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The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern
5.0
This book is like that friend that is long winded but always filled with stories and when they hug you it feels like home and comfort. And sometimes when they tell you a story it doesn't seem like it's going anywhere, then in the end it all kinda comes together in a perfectly "them" kinda way.
There are some things in this book that don't have concrete answers, more just things to keep the story flowing. Lots of metaphors and images so if you don't like those style of books I would stay away from this one.
But by the end I was emotional for no other reason than it felt like I went on a long journey and still found hope at the end.
There are some things in this book that don't have concrete answers, more just things to keep the story flowing. Lots of metaphors and images so if you don't like those style of books I would stay away from this one.
But by the end I was emotional for no other reason than it felt like I went on a long journey and still found hope at the end.
The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo
4.0
I think I'm gonna end this on a 4 star read though honestly it falls between that and a 3.75.
I felt like the ending chapter was so bland compared to the rest of the book. Like it honestly wasn't satisfying at all in comparison to how the book was setup and the pacing. Also, the love story of it was kinda a mess since it seemed like a matter of fate and very insta-love once you find out this really only happened over the course of a few weeks.
I will say that the writing was gorgeous and honestly for 97% of the book I was invested. I felt like the magic system was interesting even though it wasn't fully explained, it seemed very realistic to the time. And I loved the setting both in time period and country.
This was my first book by the author and I'm excited to read other of her works.
I felt like the ending chapter was so bland compared to the rest of the book. Like it honestly wasn't satisfying at all in comparison to how the book was setup and the pacing. Also, the love story of it was kinda a mess since it seemed like a matter of fate and very insta-love once you find out this really only happened over the course of a few weeks.
I will say that the writing was gorgeous and honestly for 97% of the book I was invested. I felt like the magic system was interesting even though it wasn't fully explained, it seemed very realistic to the time. And I loved the setting both in time period and country.
This was my first book by the author and I'm excited to read other of her works.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
4.5
I love that this was a "short story" so to speak, I say this because you would think that the pacing of the book would be quick since in total it is under 200 pages. But I found that the pacing was still enough to keep you on the edge of your seat, to see what is going to happen next, to feel that sense of unease as trouble happens in this town.
I believe that this book still holds some relevance to current issues and feelings that humans still struggle with today, and that makes it a work of art that will pass through the generations.
Now, I will say that there are some gaps in this story. Some are for sure on purpose to allow you to fill in as a reader the horrors or unease or allow the book to play out more in your own mind. But because of this it also doesn't explain a lot of what else is going on in the story, you are given more general facts or vague descriptions of events.
Also, this book still has some of the classic writing style so if you struggle with that or do not enjoy that then this might not be the book for you. But I will say as someone who is not an overly classic reader this was refreshing and a wonderful read.
Ending my review on a 4.5 star (rounding up to 5 stars on Goodreads) for some of my small critiques but overall this was fantastic and would recommend this as someone who wants a book to make you think as much while reading it as you do after you put it down.
I believe that this book still holds some relevance to current issues and feelings that humans still struggle with today, and that makes it a work of art that will pass through the generations.
Now, I will say that there are some gaps in this story. Some are for sure on purpose to allow you to fill in as a reader the horrors or unease or allow the book to play out more in your own mind. But because of this it also doesn't explain a lot of what else is going on in the story, you are given more general facts or vague descriptions of events.
Also, this book still has some of the classic writing style so if you struggle with that or do not enjoy that then this might not be the book for you. But I will say as someone who is not an overly classic reader this was refreshing and a wonderful read.
Ending my review on a 4.5 star (rounding up to 5 stars on Goodreads) for some of my small critiques but overall this was fantastic and would recommend this as someone who wants a book to make you think as much while reading it as you do after you put it down.
Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo
4.75
As someone who is part of the queer community I will say that this book was almost perfect.
In fact, I think I almost prefer this romance than Song Of Achilles.
Like I said it's almost perfect in my opinion, but I did have some issues with it personally: there were several chapters that side stepped the main story to give background info on other members of the family that I feel like weren't really needed (Aunt Judy for instance), and the ending didn't really focus or talk about how the family dealt with a lesbian daughter or how the relationship is going to go between Kath and Lily.
To me, those are what kept it from being a 5 star read. But I will say this book is 100% needed for anyone that is struggling with being their true self.
Ending on a 4.75 stars, rounding up to 5 stars on GoodReads
In fact, I think I almost prefer this romance than Song Of Achilles.
Like I said it's almost perfect in my opinion, but I did have some issues with it personally: there were several chapters that side stepped the main story to give background info on other members of the family that I feel like weren't really needed (Aunt Judy for instance), and the ending didn't really focus or talk about how the family dealt with a lesbian daughter or how the relationship is going to go between Kath and Lily.
To me, those are what kept it from being a 5 star read. But I will say this book is 100% needed for anyone that is struggling with being their true self.
Ending on a 4.75 stars, rounding up to 5 stars on GoodReads
Odd Thomas by Dean Koontz
4.5
This was a very fast paced and quirky book but in the best way.
The main character is loveable and I found myself consistently drawn to pick up the book or to never put it down to begin with.
The writing style reminds me a little of Joe Hill or Richard Kadrey who have written some of my most favorite horror or thriller style books.
I'm ending this on a 4.5 star read because near the end it seemed to have fallen off with it's charm and it took a more somber feel.
But I will say that I would recommend this book to others and I can't wait to keep reading the series.
