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70 reviews

Hidupku yang Tak Sempurna by Sophie Kinsella

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

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

4.0

First book from Kinsella that I read, and a fun light read.

A Caribbean Mystery by Agatha Christie

adventurous lighthearted mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

3.5

Barang KW (The Knockoff) by Jo Piazza, Lucy Sykes

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

The ending is kinda comical and predictable, and pacing is rather rushed for the last two or three chapters. Still a thoroughly fun and enjoyable read!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying and Sexual harassment

Minor: Addiction

142 Teka-Teki dan Permainan Matematika yang Mengasyikan by Brian Bolt

challenging informative inspiring lighthearted

4.0

Rumah Baru Vinka by RisTee

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

3.0

A fun, lighthearted read, although honestly I was against my impulse to drop it halfway since I couldn't get past the few first pages due to how volatile the main character is, haha.

I like how the story actually give the MC another set of friends instead of going the easy way by having her best friends joined her band.

Will continue to read the series until the last book!

Incognito by Windhy Puspitadewi

adventurous funny informative inspiring fast-paced

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

4.0

For an Indonesian teenlit that was published over a decade ago, I think this novel kinds of ahead of its time, by introducing sci-fi element as a part of its main theme. I really like how the twists and turns unveil on this book, even though the pace is rather fast and slightly clunky on some parts. The dynamics between the main trio is also interesting, and I like all of them. Lots of references and the author does show their work, so kudos for that. Some minor errors on the foreign language parts, but overall still very enjoyable read!

Elephants Can Remember: A Hercule Poirot Mystery by Agatha Christie

emotional reflective sad fast-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

Hickory Dickory Dock by Agatha Christie

challenging dark informative mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.75

Kana di Negeri Kiwi by Rosemary Kesauly

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective 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

3.75

A teenlit that I've been wanted to read back then when I was in middle grade and finally managed to read.

At first, I thought it's a translated novel since the writing style is just like what you'd typically found in, well, translated novel. A pleasant surprise, nevertheless, since it's such an enjoyable read and page turner. The slight twist and turn on the plot and the mood of this book is refreshing, and most of the characters are endearing. Kana's dad is the MVP for me I guess haha

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual harassment

Minor: Sexual assault and Abortion

Wajah Buruk Cinta by Colleen Hoover

funny medium-paced

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

2.0