kristin_boren's reviews
293 reviews

The Selection by Kiera Cass

3.0

I didn't read these when they came out so I'm probably missing the nostalgia factor needed to call this perfect. The writing is...not that good. HOWEVER, I did have a good time haha so it's whatever really. I'll probably read the rest of the series. 

The Lightning Bottles by Marissa Stapley

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

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

4.0

Based on my reading history I think it's time for me to admit to myself that I just really like a good made up rock star story. Especially ones that circle around a relationship that is so strong it almost breaks everyone. I read most of this in one day and genuinely enjoyed it very much. 

Legendborn by Tracy Deonn

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Dang what a truly talented weave of a story Tracy Deonn has written. History from a bunch of different directions and a lot about the complexities of being black in the south. As Patricia says "Everything has two histories. Especially in the South."

Loved the magic system, loved some of the characters, hated some of the others. Some of the most thoughtful and poignant writing in a fantasy I've ever read. Full recommend.

Upgrade by Blake Crouch

dark informative reflective tense medium-paced

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

3.5

I think I have this issue with Blake crouch books where I really like the beginning, feel like the middle gets cyclical in an annoying way, and then like the end. 

It's probably a problem for me cause I'm kind of stupid but I get so bored reading about the big chunks of science explanation. I'd love that to be yadda yadda'd for sure. 

I do wish everyone could get hit with an

empathy upgrade

though

Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Did not finish book. Stopped at 9%.

I just could not get into it.

X Marks the Spot by Les Martin

2.0

The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren

emotional funny hopeful fast-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

I'm a hard sell on a single mom romance but color me fucking wrong. This was SO good. Frustrating at times sure but oh boy was it fun. 

Mirrored Heavens by Rebecca Roanhorse

adventurous dark emotional hopeful tense medium-paced

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

5.0

I'm about to look up fan art so aggressively. I loved this series so much!!!!! Incredible setting, incredible world building, cool as hell characters, and an ancient magic system. 

Fevered Star by Rebecca Roanhorse

adventurous emotional reflective 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? It's complicated

5.0

Much like all middle books in a fantasy series it's a lot of travel but it's not the books fault it's the nature of a fantasy trilogy. Anyway still obsessed with the characters. And OMG the fashion descriptions! I'm gonna look up so much fan art when I finish the 3rd book.

Perfect Fit by Clare Gilmore

emotional hopeful lighthearted 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

4.0

Shout out to girls with social anxiety who are still professionally successful. We out here. Also shout out to every line of dialogue from Will...hot. Definitely feel like clare gilmore hit her stride with this one.