The main character is loveable and I found myself consistently drawn to pick up the book or to never put it down to begin with.
The writing style reminds me a little of Joe Hill or Richard Kadrey who have written some of my most favorite horror or thriller style books.
I'm ending this on a 4.5 star read because near the end it seemed to have fallen off with it's charm and it took a more somber feel.
But I will say that I would recommend this book to others and I can't wait to keep reading the series.
Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter
3.5
This was a very cute read. The book was easy to get through and a perfect palette cleanser after a few heavy books. I find myself wanting to pick it up, it totally is a teenage rom-com movie but in print form.
3.5 star read for sure (rounding down to 3 for GoodReads)- it's a very simple premise and you can tell right away what's going to happen but that's ok because the banter totally makes you smile along the way.
3.5 star read for sure (rounding down to 3 for GoodReads)- it's a very simple premise and you can tell right away what's going to happen but that's ok because the banter totally makes you smile along the way.
Don't Die, My Love by Lurlene McDaniel
3.75
This book totally made me tear up in a few parts, specifically at the end. I will say that I was gripped the whole time wondering what was going to happen to Luke.
The reason this book wasn't a killer 5 stars was because I felt like it was too short and many things were rushed. A lot of the background characters had very basic personalities, and there were moments where it just didn't seem accurate to a cancer treatment regime.
In the end it's a 3.75 star read, and I will probably still read more of the authors works.
The reason this book wasn't a killer 5 stars was because I felt like it was too short and many things were rushed. A lot of the background characters had very basic personalities, and there were moments where it just didn't seem accurate to a cancer treatment regime.
In the end it's a 3.75 star read, and I will probably still read more of the authors works.
The Women by Kristin Hannah
4.25
This book started off with a bang! It was gripping, it was raw, it felt so real. I was instantly absorbed and couldn't put it down.
Then for me things started falling flat around the halfway mark. It fizzled.
I was less invested in her coming home section and it seemed like the book went into this lull stage. About the 60-70% mark things took a very strange turn. The main character was completely not herself and it put me off. I know the author was trying to show how PTSD and trauma to that scale can effect people...how their lives were forever changed because of the war, but it really felt like 2 short stories were mashed together. It was jarring the turn, and not in a moving way, but in an unpleasant drag.
I love the fact that she was able to work through her problems, become strong, become more into her self and help herself heal in a way that was not available for her originally. But ultimately it felt like a stark contrast to the beginning of the book, and you only got snippets of that same gripping rawness.
Another complaint is that the love life of Frankie is very... limited. We really only see her cycle through these same 3 men in some variation and it made the love aspect of her life seem cheap because of it.
Ultimately I'm giving this a 4.25 stars because it really was an amazing read, but for me personally it felt like more things needed to be tweaked to get more of the power that this book has to offer.
Then for me things started falling flat around the halfway mark. It fizzled.
I was less invested in her coming home section and it seemed like the book went into this lull stage. About the 60-70% mark things took a very strange turn. The main character was completely not herself and it put me off. I know the author was trying to show how PTSD and trauma to that scale can effect people...how their lives were forever changed because of the war, but it really felt like 2 short stories were mashed together. It was jarring the turn, and not in a moving way, but in an unpleasant drag.
I love the fact that she was able to work through her problems, become strong, become more into her self and help herself heal in a way that was not available for her originally. But ultimately it felt like a stark contrast to the beginning of the book, and you only got snippets of that same gripping rawness.
Another complaint is that the love life of Frankie is very... limited. We really only see her cycle through these same 3 men in some variation and it made the love aspect of her life seem cheap because of it.
Ultimately I'm giving this a 4.25 stars because it really was an amazing read, but for me personally it felt like more things needed to be tweaked to get more of the power that this book has to offer.
Choosing Theo by Victoria Aveline
3.0
If cozy smut is a genre (which it might be, since I don't read a lot of smutty books) then this book fits the bill.
Do not go into this thinking it's going to have a killer plot because you're not going to find it. The writing of the world building and plot are all lazy in the fact there really isn't much conflict or development into the world.
But if you are wanting a light, easy to read book that gives you a happily ever after with spice then that's exactly what you are going to get.
I'm giving this a 3 stars because I had a fun time with it, but it's by no means very established.
Do not go into this thinking it's going to have a killer plot because you're not going to find it. The writing of the world building and plot are all lazy in the fact there really isn't much conflict or development into the world.
But if you are wanting a light, easy to read book that gives you a happily ever after with spice then that's exactly what you are going to get.
I'm giving this a 3 stars because I had a fun time with it, but it's by no means very established.
The Age of Witches by Louisa Morgan
3.0
This was a fun little read that was nice and airy in its feel. There wasn't an overabundance of issues, and much of the plot focused on relatively normal situations that the characters had to navigate.
I do feel like this book could have been half the size that it is, just because of the lack of extreme conflict in it. Most of the suspense of "what will happen next" died out about halfway through the book and the ending wasn't a page turner of excitement that kept me guessing on what was going to happen next.
The happy ending was pretty standard, and honestly most of the book felt the same. A pretty average book, but it was a fun read
I do feel like this book could have been half the size that it is, just because of the lack of extreme conflict in it. Most of the suspense of "what will happen next" died out about halfway through the book and the ending wasn't a page turner of excitement that kept me guessing on what was going to happen next.
The happy ending was pretty standard, and honestly most of the book felt the same. A pretty average book, but it was a fun read