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We Need to Do Something by Max Booth III
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I really was not a fan of this book.
For a short story, I was surprised that I got bored. The characters were not particularly likeable and I'm not sure that the author has been around kids because the way the two child characters acted seemed a little like a caricature. I didn't care what happened to them at all, especially the main character, I wasn't invested in her story at all.
I feel like the plot wise this story had a lot of potential but how abstract it was didn't help the story. I wish the supernatural elements were either there from the beginning or not in it at all.
Overall I just wasn't the biggest fan of this book at all, and sadly it's not something I would recommend.
For a short story, I was surprised that I got bored. The characters were not particularly likeable and I'm not sure that the author has been around kids because the way the two child characters acted seemed a little like a caricature. I didn't care what happened to them at all, especially the main character, I wasn't invested in her story at all.
I feel like the plot wise this story had a lot of potential but how abstract it was didn't help the story. I wish the supernatural elements were either there from the beginning or not in it at all.
Overall I just wasn't the biggest fan of this book at all, and sadly it's not something I would recommend.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism and Vomit
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Self harm, Murder, Drug use, and Toxic relationship
Are You Happy Now by Hanna Jameson
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
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? Yes
4.25
Honestly I loved this book so much. It really told a unique and emotional story with such an interesting backdrop.
The characters were insanely developed and all felt so human. Obviously it was more of a character based book rather than plot based which helped a lot but even the massive plot points were written in such raw detail I was shook.
My only issue with this book is the pacing, I think it starts off quite slow and then speeds up and slows again. It took untill about midway through the book to meet one of the main characters and while I understand why this was done I felt that it was a little unnecessary.
Overall, I just loved this book so much. The emotions it put me through and the reflection of my own life that'll it is sure to give me long after today is immense and I would absolutely recommend it.
The characters were insanely developed and all felt so human. Obviously it was more of a character based book rather than plot based which helped a lot but even the massive plot points were written in such raw detail I was shook.
My only issue with this book is the pacing, I think it starts off quite slow and then speeds up and slows again. It took untill about midway through the book to meet one of the main characters and while I understand why this was done I felt that it was a little unnecessary.
Overall, I just loved this book so much. The emotions it put me through and the reflection of my own life that'll it is sure to give me long after today is immense and I would absolutely recommend it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content and Panic attacks/disorders
The Rig by Roger Levy
Did not finish book. Stopped at 27%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 27%.
I just could not deal with Alefs sections, they didn't interest me like the rest of the story and other characters.
Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
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? Yes
5.0
I loved this book.
I had no idea what to expect going in because i went in blind but I never thought I'd love a book that is completely written in verse.
It is such a beautiful and raw story of family and so full of emotion. The characters were so complete and loveable, they truly felt so real even when they were doing things that I didn't necessarily agree with.
It's a quick and beautiful read that I would absolutely recommend.
I had no idea what to expect going in because i went in blind but I never thought I'd love a book that is completely written in verse.
It is such a beautiful and raw story of family and so full of emotion. The characters were so complete and loveable, they truly felt so real even when they were doing things that I didn't necessarily agree with.
It's a quick and beautiful read that I would absolutely recommend.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
I think that after reading the martian I expected more than this book could give me.
Despite that, I did really enjoy it. Especially once we got to about a third of the way through the book where the story takes a slightly different turnand we learn about the aliens. I especially liked how the aliens were described and how things such as language barriers and physiology are discussed and an issue in a realistic way.
The main things I didn't like revolve around the pacing and the first third of the book. I'm not a fan of dual timelines and while some of it added some needed twists and explanations, there were other sections which I felt were unnecessary and took away from the interesting bits that were happening at the current time. Some parts felt like repeats of other things and I believe that honestly had the book only been set in the current era it would have been a lot more interesting.
Overall I'm glad I read it and it gave me a lot to think about but with how good the martian is I'm not exactly sure I would recommend this as a book to read if you liked that.
Despite that, I did really enjoy it. Especially once we got to about a third of the way through the book where the story takes a slightly different turn
The main things I didn't like revolve around the pacing and the first third of the book. I'm not a fan of dual timelines and while some of it added some needed twists and explanations, there were other sections which I felt were unnecessary and took away from the interesting bits that were happening at the current time. Some parts felt like repeats of other things and I believe that honestly had the book only been set in the current era it would have been a lot more interesting.
Overall I'm glad I read it and it gave me a lot to think about but with how good the martian is I'm not exactly sure I would recommend this as a book to read if you liked that.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Kidnapping, Suicidal thoughts, Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, and Death
The Binding by Bridget Collins
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
3.75
I really was pleasantly surprised by this book.
This book asks the idea of what would happen if you could erase your memories and follows the journeys of people who have both had it done and those who facilitate that. I could never have guessed how this story went and the way it would make me squeal in delight and sigh in frustration.
For once I genuinely loved the characters, especially Emmet. I found myself really rooting for him and relating to the way that he thought and felt.
I think my biggest issue with this book was the pacing especially during part 2. It did change genres halfway through and I think going into that blind like I did is not the best idea because I did want yo stop part the way through part 2 but once that got going I could not put that book down. I was LOVING every minute and spent ungodly hours trying to wiz through.
Whole the ending felt a little stilted for me I did really like it. I like how rounded and realistic the story felt and the world and ethics that Collins created. I'm very happy that I read this book and I would absolutely recommend it.
This book asks the idea of what would happen if you could erase your memories and follows the journeys of people who have both had it done and those who facilitate that. I could never have guessed how this story went and the way it would make me squeal in delight and sigh in frustration.
