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Scarlet by Marissa Meyer
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Starfish by Akemi Dawn Bowman
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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? Yes
4.5
4.5/5 stars
i have so many yet so little things to say about this book. it has its flaws yes, but they’re very minimal and the beauty of this book outshines it far enough for me to not particularly care about them.
i just wish it was longer. if only it gave insight to a few of my questions, this book would have been the perfect book for me.
i don’t want to go in depth about this book, because i am just stuck in awe and i really, really don’t want to get out.
nonetheless, please check the trigger warnings before reading ! there is a lot and it may be quite graphic to some as well.
i have so many yet so little things to say about this book. it has its flaws yes, but they’re very minimal and the beauty of this book outshines it far enough for me to not particularly care about them.
i just wish it was longer. if only it gave insight to a few of my questions, this book would have been the perfect book for me.
i don’t want to go in depth about this book, because i am just stuck in awe and i really, really don’t want to get out.
nonetheless, please check the trigger warnings before reading ! there is a lot and it may be quite graphic to some as well.
The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
dark
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Meet Me in the Middle by Alex Light
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Powerless by Lauren Roberts
adventurous
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
4.5/5 stars !
the author is amazing at writing fight scenes, and building up tension between the two main characters. GODDDDD its just so scrumptious i ate this book UP. i cannot wait to hear more about the elites and the lore behind kai’s father. i NEED it omg. its like im indulging myself into a universe i know im GOING to become obsessed with.
one thing that irked me tho was that, despite the writing being simultaneously gorgeous and easy to read, there were parts i noticed that were somewhat repetitive. a.k.a the repetition of certain adjectives in one chapter or two consecutive chapters. it didn’t bother me THAT much at first but at some point i did notice it.
anywho, the romance was one of a kind. listen i am not one for romance but the author single-handedly multiplied the chemistry between paedyn and kai despite there being no dialogue at all. i FELT the emotion through the narrative and that itself is a talent i must applaud.
the characters are all diverse in their own way and i hope we get to see more of them!!!! especiallyblair (given the ending) and kitt (in his villain arc) !!!!!!! i just need to see their development as the plot thickens.
overall, READ this book rn…….. it is so worth ur time i promise.
the author is amazing at writing fight scenes, and building up tension between the two main characters. GODDDDD its just so scrumptious i ate this book UP. i cannot wait to hear more about the elites and the lore behind kai’s father. i NEED it omg. its like im indulging myself into a universe i know im GOING to become obsessed with.
one thing that irked me tho was that, despite the writing being simultaneously gorgeous and easy to read, there were parts i noticed that were somewhat repetitive. a.k.a the repetition of certain adjectives in one chapter or two consecutive chapters. it didn’t bother me THAT much at first but at some point i did notice it.
anywho, the romance was one of a kind. listen i am not one for romance but the author single-handedly multiplied the chemistry between paedyn and kai despite there being no dialogue at all. i FELT the emotion through the narrative and that itself is a talent i must applaud.
the characters are all diverse in their own way and i hope we get to see more of them!!!! especially
overall, READ this book rn…….. it is so worth ur time i promise.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime, Murder, Violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Slavery, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Gore, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Sexual harassment, Misogyny, and War
Stalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco
adventurous
dark
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
3/5 stars.
first half was so booooooooring and cluttered with info! and the author cant write a good empowering female character for shit bro
😭 audrey is just so “i'm not like other girls!" and her character doesnt seem to have a unique trait whatsoever? and its just too unrealistic, i swear.
what a way to start 2024 i guess.
i mean, for a bit, the plot was intriguing and i was engaged with it by the 60% mark, but the ending disappointed me too much.
thomas was a fun character tho, not particularly well-written, but he’s charming and quick-witted and probably has adhd a.k.a i like him the best bc hes just so me.
props to this book for giving us absolutely nothing!!!!
first half was so booooooooring and cluttered with info! and the author cant write a good empowering female character for shit bro
😭 audrey is just so “i'm not like other girls!" and her character doesnt seem to have a unique trait whatsoever? and its just too unrealistic, i swear.
what a way to start 2024 i guess.
i mean, for a bit, the plot was intriguing and i was engaged with it by the 60% mark, but the ending disappointed me too much.
thomas was a fun character tho, not particularly well-written, but he’s charming and quick-witted and probably has adhd a.k.a i like him the best bc hes just so me.
props to this book for giving us absolutely nothing!!!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Stalking, Murder, Body horror, Medical content, Animal cruelty, Death, Gore, Sexism, Misogyny, and Hate crime
Moderate: Drug abuse, Forced institutionalization, Animal death, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Terminal illness and Vomit
Window Shopping by Tessa Bailey
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Gun violence
A Million Kisses in Your Lifetime by Monica Murphy
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy, Misogyny, Adult/minor relationship, Gaslighting, Sexual content, Pedophilia, Sexual harassment, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Eating disorder, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Alcohol and Cursing
Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
idk man it was a nice book i guess, but i’ll forget abt it in like a week