lanean's reviews
237 reviews

The Truths We Hold: An American Journey by Kamala Harris

hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.0

Storm Front by Jim Butcher

adventurous dark funny mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

Hollow Hellion by Jodie King

dark tense fast-paced

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

0.0

Be sure to read the long list of trigger warnings before starting this book.

As a friend put it: "Character development? I could tell the 'twist' since like the beginning is not even really hidden at all. It was a wild excuse of a development to type several chapters of a rape fantasy short story."

Also,

Multiplicity bullshit

and numerous grammatical/spelling errors. Sorry, but this just wasn't it for me.

The Widow's Husband's Secret Lie: A Satirical Novella by Freida McFadden

funny mysterious fast-paced

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

5.0

I'm not sure if all of the folks giving low ratings for this novella understand what the words "novella" or "satire" mean, but if you do and got all of the references, it's hilarious. For anyone who has ever wondered "What if Lorelei Gilmore wrote a psych thriller?" This is most definitely for you. Thanks for making my car ride even more entertaining, Freida!

Home Is Where the Bodies Are by Jeneva Rose

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.0

A Demon's Guide to Wooing a Witch by Sarah Hawley
Did not finish book. Stopped at 83%.

I was listening to this on Libby, but it expired before I could finish. It was entertaining, but the wait to borrow it again is so long that I don't think I'll worry about it for now. This author's humor is so good, though! Astaroth is a Swiftie??? Love that for him.

Monster High Pride 2024 by Megan Brown

lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

4.0

The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley
Did not finish book. Stopped at 20%.

Gild by Raven Kennedy

adventurous dark tense medium-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? Yes

3.0