nerdy_bookdragon's reviews
20 reviews

The Heart of a Dog by Mikhail Bulgakov

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.25

It was a really interesting book, a bit bizarre and grotesque at points, but I loved reading it. Sharik was a very interesting character of the book, and I think this is an easy classic to read, and also a good one if you like a bit of unhinged and dark stories.

The Book of Purrs by Luís Coelho

emotional funny inspiring relaxing

• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

A very very cute book with so many adorable cat comics, absolutely loved it. An easy and fun read!

Tale of Three Ships by Darcia G. Laucerica

adventurous emotional funny inspiring relaxing 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

3.5

This book was a fun little read, I enjoyed parts of it a lot. I really liked and grew attached to the characters, and it was really nice to discover their history, and to wonder about their future.

Overall I liked this book, but there were things that weren't exactly to my liking. The chapters came after like little short stories, and less like a continuous tale, at least that's how it felt for me. So many parts were not detailed or written that I felt like would have made this book a lot better, and it could have gone into more detailed descriptions about certain events. 

Even with everything in consideration I can recommend this book, it was really an adorable book with some of the most fun pirates you'll ever have the chance to meet!

Treasures of Egypt: The Spear & the Scythe by Amr Saleh

adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring relaxing sad fast-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? Yes

5.0

Ever since I was a kid I was intrigued by Egyptian culture and mythology, this was the main reason why I picked up this book.
It gave me so much more, I loved the characters, the main characters fully stole my heart (looking at you Khaf) but I also adored many more of the characters, they were simply just fun and complex most of the time and I loved following them through their journey.
I cried, laughed, wanted to yank my phone away and I got very annoyed too. A full rollercoaster of a book, but it was perfect as a cozy little book that hurts you just perfectly.

Into the Churn by Hayley Reese Chow

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.25

This was a really fun book and I really enjoyed reading it. I loved that it was fast paced and I never wanted to stop. I've spent a few hours on my train ride and then my afternoon with it and finished it in basically two sitting.
I LOVE LOVE LOVED THE CHARACTERS. I loved their dynamics, their witty dialogues, I loved the two povs and it was a lovely read.

I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki by Baek Se-hee

reflective slow-paced

3.0

Cursed Bunny by Bora Chung

dark mysterious tense slow-paced

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

5.0

The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater

adventurous dark lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

4.25

In the beginning I felt a bit meh about this book, but then I kept reading because I started to fall in love with characters and adore them. And in the end I ugly cried, so I grew to love this book, a lovely read and an easy read.

Untold Night and Day by Bae Suah

dark mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated

4.0

The Night Market by Jesikah Sundin

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.75

This was a really fun and cute read, I definitely loved getting into this fantasy world with all the wonderful folks and magic systems.