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minibabble's Reviews (121)
adventurous
challenging
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Good book for those that read more fantasy than I do. I liked the dialogue and overall vibes, but this was not sapphic at all, nor did I understand the magic and necromancy system whatsoever. Tbh, I was just confused the whole time but there for the ride.
Those that are better and figuring out how those systems work are probably gonna enjoy this more, but I still don’t think it met all the hype around it.
Those that are better and figuring out how those systems work are probably gonna enjoy this more, but I still don’t think it met all the hype around it.
Maybe I’m just not in the right mind space for it, but it’s really dark and grotesque. Super graphic and uncomfortable to read. Some may love it, but it’s just not for me right now.
Just a little to weird and confusing for me. Lowkey creepy AF. Some may love if, but it’s just not for me.
DNF at 20%
I wanted to love it, but the teenage girl/mid 30s-40s man relationship really creeped me out. I just can't read those age gap relationships and not feel really gross. The lack of adults stepping in, or even recognizing the dangers in this is big yikes. The girl is being manipulated.
I'm sure it's a great book, but it's really dark, emotional, and I'm just not in the right headspace/right audience for it.
I wanted to love it, but the teenage girl/mid 30s-40s man relationship really creeped me out. I just can't read those age gap relationships and not feel really gross. The lack of adults stepping in, or even recognizing the dangers in this is big yikes. The girl is being manipulated.
I'm sure it's a great book, but it's really dark, emotional, and I'm just not in the right headspace/right audience for it.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It's a HILARIOUS slightly-satirical metaphor for the occasionally bureaucratic & soul sucking nature of corporate jobs, but also the fun friends/relationships that form in those spaces. Ain't no trauma bonding like colleagues in a crazy work environment.
If you work a corporate job, have been in a large slack workspace (esp one with inside jokes affiliated with a certain emoji or gif), understand how slack works, and/or work from home, this is a really entertaining book. If not, this book will be :thumbs down: for you. It's fun and lighthearted, if you want it to be. It can also be deep and a bit philosophical, if you want it to be.
I really loved the experimental format, and applaud the writer for their creativity in their story format and the story itself. I was skeptical about if it would work, and it totally does. The voice of each character shines based on how they type-- the perfect grammar dude, the too many "!!!!" marks girl, the chill boss, the tougher boss, etc. The only thing that put me off was when pradeephas sex with slack-bot Gerald , which came out of no where lowkey, but it's not that big of a deal for me because he was literally changing his diapers for months at that point .
There's great symbolism about how corporate jobs can rob us of our time, creativity, and energy to the point that we get caught in a workday cycle and take simple mental/physical pleasures for granted. Some employees are lost forever, some are able to crawl back to reality with the help of friends and relationships. And, of course, spreadsheets are the death of us all. I thought it was lowkey philosophical and sweet thatslack-bot wanted to explore the physical realm and was really happy here. In the end, there weren't any true vilians. Just a curious "mind"
If you work a corporate job, have been in a large slack workspace (esp one with inside jokes affiliated with a certain emoji or gif), understand how slack works, and/or work from home, this is a really entertaining book. If not, this book will be :thumbs down: for you. It's fun and lighthearted, if you want it to be. It can also be deep and a bit philosophical, if you want it to be.
I really loved the experimental format, and applaud the writer for their creativity in their story format and the story itself. I was skeptical about if it would work, and it totally does. The voice of each character shines based on how they type-- the perfect grammar dude, the too many "!!!!" marks girl, the chill boss, the tougher boss, etc. The only thing that put me off was when pradeep
There's great symbolism about how corporate jobs can rob us of our time, creativity, and energy to the point that we get caught in a workday cycle and take simple mental/physical pleasures for granted. Some employees are lost forever, some are able to crawl back to reality with the help of friends and relationships. And, of course, spreadsheets are the death of us all. I thought it was lowkey philosophical and sweet that
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is a very enjoyable book, IF you go in with the right expectations and understanding of the characters. There's fun jokes, great pacing, and I like the phrasing of descriptions of everything. It reads like you're talking to friend on face time. If you're looking for great literary art, keep moving.
Margo is impregnated by her college professor at 19 years old, and decides to keep the baby. It's obvious that she's stupid, naive, and easily manipulated. If you want a book with characters that make smart decisions, are not naive, and think things through like an adult, this is not for you. But not every book needs to have reasonable characters. If you go in with the expectation that this is simply a fun story, you'll have a much better time. Audiobook is fantastic.
This book was written with the intention of turning it into a TV show. It's fun, interesting, has some underlying feminist themes (though, it's explored through a very mainstream straightforward premise and framework). Pacing is consistent except for some extra conflict with the dad at the very end, which felt a bit rushed and distracting from the main conflict. I actually really liked the shifts between 1st and 3rd person as a method of the MC highlighting and discussing the most traumatic parts of the story for herself. I kinda thought that was realistic, when you think about how people describe why a tough time was tough for them.
If you want something entertaining, relaxing, and reads like a TV show, this is for you. Just go in with the expectation that the characters make dumb decisions for plot purposes; it's not a totally realistic depiction of being a young single mom college dropout, nor of online sex work. Again, just read it as something fun and entertaining rather than something serious, and you'll have a good time.
P.S. Audiobook is great and the voice actress will play the MC in the TV adaptation!
Margo is impregnated by her college professor at 19 years old, and decides to keep the baby. It's obvious that she's stupid, naive, and easily manipulated. If you want a book with characters that make smart decisions, are not naive, and think things through like an adult, this is not for you. But not every book needs to have reasonable characters. If you go in with the expectation that this is simply a fun story, you'll have a much better time. Audiobook is fantastic.
