latashman's reviews
217 reviews

Good Girl, Bad Blood by Holly Jackson

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

This was a great sequel. I really liked that the author brings up the impact that solving the first case had on Pips life. That she struggles with guilt, etc. I enjoyed the pacing, though I think that the final reveal was a little sudden. I wish that there was more interaction and description between Pip, Charlie, and Stanley throughout the book. 

Slewfoot: A Tale of Bewitchery by Brom

dark sad tense medium-paced

• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I enjoyed seeing this historical fantasy come to life. Abitha was a little naive to start, but her growth throughout the book seemed believable for the most part. I really liked Slewfoots progression from God to Devil as well. 

The Last Graduate by Naomi Novik

adventurous dark funny fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I loved El's growth in this book. The ending was fantastic and I can't wait to see what happens next and the world building in the last book. 

Apprentice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer

adventurous funny medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

2.5

I think this book is overall entertaining with some very funny inner thoughts from the characters. I was a little lost at times though with all the different plot lines happening. I wish the author focused on introducing just a few new things every book and really diving deep to explore them. 

Glow of the Everflame by Penn Cole
Did not finish book. Stopped at 23%.

Main characters are idiots. I think I would like the person that is the main male interest, but not enough to read through the FMC narration. 

Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score
Did not finish book. Stopped at 48%.

I have not picked this book up in over a month and have no interest in finishing the story. 

The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael A. Singer
Did not finish book. Stopped at 23%.

I tried to read this book for a merit badge challenge I am a part of... And I hated it. What pages I got through were boring and mostly skipped through. The book is very repetitive. I think I am NOT a self-help book type of person. 

Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage
Did not finish book. Stopped at 41%.

I could not get into this book right now. I made it to 41% of the way through and I felt like both of the main characters had nothing about them that I liked or wanted to cheer for. 

Paladin's Hope by T. Kingfisher

adventurous tense fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The romance in this book was excellent! I really enjoyed the banter throughout the book and the the strengths and weaknesses of both main characters was explored during the same trials. 

Scythe by Neal Shusterman

adventurous dark emotional tense fast-paced

• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I found this book to be an interesting look into what a future could look like if humans had infinite life spans. I wish there was a little more political intrigue, but I'm hoping it will be in the next book now that their apprenticeship is done. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gore, Blood

Moderate: Torture, Mass/school shootings