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Eetgestoord by Charlotte Simons
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
3.5
Eetgestoord is een boek met veel verhalen. Heftige verhalen.
Ik ben blij dat Charlotte de minder gehoorde eetstoornissen erin heeft gezet. Bedankt om mij gehoord te laten voelen.
Ik herkende mijzelf veel hierin en had vaak moeite met lezen, want je eetgestoorde stem blijft bij je. Ookal kan je het verschil tussen jezelf en die stem zien, het is soms moeilijk om er niet naar te luisteren.
Ik ben blij dat Charlotte de minder gehoorde eetstoornissen erin heeft gezet. Bedankt om mij gehoord te laten voelen.
Ik herkende mijzelf veel hierin en had vaak moeite met lezen, want je eetgestoorde stem blijft bij je. Ookal kan je het verschil tussen jezelf en die stem zien, het is soms moeilijk om er niet naar te luisteren.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder
Toen de maskers kwamen by Jennifer Dugan
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Een onbetrouwbare hoofdpersonage, die ook nog je angst omhoog gooit. Je gaat misschien het karakter haten, want waarom vertrouw je nou de persoon die jouw leven heeft gered niet?
Sloan heeft een grote trauma doorgebracht. Haar geheugen heeft haar proberen te helpen met het opsluiten van haar herinnering. Toch probeert ze de deur van de herinnering te openen. En dit leidt tot meer paniek, dan iets goeds.
Ik hou van een spannend boek, alleen soms werd de emoties van Sloan te veel. De paniek die zij kreeg nam ik erg over. Ik heb zelfs de laatste pagina gelezen, omdat ik zelf het moest weten. Het had mij voorbereid op een einde, die misschien niet iedereen zo leuk en aardig vind.
Toen de maskers kwamen gaat echt over het verhelpen van trauma en het achterhalen van de waarom? Waarom toen Sloan er was? Waarom op die nacht? En waarom is zij samen met Cherry de enige overlevenden? Het gaf het boek meer spanning en meer theorieën. Je begint zelf ideeën te creëren die misschien helemaal fout liggen. En het feit dat je door Sloan's ogen kijkt, maakt al deze theorieën gevaarlijk. Ze weet eigenlijk helemaal niks en probeert haar eigen angst te overwinnen.
Als je van thrillers hou, hack and slash verhalen en hoofdpersonages die niet bepaald betrouwbaar zijn, dan is dit zeker een boek voor jou.
Sloan heeft een grote trauma doorgebracht. Haar geheugen heeft haar proberen te helpen met het opsluiten van haar herinnering. Toch probeert ze de deur van de herinnering te openen. En dit leidt tot meer paniek, dan iets goeds.
Ik hou van een spannend boek, alleen soms werd de emoties van Sloan te veel. De paniek die zij kreeg nam ik erg over. Ik heb zelfs de laatste pagina gelezen, omdat ik zelf het moest weten. Het had mij voorbereid op een einde, die misschien niet iedereen zo leuk en aardig vind.
Toen de maskers kwamen gaat echt over het verhelpen van trauma en het achterhalen van de waarom? Waarom toen Sloan er was? Waarom op die nacht? En waarom is zij samen met Cherry de enige overlevenden? Het gaf het boek meer spanning en meer theorieën. Je begint zelf ideeën te creëren die misschien helemaal fout liggen. En het feit dat je door Sloan's ogen kijkt, maakt al deze theorieën gevaarlijk. Ze weet eigenlijk helemaal niks en probeert haar eigen angst te overwinnen.
Als je van thrillers hou, hack and slash verhalen en hoofdpersonages die niet bepaald betrouwbaar zijn, dan is dit zeker een boek voor jou.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Child death, Death, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Kiss Her Once for Me by Alison Cochrun
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The main character wasn't super likable, but I guess relatable to most. A hopeless romantic that is demi-sexual.
It's a cute story, I enjoyed it, especially since I needed something for the holidays. It will however not be super memorable for me.
It's a cute story, I enjoyed it, especially since I needed something for the holidays. It will however not be super memorable for me.
The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
If you dont want spice stop at chapter 23. Horny ass bastards
Dungeons and Drama by Kristy Boyce
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
If there was better explaination about the world building, I might've liked it more. You just jump into the world really in someone's timeline with no real background information.
Absolutely loved the inclusive characters tho!
Absolutely loved the inclusive characters tho!
Vale of Dreams by Alex Rivers, C.N. Crawford
Crawford and Rivers have done an amazing job on the sequal of the Fey Academy series. The tension of navigating the royal court while staying undercover as a spy made this book incredibly gripping.
Even if Nia might not like the Fey prince herself, he has definitely captured my heart with his sobbing background story and undeniable charm. It's fascinating to see two sides of what may be the most terrifying man in the Fey kingdom.
The second book leans a lot into the spying and lying part, compared to the romantic scenes in the first one. I did not mind this at all, however my heart aches to see more of Raphael & Nia's relationship. If you're more interested in the espionage aspect, this book will be a great fit.
