lu_bookks's reviews
98 reviews

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

adventurous emotional funny informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.0

I wasnt a fan of this, i kinda got bored. Ive been looking at other people reviews of the books and i just think i read it at the wrong time cause its definitely something i love. I just need to re-read. 

Hush by Liza James

dark emotional funny mysterious tense fast-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? No

4.0

Loved this, but vibe is def my fav of the two. But this has to be on my top list for a dulogy series <3 

The Color Purple by Alice Walker

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This book is so beautiful, every word snuggled and found a spot in my heart. The character development of Mr.___ was something i loved, and the aspect of religion and how ceile’s perspective on god evolved was amazing. All the topics that walker covered was astounding. 

Vibe by Liza James

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-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? No

4.0

Loved this, almost every page felt like spice. The plot was amazing and omg ruby, i am such a simp for her, i fell head over heels. Loved<33

Queen of Hearts by Colleen Oakes

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.75

Eh fantasy. Not on a top list

Breath, Eyes, Memory by Edwidge Danticat

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense fast-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

5.0

This is one of the most well written books i have read. The plot teist in the end is insane, i have never experienced a plot twost with this much emotion, got me crying in class😔🤚🏻

Mary, Mary by James Patterson

mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

Worst patterson book. Wanted to get it over with

Misrule by Heather Walter

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective tense fast-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

5.0

AMAZING, love heather walter. All of the turns and twists really kept those pages flying. Live laugh love heather walter 😙 

Crier's War by Nina Varela

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Eh, cute gayness but not loving enough to buy second book.

From Here to Eternity: Traveling the World to Find the Good Death by Caitlin Doughty

adventurous funny informative inspiring fast-paced

4.0

I absolutely loved reading this. I love learning about other cultures and this hit the spot.