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nanabklibrary's Reviews (36)
mysterious
slow-paced
Este foi um daqueles livros que me custou a avançar. A premissa é super interessante, livros mágicos e um ambiente cheio de mistério literário, mas infelizmente, a ação só arranca verdadeiramente depois da metade. Até lá, senti a leitura bastante lenta e pouco envolvente.
Apesar disso, não senti que fosse razão para dar DNF. Havia potencial, e eu queria perceber até onde a história ia. O final? Deixado em aberto… mas de forma um pouco “meh”, sem aquele impacto que nos deixa a ansiar pela continuação.
No fundo, não digo que não se deva ler, só que não foi um livro para mim. Há quem vá adorar, especialmente se tiver mais paciência para um ritmo mais calmo.
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
“Binding 13” by Chloe Walsh completely swept me away — and no, I’m not exaggerating. I’m still trying to piece my heart back together after this emotional rollercoaster. It felt like stepping into a parallel universe, where every page pulled me in deeper, and the details — so carefully and meaningfully written — made me live the story as if it were my own. 📖💫
Shannon… oh, my dear Shannon. She’s not just a character. She’s flesh and bone, pain and silence. Coming from a home where true bullying hides behind walls that should protect her, she was shaped by loneliness, by a lack of love, by screams no one hears and wounds no one sees. Reading her story felt like hearing the muted cry of so many who live that same harsh reality. She’s delicate, but made of steel. And watching her fight to find herself, to trust, to love… it broke my heart and gave me hope all at once. 💔🌷
Then there’s Johnny. The rugby prodigy, with the world at his feet and, paradoxically, no time to truly live the youth that was stolen from him by pressure and expectations. Always so focused, so driven, that somewhere along the way, he lost himself. 🏉🥺
What touched me deeply was the moment these two broken worlds collided. It’s as if the universe finally decided to give them a chance. It wasn’t love at first sight — it was something purer, truer, something necessary. A quiet connection between two weary souls, a shared refuge in a world where neither of them quite fits. 💞✨
The way Chloe builds their bond… my God. It’s raw, it’s real, it’s tender. It’s not picture-perfect or overly romantic. It’s messy, intense and full of stumbles — just as it should be when two people are trying to heal each other without knowing how. ❤️🩹
I’ve finished this book with a full heart, even if slightly shattered. “Binding 13” is so much more than a teen romance. It’s a plea for empathy, a tribute to emotional growth, and a love letter to second chances. And me? I’m completely and utterly hooked… and already counting the days until I can hold “Keeping 13” in my hands. I need more. More of them, more of this journey, more of everything. 🫶🌙📚
adventurous
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
I just finished Lessons in Chemistry and my heart is still so full! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What a wonderful, smart, and unexpectedly moving read. It’s not just a book about a female scientist in the 1960s — it’s about being a woman, period. And about how the world keeps trying to fit us into molds that were never made for us.
Elizabeth Zott is absolutely brilliant. A determined, sarcastic woman with zero patience for social conventions — she just wants to do her job with dignity and be taken seriously in science 🧪. But of course, in an era where being a woman was already a “problem,” being a smart one made things even harder. The way she stands up to sexism, injustice, and the constant judgment… I wanted to applaud her so many times — and scream in frustration at others!
But the book isn’t just about struggle. It’s light, witty, and full of unexpectedly sweet moments. Six-Thirty, the dog? One of the most emotional and sensitive voices in the story (yes, a dog! 🐶). Her relationship with her daughter? So raw and powerful. And when she, against all odds, ends up hosting a cooking show on TV… it was simply brilliant. Because there, between recipes and pans 🍳, she kept teaching science — and more importantly, she taught women to believe in themselves.
I laughed, I got emotional, I reflected, and I felt genuinely inspired. It’s one of those books that reminds us how far we still have to go, but also of the power of persistence, knowledge, and authenticity.
By the end, this quote stuck with me: “Women are not small versions of men.”