This book was written with the intention of turning it into a TV show. It's fun, interesting, has some underlying feminist themes (though, it's explored through a very mainstream straightforward premise and framework). Pacing is consistent except for some extra conflict with the dad at the very end, which felt a bit rushed and distracting from the main conflict. I actually really liked the shifts between 1st and 3rd person as a method of the MC highlighting and discussing the most traumatic parts of the story for herself. I kinda thought that was realistic, when you think about how people describe why a tough time was tough for them.
If you want something entertaining, relaxing, and reads like a TV show, this is for you. Just go in with the expectation that the characters make dumb decisions for plot purposes; it's not a totally realistic depiction of being a young single mom college dropout, nor of online sex work. Again, just read it as something fun and entertaining rather than something serious, and you'll have a good time.
P.S. Audiobook is great and the voice actress will play the MC in the TV adaptation!
adventurous
emotional
reflective
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:
No
I had such high hopes, and was so disappointed.
Just a giant rant about random stuff. Maybe one or two lines of interesting socially commentary per chapter. 50 pages of just talking about a stupid Scrabble league. Mind numbing.
Just a giant rant about random stuff. Maybe one or two lines of interesting socially commentary per chapter. 50 pages of just talking about a stupid Scrabble league. Mind numbing.
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It had SO MUCH potential and was just not it.
I like the writing style, pacing, and the way each chapter was structured. The nonlinear storytelling wasn't confusing or convoluted. But the main character is so stupid, doesn't learn from her mistakes, and didn't seem to genuinely take accountability until like the last 3 pages. Protagonist growth is nonexistent, and she has frequent sexual fantasies about EVERYONE in her life. Japanese maple trees grow more in a year than MC does in her whole life.
Closeted bisexual Arab female MC grew up in a toxic environment, constantly watching her parents fight, an insane mother, feeling rejected by American and Arab society, and struggles with mental health, eating disorders, and accepting her sexuality. Not surprisingly, Middle Eastern culture is deeply homophobic, which presents complications for MC. A really tough upbringing and life for MC, and it's really impressive that she graduated and made it to college whatsoever.
She has a long ongoing history of cheating on her long-term and short-term partners with men and women alike. She has a love addiction and craves toxic turbulent relationships-- the chase, the thrill, and always seeking people that are not available-- because that's all she's ever known.
She moves out of NYC and goes to a rehab center in the midwest before going to grad school in Iowa. Except she startshooking up a married male heroin/sex/everything addict, falls in love with her therapist (again) , and isn't seriously participating in behavior changes that would help her. Rehab is not a linear journey, but it does require sincere effort-- not hope and a lackluster effort. Immediately afterwards, she gets in another toxic relationship with a man, and they both are constantly cheating on each other with other women.
What THE HELL was the point of going to rehab? What was the point of learning and acknowledging having a love addiction, if you're not going to actually change? If you're going to repeat patterns, just save your money. After many failed relationships, innumerable one night stands, and jumping from one bed to the next, MC finally realizes she needs to change and promises to do so with her new relationship.
Except I don't believe she's changed at all. Trauma runs deep in this book, and that's a non-linear web to untangle. But MC KEEPS MAKING THE SAME BAD DECISIONS with literally every single person that even walks by her. MC knows that she's fucked up and hurt dozens of people, but I remain unconvinced that she will build a healthy future.
When people show you who they are, believe them. Especially if they do it twice.
I like the writing style, pacing, and the way each chapter was structured. The nonlinear storytelling wasn't confusing or convoluted. But the main character is so stupid, doesn't learn from her mistakes, and didn't seem to genuinely take accountability until like the last 3 pages. Protagonist growth is nonexistent, and she has frequent sexual fantasies about EVERYONE in her life. Japanese maple trees grow more in a year than MC does in her whole life.
Closeted bisexual Arab female MC grew up in a toxic environment, constantly watching her parents fight, an insane mother, feeling rejected by American and Arab society, and struggles with mental health, eating disorders, and accepting her sexuality. Not surprisingly, Middle Eastern culture is deeply homophobic, which presents complications for MC. A really tough upbringing and life for MC, and it's really impressive that she graduated and made it to college whatsoever.
She has a long ongoing history of cheating on her long-term and short-term partners with men and women alike. She has a love addiction and craves toxic turbulent relationships-- the chase, the thrill, and always seeking people that are not available-- because that's all she's ever known.
She moves out of NYC and goes to a rehab center in the midwest before going to grad school in Iowa. Except she starts
What THE HELL was the point of going to rehab? What was the point of learning and acknowledging having a love addiction, if you're not going to actually change? If you're going to repeat patterns, just save your money. After many failed relationships, innumerable one night stands, and jumping from one bed to the next, MC finally realizes she needs to change and promises to do so with her new relationship.
Except I don't believe she's changed at all. Trauma runs deep in this book, and that's a non-linear web to untangle. But MC KEEPS MAKING THE SAME BAD DECISIONS with literally every single person that even walks by her. MC knows that she's fucked up and hurt dozens of people, but I remain unconvinced that she will build a healthy future.
When people show you who they are, believe them. Especially if they do it twice.
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Diverse teen romances (queer, interracial, etc.)
There was so much promise. Some of the stories are really great, and a lot of others are predictable and fall flat. I like that the tropes for each story are in the table of contents, so you can more easily pick and choose what you're in the mood for. It's a decent anthology, but I've read better, more engaging stories.
There was so much promise. Some of the stories are really great, and a lot of others are predictable and fall flat. I like that the tropes for each story are in the table of contents, so you can more easily pick and choose what you're in the mood for. It's a decent anthology, but I've read better, more engaging stories.