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Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn
i can give the author a little slack for giving Colin a bad temper since this was published over 20 years ago and the book is historical fiction. But after it was mentioned more than two times, I was uncomfortable. Grabbing her arm and it leaves a bruise?!?! That’s unacceptable. Seems like they didn’t include his temper in the show, thank god!
Second, I found everyone’s reaction to the big reveal a little odd. I suspected Colin would be upset that his wife insulted people for years, since he values kindness. I really wanted Penelope to apologize to people!! Does she not have remorse?
fast-paced
3.0
Second, I found everyone’s reaction to the big reveal a little odd. I suspected Colin would be upset that his wife insulted people for years, since he values kindness. I really wanted Penelope to apologize to people!! Does she not have remorse?
Stay True by Hua Hsu
Did not finish book. Stopped at 35%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 35%.
I do not get the hype, and I was shocked to find out this was a NYT best book of the year. I listened to the audiobook, which was a mistake since the book is made of disjointed vingettes. I thought the writing was bland. And although I appreciate that the author was poking fun at his younger self for being pretentious, he was still pretentious while writing this book. The inclusion of quotes from obscure philosophers did not help the matter.
I really wanted to get to the good stuff, because I was interested in the friendship and Ken, but I did not want to slog through another 50 pages before that happened.
I really wanted to get to the good stuff, because I was interested in the friendship and Ken, but I did not want to slog through another 50 pages before that happened.
Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Gillian Flynn you’ve done it again! This so disturbing and beautiful! Trigger warnings up the wazoo. Slay mama.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm and Body horror
Moderate: Murder, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Sexual violence, and Medical trauma
Minor: Bullying, Rape, and Animal cruelty
A Touch of Malice by Scarlett St. Clair
fast-paced
3.0
All over the place. Had a hard time keeping up with order of events. No character growth, no growth in the relationship. Some good moments, but Not sure if I will continue the series.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Kidnapping and Rape
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Physical abuse and Death of parent
A Touch of Ruin by Scarlett St. Clair
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping and Stalking
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Too long but beautiful writing and loved the ending. I recommend the audiobook!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and War
A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St. Clair
fast-paced
3.75
I liked it, but I don’t recommend the audiobook. The voices drove me crazy!
Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett
3.75
Good writing, great atmosphere, but just wasn’t obsessed with the plot. There are a series of conflicts that get resolved over the course of the story, and the end is kind of anticlimactic. Looking forward to the sequel to see if the story takes a better shape! Romance was pretty tepid as well.