johnnysbookrev's reviews
128 reviews

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. 

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape and 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. 

The Marvel Comics Encyclopedia: A Complete Guide to the Characters of the Marvel Universe by Tom DeFalco

informative fast-paced

5.0

There are a lot of characters. You don't have to read the book cover to cover. Pick a character you like and read about it. 

Waxing On: The Karate Kid and Me by Ralph Macchio

informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

Came back to this book to read a couple chapters. I wanted to see what Macchio mentioned about Jackie Chan and the karate kid he did. There want much, but Macchio did mention that the universes are connected and will merge at some point. Cobra Kai is that merger. 

The Wish by Nicholas Sparks

funny mysterious reflective sad tense 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? No

5.0

Always go back to this book. I loved it even more the second time through. Sparks gave hints on who Mark was in the beginning of the story, and it's such a nice surprise when the reader finds out.