asher yet she let him sit in jail for months. Then when she was on trial she lied and made it seem like he was abusive. Finally when it was all over she confessed everything AND SHE DIDNT GO TO JAIL?!
That just really pissed me off. Kind of is the reason for the low review. That and dislike for Lilly and Asher.
The Eyes Are the Best Part by Monika Kim
5.0
I could not put this book down. I finished it in 2 days.
First off the uncomfortable feeling that this book gives not necessarily the horror concept but with the racism and cultural fetish that is so obvious and gross. Ji-won would be considered kind of a bad person to me, but with her actions it made this book so enjoyable.
I think with everything that happened she’s insanely lucky with the ending. Very good book! Highly recommend!
First off the uncomfortable feeling that this book gives not necessarily the horror concept but with the racism and cultural fetish that is so obvious and gross. Ji-won would be considered kind of a bad person to me, but with her actions it made this book so enjoyable.
I think with everything that happened she’s insanely lucky with the ending. Very good book! Highly recommend!
What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
A bit of a slow start to it, but very well written and interesting plot points that kept the story interesting.
I wasn’t really particularly a fan of or against any of the characters, the plot is what kept me more engaged than the characters well being.
I wasn’t really particularly a fan of or against any of the characters, the plot is what kept me more engaged than the characters well being.
Pole Position by Rebecca J. Caffery
3.75
A bit of a slow burn, but not bad in the slightest.
The pace of the plot wasn’t dragging on and I felt the writing was really good.
Always love a happy ending with characters that I actually enjoyed and was invested in.
The pace of the plot wasn’t dragging on and I felt the writing was really good.
Always love a happy ending with characters that I actually enjoyed and was invested in.
NOS4A2 by Joe Hill
2.0
The concept was really interesting, but I just couldn’t really get into it. The entire thing was just okay. The only parts I really enjoyed was bings downfall.
Other than that it was just mostly meh with Vick not being all that likable. Really nobody was that likable.
Other than that it was just mostly meh with Vick not being all that likable. Really nobody was that likable.
Kidnapped by the Pirate by Keira Andrews
5.0
I love an enemies to lovers as much as anyone else but this was just amazing.
The character development along with all the steamy parts. The storyline flowed so well, definitely well written and a happy ending.
The character development along with all the steamy parts. The storyline flowed so well, definitely well written and a happy ending.
Zero Stars, Do Not Recommend by MJ Wassmer
2.75
I was kind of expecting it to be more funny lighthearted and boy was I wrong. This took a bit of a dark turn with everything. Enough to make me mad and hate characters but the only downside was I didn’t really like Dan the main character.
The only ones I really liked was Allen and Lenny :(
The only ones I really liked was Allen and Lenny :(
The End by Lemony Snicket
4.0
I felt like this story was extremely familiar but also different up until the middle. Still had some humorous parts but it was an amazing wrap up to this iconic series!