jeannette_r's reviews
65 reviews

Lightlark by Alex Aster

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.25

Archer's Voice by Mia Sheridan

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

adventurous emotional informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

All the stars. All of them. 
The author beautifully captured the role women played during the war that often is overlooked. 

The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King by Carissa Broadbent

adventurous medium-paced

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

4.0

The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent

adventurous challenging 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? No

5.0

If I laugh out loud, cry or audibly gasp while reading, it's 5 ⭐ 
Loved the story line, the writing and just everything about this book 

Jar of Hearts by Jennifer Hillier

challenging emotional 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? It's complicated

3.0

This book wasn't bad but I wouldn't define it as a thriller. Not many twists, just new information with each chapter. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Murder, Abandonment

Red Rising by Pierce Brown
Did not finish book. Stopped at 69%.

I have been trying for a month to get through this book and I'm struggling! It's so boring and I'm not a fan of the writing. I'll try going back to it but it's not happening right now.

Hooked by Emily McIntire

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Death, Physical abuse, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood

Moderate: Sexual content, Abandonment

Two Twisted Crowns by Rachel Gillig

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

Loved the writing. Not much character building and magic sys em was somewhat easy to understand. Plot wasn't super slow but could have used a little more building. All in all, would recommend and I'm excited to read the second book