jessroberts13's reviews
150 reviews

Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez

funny hopeful lighthearted 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? It's complicated

4.5

10 Things That Never Happened by Alexis Hall

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

5.0

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins

adventurous dark medium-paced

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

4.75

This book is perfect for those who have loved Hunger Games for years now. I now have a new itch to reread the original series.

Where Skies Fall by Casey L. Bond

adventurous hopeful inspiring slow-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

3.0

Where Oceans Burn by Casey L. Bond

adventurous slow-paced

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

3.75

The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton

adventurous challenging mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

Namesake by Adrienne Young

adventurous medium-paced

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

3.5

King of Battle and Blood by Scarlett St. Clair

adventurous dark mysterious slow-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? No

3.0

This book felt a little choppy and rough around the edges. There were scenes that were out of place or held no meaning, and the story didn't flow as well as I would have liked. But it was very spicy and entertaining, so an overall positive experience. 

Fable by Adrienne Young

adventurous hopeful inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.75

Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

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

5.0

Spice level: 🌶🌶🌶   
I'll definitely admit that this story felt a tad bit formulaic, but that's also the reason why I chose to read a rom com in the first place. This one in particular had me giggling and laughing almost nonstop. This book goes heavy on the academia, and I think it delivers well. I personally feel like I have a lot in common with Elsie, and all other character are super endearing as well. For this I give the book 5 stars.