lauren_miller's reviews
754 reviews

Roommaid by Sariah Wilson

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.75

 While I think I still prefer Noah (The Seat Filler) as a romantic lead, I much prefer Madison and Tyler as a couple! This listening experience was much more enjoyable and I finished it to a great sense of satisfaction rather than exhaustion lol. 

Salt Magic by Hope Larson, Rebecca Mock

adventurous emotional medium-paced

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

5.0

 This graphic novel is a gorgeous blend of historical fiction, agricultural and desert landscapes, magic, and determination. 

Gustavo, the Shy Ghost by Flavia Z. Drago

hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

I've been meaning to pick this up for ages, so I was very surprised to find my library had an ebook copy! So glad I finally got around to it. The story is simple and sweet. The art is gorgeous. It's a great  introductory book for both Halloween and friendship. 

The Awakening Storm by Jaimal Yogis

adventurous emotional lighthearted 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

4.0

I feel like if I were the appropriate age, I would LOVE this series. Very W.I.T.C.H. meets American Dragon Jake Long kinda vibes... I won't be continuing with the series, but I definitely hope young readers enjoy!

Would You Like To Be A Family? by Koyama

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

2.0

I was hoping this would be similar to <i>Our Dining Table</i> by Mita Ori, but it wasn't...
The first story was by far the best, and I wish it had continued on for the rest of the book. The other two were a) very cringy and b) quite underdeveloped. I'm also not a huge fan of the awkwardly kind-of-but-also-not-really-censored sex?? I don't know, I didn't jive with it. Overall, this was a miss for me. 

2 out of 5 stars, ★★☆☆☆

The Cat Proposed by Dento Hayane

adventurous emotional hopeful fast-paced

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

5.0

I may have cried...

5 out of 5 stars, ★★★★★

The Seat Filler by Sariah Wilson

emotional funny lighthearted fast-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

2.75

Garlic & the Vampire by Bree Paulsen

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

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

5.0

the most adorable thing I've read in ages 🥺

Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala

emotional lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

3.0

I loved the setting, the melange of cultures, the snarky inner monologue of our heroine, and the mouthwatering descriptions of food, but I've come to realize I have a dealbreaker trope—false accusations; I literally cannot deal with someone being accused of something they didn't do. In fact, I actually think it's a very real phobia that I might have. It's not like I'm very righteous and pristine morals myself, but I get very upset and obsessive when I know someone is innocent and the circumstances are against them. It literally turns my stomach and gives me chest and throat pains lol. I literally cannot handle the stress... So anyway, I enjoyed parts of this, yes, but I'm not sure I'll be reading on... Maybe. I'm probably too curious for my own good and will end up picking up the sequel anyways. Oh well.

3 out of 5 stars, ★★★☆☆

Parental Guidance by Avery Flynn

funny hopeful lighthearted 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? Yes

3.0