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Cursed by Marissa Meyer
Did not finish book. Stopped at 3%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 3%.
I was reminded how heartbroken the first book left me and felt it going further downhill starting this title. Honestly, I am not trying to read any books that will further upset me and am throwing in the towel.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Grief, and Pregnancy
The City of Brass by S.A. Chakraborty
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
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
Let me just say this audio is absolutely PERFECT to listen to as you drive.
City of Brass completely captivated my attention and I did not want it to end. Tbh, I have mixed feelings toward Dara and have no idea what to do with my emotions.
Nahri is in the worst situation possible and basically left to defenseless. Yes, she is a healer and has the attention that should have backfired in her face.
This series is a first for me where I basically got a "cheat code" after reading River of Silver. So I know who each character is and it actually helped me better get into the story. I tried listening to this audio first but got confused with many name mentions, but the novella helped me sort out who was who and I could envision them in my head better. (Yes, I did take thorough notes as where each novella story took place within the trilogy universe.)
So I am excited to delve into The Kingdom of Copper audio which LITERALLY became available today 2.20.23 form my libraries digital catalogue and I am so excited to start it!!! AAAAHHH!!!
City of Brass completely captivated my attention and I did not want it to end. Tbh, I have mixed feelings toward Dara and have no idea what to do with my emotions.
Nahri is in the worst situation possible and basically left to defenseless. Yes, she is a healer and has the attention that should have backfired in her face.
This series is a first for me where I basically got a "cheat code" after reading River of Silver. So I know who each character is and it actually helped me better get into the story. I tried listening to this audio first but got confused with many name mentions, but the novella helped me sort out who was who and I could envision them in my head better. (Yes, I did take thorough notes as where each novella story took place within the trilogy universe.)
So I am excited to delve into The Kingdom of Copper audio which LITERALLY became available today 2.20.23 form my libraries digital catalogue and I am so excited to start it!!! AAAAHHH!!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Rape, Self harm, Sexual content, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Mr. Wolf's Pancakes by Jan Fearnley
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This title was recommended to me and I absolutely adored it!
I wonder if this is the "typical" wolf from fairytales and if that the reason all of his neighbors were nasty toward him. I don't know if he's the type that "found the lord" and is a new wolf LOL
I literally gasped and laughed out loud at the ending and found it very clever.
I wonder if this is the "typical" wolf from fairytales and if that the reason all of his neighbors were nasty toward him. I don't know if he's the type that "found the lord" and is a new wolf LOL
I literally gasped and laughed out loud at the ending and found it very clever.
The Love Match by Priyanka Taslim
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I loved and adored every moment of The Love Match!
These characters feel like an extended family and I already miss them dearly!!!
This story was everything and more than I expected, that plot twist nearly took me out, but in the end it all panned out.
I truly miss them so much and hope the author does a spin off and continues on with these characters.
These characters feel like an extended family and I already miss them dearly!!!
This story was everything and more than I expected, that plot twist nearly took me out, but in the end it all panned out.
I truly miss them so much and hope the author does a spin off and continues on with these characters.
Chicken Little by Christianne C. Jones
adventurous
dark
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Ok, I read this book for research purposes of reading a classic book for a children's lit course I am taking. It was fine in the beginning. The baby chicken was napping under a tree, an acorn fell on its head, thinking the sky was falling, headed to alert the king.
** SPOILER**
Other feathered friends accompany the chick. Eventually they, as a flock, come across a fox. He asks where they're headed, they reply "to tell the king the sky is falling". The fox tells them they're going the wrong way and offers to lead them in the right direction.
As in, to his den...where he EATS THE ENTIRE FLOCK!!!!
Seriously, I wish there had been some warning about this ending as I (as an adult) was mortified!!!! I don't believe if another version I read YEARS AGO ended this way. But I'm pretty sure it did not and I happened across the luck of the draw 😭😭😭
** SPOILER**
Other feathered friends accompany the chick. Eventually they, as a flock, come across a fox. He asks where they're headed, they reply "to tell the king the sky is falling". The fox tells them they're going the wrong way and offers to lead them in the right direction.
As in, to his den...where he EATS THE ENTIRE FLOCK!!!!
Seriously, I wish there had been some warning about this ending as I (as an adult) was mortified!!!! I don't believe if another version I read YEARS AGO ended this way. But I'm pretty sure it did not and I happened across the luck of the draw 😭😭😭
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death
< SPOILER>
Oona and the Shark by Kelly DiPucchio
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
Oona and the Shark is purely enjoyable and uplifting. Oona enjoys making friends and wanted to make the newest character one as well. Except Stanley the Shark is not feeling the inventions she makes nor the party she throws.
(I kinda felt bad laughing at Stanley fleeing for his life from Oona's inventions, but he expressions are priceless)
It isn't until Oona and her sea creature friend, Otto the otter <3 who is so FREAKING ADORABLE, go to a quiet place to think when an idea sparks to life.
This story was just oober adorable and I adore this book to pieces. Oona's resolution to bond with Stanley was truly heart-warming and tbh I love her latest invention balanced with his energy. At the end, I definitely related to Stanley and adore the pure joy I felt after reading it. I will be on the look out for more of Oona's adventures.
(I kinda felt bad laughing at Stanley fleeing for his life from Oona's inventions, but he expressions are priceless)
It isn't until Oona and her sea creature friend, Otto the otter <3 who is so FREAKING ADORABLE, go to a quiet place to think when an idea sparks to life.
This story was just oober adorable and I adore this book to pieces. Oona's resolution to bond with Stanley was truly heart-warming and tbh I love her latest invention balanced with his energy. At the end, I definitely related to Stanley and adore the pure joy I felt after reading it. I will be on the look out for more of Oona's adventures.
The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
The rhyming was excellent and I could not stop giggling at this little mouse. Describing a creature known as a Gruffalo. After each predator asking the little mouse to come back to their woodland home, it would refuse saying he is going to hang out with the Gruffalo. The clever rhyming of the predator name along with food, had me cackling.
Then the plot twist at the end when the mouse actually confronts a Gruffalo was both hilarious
Then the plot twist at the end when the mouse actually confronts a Gruffalo was both hilarious
The Damned by Renée Ahdieh
Did not finish book. Stopped at 3%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 3%.
Dnfing so far because the first book did not really hook me
And...I forgot who everyone is😂🤷🏽♀️
I think someone became a vampire or somthing...whatever
And...I forgot who everyone is😂🤷🏽♀️
I think someone became a vampire or somthing...whatever
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
Did not finish book. Stopped at 60%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 60%.
Yeah...like the cafe setting
Recall the mute baker
Other than that I am completely lost and unenthused
Wanted to like this book after Fairyloot mentioned a special edition for it but I'M SO BORED OF THIS!!!!
Recall the mute baker
Other than that I am completely lost and unenthused
Wanted to like this book after Fairyloot mentioned a special edition for it but I'M SO BORED OF THIS!!!!
Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice
Did not finish book. Stopped at 55%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 55%.
Even on twice the speed nothing is happening
Gave up after Louie and the girl went toward some cemetery to track down more vampires.
Actually have no clue behind why this kid is interviewing him🤷🏽♀️
Gave up after Louie and the girl went toward some cemetery to track down more vampires.
Actually have no clue behind why this kid is interviewing him🤷🏽♀️