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Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The Ravens by Danielle Paige, Kass Morgan
dark
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This was a ride.
At Westerly College, a coven of witches hides in plain sight as the sorority sisters of Kappa Rho Nu, known around campus as the Ravens. Rivalry sparks within the sisterhood between our two main characters, powerful new pledge Vivi and Scarlett, the soon-to-be president who is tasked with showing her the ropes despite thinking she doesn't have what it takes. However, old secrets haunt the Kappa house and the Ravens must come together to protect their sisterhood.
This book is the definition of a page-turner: action-packed from start to finish and brimming with magic and mystery. Every plot twist and revelation brought with it just as many new questions as it answered, propelling the story forwards through this blend of fantasy and thriller.
This cast of characters is so diverse and distinctive. The contrast between our two protagonists created such an interesting dynamic in their relationship as 'sisters', especially when we got to see their ongoing conflicts from both sides of the argument. The other sisters, though much less present in the overall story, popped in at perfectly placed points throughout to provide insight and encouragement which contributed so much to Vivi's growth as she struggles to understand her new-found power. I also really loved the whole theme of sisterhood that ran throughout the book and the way that all the girls banded together to face whatever threats came their way. It was really heart-warming to see them bond and learn from one another and, whether it was tricky spell-work or campus party etiquette, they always supported one another through every situation.
My one gripe with this book was the inclusion of the love interests of both Vivi and Scarlett. Both plot lines felt a little weak compared to the drama of everything else going on and, although it was a nice reprieve in amongst all of that, I almost feel it would've been better had they been left out and keeping the story focused on the sisterhood. I did really like both of the love interests individually but their respective romances didn't feel as though they had enough time to grow naturally.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book and would absolutely recommend it to anyone after a witchy thriller read with plenty of girl power.
At Westerly College, a coven of witches hides in plain sight as the sorority sisters of Kappa Rho Nu, known around campus as the Ravens. Rivalry sparks within the sisterhood between our two main characters, powerful new pledge Vivi and Scarlett, the soon-to-be president who is tasked with showing her the ropes despite thinking she doesn't have what it takes. However, old secrets haunt the Kappa house and the Ravens must come together to protect their sisterhood.
This book is the definition of a page-turner: action-packed from start to finish and brimming with magic and mystery. Every plot twist and revelation brought with it just as many new questions as it answered, propelling the story forwards through this blend of fantasy and thriller.
This cast of characters is so diverse and distinctive. The contrast between our two protagonists created such an interesting dynamic in their relationship as 'sisters', especially when we got to see their ongoing conflicts from both sides of the argument. The other sisters, though much less present in the overall story, popped in at perfectly placed points throughout to provide insight and encouragement which contributed so much to Vivi's growth as she struggles to understand her new-found power. I also really loved the whole theme of sisterhood that ran throughout the book and the way that all the girls banded together to face whatever threats came their way. It was really heart-warming to see them bond and learn from one another and, whether it was tricky spell-work or campus party etiquette, they always supported one another through every situation.
My one gripe with this book was the inclusion of the love interests of both Vivi and Scarlett. Both plot lines felt a little weak compared to the drama of everything else going on and, although it was a nice reprieve in amongst all of that, I almost feel it would've been better had they been left out and keeping the story focused on the sisterhood. I did really like both of the love interests individually but their respective romances didn't feel as though they had enough time to grow naturally.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book and would absolutely recommend it to anyone after a witchy thriller read with plenty of girl power.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, and Violence
Moderate: Infidelity, Cancer, and Terminal illness
Call Down the Hawk by Maggie Stiefvater
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Violence, Suicidal thoughts, Gun violence, and Cursing
Moderate: Vomit
Minor: Physical abuse and Self harm
Today Tonight Tomorrow by Rachel Lynn Solomon
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Three Hours by Rosamund Lupton
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Islamophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Mass/school shootings, Hate crime, Grief, Blood, and Cursing
Minor: Vomit, Rape, Pedophilia, and Adult/minor relationship
You by Caroline Kepnes
5.0
Easily one of the most addictive books I've ever read. By a landslide.
Was a bit of wild card as I've never really read anything like this before, the closest probably being [b:Crossing the Line|6306820|Crossing the Line|Gillian Philip|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1349107085s/6306820.jpg|6491694] but even then that didn't have the pure joy of a remarkably unreliable narrator or the constant need to remind yourself that you really should not be rooting for him (despite the fact that, shocker, I most definitely was).
I think the creepiest thing about this book, apart from the obvious (society's complete and utter lack of concern for privacy when it comes to social media, the fact that our narrator is a psycho, etc.) is that if the similarities between Joe's personality, wit and charm when he's around Beck and every twenty something in a romance novel. The way he plants himself into her life where to her it appears to be by complete chance that they've run into each other has me wondering if this book were from Beck's POV (minus the last 5/6 chapters) it would probably be a fantastic New Adult romance novel and that thought alone terrifies me.
Basically, whether or not you like creepy reads, pick this book up - you will not regret it.
Was a bit of wild card as I've never really read anything like this before, the closest probably being [b:Crossing the Line|6306820|Crossing the Line|Gillian Philip|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1349107085s/6306820.jpg|6491694] but even then that didn't have the pure joy of a remarkably unreliable narrator or the constant need to remind yourself that you really should not be rooting for him (despite the fact that, shocker, I most definitely was).
I think the creepiest thing about this book, apart from the obvious (society's complete and utter lack of concern for privacy when it comes to social media, the fact that our narrator is a psycho, etc.) is that if the similarities between Joe's personality, wit and charm when he's around Beck and every twenty something in a romance novel. The way he plants himself into her life where to her it appears to be by complete chance that they've run into each other has me wondering if this book were from Beck's POV (minus the last 5/6 chapters) it would probably be a fantastic New Adult romance novel and that thought alone terrifies me.
Basically, whether or not you like creepy reads, pick this book up - you will not regret it.