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235 reviews

The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood

funny lighthearted

Everybody told me Ali loves going on and on about how big the dude is... And oh my, it's even more than I've imagined. 

The Dawn of Everything by David Graeber, David Wengrow
Did not finish book. Stopped at 1%.

I liked what I read, but couldn't stomach the idea of 700 pages of this. 

Tender Is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica
Did not finish book. Stopped at 20%.

Love the concept, some scenes were really deeply disturbing (in a good way), but it didn't keep me interesting. Even though I'm not one for poetic writing this one was too plain. 

One Day All This Will Be Yours by Adrian Tchaikovsky

funny

5.0

Upstream: Selected Essays by Mary Oliver
Did not finish book. Stopped at 13%.

Nature-themed things are not for me. I tried, but it is too calm. 

Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
Did not finish book. Stopped at 40%.

Such a nope for me. Concept was interesting, but the writing style is so plain, so simplistic. I am not a fan of flowery prose, but this was just... Idk, mechanical almost. I've read the first story only. 

Oh, and the constant addition of new rules just made me roll my eyes. Like, come on, couldn't you just say all you need to say at once. Christ, so annoying.

Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney

4.5

I like the down-to-earthness of Rooney's work. 
I qualm I have is that all her protagonist are thin. Yeah, ok, maybe not a problem in general, but sometimes it makes me roll my eyes after 4th or 5th description of small, thin woman. 

Love in Color: Mythical Tales from Around the World, Retold by Bolu Babalola

Like every short stories collection this was a mixed bag, but some of them were really,  really good! 

The Nobleman's Guide to Scandal and Shipwrecks by Mackenzi Lee

adventurous hopeful

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

So much to relate in the mental health department here. Sometimes it hit too close too home.
No lie, I skipped some of the descriptions, but I really like the book. 

Book Lovers by Emily Henry

emotional hopeful

3.5

Very cute, but the sister's relationship is as much big in this story as the romance. I'm not into families so that bored me at times; if that's not your cup of tea as well then be aware.