readwithzayy's reviews
49 reviews

Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer

adventurous funny slow-paced

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

3.5

A Haunted Love Story: The Ghosts of the Allen House by Mark Spencer

tense medium-paced

3.5

Collide by Bal Khabra

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.5

The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston

emotional inspiring lighthearted slow-paced

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

4.0

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book! I have to admit that the beginning was a bit slow, and it took me some time to get into it. However, as I kept reading, I found myself completely absorbed in the story. The characters, including the supporting characters like Fiona and Drew, were amazing friends to Clementine. 

What really stood out to me was the depth of Clementine's love for her late aunt, which added a touching and meaningful layer to the narrative. And then there's Iwan, who is truly an extraordinary character. His charismatic personality and compelling demeanour completely won me over, making him my newest book boyfriend! I especially appreciated how he helped Clementine open up about her feelings

Do You Remember by Freida McFadden

mysterious tense medium-paced

• Loveable characters? It's complicated

3.0

Alive and Wells by Bailey Hannah

emotional hopeful medium-paced

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

3.75

His Tesoro by Emilia Rossi

dark emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

3.5

The Sharpest Edges by Anna Callaway

emotional lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

Drawn to Death by Kat Shehata

mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

3.75

If you're in the mood for a captivating romantic suspense novel that places a strong emphasis on the romance, then this book is worth your attention. I found it extremely enjoyable. I loved the female protagonist, Evelyn and found her character to be quite compelling. As for the male protagonist, Leo, I found him quite infuriating at times with his disbelief in Evelyn's ability to communicate with ghosts which was understandable at first since he is a detective, but I found it a bit annoying that even as Evelyn continued to demonstrate her communication skills through uncovering important clues, he remained doubtful. Despite this, I still found their romance and especially the mystery captivating.

The Second Life of Jonathan Sendel by Jeffery Ashkin

mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

I was completely engrossed in this book, especially the part about the clones, which was the main reason why I wanted to read it. The mystery of discovering who killed Jonathan Sendel and how his clone, known as '441', had to assist in solving his murder, kept me captivated and compelled me to keep flipping the pages. 

I initially didn't like Jonathan due to his past actions, but as the story progressed, I began to warm up to him. Most of the public despise the clones, and it was sad to see how ‘441’ had to deal with all of this hate and the consequences of his actions in his former life, which made me feel bad for him. Some parts of the story were predictable, but overall, I still found it to be a gripping and an enjoyable read.