mariald's reviews
103 reviews

The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

mysterious 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

Saw the big plot twist coming but still loved this book.

The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston

lighthearted 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

Went into the book being like “oh let me read a little cute romance” but it was so much more than that 😭

The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson

mysterious 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

4.0

I feel betrayed 
Slow start but when it got more into the mystery it was great!
Holly Jackson did it again 😭

Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

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

3.75

Definitely cried a few times 

Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

funny medium-paced

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

4.0

I came out of this book hating every character but I love that. June is absolutely delusional and while it’s rlly annoying a lot of the times it’s also entertaining.
Was this book a bit repetitive? Yes but I still enjoyed it.

Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas

adventurous emotional mysterious 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

4.0

4.2 ⭐️ 
Loved the characters and the concept of the book + the atmosphere.
Some plot points were very predictable but overall rlly good book

The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

3.75

Ending was crazy tbh

Imogen, Obviously by Becky Albertalli

lighthearted 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

3.75

Can someone punch Gretchen.
Nice book tho.

The Family Remains by Lisa Jewell

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense 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

4.5

Sixteen Souls by Rosie Talbot

emotional funny mysterious tense 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? No

5.0