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33 reviews
Seven Dirty Secrets by Natalie D. Richards
2.0
While this book was engaging, the identity of the culprit was evident from the start, rendering the ending cliché and lacking surprise. 2 stars.
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
3.0
Undoubtedly, the book captures unsettling, triggering, raw writing. However, the length feels excessive. So excessive that it gets boring and often repetitive. I found myself getting interested in the book not until a little more than halfway through (and that's with the book being over 800 pages long)
There's so much to say about this book, but I'm going to leave it at that. I would say for those undeterred by its length, the slow/repetitive/depressing moments, then go ahead and read it.
There's so much to say about this book, but I'm going to leave it at that. I would say for those undeterred by its length, the slow/repetitive/depressing moments, then go ahead and read it.
A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St. Clair
2.0
This retelling fell short of expectations. It merely recycled familiar names. Persephone, portrayed as the Goddess of Spring and the central character, failed to resonate. Her portrayal felt disjointed, and her actions often left me frustrated. Despite Hades' allure, his depiction as the God of the Dead lacked the depth I anticipated. He exuded more of a charming rebel persona rather than the formidable deity he should be.
The narrative lacked the necessary buildup and tension to sustain engagement, opting instead for a rushed union between the main characters. Persephone's internal conflict regarding her feelings for Hades felt repetitive and tiresome.
The narrative lacked the necessary buildup and tension to sustain engagement, opting instead for a rushed union between the main characters. Persephone's internal conflict regarding her feelings for Hades felt repetitive and tiresome.
The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down: How to Be Calm in a Busy World by Haemin Sunim
4.0
The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down is like that friendly nudge we all need sometimes. It's not exactly breaking news, but it's a nice reminder of life's basics that tend to slip our minds in the daily grind. The audiobook version is pretty good. Perfect for those drives to work when you need a breather. Sure, it's not reinventing the wheel, but it has its charm. It nudges us to pause, reflect, and appreciate the little things we often overlook in the chaos of life.