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Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala
Overdue at library :( but I wil try to read this again someday
Cinderella Is Dead by Kalynn Bayron
Did not finish book. Stopped at 38%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 38%.
just missed my deadline, took too long to finish, will finish later
On a Night of a Thousand Stars by Andrea Yaryura Clark
Did not finish book. Stopped at 12%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 12%.
I’m just not really interested in the story. Characters keep having guilt about being rich which I can’t relate to. The historical aspect might be interesting but I’d rather just look g it up or find a different book. Writing style wasn’t bad
The Stone Sky by N.K. Jemisin
Did not finish book. Stopped at 0%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 0%.
This narration style isn’t working for me
Minor Detail by Adania Shibli
4.0
In all honesty I found this very confusing, possibly because I’m not great at understanding literary fiction. But something about how illuminating it is - showing is the harsh reality of life for two women decades apart, that’s what prompts me to give it a four. For craft alone it can’t be lower. This narrator is INCREDIBLE. Definitely looking into more books with her narration. I found the first part to be very upsetting. The dehumanization of the woman. Then we get to know the second woman and come to care for her. Augh. Emotionally wow.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Torture, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Violence
RePlay by Saki Tsukahara
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Perfectly fine nice story! Cute relation development. My library accidentally categorized it as general audiences and not adult which changed my expectations significantly, so I wasn’t prepared for the sex scenes. Esp bc the characters are so young but I don’t know the exact age, although they’re going into college.
Anyway is was cute enjoyable chill. Totally fine, not blowing my mind.
Anyway is was cute enjoyable chill. Totally fine, not blowing my mind.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Alone by Olivia Stephens
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
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Lore Olympus: Volume One by Rachel Smythe
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Pros:
-gorgeous art
-I was able to read it in one sitting
-kinda interesting storyline points being introduced, hopefully that means the story will get better as things progress
Cons:
-didn’t love the writing, especially character voice and dialogue
-not super interesting to me, only a few vague storyline pieces kept me engaged enough to not dnf
-gorgeous art
-I was able to read it in one sitting
-kinda interesting storyline points being introduced, hopefully that means the story will get better as things progress
Cons:
-didn’t love the writing, especially character voice and dialogue
-not super interesting to me, only a few vague storyline pieces kept me engaged enough to not dnf
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape
Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor by Xiran Jay Zhao
Did not finish book.
Did not finish book.
It had to go back to library, will try again with my current copy