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The Grownup by Gillian Flynn

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dark funny mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75


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My Rating System

5 🌟 - Life changing, a new favorite read
4 ⭐ - I loved it
3 ⭐ - I liked it 
2 ⭐ - It was okay
1 ⭐ - I hated it but decided to  not dnf
Dog Songs by Mary Oliver

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hopeful reflective relaxing sad fast-paced

3.0


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My Rating System

5 🌟 - Life changing, a new favorite read
4 ⭐ - I loved it
3 ⭐ - I liked it 
2 ⭐ - It was okay
1 ⭐ - I hated it but decided to  not dnf
Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors

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dark emotional funny hopeful reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25


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My Rating System

5 🌟 - Life changing, a new favorite read
4 ⭐ - I loved it
3 ⭐ - I liked it 
2 ⭐ - It was okay
1 ⭐ - I hated it but decided to  not dnf

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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling

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adventurous challenging funny inspiring mysterious reflective relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

My Rating System

5 🌟 - Life changing, a new favorite read
4 ⭐ - I loved it
3 ⭐ - I liked it 
2 ⭐ - It was okay
1 ⭐ - I hated it but decided to  not dnf
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling

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adventurous dark emotional funny lighthearted mysterious relaxing sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

My Rating System

5 🌟 - Life changing, a new favorite read
4 ⭐ - I loved it
3 ⭐ - I liked it 
2 ⭐ - It was okay
1 ⭐ - I hated it but decided to  not dnf
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling

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adventurous emotional funny lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

My Rating System

5 🌟 - Life changing, a new favorite read
4 ⭐ - I loved it
3 ⭐ - I liked it 
2 ⭐ - It was okay
1 ⭐ - I hated it but decided to  not dnf
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling

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adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0


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My Rating System

5 🌟 - Life changing, a new favorite read
4 ⭐ - I loved it
3 ⭐ - I liked it 
2 ⭐ - It was okay
1 ⭐ - I hated it but decided to  not dnf
A Vow Of Hate by Lylah James

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challenging dark mysterious sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.75

1.75 ⭐
1.00 🌶️

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My Rating System

5 🌟 - Life changing, a new favorite read
4 ⭐ - I loved it
3 ⭐ - I liked it 
2 ⭐ - It was okay
1 ⭐ - I hated it but decided to  not dnf 
Neon Gods by Katee Robert

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adventurous dark emotional funny sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.75

Neon Gods is a "retelling" of Hades and Persephone. At first, I was intrigued of the modern world building. It was sort of new to me (reminded me of Lore Olympus) and I really loved concept of someone becoming Zues or the other gods as well. I wished though that the author wrote more about the story's world building and shared some of the plot's history and background. I had many unanswered questions. I have a feeling though that I would get more answers with the next books on the series but I don't think I would be finishing it. (I'm part of the problem, I struggle with series).

Aside from the world building. I was on 50-50 with the overall plot. I liked it was fast-paced because it kept my attention, I was in a reading slump before this. But at the same it acted like a double-edge sword. It was so fast-paced the story didn't flow as smoothly and for me, it left so many plot holes. The characters were alright. I loved the diversity the author included. And finally for the most important part, the intimate scenes. They were okay, not the best and not as hot as I had expected from other reviews. 

Overall, the book was just okay. I wouldn't probably recommend it but if you want to try it I wouldn't stop you also.

1.75 ⭐
1.00 🌶️

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My Rating System

5 🌟 - Life changing, a new favorite read
4 ⭐ - I loved it
3 ⭐ - I liked it 
2 ⭐ - It was okay
1 ⭐ - I hated it but decided to  not dnf

Untouched by Luna Black

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adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

I remember loving this in Wattpad. I was addictive to anything greek mythology related. Especially if the main male character lead was Hades.

Untouchable was a fast and quite nostalgic read. Although it wasn't the best it definitely healed my reading slump.

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2.5 ⭐
1.00 🌶️

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My Rating System

5 🌟 - Life changing, a new favorite read
4 ⭐ - I loved it
3 ⭐ - I liked it 
2 ⭐ - It was okay
1 ⭐ - I hated it but decided to  not dnf