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101 reviews

Trust Me, I'm a (Junior) Doctor by Max Pemberton

adventurous challenging emotional funny inspiring medium-paced

5.0

The Lucky List by Rachael Lippincott

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted 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

3.5

 The lucky list is about love and grief, about how sometimes we can cling on to the past and let it affect our present and perhaps our future too. It’s been great to accompany Emily on these adventures, see how she overcomes the death of her mother and the pain that came with it.

I love how it encourages us to get out of our comfort zone and take chances, to enjoy life and be happy.

The book wasn't perfect though. The writing was a bit repetitive and it would’ve been great to get to know more about Blake’s life. 

The Hawthorne Legacy by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

adventurous challenging funny mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

 Plot twist after plot twist, the Hawthorne Legacy kept me guessing until the very end. I loved it even more than The Inheritance Games. It’s really addictive guys, I read it in two freaking days!!!

Also, if you like love triangles then this is a good book for you, if you don't like them, let me say this one's not that bad 

The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

adventurous challenging emotional funny mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.75

Will by Will Smith, Mark Manson

adventurous emotional funny inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

The Crown of Gilded Bones by Jennifer L. Armentrout

adventurous emotional funny medium-paced

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

2.0

Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell

4.0

We Were Liars by E. Lockhart

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad 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

4.0

 One of the best books I’ve read this year so far. Although at the beginning I wasn't too immersed in it, the end made it worthwhile. Also the writing style is amazing! I felt like I was in Cadence's brain.


 

Scythe by Neal Shusterman

5.0

We’re all gonna die, that’s a fact, however, in the world of Scythe death is no longer a rule but an exception.

I absolutely loved this book. I couldn’t put it down, it was addictive. I really connected with the characters; they're just great. We can see Rowan and Citra’s POVs despite the fact that it’s written in 3rd person which I loved.


I won’t tell you about the plot because the synopsis says more than enough but I’ll give you a hint “Who will guard the guards?”

Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny tense medium-paced

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

4.0

 A funny, sarcastic and touching book.

Alina's afraid of her future, afraid to find out how similar she and the Darkling are, but she has to keep going. There’s a war coming after all, so... no pressure 👍

She's just a naive and  self-centered teenager. Now, imagine being naive whilst  getting ready for war! 🤦‍♀️

I loved Nikolai’s personality, he’s just great. Also, this “Malina” relationship is toxic. I think Mal doesn’t want to accept that Alina is no longer just a mapmaker, that she’s a sun summoner, THE sun summoner (Btw, I’m still hating the Darking)