lxeleigh's reviews
162 reviews

Old Enough by Haley Jakobson
Did not finish book. Stopped at 13%.

started on audio and wasn’t vibing with the narrator, will try again in print/digital

None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.25

incredible audiobook, a thrilling thriller 

Bitter by Akwaeke Emezi

4.5

I didn’t think it would be possible to like this better than Pet! But here we are !!

Pet by Akwaeke Emezi

challenging dark emotional hopeful 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

4.0

loved the world building and characters 

Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo

emotional reflective slow-paced

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

4.0

beautiful

Both/And: A Life in Many Worlds by Huma Abedin

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.5

one of the most interesting memoirs I’ve ever read. so grateful Huma shared so much of her heart with us 🤍

First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston
Did not finish book. Stopped at 11%.

I made a promise to myself to only read good books this year and I just cannot see this one meeting that criteria for me 

A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers

emotional 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? Yes

5.0

*heavy sigh* such a joy to read

I Will Find You by Harlan Coben

emotional mysterious fast-paced

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

3.0

a good time 

Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah

dark emotional tense 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

5.0

gripping, educational, horrifying.