katieandkiri's reviews
51 reviews

The Wicked King by Holly Black

tense fast-paced

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

3.25

The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

adventurous dark mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

3.75

This Poison Heart by Kalynn Bayron

adventurous emotional funny mysterious 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

4.25

Absolutely loved reading this. Even though I feel like most of this book was for setup, Kaylnn’s writing and storytelling are always so captivating. I loved the parent child relationship and how healthy it is. I definitely can’t wait to read This Wicked Fate next! 

The Deep by Rivers Solomon

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective tense 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

3.5

The Empress of Salt and Fortune by Nghi Vo

dark reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

3.75

Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki

challenging emotional hopeful reflective sad tense 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

4.75

This really lived up to the hype. I loved the writing and the multiple character focuses were so well incorporated. The way the paragraphs were broken up worked so well for me. The story itself is just phenomenal and how everything intertwines. Although this has some harder content, it always seemed to be countered with the most compassionate, warm, and often times kick-ass followup. This is also the perfect book for anyone who loves food and/or music. 

Bloom by Kevin Panetta

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

4.25

Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh

dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

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

3.25

I think I have a love/hate relationship with romance because I get annoyed so easily. But I really loved the storyline in this even if it was without the romance. 

The Hundred Years' War on Palestine by Rashid Khalidi

challenging informative slow-paced

4.75

I struggled a bit in the first half with so many names, so I do wish there was a key. But this book really is great about being straightforward and is well written. I hope that many more people read it to gain better knowledge of the history of Palestine. 

Half a Soul by Olivia Atwater

lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

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

2.5

This was okay. I think I’m not a fan of regency romance whatsoever. Personally the dialogue was too much as it felt like filler instead of focusing on an actual story. The romance itself was pretty cute and I did enjoy that. Just felt overall this was middle of the road for me.