jamie_reads_stuff's reviews
211 reviews

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

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Probably one of my favorite classic books thus far, this is an incredible commentary around vanity and beauty and it’s value in society. I absolutely adored the exploration of youth and beauty and how it interplays with privilege and the costs of our actions. Wilde’s descriptions are so immersive it is so good. Highly highly recommend

The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern

adventurous emotional mysterious 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

5.0

Incredibly written, a story about stories that I never wanted it to end. So stunning and beautiful

Seven Days in June by Tia Williams

emotional funny hopeful reflective 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

4.5

An Incredibly emotional and heartfelt second chance romance. This was SO GOOD

An Enchantment of Ravens by Margaret Rogerson
Did not finish book. Stopped at 25%.

It was the “lets explain consent to a 10000 year old fairie” for me. I’m sure it’s fine it’s just not my thing

Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious 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

5.0

So so incredible, it felt like watching a Studio Ghibli movie in the best ways. I absolutely ADORED this

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

adventurous emotional funny hopeful 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? It's complicated

4.5

I really enjoyed this! Although some parts dragged on a bit and some of the scientific explanations were a bit dry for my taste, I really liked the exploration of hope and connection, even in the most unlikely of spaces. A very well written science fiction book!

A Clash of Steel: A Treasure Island Remix by C.B. Lee

adventurous challenging emotional mysterious 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? Yes

4.5

I really really enjoyed this book! It was such a fun take on Treasure Island and I absolutely loved the way the story tackled expectations and found family. Also the Vietnamese representation in here was really well done! This was so so fun!! I love queer pirates honestly

The Beautiful Ones by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Did not finish book. Stopped at 60%.

I just…I really tried but I dislike love triangles and I legitimately do not care where this goes. I thought there would be more magic, but it’s more in the background. Anyway, maybe I’ll finish it at some point but I can’t right now

Turtle Under Ice by Juleah del Rosario

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? Yes

3.0

A very heartfelt take on grief and loss and how it affects the relationships around us. I liked the sisterly bond, but I also felt that both sisters seemed a little bit too one dimensional. Maybe it was the writing style and the fact that it was written in a free poetic way, but I wasn’t as invested in either character. Maybe because I’m not the target audience, but I found the book to be almost too basic in its exploration of grief, I kept feeling like I wanted more.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent

Moderate: Miscarriage