jacinderr's reviews
60 reviews

Book Lovers by Emily Henry

emotional lighthearted 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? It's complicated

4.75

This was so fucked bro 

Someone Who Will Love You in All Your Damaged Glory: Stories by Raphael Bob-Waksberg

dark emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

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

4.75

I laugh I cried I was confused it was all I ever wanted 

My favorites were 
Rufus 
The up and comers 
Move across the county 
More of the you that you already are 

And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie

challenging dark medium-paced

4.5

Fuck this would’ve been 5 stars if it weren’t for the racism ?? Couldn’t put it down I was so invested !!? but girl literally was finding every excuse to throw in antisemitism for no reason

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Antisemitism, and Murder

The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson

dark reflective sad slow-paced

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

4.0

This is one of those books that might come off bland on an initial read but after some time it really sticks and you start to see what Shirley Jackson was doing and the result is heartbreaking

It’s not scary at all just a beautifully tragic exploration of loneliness 

Also ??? Very queer coded gal pals ?!! Much relate !

The Obelisk Gate by N.K. Jemisin

challenging dark tense medium-paced

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

4.75

Even tho this did not hit as hard as the first, NK Jeminisn is still doing more for the genre with this series than you ever will 

Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata

challenging lighthearted reflective tense fast-paced

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

3.0

she really stored a man in her bathtub to outwit capitalism 

Heartstopper Volume 4 by Alice Oseman

5.0

Alice oseman really said there is no token gay friend, we run in packs

Heartstopper Volume 3 by Alice Oseman

4.5

Is this the best book I’ve ever read?? No. Do I care? No, fuck off.

Loveless by Alice Oseman

hopeful informative lighthearted 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? No

3.75

This was such a sweet and touching read. The positive representation literally made me cry tears of joy but I felt like some of the build up to these character moments weren’t always earned and happened too quickly for me to fully enjoy it or buy into it. The pacing was a bit too messy at times.But I understand the tone is for a slightly younger audience and even though I don’t really like cheesy stories this one made me very happy :)

Heartstopper Volume 2 by Alice Oseman

4.5

Alice oseman writes the only type of romance I can tolerate