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Betrayed by Kristin Cast, P.C. Cast
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
4.0
I am about to start book 3 now! This series is super addicting and I really enjoy it!
The only issue I had with this book was how repetitive it was. I didn’t need a repeat of constant reminders of what happened in the first book; it could’ve saved a lot of time and unnecessary pages. It was slower than book 1 but I have a feeling things will kick up a notch in the next book!
I’m excited to keep reading this series!
The only issue I had with this book was how repetitive it was. I didn’t need a repeat of constant reminders of what happened in the first book; it could’ve saved a lot of time and unnecessary pages. It was slower than book 1 but I have a feeling things will kick up a notch in the next book!
I’m excited to keep reading this series!
Slenderman: Online Obsession, Mental Illness, and the Violent Crime of Two Midwestern Girls by Kathleen Hale
dark
informative
sad
medium-paced
2.0
This should’ve been called “the story of Morgan geyser” since that seemed to be the only person the author cared about. I understand she only got to interview her and no one else, but still.
The bias is clear from the author, she shows more compassion to the perpetrators than the victim. It’s very irritating. If this was an essay to show every reason why you should feel sorry for someone who tried to murder their best friend at age 12, this would be it.
Not to mention, I should’ve looked at who the author was. She’s a problem. You can google it if you don’t know; which makes this story make much more sense on her thought process. If you want to learn more about the case without a bias view, I would look for something else to read.
The bias is clear from the author, she shows more compassion to the perpetrators than the victim. It’s very irritating. If this was an essay to show every reason why you should feel sorry for someone who tried to murder their best friend at age 12, this would be it.
Not to mention, I should’ve looked at who the author was. She’s a problem. You can google it if you don’t know; which makes this story make much more sense on her thought process. If you want to learn more about the case without a bias view, I would look for something else to read.
Into the Pit by Elley Cooper, Scott Cawthon
dark
medium-paced
3.75
Pretty good read form as short stories go! I liked them all, the first one was great. That was the best one of the book imo. The second one was creepy as heck and it was well written. Really had you thinking about it after the fact. The last one wasn’t my favorite but it was okay.
All in all, fun book of darker short stories!
All in all, fun book of darker short stories!
One Piece, Vol. 1: Romance Dawn by Eiichiro Oda
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
What a fun manga!
This is an entertaining story. I love the uniqueness of it, the characters, the fun, and the beginning of this journey! It’s going to be a long one, but I’m excited to continue the series! If you like pirates with a twist of stretchy ability, you’ll love this!
This is an entertaining story. I love the uniqueness of it, the characters, the fun, and the beginning of this journey! It’s going to be a long one, but I’m excited to continue the series! If you like pirates with a twist of stretchy ability, you’ll love this!
A Child Called "It" by Dave Pelzer
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
𝙸𝚏 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚑𝚊𝚟𝚎 𝚊 𝚑𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚝, 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚗 𝚢𝚘𝚞’𝚕𝚕 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚎𝚏𝚏𝚎𝚌𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚜𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚢 𝚑𝚊𝚜 𝚘𝚗 𝚢𝚘𝚞. 𝙸𝚝 𝚒𝚜 𝚞𝚗𝚚𝚞𝚎𝚜𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗𝚊𝚋𝚕𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚍𝚎𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚖𝚒𝚗𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝙳𝚊𝚟𝚎 𝚑𝚊𝚍 𝚝𝚘 𝚜𝚞𝚛𝚟𝚒𝚟𝚎.
𝙷𝚒𝚜 𝚜𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚢 𝚒𝚜 𝚜𝚊𝚍 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚑𝚘𝚛𝚛𝚒𝚋𝚕𝚎. 𝚆𝚒𝚝𝚑𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚊 𝚍𝚘𝚞𝚋𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚠𝚘𝚛𝚜𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚘 𝚑𝚊𝚙𝚙𝚎𝚗 𝚝𝚘 𝚊 𝚌𝚑𝚒𝚕𝚍.
