ilayi's reviews
25 reviews

Key & Zan: Stolen Introductions by D.T. Henderson

lighthearted fast-paced

2.75

过门 - Guomen by priest

challenging emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Such a real and raw story, displaying fear, loss, immaturity, hardship, companionship, and most importantly love. Reading the entirety, but especially book 2, was very painful to me, but not because the writing was flawed. It was because the concerns of each side were so painfully real that I couldn't come up with any counter arguments or ideas, and had to accept everything as they are when it was only downhill. 

This is my second priest book after Mo Du, and I need to preach them for their strongwriting skills. Although I find myself challenged by the transitions between scenes, more often that I would like to admit, I always end up being impressed. Hoping that this book also gets an adaptation that makes the story justice.

And most importantly, from queer people, to health and freedom.

Bir Kedi, Bir Adam, Bir Ölüm by O.Z. Livaneli, Zülfü Livaneli

dark sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

kitabı kaç yıl önce yazmış olursa olsun halen daha etkisini koruyan, günümüzde de benzeri olayların gündem olduğu, başarılı bir kitap. 

The Fear of Winter by S.C. Sterling

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated

3.75

Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.75

Stardust by Neil Gaiman

adventurous medium-paced

3.0

Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata

4.0

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

4.75

Vejetaryen by Han Kang

dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

2.25

Omniscient Reader by sing N song

adventurous dark informative reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

one would think this book is way too long but i beg to differ. i
believe this is exactly how long it should have been. from the
first chapter to the very last, it never ceases to surprise and
amaze the reader. i saw couple people saying the first
chapters were boring but i genuinely don't think that's the
case. it did not make me cry and sob like my friends
recommended this to me did. but it had certain moments that
broke my heart and made my eyes tear up, even during the
very last sentences. the reader can guess but also cannot
guess what will happen in the next paragraph whatsoever.
just a very very big tip from someone who made this mistake,
DO NOT. GET. SPOILED. MY ANYTHING ABOUT THIS
BOOK. that's my major tip to the readers. other than that, it
was such a beautiful book. i enjoyed ever second of it.