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Un samedi soir entre amis: roman by Anthony Bussonnais

tense fast-paced

3.0

Run of the mill. The twist, that i called, was engaging. A bit sad with the resolution :0

Golden Son by Pierce Brown

fast-paced

2.75

It's better than book one but can't get myself to give Golden Son three stars. It's stupid the world is so stupid. Darrow and the characters (especially Ragnar who arrives pretty late) still kept me hooked. Starts with an annoying time jump. Ares reveal is stupid...

Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata

3.0

La vengeance m'appartient by Marie NDiaye

mysterious tense medium-paced

4.25

La fin n'est pas satisfaisante. J'ai l'impression qu'elle esquive le mystère. Mais sinon c'est vraiment excellent et tendu sans qu'on sache vraiment pourquoi.

La Dictatrice by Diane Ducret

dark reflective fast-paced

3.0

Ça commence super bien puis ça déraille puis ça revient bon! Mais ça redéraille un peu. Aurore était un personne trop intéressant à suivre. J'ai apprécié un détail : Aurore se dit féministe mais elle s'entoure d'hommes qui finissent par la contrôler et la manipuler. Ça m'a un peu glacé le sang quand je m'en suis rendu compte. J'aurais bien aimé un retour du personnahe d'Helen. Bon j'ai assez parlé. 

Red Rising by Pierce Brown

dark fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No

2.75

It took me a really long time to finish this book because I was never really in the mood to read it. The more I think about it, the more I think it's stupid. However, when I was sitting down, reading it, I mostly enjoyed my time. Everything is really fast-paced and the narration is usually good. The best part by far is the beginning, before the Institute. I was so excited to explore this world only to have the rug pulled out from under me. The rest of the series will probably focus more on the world, which is why I will continue on. 

To continue with the bad stuff, I wanna bring up the amount of rape in this book is astronomical. It was so intense all the time and the purpose was very unclear most of the time. The importance brought to slavery was also a bit weird. Final thing, i find the "Roman thing" to be quite tacky and cheap.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape

New Spring by Robert Jordan

hopeful lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

4.0

I loved it. It felt so good to dive back into Robert Jordan's world. I've just been disappointed by my expectations. I thought we'd see more stuff, namely Siuan's ascension to the Amyrlin Seat. Really appreciated my messy queen Elaida making an appearance.

Lock Every Door by Riley Sager

emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

3.75

The vibes were great. I felt so tense. Never been actually scared reading a book before! I would have liked a Jane resolution, but I'll take what I got and shut up cos it was soooo good!

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

I'm not really sure how to review this. I enjoyed my time, but the plot was soooo contrived. I think I'll leave it at that. I think the show might actually elevate the material.

Everyone In This Room Will Someday Be Dead by Emily Austin

emotional funny reflective tense 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? Yes

4.75

That was soooo good. Such a rollercoaster of emotions. It was funny, sad and relatable. I called the ending right away.