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Something In The Water by Elijah Joseph
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
2.0
Honestly, I was only attracted to this comic because of the cover. It looks so epic! I should know by now that just because a book has a nice cover doesn't necessarily mean the book itself is going to be good.
It felt very choppy; the flow was off and felt unnatural between each scene. It was jumpy and very stilted.
The dialogue was also pretty bad, and felt strange. It wasn't natural or believable.
I also didn't like the art style much. It felt... 'creepy' is the only word I can really think of to describe it.
Not really my taste, I'm afraid.
It felt very choppy; the flow was off and felt unnatural between each scene. It was jumpy and very stilted.
The dialogue was also pretty bad, and felt strange. It wasn't natural or believable.
I also didn't like the art style much. It felt... 'creepy' is the only word I can really think of to describe it.
Not really my taste, I'm afraid.
My Roommate Is a Vampire by Jenna Levine
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
This was a really sweet, easy read. The characters were likeable (Frederick was such a sweetheart), but I won’t lie: I found it a tad bit tedious. I think it’s just because I’m used to so much action and drama all the time, so I really was expecting something a bit more thrilling.
But these books are for getting cute, fluffy feelings, and I did experience some of that whilst reading, so I suppose it did its job.
I’m just always hungry for drama 😉
Regardless, I’m excited to read Jenna’s next vampire book, My Vampire Plus-One, set in the same universe. It’ll be perfect for when I’m looking for something light and cute.
But these books are for getting cute, fluffy feelings, and I did experience some of that whilst reading, so I suppose it did its job.
I’m just always hungry for drama 😉
Regardless, I’m excited to read Jenna’s next vampire book, My Vampire Plus-One, set in the same universe. It’ll be perfect for when I’m looking for something light and cute.
The Wild Robot by Peter Brown
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
I went to see The Wild Robot in the cinema recently and absolutely FELL IN LOVE (and not just because it had Kit Connor and Pedro Pascal in it😉). The story was so beautiful and heartwrenching and AGH I just loved it so, so much, and I can't wait to watch it again!
And so, obviously, I had to then read the book.
It was super cute, and I love how the movie stays pretty much on track with what happens in the book, but develops it further and gives us more details.
The movie and the book really compliment each other well, and can both be enjoyed equally.
I'm already super excited for the second movie and can promise that I'll be reading the second and third books soon!
And so, obviously, I had to then read the book.
It was super cute, and I love how the movie stays pretty much on track with what happens in the book, but develops it further and gives us more details.
The movie and the book really compliment each other well, and can both be enjoyed equally.
I'm already super excited for the second movie and can promise that I'll be reading the second and third books soon!
The Paper Menagerie by Ken Liu
Read this for uni and WOW.
It really packs a punch. Such a devastatingly beautiful and heartbreaking story about identity, heritage and family.
Really worth the read, you will not regret it.
It really packs a punch. Such a devastatingly beautiful and heartbreaking story about identity, heritage and family.
Really worth the read, you will not regret it.