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Carmilla by J. Sheridan Le Fanu
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
✨3.5/5✨
I'd been wanting to read this story for quite some time now. It's beautiful—the mystery was certainly spellbinding, the passion stunning. Plus it's gay??? Sign me up!!
I'd been wanting to read this story for quite some time now. It's beautiful—the mystery was certainly spellbinding, the passion stunning. Plus it's gay??? Sign me up!!
The Twilight Saga: The Official Illustrated Guide by Stephenie Meyer
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
✨3.5/5✨
A very informative book regarding the lore of the Twilight Universe. I absolutely LOVED knowing the history of the cast of characters involved.
A very informative book regarding the lore of the Twilight Universe. I absolutely LOVED knowing the history of the cast of characters involved.
Content Warnings
Minor: Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual assault
Life and Death: Twilight Reimagined by Stephenie Meyer
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
✨3.75/5✨
A beautiful reimagining of the love story we knew and loved, Beau and Edythe's narrative is filled with the same yet different energy as Twilight had been. I recommend you give this book a try if you did love the series!
A beautiful reimagining of the love story we knew and loved, Beau and Edythe's narrative is filled with the same yet different energy as Twilight had been. I recommend you give this book a try if you did love the series!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail
Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
✨4/5✨
Just absolutely brilliant. As a fan of the movies, this certainly has a different feel when watching the two parts of Breaking Dawn. The tension is palpable, especially in the last few chapters of the book. Highest score I've given for a Twilight book probably, but it's deserved in my opinion.
Just absolutely brilliant. As a fan of the movies, this certainly has a different feel when watching the two parts of Breaking Dawn. The tension is palpable, especially in the last few chapters of the book. Highest score I've given for a Twilight book probably, but it's deserved in my opinion.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Medical content
I Am Legend by Richard Matheson
adventurous
challenging
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
✨3.5/5✨
Still a solid way to start the year with my first book. The writing was good, I think it was mostly because of the pacing that I had issues about it because I think most of the story came about halfway. Still solid though, and a good and defining classic in the vampiric genre.
Still a solid way to start the year with my first book. The writing was good, I think it was mostly because of the pacing that I had issues about it because I think most of the story came about halfway. Still solid though, and a good and defining classic in the vampiric genre.
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism, Sexual assault
The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner: An Eclipse Novella by Stephenie Meyer
emotional
sad
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
4.0
✨4/5✨
And coming in the highest-rated of the Twilight things I have read so far, Bree Tanner's story! It was such an interesting take on Eclipse, specifically on what went on during the battle there. I love the fresh perspective and the filling in of the gaps for the war against Victoria's newborn army.
And coming in the highest-rated of the Twilight things I have read so far, Bree Tanner's story! It was such an interesting take on Eclipse, specifically on what went on during the battle there. I love the fresh perspective and the filling in of the gaps for the war against Victoria's newborn army.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse, Domestic abuse
Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
✨3.5/5✨
I'm not going to lie, this book would have been a four-star for me if it hadn't been for Jacob's assaults on Bella and the manipulation he did to her. The book was action packed and got me hooked, but unfortunately yeah those happened.
I'm not going to lie, this book would have been a four-star for me if it hadn't been for
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship
Moderate: Violence, Injury/Injury detail
New Moon by Stephenie Meyer
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
✨3.5/5✨
Three and a half sparkles for Miss Bella in this book. It was wonderful, starting another plot line with Jacob and straying from the Edward and Bella storyline. I could definitely see why people were torn between the two. Also the appearance of the Volturi was spicy and I loved it.
Three and a half sparkles for Miss Bella in this book. It was wonderful, starting another plot line with Jacob and straying from the Edward and Bella storyline. I could definitely see why people were torn between the two. Also the appearance of the Volturi was spicy and I loved it.
Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
✨3/5✨
Giving this book a three stars because honestly, at least Edward was self-aware about what he was doing. Going into this book right after going into Bella's certainly took its time, but when I finished it I was more invested in the background of the side characters than Eddie boi's "Woe is me, I'm a vampire in love with a human and I could hurt her any second of any day" attitude.
Giving this book a three stars because honestly, at least Edward was self-aware about what he was doing. Going into this book right after going into Bella's certainly took its time, but when I finished it I was more invested in the background of the side characters than Eddie boi's "Woe is me, I'm a vampire in love with a human and I could hurt her any second of any day" attitude.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Stalking, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
✨3.25/5✨
Quite honestly, this was a good book. It was written very well and the plot was indeed very interesting. However, although the characters do pique the readers' interest, there was just wayyyy too many problematic scenarios that were posited by the author. I couldn't simply dismiss them off with a wave of a hand.
Quite honestly, this was a good book. It was written very well and the plot was indeed very interesting. However, although the characters do pique the readers' interest, there was just wayyyy too many problematic scenarios that were posited by the author. I couldn't simply dismiss them off with a wave of a hand.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Blood, Gaslighting
Minor: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts