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challenging
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Este libro me dejó con muchas preguntas… y esa es parte de su esencia. La atmósfera es densa, cargada de simbolismo místico y cabalístico. A veces no sabía si estaba leyendo un sueño, un recuerdo, o una visión espiritual. El final me confundió más de lo que me aclaró, pero aun así, sentí que algo dentro del protagonista (y quizás de mí) cambió.
No es una lectura fácil ni directa. A ratos lo sentí más como una experiencia que como una historia.
Le doy ⭐️⭐️⭐️ — porque aunque no lo entendí del todo, me hizo pensar… y eso también tiene su valor.
Le doy ⭐️⭐️⭐️ — porque aunque no lo entendí del todo, me hizo pensar… y eso también tiene su valor.
funny
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This one left me torn. I gave it 3 stars, though I debated giving it just 2. The premise was promising—four suspects, one of them a killer, and four sleuths to analyze it all. But it took me a while to get engaged, and the ending didn’t sit right with me.
The last 100 pages built a case around Anne Meredith... only for the final 10 pages to say, “Surprise! It was Dr. Roberts all along!” Poirot explains it all (of course), and the doctor confesses, but it felt too convenient. Like a sudden deus ex machina with no real evidence to back it.
That said, Poirot and Miss Oliver were the highlights—Poirot is always a treat. Their charm and sharpness kept me going. And that final line? I admit, it made me smile. Also, I found the side plot between Anne, Rhoda, and Major Despard way more interesting than the main mystery.
Not my favorite Christie, but not a total loss either.
That said, Poirot and Miss Oliver were the highlights—Poirot is always a treat. Their charm and sharpness kept me going. And that final line? I admit, it made me smile. Also, I found the side plot between Anne, Rhoda, and Major Despard way more interesting than the main mystery.
Not my favorite Christie, but not a total loss either.
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
“El Hombre siempre vuelve al Hombre”
Este libro me gustó un poco menos que el primero. Tal vez porque se aleja de esa nostalgia tan especial que tenía la historia inicial. Aun así, fue interesante ver a Mowgli crecer, pasar de ser un niño curioso a un adolescente de 17 años que ya empieza a buscar su lugar más allá de la selva.
Una lectura que cierra bien el ciclo de Mowgli, aunque con un tono más serio y menos encantador que el primero.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is the third Narnia book I’ve read—yes, I’m reading them in a “different” order 😅—and honestly, I think it’s my favorite so far. Watching Lucy and Edmund’s growth since their first adventure was truly rewarding, and Eustace surprised me in the best way.
But Reepicheep? That little mouse had more courage than a lion—easily my favorite character! 🐭🗡
This book pulled me out of a reading slump, and for that, I’ll always be grateful. I’m really enjoying the series and can’t wait to dive into the next one.
But Reepicheep? That little mouse had more courage than a lion—easily my favorite character! 🐭🗡
This book pulled me out of a reading slump, and for that, I’ll always be grateful. I’m really enjoying the series and can’t wait to dive into the next one.
adventurous
funny
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Este libro me gustó más de lo que esperaba. Es muy diferente a la película de Disney, pero tiene su propia magia. Mowgli es un niño travieso con un profundo deseo de pertenecer, y aunque ser un “cachorro de hombre” lo hace distinto a su familia en la selva, también es lo que le permite encontrar su verdadero lugar.
Baloo y Bagheera me encantaron—son leales, sabios y tiernos a su manera. Sin duda, Mowgli no habría llegado tan lejos sin ellos.
Una lectura entretenida y sorprendentemente profunda.
Baloo y Bagheera me encantaron—son leales, sabios y tiernos a su manera. Sin duda, Mowgli no habría llegado tan lejos sin ellos.
Una lectura entretenida y sorprendentemente profunda.
challenging
tense
slow-paced
Unfortunately, this one didn’t work for me. Nearly 500 pages of buildup, and yet nothing really happened. The premise was intriguing, but the execution just dragged. The romance felt flat, and the female lead’s motivation was almost nonexistent.
Around the final quarter, I finally got a spark of chemistry between the characters, but it wasn’t enough. The ending felt absurd and senseless—and that cliffhanger? Instead of making me want more, it made me put the book down for good.
Found out too late it originated on Wattpad… and that explained a lot.
Around the final quarter, I finally got a spark of chemistry between the characters, but it wasn’t enough. The ending felt absurd and senseless—and that cliffhanger? Instead of making me want more, it made me put the book down for good.
Found out too late it originated on Wattpad… and that explained a lot.
