jamie_reads_stuff's reviews
210 reviews

Vespertine by Margaret Rogerson

challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I liked the themes around religion and I love the relationship between the revenant and Artesimia. The world building was a bit confusing and the magic system was confusing but it was a fun read!

The Wolf and the Woodsman by Ava Reid
Did not finish book. Stopped at 48%.

I don’t think I processed a thing in this book, gonna try to read it on Kindle and not on audio

Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao
Did not finish book. Stopped at 8%.

I don’t think it’s really my thing, I’m not super interested in the world right now. Maybe I’ll come back to it later

The Stationery Shop by Marjan Kamali

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? It's complicated

5.0

This book about love and fate and the passage of time made my heart ache. Literally cried finishing this book

K-Pop Confidential by Stephan Lee

funny hopeful lighthearted 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

3.75

As much as this was a lighthearted y/n fanfiction of being an idol, I had a lot of fun with it!

Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo

adventurous dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Stan Mal tbh

Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

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

4.0

Honestly much more character driven but I did enjoy it! Some parts were a little slow and Alina is a tad bit frustrating as a character but it was still fun! Really enjoyed it!

Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo

adventurous dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

In anticipation of the show, I finally decided to read Shadow and Bone and honestly I did enjoy it! Although some of the characters were a little dry and dull, I did really like the universe and the world building was amazing.

now why the HELL did anyone stan Darklina like holy shit that man is toxic as fuck. Is it because he looks like Ben Barnes? I get it but holy hell

The Last Tale of the Flower Bride by Roshani Chokshi

challenging dark mysterious medium-paced

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

4.25

I really really enjoyed the imagery and the writing style, everything felt so mystical and magical. The ending really took me by surprise, it was very fun! 

River Sing Me Home by Eleanor Shearer

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

A powerful and incredible tale of resilience and hope and the meaning of freedom. Although I wished a little bit more out of the characters, I do think that this is an important story to be told