jenniee_reads's reviews
74 reviews

Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood

Moderate: Slavery, Torture, Vomit

Minor: Miscarriage, Sexual content, Pregnancy

Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, Death of parent

Moderate: Slavery, Torture, War

Minor: Vomit

Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Violence, Grief, Murder

Moderate: Slavery, Death of parent

Minor: Sexual content, Vomit, War

The Woman in Me by Britney Spears

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad tense medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Abortion

Moderate: Body shaming, Miscarriage, Pregnancy

Minor: Drug use, Suicidal thoughts

Girl, Forgotten by Karin Slaughter

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad 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

I listened to this on audio and was so frustrated every time I had to stop. I just wanted to listen to all 16 hours in one sitting. I had no idea which way the story was going and it kept me guessing until the end. Karin Slaughter is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors and I can’t wait to read more from her. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Murder

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Drug use, Suicide attempt

Minor: Cancer, Homophobia, Abortion

Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious sad 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

3.0

This was good. I feel like reading ACOTAR first gave me really high expectations but I am keeping in mind that this is the author’s first book and she began writing it when she was a teenager. I do still plan on reading the rest of the series. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Blood, Murder

Moderate: Death, Slavery, Death of parent

Minor: Vomit, War

There's Someone Inside Your House by Stephanie Perkins

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

2.0

Overall not a bad story. There were parts/scenes that I questioned but I just had to keep reminding myself that it is YA. Perhaps this one was just too YA for me. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Blood, Murder

Moderate: Bullying, Death of parent

Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective 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

3.0

I couldn’t really get into the physical copy when I tried reading it, so I ended up listening to it on audio. The writing was alright and the characters were somewhat interesting. Nothing really exciting about it. Just an average read for me. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Grief, Classism

Moderate: Death, Pregnancy, Alcohol

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Fire/Fire injury

Never Lie by Freida McFadden

adventurous challenging dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

Frieda McFadden never disappoints but this might be my favorite of hers so far. I was a little disappointed at first because I thought I knew what the twist was going to be very early on, but I ended up being so wrong. I love how her books are so fast paced and easy to read. I get through them so fast which makes me want to just keep reading more of hers. Definitely one of my favorite authors!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Murder

Moderate: Confinement, Kidnapping, Stalking, Death of parent, Pregnancy

Minor: Vomit, Alcohol

Happy Place by Emily Henry

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-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

5.0

Emily Henry is the perfect author to read while on a beach vacation. I have loved all of her books so far and this one was no exception. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent

Moderate: Drug use, Mental illness, Alcohol