johnnysbookrev's reviews
131 reviews

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling

adventurous 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

4.5

A solid 4.5. The book was good, and it had a ton of small details not mentioned in the movie. We got more information about Dumbledore in this book. 

The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore

informative mysterious relaxing medium-paced

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

5.0

The first one is good, but the series gets better. You don't have to read each book in order. You can read the books out of order. I would start with the second one, Cinnamon Bun Bookstore. This one is my favorite. 

Apprentice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer

adventurous emotional 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? It's complicated

4.5

The first one I think was better. This series is different where it doesn't have spice. It could be slow to some people, but I think it's a good pace. A relationship doesn't have to go right into sex. It's been two books, and Evie and the villain have only kissed a couple times. The tension is high. This is a different approach for a fantasy series, but I enjoy it.  

The Butcher Game by Alaina Urquhart

adventurous hopeful mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

This wasn't as good as the first one. Not bad though. It leaves in a cliff hanger, so there could be another book. 

Hunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Much better than the first one. It was more sad to me than dark. However, Addie did get her revenge with Z. The couple that slays together, stays together. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Trafficking

Hunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Much better than the first one. It was more sad to me than dark. However, Addie did get her revenge with Z. The couple that slays together, stays together. 

The Christmas Tree Farm by Laurie Gilmore

adventurous informative mysterious medium-paced

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

5.0

Amazing. Each book in this series gets better. You don't have to read each book in order. I would say start with number 2, Cinnamon Bun Bookstore. My favorite out of the three. Let's go. 

Pictures of J. R. R. Tolkien by J.R.R. Tolkien, J.R.R. Tolkien

adventurous reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

A beautiful book with Tolkiens pictures he drew. This is a homage to the Tolkien lifestyle, and  I love it.

A Match Made in Autumn by Jessica Booth

emotional funny hopeful mysterious 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? It's complicated

5.0

A fun, cute, and mysterious fall romance book. It's the pumpkin spice latte that you need this fall. Highly recommend reading this book. Two people who fall in love and that ending though. 🥹

How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships by Leil Lowndes

informative medium-paced

4.5

Solid book, but I would argue you don't need to read it cover to cover. It's a laundry list of tips to improve your communication. The best way to go through this book is to pick several tips you need work on, and then work on them. I'm working on the smile technique.