mariah_readssometimes's reviews
383 reviews

The Stationery Shop by Marjan Kamali

emotional reflective tense medium-paced

3.5

Render by K.A. Riley

adventurous dark tense fast-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? No

4.0

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab

emotional reflective sad 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

3.5

I enjoyed the story, I enjoyed Addie.
My only complaint is that it was a slow read. With going back and forth so often, I had to take it slow when reading, not to confuse myself.  However, the love story was sweet, and I really enjoyed the ending.

Sugaring Off by Gillian French

adventurous emotional slow-paced

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

3.25

They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera

emotional inspiring reflective 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? No

4.75

It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover

dark emotional sad 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Suicidal thoughts

The Wives by Tarryn Fisher

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.75

Angelfall by Susan Ee

5.0

Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire

4.0

Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James

3.0