𝙰𝚜 𝚊 𝚖𝚘𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚊𝚋𝚜𝚘𝚕𝚞𝚝𝚎𝚕𝚢 𝚋𝚛𝚘𝚔𝚎 𝚖𝚎. 𝙸 𝚕𝚘𝚘𝚔𝚎𝚍 𝚊𝚝 𝚖𝚢 𝚔𝚒𝚍𝚜 𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚢𝚝𝚒𝚖𝚎 𝙸 𝚙𝚊𝚞𝚜𝚎𝚍 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚜𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚢 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝚝𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚜 𝚒𝚗 𝚖𝚢 𝚎𝚢𝚎𝚜; 𝚋𝚎𝚌𝚊𝚞𝚜𝚎 𝙸 𝚌𝚊𝚗𝚗𝚘𝚝 𝚒𝚖𝚊𝚐𝚒𝚗𝚎 𝚑𝚊𝚟𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚔𝚒𝚗𝚍 𝚘𝚏 𝚑𝚊𝚝𝚎 𝚒𝚗 𝚖𝚢 𝚜𝚘𝚞𝚕 𝚍𝚒𝚛𝚎𝚌𝚝𝚎𝚍 𝚝𝚘𝚠𝚊𝚛𝚍𝚜 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚖. 𝙸𝚝’𝚜 𝚞𝚗𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚔𝚊𝚋𝚕𝚎.
𝙸’𝚟𝚎 𝚊𝚕𝚠𝚊𝚢𝚜 𝚠𝚊𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚍 𝚝𝚘 𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚍 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚋𝚘𝚘𝚔 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚏𝚒𝚗𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚢 𝚐𝚘𝚝 𝚖𝚢 𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚍𝚜 𝚘𝚗 𝚊 𝚌𝚘𝚙𝚢 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚋𝚎 𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚍𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚖𝚘𝚛𝚎 𝚏𝚛𝚘𝚖 𝙳𝚊𝚟𝚎 𝙿𝚎𝚕𝚣𝚎𝚛. 𝚃𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚒𝚜 𝚊 𝚖𝚞𝚜𝚝 𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚍 𝚒𝚗 𝚖𝚢 𝚘𝚙𝚒𝚗𝚒𝚘𝚗.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Torture
A story of child abuse
The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager
3.5
As much as I enjoyed this book, some of it seemed repetitive and unnecessary. It kind of dragged on for me, especially in the middle. It took me awhile to finish it to be honest. The ending was great though! Once everything came together, it was totally worth it. That being said, I’m glad I kept with it! Overall, I would recommend this book.
The Midnight Club by Christopher Pike
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
3.5
Good and decent read!
It’s sad but also hopeful. I would say the synopsis is misleading to be honest, nothing really happens in the way it’s leading it to. If that makes sense? It’s not a paranormal story or anything scary per se.
The characters all have a death sentence driven by a disease or cancer. They deal with it in their own terms but come together to tell stories every night at midnight; hence, The midnight club.
Knowing there’s only death ahead of the characters, the stories seem to be a brief reprieve from their coming demise. It’s a sense of hope and life when it seems to be dwindling.
I really enjoyed all the small stories scattered throughout the sadness of the characters stories. It was a nice ending and I enjoyed this book!
It’s sad but also hopeful. I would say the synopsis is misleading to be honest, nothing really happens in the way it’s leading it to. If that makes sense? It’s not a paranormal story or anything scary per se.
The characters all have a death sentence driven by a disease or cancer. They deal with it in their own terms but come together to tell stories every night at midnight; hence, The midnight club.
Knowing there’s only death ahead of the characters, the stories seem to be a brief reprieve from their coming demise. It’s a sense of hope and life when it seems to be dwindling.
I really enjoyed all the small stories scattered throughout the sadness of the characters stories. It was a nice ending and I enjoyed this book!
Cackle by Rachel Harrison
sad
fast-paced
3.0
The co-dependency is FIERCE with this one.
Should’ve listened to the pussycat dolls (I don’t need a man) on repeat at the therapists office…
I have been trying to sort out my true feelings of this book...
Pros: fast paced, interesting plot, wanted to finish it. Good writing. Didn’t hate it? Kind of did? Can’t figure it out?
Cons: Super depressing character, Annie was also very annoying, therefore had me annoyed.
Book is 80% depressed Annie constantly asking for validation for her existence, 10% witchy, and 10% finally learning to be alone.
Oh, & there’s a cute spider she’s “friends” with except it’s a spy for Sophie. Smh. So it’s not even a real friend.
I don’t know. I didn’t like how her students treated her as a teacher, but then when something bad happens she just, didn’t even care? Like they’re, kids… I just didn’t like Annie at all.
I don’t know. I didn’t like how her students treated her as a teacher, but then when something bad happens she just, didn’t even care? Like they’re, kids… I just didn’t like Annie at all.