meggles801's reviews
181 reviews

The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson

adventurous challenging emotional funny 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? It's complicated

5.0

I'm going to need to let this one sit with my brain for a few days before I event attempt to put my thoughts into a cohesive review lol 

Her by Jane Jesmond

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

3.5

Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny 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

5.0

I think I found my second ever 6 star read. 
M.L. Wang, you are on an entirely different level of writing. The characters, the plot, the prose, the world building, the magic system, the literal roller coaster of emotions this book put me through. My god. I cannot wait to read Sword of Kaigen. 
SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO GOOD! 

The Children of Red Peak by Craig DiLouie

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

Where Sleeping Girls Lie by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad 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? It's complicated

5.0

YES YES YES YES YES. I absolutely love books that keep me guessing and gasping and "OMG"ing until the very end, and this book absolutely nailed this. There is SO MUCH representation, strong female roles, focus on real world issues, all wrapped up into a dark academia, private school setting with the best of the spooky vibes. I absolutely recommend this to anyone and everyone. 

Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera

adventurous challenging funny mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.5

The Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England by Brandon Sanderson

3.5

Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter

4.5

Bury Your Gays by Chuck Tingle

challenging dark funny informative sad tense 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

I've found another Roman Empire to start telling everyone about. This. Was. FANTASTIC. 
Also, 15/10 recommend LISTENING to this one. The narrators are amazing and so so integral to getting the full experience of this story. 
Can't wait to read Camp Damascus next! 

The Centre by Ayesha Manazir Siddiqi

3.0