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Ares, son of Hades and Persephone, stands guard over the Gates of Hell, fighting daemons desperate to break through. After a brutal night of battle, a powerful enemy strips him of his fire magic—right as he steps in to save Megan, a mortal woman. Now, Ares must face a new kind of vulnerability... and a growing, unsettling obsession with the very human he rescued.
If I enjoyed anyone, it was Marek. Unfortunately, the main characters fell flat. The relationship between Ares and Megan felt more toxic than romantic—intense, possessive, and rushed. There was no real development between them, just instant obsession on Ares’s part. He loses his powers, meets Megan, and suddenly decides she’s his—with no buildup, no connection, no justification. It’s not a fated mates trope, it’s just... abrupt. And uncomfortable.
That said, the worldbuilding showed promise. The mythology around the Gates of Hell, the Keys of Hades, and the different powers granted to each son was creative and intriguing. I’d genuinely enjoy a book focused more on that lore than the romance.
As for pacing: the first kiss doesn’t come until nearly 50% through, and yet their “love” is declared within four days, without meaningful connection. The emotional arc simply didn’t work for me.
If you enjoy slow burns with minimal romantic development but heavy fantasy elements, this might be for you. Personally? It missed the mark. I won’t be continuing the series.
If I enjoyed anyone, it was Marek. Unfortunately, the main characters fell flat. The relationship between Ares and Megan felt more toxic than romantic—intense, possessive, and rushed. There was no real development between them, just instant obsession on Ares’s part. He loses his powers, meets Megan, and suddenly decides she’s his—with no buildup, no connection, no justification. It’s not a fated mates trope, it’s just... abrupt. And uncomfortable.
That said, the worldbuilding showed promise. The mythology around the Gates of Hell, the Keys of Hades, and the different powers granted to each son was creative and intriguing. I’d genuinely enjoy a book focused more on that lore than the romance.
As for pacing: the first kiss doesn’t come until nearly 50% through, and yet their “love” is declared within four days, without meaningful connection. The emotional arc simply didn’t work for me.
If you enjoy slow burns with minimal romantic development but heavy fantasy elements, this might be for you. Personally? It missed the mark. I won’t be continuing the series.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Whole review contains possible spoilers.
I finished The Great Gatsby and now I feel… tangled. Sad for Gatsby, grateful for Nick, furious with Tom and Daisy. This book isn’t just a love story—it’s a tragedy wrapped in champagne and silk. A story about illusion, and how devastating it is when the dream you’ve built your whole life around crumbles in silence.
Gatsby wasn’t perfect. He chased a married woman, built his world on shady deals, and believed in a fantasy version of Daisy that never truly existed. But at the core? He was just a lost soul clinging to hope. He believed. In love, in second chances, in the past being reclaimable. That belief made him vulnerable—but it also made him great.
Daisy? She let him believe. She gave him hope, played her part, then ran when things got hard. When he needed her most, when he took the fall for her, she vanished without a trace. That betrayal? It burns.
And Nick… Nick is the heart of this story. Quiet, observant, morally shaken, but deeply loyal. He’s the only one who stayed. The only one who honored Gatsby’s life when everyone else turned away. In the end, I wasn’t just grieving Gatsby—I was grieving the idea that the world so often forgets the ones who dream too loudly.
This book deserves five stars because it makes you feel. It makes you reflect. It holds up a mirror to society’s cruelty, to privilege, to illusions—and still leaves room for aching admiration. It broke my heart. And I’ll never forget it.
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
As someone who absolutely loves the Narnia movies, I’ve been eager to dive into the books for a while. This is the second book I’ve read after The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (I’m reading them in a different order), and I’m thrilled with how the story continues.
In this book, we meet Prince Caspian, a young prince who, with the help of High King Peter, recovers his rightful position as the true King of Narnia. Together, they bring the Old Narnia creatures out of hiding and restore the land to its former glory.
It's a beautifully written book that is easy to follow, and even though there’s less action than in the movie, the key events are still well represented. The themes of bravery, friendship, and standing up for what’s right really shine through.
I highly recommend it to anyone who loves The Chronicles of Narnia or wants to escape into a magical world of adventure and fantasy.
challenging
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I'm stunned. Speechless. I thought I had it figured out—I had my suspicions, I tried to piece it all together... but Christie still outsmarted me. Every clue felt just a little off, every theory just a little too easy.
And then the ending came—and it wrecked me.
I sat there, book in hand, just staring.
How does she do it? How does she twist everything so perfectly?
Another masterpiece finished... and honestly, I’m still catching my breath. Death on the Nile is pure brilliance.
And then the ending came—and it wrecked me.
I sat there, book in hand, just staring.
How does she do it? How does she twist everything so perfectly?
Another masterpiece finished... and honestly, I’m still catching my breath. Death on the Nile is pure brilliance.