The story concludes with an unexpected and thrilling cliffhanger, leaving readers eager for more.
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
hank you to C.N. Crawford for sending me a copy to review. It's been an honour to be able to read this series so far.
This review might contain spoilers from the previous book Avalon Tower, which is the first of the Fey Academy for Spies series. If you'd like to read my review of that book, click here.
The war between Brocéliande and the humans continues. After attempting to rescue Raphael from the depths of the castle, Nia must now pose as the mistress of the fearsome Fey Prince known as the Dreamstalker.With Nia close to the prince, the human army might finally have a chance of winning the war. The prince seeks to use her hidden power for his own purposes, while she needs his intel to further her cause. But can Nia resist the Dreamstalker and save her world?
Crawford and Rivers have done an amazing job on the sequal of the Fey Academy series. The tension of navigating the royal court while staying undercover as a spy made this book incredibly gripping.
Even if Nia might not like the Fey prince herself, he has definitely captured my heart with his sobbing background story and undeniable charm. It's fascinating to see two sides of what may be the most terrifying man in the Fey kingdom.
The second book leans a lot into the spying and lying part, compared to the romantic scenes in the first one. I did not mind this at all, however my heart aches to see more of Raphael & Nia's relationship. If you're more interested in the espionage aspect, this book will be a great fit.
The story concludes with an unexpected and thrilling cliffhanger, leaving readers eager for more.
Avalon Tower by Alex Rivers, C.N. Crawford
adventurous
challenging
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Thank you to C.N. Crawford for sending me a copy to review
Nia finds herself in a dangerous situation when her trip to France doesn't go as planned. What was meant to be a fun birthday celebration, became a dangerous fight with the Fey who has occupied half of France. Not only that, but she finds out that she might not be so human as she thinks she is as she starts to find explination for her everyday, that wasn't meant to be so everyday, but magic. Now she must become a spy and train in Avalon Tower, where some trails will test her skills if she truely belongs there. Not only that, but the guy that told her to become a spy, her mentor Raphael turns out to be just her type, whether she likes it or not. The only problem is: Romantic relationships will get you expelled.
This book is absolutely amazing. I loved the fact it plays in different locations and that these locations have their own worldbuilding around it, with some history from the real world mixed in. Seeing how France works with half occupied land, and the other half being free but still trying to keep the other half happy so they won't attack them, was absolutely great.
The missions of the spies were so tense at some times I couldn't stop reading, finding myself delved into this book at 2am, telling myself: "just another chapter and I'll stop." I don't think I've ever read such a good spy book before, and this made me realise even more how much I love this trope. It really made you feel you were a spy in that mission, the amount of detail you pick up and that they have to sink in, to stay aware of everyone's abouts.
The romance was also fantastic, I love the enemies to lovers turning into forbidden romance. It gives still that tension in the relationship, making them act like they're really still enemies for one another. The enemies to lovers part did go quickly, but I think the forbidden romance might have saved the romance plot for me.
Overall this book was written very smoothly, and I wish I didnt drag it out for too long, because C.N. Crawford has definitely gained a new fan due to this book. I love that you don't get infodumped about the situation, past or surroundings, but just enough to take in the environment. To make you feel present in this story, being able to imagine it in your head.
I recommend this book for fans of Leigh Bardugo & Holly Black.
Nia finds herself in a dangerous situation when her trip to France doesn't go as planned. What was meant to be a fun birthday celebration, became a dangerous fight with the Fey who has occupied half of France. Not only that, but she finds out that she might not be so human as she thinks she is as she starts to find explination for her everyday, that wasn't meant to be so everyday, but magic. Now she must become a spy and train in Avalon Tower, where some trails will test her skills if she truely belongs there. Not only that, but the guy that told her to become a spy, her mentor Raphael turns out to be just her type, whether she likes it or not. The only problem is: Romantic relationships will get you expelled.
This book is absolutely amazing. I loved the fact it plays in different locations and that these locations have their own worldbuilding around it, with some history from the real world mixed in. Seeing how France works with half occupied land, and the other half being free but still trying to keep the other half happy so they won't attack them, was absolutely great.
The missions of the spies were so tense at some times I couldn't stop reading, finding myself delved into this book at 2am, telling myself: "just another chapter and I'll stop." I don't think I've ever read such a good spy book before, and this made me realise even more how much I love this trope. It really made you feel you were a spy in that mission, the amount of detail you pick up and that they have to sink in, to stay aware of everyone's abouts.
The romance was also fantastic, I love the enemies to lovers turning into forbidden romance. It gives still that tension in the relationship, making them act like they're really still enemies for one another. The enemies to lovers part did go quickly, but I think the forbidden romance might have saved the romance plot for me.
Overall this book was written very smoothly, and I wish I didnt drag it out for too long, because C.N. Crawford has definitely gained a new fan due to this book. I love that you don't get infodumped about the situation, past or surroundings, but just enough to take in the environment. To make you feel present in this story, being able to imagine it in your head.
I recommend this book for fans of Leigh Bardugo & Holly Black.