We are unique, complex, and we deserve to take up space — whether it’s in a lab, a kitchen, or anywhere we choose to be.
If you haven’t read this book yet, do it. You’ll come out of it more aware, more inspired… and maybe seeing the world with just a little more chemistry ✨
hopeful
fast-paced
🐱 The Full Moon Café 🌌
If you love cats, astrology, and that magical vibe, this book seems promising… but it falls a little short. 🐾✨ The premise is super captivating – a café that mixes astrological mysteries with little moments featuring cats that seem to hold secrets – but the execution wasn’t as strong as I’d hoped.
It’s a light read, with a cute and relaxing tone, but without major twists or memorable moments. 📖 It’s not bad, just… “okay.” It feels like one of those books you pick up to unwind between more intense reads.
I’m giving it 3 stars ⭐⭐⭐ because it was enjoyable and had potential, but it didn’t shine as much as I expected. If you’re passionate about cats and a fan of astrology, it might be worth giving it a shot! 🐈♍
Have you read it? I’d love to know if you felt the same or if it captivated you more than it did me! ✨
sad
tense
fast-paced
💔 Distorção, da Liliana Rodrigues Brito, é um murro no estômago – daqueles que te deixam sem ar, mas que também te fazem refletir sobre temas que muitas vezes preferimos ignorar. O que torna esta história ainda mais impactante é o facto de se passar em Portugal, o país onde vivo. Saber que esta realidade não está assim tão distante é assustador e arrebatador.
A escrita é envolvente e direta, o que faz com que seja impossível largar o livro. Cada página está carregada de emoções e tensão, e as personagens são tão reais que sentes que podias cruzar-te com elas na tua própria rua. Liliana capta, de forma impressionante, o impacto devastador da violência contra as mulheres e como esta molda a vida das vítimas e daqueles que as rodeiam.
Se há algo que não me conquistou totalmente foi o final. 😕 Não é que seja mau, mas ficou aquém das expectativas depois de toda a montanha-russa emocional que o livro proporciona. Ainda assim, merece as 4 estrelas pelo poder da mensagem e pela forma como a autora nos desafia a encarar esta dura realidade, bem aqui, no nosso país.
Se procuras um livro que te marque e te faça pensar – mesmo quando o fecho não é perfeito – Distorção é uma leitura obrigatória. 🌪️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Torture
Moderate: Child abuse, Murder
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-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:
Yes
✨ Review of Later by Stephen King ✨
5⭐ – A story that stays with you… even later!
If you think King only writes horror, think again! Later is so much more than ghosts and supernatural chills – it’s a story about growing up, facing your fears, and understanding what truly matters in life.
The writing flows effortlessly, and before you know it, you’ve reached the end! It’s an easy read, but don’t be fooled – it will definitely make you think. We follow Jamie, a boy with a “special gift,” who reminds us that the answers to our problems don’t always come straight away… sometimes, we only figure things out later. And it’s in that “later” that everything begins to make sense.
It’s captivating, heartfelt, and yes, a little creepy at times (it’s King, after all 😅), but it never loses its humanity. If you enjoy well-told stories with plenty of soul, this one is a “must-read”!
📚 Have you read it? Let me know what you thought!
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
✨ The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes is one of those books that grabs you from the very first page! 🕵️♀️💎 The story kicks off with Avery’s simple life, and suddenly, BOOM 💥 — she finds out she’s inherited a billionaire’s fortune from a man she’s never even met. The catch? She has to solve puzzles and survive his four grandsons, who are not exactly thrilled about it… 😏
Each chapter is like a puzzle piece, packed with mystery and twists. It’s impossible to put down because you’re constantly thinking, “What on earth is going to happen next?!” 🔍 The writing flows so smoothly, making it incredibly addictive to read. The pages practically turn themselves — before you know it, you’re done and already craving the next book. 📚
If you love a good mystery, family drama, and a badass protagonist who knows how to play the game, this is the book for you. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ from a heart and mind completely obsessed! 😍