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Insomnia by Sarah Pinborough

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.25

I didn’t love it as much as Behind Her Eyes, but it still kept me going. I didn’t expect the twist and the ending was…interesting. It was a fun read overall.

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

adventurous emotional 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

4.5

This book had a very unique premise and kept me hooked throughout. I also liked the depth of the characters. 

Reality is Broken: Why Games Make Us Better and How They Can Change the World by Jane McGonigal

informative inspiring medium-paced

4.0

This was a 5 star book that gradually decreased the further I got. The information was fascinating and very important. I learned a lot as well. The second half of the book was in longer chapters, making it harder to get through. There are a lot of neat ideas that could possibly shape the world. 
I’d be interested to see an updated version since we’ve increased a lot the last 15 years in technology. The games mentioned could be useful in the real world, as a pandemic became a reality since this was written. All in all, it was a good read. 

That Sounds Fun: The Joys of Being an Amateur, the Power of Falling in Love, and Why You Need a Hobby by Annie F. Downs

funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

3.75

It was a decent read overall. I was hoping for more on the topic of hobbies, but she didn’t get to that until 70% or so. Still, it’s full of some good stories that are relatable. 

A Feast for Crows by George R.R. Martin

adventurous tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

It was interesting exploring some of the characters’ point of views, especially Cersei’s. This one felt long at times, however. There wasn’t much action or any big events the book was leading up to. But if you read it as part of the whole series, it’s still very good. The writing is superb, as usual. I look forward to reading the rest after a short break. 

The Friend Group by Ty Hutchinson
Did not finish book. Stopped at 31%.

I wasn’t feeling it.

The Terrifying Tales by Edgar Allan Poe: Tell Tale Heart; The Cask of the Amontillado; The Masque of the Red Death; The Fall of the House of Usher; The Murders in the Rue Morgue; The Purloined Letter; The Pit and the Pendulum by Edgar Allan Poe
Did not finish book. Stopped at 30%.

There’s nothing bad to say about the writing. My mind just can’t comprehend or enjoy writing for the 1800s. I know Edgar Allen Poe is remarkable in his own right. I just can’t get much from it with my 21st century mind. 

Magic Born by Caethes Faron

adventurous emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

It was a decent, relatable story. The concept of a gamer finding out that she actually possesses magic in real life is a cool plot to explore. 

Sensitive: The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast, Too-Much World by Andre Sólo, Jenn Granneman

informative medium-paced

5.0

A Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin

adventurous emotional tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Such a marvelous book, or else I wouldn’t read 1,200 pages of it. It’s the longest book I’ve ever read in my life! 🎉

I’m still amazed by the depth of the characters and details of this world. It’s why I still read the descriptions of the houses at the end of the books. The world is so big. The book goes so slow, but it’s worth the read. I want to continue the series, but I need a short break to recover my strength haha.