ky_the_reader's reviews
106 reviews

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling

adventurous challenging mysterious 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? No

5.0

Nightbane by Alex Aster

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious 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? Yes

4.0

This book was such a fun read. I love how it picks up right where the first book left off. I loved seeing Isla’s char at development! I was so convinced I was going to be solely team Oro, but damn it I was wrong. I usually am not a fan of love triangles but this one is really good! 

I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 due to the fact that I still feel like the world building was a little off. The world building was definitely better than the first book but I feel like some of it was just too convenient? Like some of the plot devices felt too easy and convenient. 

Besides that I really love this series so far! I’m not going to lie, I truly thought this was a duology, so the ending was very shocking to say the least. But it is nostalgic in a way. I haven’t been so invested in a series (besides fourth wing) where the next book isn’t out yet! The excitement of waiting for the next book is so fun, I haven’t had this feeling since Cassandra Clares The Dark Artifice’s series!

Credence by Penelope Douglas

challenging emotional 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? Yes

3.0

This book was okay. I really enjoyed the first half of this book. The slow burn while she was there before it snowed was so fun to read. Some parts were a little boring but it was a good book overall. I recommend if you’re looking for something spicy and taboo. 

Cinder by Marissa Meyer

4.0

Lightlark by Alex Aster

adventurous emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

The first 100 pages or so of this book made me dnf it the first time I tried to read it. I decided to give it another go and try to finish it and holy moly am I glad I did! The ending blew me away and hit me with twist after twist! I couldn’t put this book down. 

The world building may have been clunky at first, but it all made sense the more you read. I didn’t expect to fall in love with this world and these characters. She really created a world full of magic and whimsy while also making it dark and gothic and that’s my favorite combination. 

Isla is such an amazing lead. I will always hold her character near and dear to my heart. Grim and Oro oh my goodness. Don’t even get me started on them. I have too many words but also not enough. I hope in the next book we get to learn more about Azul as he was kind of neglected in this book. I’ll be picking the next one up as soon as possible!

The King of Crows by Libba Bray

challenging dark emotional informative 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

4.0

It’s been 10 days and I still haven’t written this review. I think it’s because I don’t want to say goodbye to this story yet and writing this final review feels like a goodbye. 

The Diviners was such an amazing series. It seriously is in my top 5 favorite series now. The story, the characters, the everything!! These books put me through the ringer! 

This was such a beautiful but devastating end to the series. I think it was a perfect ending. Though I didn’t want it to end because I love all of these characters so much. Libba Bray did an amazing job at making her characters feel so real and complex. I found pieces of myself in each of them. 

I will definitely be getting physical copies so I can reread them and annotate all my favorite quotes! There’s so many beautiful ones in these books. 

PS. The found family troupe will always hit!! “Enemies to lovers” this and “grumpy sunshine” that. Found family trumps them all ❤️

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson

5.0

The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

Okay second time writing this, thanks goodreads. I picked up this book without knowing an inkling on what it was about and I’m glad I didn’t! Right from the start we learn that Alicia killed her husband and hasn’t spoken since. 

I really liked the twist in this novel. I did not see it coming at all. I had to reread it a few times for my mind to fully comprehend what was happening! I think this is one of those books where you have to read it a second time to fully appreciate it. 

I loved all of the greek myths and easter eggs! I personally have never read a thriller that was a greek retelling, and I loved it! It was super unique and kept me on the edge of my seat. I swear once I actually got into reading this book, I couldn’t put it down. 

Highly recommend this thriller!

Before the Devil Breaks You by Libba Bray

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious sad tense 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

5.0

Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak

dark emotional mysterious sad tense 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? Yes

4.0