jay_da_bookworm's reviews
64 reviews

Almost There by Farrah Rochon

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted 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? Yes

3.25

Babel by R.F. Kuang

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective tense 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism and Racial slurs

Moderate: Death of parent, Misogyny, Slavery, and Murder

Minor: War, Gun violence, and Drug use

Redemptor by Jordan Ifueko

adventurous challenging dark funny hopeful inspiring relaxing tense 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

3.5

Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko

adventurous challenging funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious reflective tense 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

4.25

Godkiller by Hannah Kaner

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

2.0

I initially picked up this book because I thought it was going to be a fun and quick read, but that ended up not being the case at all. The pacing was so incredibly slow that I found myself being bored the majority of the time I spent reading it.

Overall, the story left a lot to be desired even for it to be an ongoing series

Outdrawn by Deanna Grey

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing 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

3.5

When You Least Expect It by Haley Cass

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

4.0

The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

2.0

Sofi and the Bone Song by Adrienne Tooley

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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

3.5

Pride and Prejudice and Pittsburgh by Rachael Lippincott

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

4.75

I absolutely could not get enough of this book. Between the lingering touches, stolen glances, and playful banter I was smiling 99% of the time while I was reading. 

Pride and Prejudice and Pittsburgh was the exact type of romance I was looking for in my previous reads. I absolutely loved Audrey’s and Lucy’s relationship even though it was a bit of a slow burn. I also loved how much they complemented one another. Audrey pushed Lucy to embrace her carefree side and in turn Lucy helped Audrey renew her love of art. 

My only issues with this book was their breakup after it was eluded they slept together and the fact we got so little of the two of them living together in the future. I would have loved a few chapters of Audrey helping Lucy get accustom to 2023.