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71 reviews

The Giver by Lois Lowry

hopeful mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

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

5.0

Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros

adventurous dark emotional inspiring mysterious reflective 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? It's complicated

5.0

So Yarros is really going to shatter my heart and leave me to wait in agony for the next book? Guess she's got the brutal spirit of a rider too. 😤

Honestly, I didn't think I'd like this one as much as the first especially after reading some of the reviews. But this book is what made me really LOVE this series. It was a bit slow at first and look, Yarros is not yet a master of her craft -- yes, there are a few unnecessary scenes in her book. Yes, the dialogue has repetitive moments. Did I give it 5 stars anyway? Also yes, because it's perfect even if it's not. 

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

adventurous emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

Animal Farm by George Orwell

funny reflective tense fast-paced

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

4.5

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

adventurous emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

Really enjoyed this. Read it if you're in the mood to get lost in another world and you want a book you can't put down! I did love the romance element too, but there were some points I felt it dragged on a bit when I would have liked to get back to the main storyline. And while I know I was supposed to hate one of the characters, he's really annoying and that did get a bit repetitive too. All that said, it was a super fun read and I definitely recommended for any fantasy romance lovers out there! 

The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

dark emotional reflective sad 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? Yes

4.5

The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks

3.5

The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka

dark reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.5

Environment, Labour and Capitalism at Sea: Working the Ground' in Scotland by Penny McCall Howard

adventurous funny informative reflective medium-paced

5.0

Smart AND entertaining. Impactful, thoughtful, with an important message and a unique voice.

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

4.0