For once I genuinely loved the characters, especially Emmet. I found myself really rooting for him and relating to the way that he thought and felt.
I think my biggest issue with this book was the pacing especially during part 2. It did change genres halfway through and I think going into that blind like I did is not the best idea because I did want yo stop part the way through part 2 but once that got going I could not put that book down. I was LOVING every minute and spent ungodly hours trying to wiz through.
Whole the ending felt a little stilted for me I did really like it. I like how rounded and realistic the story felt and the world and ethics that Collins created. I'm very happy that I read this book and I would absolutely recommend it.
The Atlas Paradox by Olivie Blake
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I have so many thoughts like so many. First off this really dis not do what most sequals do and feel like filler. I feel like I got so much growth and depth from all of the characters and that we genuinely learnt a lot more about the world and what everyone is capable of.
On that vein the way that these characters were developed and have changed was done so so well. It was very much shown rather than told and it felt as though I was learning this by having actual conversations with them myself rather than reading about them which I loved.
The story kept me on edge the whole time. There was no way that I could predict what each character was going to do and for that reason I was OBSESSED with their actions. It made me finish this book a lot quicker than I originally expected.
Overall, I loved it. It gave me the same feels as the first one, did not feel like filler and I'm excited to see what happens in the next book.
On that vein the way that these characters were developed and have changed was done so so well. It was very much shown rather than told and it felt as though I was learning this by having actual conversations with them myself rather than reading about them which I loved.
The story kept me on edge the whole time. There was no way that I could predict what each character was going to do and for that reason I was OBSESSED with their actions. It made me finish this book a lot quicker than I originally expected.
Overall, I loved it. It gave me the same feels as the first one, did not feel like filler and I'm excited to see what happens in the next book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder and Violence
Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I loved this book so much. I did not expect it to give such deep emotions but I was WRECKED when I finished it.
As duologies and second books in general go I was expecting this to not hit the same as the first but truly it was better. The characters the plot everything about this, is incredible. Every single time I thought I knew how something would go down it turns out that I truly did not, it was truly incredible.
I have no words except I'm still processing and in pain.
As duologies and second books in general go I was expecting this to not hit the same as the first but truly it was better. The characters the plot everything about this, is incredible. Every single time I thought I knew how something would go down it turns out that I truly did not, it was truly incredible.
I have no words except I'm still processing and in pain.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder, Violence, Gun violence, and Torture
Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-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 really did not expect to EAT THIS UP the way that I did.
The hype was absolutely worth it. I think my favourite part of the book was the characters, immediately I found our whole crew extremely loveable and only wanted them to succeed from the get-go. They were all so human and had flaws and just felt so real I had extremely strong emotions for all of them.
Let me just say, usually I'm not keen on romance, especially in a YA book but the relationships and growth, especially between Matthias and Nina, were insane (maybe I'm biased because I love the two of them so much).
The plot as well I love reading about heists, I mean I'm a suckered for the genre in general but I've never seen it done like this. When they said impossible heist with many, MANY twists this was not what I was expecting and I was DELIGHTER.
So yeah maybe my opinion will change when I have processed but right now I'm in love. I will be starting the second one right now and I hope I EAT IT UP like I did the first.
The hype was absolutely worth it. I think my favourite part of the book was the characters, immediately I found our whole crew extremely loveable and only wanted them to succeed from the get-go. They were all so human and had flaws and just felt so real I had extremely strong emotions for all of them.
Let me just say, usually I'm not keen on romance, especially in a YA book but the relationships and growth, especially between Matthias and Nina, were insane (maybe I'm biased because I love the two of them so much).
The plot as well I love reading about heists, I mean I'm a suckered for the genre in general but I've never seen it done like this. When they said impossible heist with many, MANY twists this was not what I was expecting and I was DELIGHTER.
So yeah maybe my opinion will change when I have processed but right now I'm in love. I will be starting the second one right now and I hope I EAT IT UP like I did the first.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction
Moderate: Violence, Drug abuse, Drug use, Murder, and Torture
Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-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
This book was absolutely worth the hype.
I was a bit of a sceptic when I started reading it because of course it's split into 4 parts and with the first, I thought hmm I feel like it's going to try too hard to be emotional and just not be but I was so wrong. It had me so so close to tears and that truly is a feat.
The characters themselves were loveable and I really felt like I knew them despite the tiny amount of time we were actually able to see them. I felt like they were all extremely well developed and through snippets of their pasts etc, we really were able to get a complete, 3-dimensional view of what they are like. Also omg I loved all of them.
The plot itself was just amazing, it's so original and I'm not even sure how to describe it. I'm not sure how to explain it but it tried and succeeded in being its own thing and I thank Kawaguchi so much for that.
I'm still processing so I have little to say except I'm a FAN so yeah would recommend 100%.
I was a bit of a sceptic when I started reading it because of course it's split into 4 parts and with the first, I thought hmm I feel like it's going to try too hard to be emotional and just not be but I was so wrong. It had me so so close to tears and that truly is a feat.
The characters themselves were loveable and I really felt like I knew them despite the tiny amount of time we were actually able to see them. I felt like they were all extremely well developed and through snippets of their pasts etc, we really were able to get a complete, 3-dimensional view of what they are like. Also omg I loved all of them.
The plot itself was just amazing, it's so original and I'm not even sure how to describe it. I'm not sure how to explain it but it tried and succeeded in being its own thing and I thank Kawaguchi so much for that.
I'm still processing so I have little to say except I'm a FAN so yeah would recommend 100%.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Dementia, Grief, and Pregnancy