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katrinahchoi's reviews
8 reviews
No Time for Caution by K.T. Samois
4.0
I did enjoy the chemistry between the main couple very much. The sexual tension was wonderful to follow along and I really enjoyed the humour too. I did devour the whole thing in a time but I felt the story fell a little flat as it got to the end.
The Taxidermist's Daughter by Kate Mosse
4.0
I don't know why but I found this book aesthetically beautiful. The writing, the imagery, the characters, the nicknames, it all falls under my subjective tastes. Some things about the ending didn't come together as I felt it should.
I thought Connie was a fascinating protagonist and despite her being an unusual lady for her time, it didn't scream too much 'not like other girls.'
I think I may read it again just for the beautifully dark visuals and the heavy atmosphere.
Gives me the same fascination I have with Guillermo del Toro's work.
I thought Connie was a fascinating protagonist and despite her being an unusual lady for her time, it didn't scream too much 'not like other girls.'
I think I may read it again just for the beautifully dark visuals and the heavy atmosphere.
Gives me the same fascination I have with Guillermo del Toro's work.
The Pact by Sharon Bolton
5.0
I hardly read anymore, but this had me glued the moment I read the summary. I finished this in one day, screaming about it to my friends as I read along. I was able to see the twist coming, it was a simple but logical hint which I appreciated. To be honest, it made me happy because I usually can NEVER solve a mystery on my own.
The ending is quite abrupt but I don't think it took away from my experience. Thoroughly enjoyed, def would recommend to others who love a good drama thriller!
The ending is quite abrupt but I don't think it took away from my experience. Thoroughly enjoyed, def would recommend to others who love a good drama thriller!
Midnight by Jacqueline Wilson
5.0
Jacqueline Wilson has been my favourite author was I was growing up, and this is probably my favourite among her works. I didn't understand it very well the first time I read it but I was enraptured by the atmosphere and how Violet saw magic everywhere she went.
The way Wilson describes things was my favourite thing as a child, and it stands today. The characters were all fascinating, especially Violet. She felt like a very real nerdy girl trapped in her own shell, idolising certain people due to her low self-esteem, her overactive imagination painting the people around her in such interesting ways.
I've always loved Nick Sharrat's cute art. He went full out gothic illustrations here and I think they capture the vibe immensely.
The way Wilson describes things was my favourite thing as a child, and it stands today. The characters were all fascinating, especially Violet. She felt like a very real nerdy girl trapped in her own shell, idolising certain people due to her low self-esteem, her overactive imagination painting the people around her in such interesting ways.
I've always loved Nick Sharrat's cute art. He went full out gothic illustrations here and I think they capture the vibe immensely.
Small Town Witch: Love & Wonder by Alex Singer
5.0
the writing and art collaborated really well, such an amazing premise!!
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