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mikaylareads's Reviews (178)
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I don't think me and short stories/novella mesh very well tbh.
This book felt like a race to the finish and I'm not sure it was in a good way. We meet the villain pretty quickly and within pages Zinnia and her are already kind of in love? I'm all for enemies to lovers but it felt like we went from the first meeting to the first kiss in an instant. I don't think I've seen insta-love happen this fast and that's saying something.
There was good character development of the villain but Zinnia still had the same, or similar, attitude the whole way through. I liked the idea of it but I don't know that it was as well executed as it could have been.
This book felt like a race to the finish and I'm not sure it was in a good way. We meet the villain pretty quickly and within pages Zinnia and her are already kind of in love? I'm all for enemies to lovers but it felt like we went from the first meeting to the first kiss in an instant. I don't think I've seen insta-love happen this fast and that's saying something.
There was good character development of the villain but Zinnia still had the same, or similar, attitude the whole way through. I liked the idea of it but I don't know that it was as well executed as it could have been.
adventurous
challenging
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:
Complicated
I'm so glad I listened to this, I had SUCH a good time and if I'd been reading it instead I think I would have struggled a bit (there is a lot of technical jargon).
This book genuinely made me laugh out loud multiple times and had me on the edge of my seat despite having seen the movie and knowing how it ends. While it does get very technical at times, I never felt like the book was too smart for me and I was always able to keep up (even if it was barely).
The characters are all so different and unique and real, each with their own set of challenges and problems which all felt very real considering the premise of the book. Mark is hilarious, even when facing imminent death but also able to get serous and focused, which was paced out very well.
The pacing was great, the writing style was fun, the premise is very well developed and I'd assume researched to a point where it felt like this could be a real scenario. Highly recommend.
This book genuinely made me laugh out loud multiple times and had me on the edge of my seat despite having seen the movie and knowing how it ends. While it does get very technical at times, I never felt like the book was too smart for me and I was always able to keep up (even if it was barely).
The characters are all so different and unique and real, each with their own set of challenges and problems which all felt very real considering the premise of the book. Mark is hilarious, even when facing imminent death but also able to get serous and focused, which was paced out very well.
The pacing was great, the writing style was fun, the premise is very well developed and I'd assume researched to a point where it felt like this could be a real scenario. Highly recommend.
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I honestly really struggled with this one. I think I got lost at the start and never quite found my footing again. I also focused too much of the angel thing and couldn't figure out how literal or metaphorical it was. I think if I got over this I would have rated it a lot higher.
One of the most diverse books I've ever read. The writing was amazing, the gore was fantastic, the characters all felt real for the circumstances they were in. Highly recommend if you are able to read some pretty gnarly body mutilation and death.
One of the most diverse books I've ever read. The writing was amazing, the gore was fantastic, the characters all felt real for the circumstances they were in. Highly recommend if you are able to read some pretty gnarly body mutilation and death.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Pandemic/Epidemic
Moderate: Transphobia
I finished this out of spite tbh
He went on really weird tirades and talked a lot but often didn' really say much. He made some gross comments about statues and how sensual they are and that legitimately the best depiction of the feminine form wasn't as sensual to him as others?? He also has a lot of opinions that he merged in with his facts and he kept trying to relate the past to weird things. Weird pointless side tracks- plays to the library of Alexander to nazis? Self plugs every other episode. I struggled.
He went on really weird tirades and talked a lot but often didn' really say much. He made some gross comments about statues and how sensual they are and that legitimately the best depiction of the feminine form wasn't as sensual to him as others?? He also has a lot of opinions that he merged in with his facts and he kept trying to relate the past to weird things. Weird pointless side tracks- plays to the library of Alexander to nazis? Self plugs every other episode. I struggled.
informative
medium-paced
A lot of very intestinal information is packed into this. Garrett is very passionate about the subject and speaks very clearly. He gives a lot of information in very little time but it also feels important - he does little rambling and when he does it's full of fun tidbits.
The only reason this isn't a 4 is because he felt too time constrained to truly give all the details and information he wanted.
The only reason this isn't a 4 is because he felt too time constrained to truly give all the details and information he wanted.
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
A very quick and easy read. Very touching and reassuring about anxiety and mental health.
adventurous
dark
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:
Complicated
We love to see fatal flaws coming in to play. Also so glad to see everyone together and mostly getting along, it was such a good build up and their interactions are iconic.
adventurous
informative
medium-paced
God I love Stephen Fry, the man truly has a way with words
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
On a re-read this is a 4. Still incredible but because I knew the twist, it lost a lot of a suspense and tension. It was interesting to see all the foreshadowing and hints to what was going on.
Original Review, 2023
The only reason this isn't 5/5 is because I've never hated a character more in my life - the double standard and way he kept jumping from plan to plan with no regard to literally anyone's safety had me actually screaming. I'm amazed none of the characters threw hands (or tied him up) any earlier because good lord he was an asshole.
Amazing writing, a really unique concept that was executed (haha) incredibly well, and the twists and turns were great. I read it in one sitting and couldn't put it down.
I didn't super-love the characters but they were all very interesting and reacted in what feels like very accurate ways for the situation. The concept, the writing style, and the pacing once things started moving definitely made up for it. There are a good lot of twists that keep things moving and keep both the characters and readers on edge.
I did guess who was involved purely on vibes and it hurt that I was right. Screw you Arthur, you hurt my heart and made me cry
Overall, very fun, very different, and I'm Very excited to read the rest of her books
Original Review, 2023
The only reason this isn't 5/5 is because I've never hated a character more in my life - the double standard and way he kept jumping from plan to plan with no regard to literally anyone's safety had me actually screaming. I'm amazed none of the characters threw hands (or tied him up) any earlier because good lord he was an asshole.
Amazing writing, a really unique concept that was executed (haha) incredibly well, and the twists and turns were great. I read it in one sitting and couldn't put it down.
I didn't super-love the characters but they were all very interesting and reacted in what feels like very accurate ways for the situation. The concept, the writing style, and the pacing once things started moving definitely made up for it. There are a good lot of twists that keep things moving and keep both the characters and readers on edge.
Overall, very fun, very different, and I'm Very excited to read the rest of her books
lighthearted
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:
No