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The Awakening by Kate Chopin
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-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
4.25
Flashback by Shannon Messenger
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
tense
slow-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
3.75
Idk, it was just a lot of staying in the healing center and a lot of Fitz being like, “RAAAAH, I HATE U ALVAR . There were still some cute moments though and it was cool to learn more about the trolls.
Agnes Grey by Anne Brontë
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I thought this book was really quite adorable. It follows the main character Agnes Grey as she becomes a governess to help her family and show them that she is a capable woman. One of the main focuses of this book is the upper class treatment of those considered lesser than them.
While it sometimes felt like the descriptions of the characters dragged on a bit and there was more tell than there was show, I enjoyed all the cute moments that did happen in this book. Because of the way it was told, you get the sense that you are traveling with this woman as she walks down memory lane and recounts her governess years. There is never really any rush and things go at their own natural pace in this slice-of-life type novel, which, depending on the person, can be a good or bad thing.
While it sometimes felt like the descriptions of the characters dragged on a bit and there was more tell than there was show, I enjoyed all the cute moments that did happen in this book. Because of the way it was told, you get the sense that you are traveling with this woman as she walks down memory lane and recounts her governess years. There is never really any rush and things go at their own natural pace in this slice-of-life type novel, which, depending on the person, can be a good or bad thing.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle
adventurous
challenging
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book isn’t exactly what I was expecting of such a well known classic, but it was pretty good. There was a lot of… interesting views on the lds faith, but the author later stated that he was misinformed. I had no clue who the perpetrators was or how he did it, and was definitely confused in the second part.
I really liked how the author made sure Sherlock had his faults and how he showed Sherlock’s humanity. I also liked the development of his and Watson’s friendship.
I really liked how the author made sure Sherlock had his faults and how he showed Sherlock’s humanity. I also liked the development of his and Watson’s friendship.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder, Violence, and Religious bigotry
It portrays the LDS faith in a negative (and mostly incorrect) manner.
Wacky Witches and Their Peculiar Familiars by April Suddendorf
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
4.5
A cute children’s book about all sorts of different witches with all sorts of different familiars that is great for reading at any time of the year. I loved the illustrations with their adorable little rhymes! I really enjoyed seeing the depictions of different animals and how they are all help their witches in specific ways. The message that this book sends is simple and positive and prompts you think creatively about the different animals you know and how they could help you—magically or not. Overall, this book is a cute read that I thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you to NetGalley for sending me an ARC of this book!
A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-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
3.75
Fun Fact: I Love You by Gina Larsen
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I was given an ARC version of this book and wasn’t really sure what to expect. Overall, I think it was a pretty good book—it included a lot more emotions than I thought it would and I was happily surprised by how much I enjoyed it. The main characters seemed like real teens and were super cute together and I feel like their emotions and reactions to things were also realistic.
I do think that the whole thing about Nellie being able to see people’s colors/auras was a bit odd, especially since it only ever came up like, three times. I thought that it was going to be a bigger part of the story, or at least something more prevalent in Nellie’s point of view. I also thought the whole “everyone has read Block Rock and loves it” was a little too much. In my experience, even really famous books—especially those that are new and only available online—aren’t read by the whole community. There were so many people either dying the tips of their hair pink or forever wearing them in braids just because they liked the book and it seemed unrealistic to me that the book had such a cultural impact after only being out for two years.
Other than that, I thought the book was pretty good.
I do think that the whole thing about Nellie being able to see people’s colors/auras was a bit odd, especially since it only ever came up like, three times. I thought that it was going to be a bigger part of the story, or at least something more prevalent in Nellie’s point of view. I also thought the whole “everyone has read Block Rock and loves it” was a little too much. In my experience, even really famous books—especially those that are new and only available online—aren’t read by the whole community. There were so many people either dying the tips of their hair pink or forever wearing them in braids just because they liked the book and it seemed unrealistic to me that the book had such a cultural impact after only being out for two years.
Other than that, I thought the book was pretty good.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Toxic friendship, and Grief