rosage's reviews
193 reviews

Rainbow! Volume 1 by Sunny

emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

major content warning for alcoholic parents. it’s cute but not my cup of tea overall. if i find the rest at a library i’d probably read them but otherwise i probably won’t. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism

Where's Molly by H.D. Carlton

adventurous challenging dark hopeful reflective fast-paced

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

5.0

screaming!! this was so good! i loved getting to see molly alive and well after reading her journals in hunting adeline. cage is 🥵 but no one will beat zade

even molly says he’s hot so clearly she knows what up

Solitaire by Alice Oseman

emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

i love alice oseman. i’ve read the entire heartstopper series multiple times. i picked this up bc it had nick and charlie in it and tori is one of my favorite characters from that series. this is nothing like those books. it is more mystery than anything and at times is depressing. it’s worth the read but be warned its nothing like heartstopper if that is what you are coming from. i enjoyed it for the most part but i don’t think its one i’ll be rereading. 

Dungeons and Drama by Kristy Boyce

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

this was one of the cutest things i’ve ever read. as a former theatre kid and a current d&d player i loved both of these characters so much. this was so fun and lighthearted! obsessed. 

The Passing Playbook by Isaac Fitzsimons

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

this was such a cute read! it was lighthearted and fluffy with so much queer joy and just enough angst to balance it all out. 

Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

this book was cringe at times (aka the first like 1/3) but it was an enjoyable read. i ended up staying up until nearly 4am to finish it so it’s worth the read if you need something light and fun to just blow through that still has an entertaining plot. 

The Sinner by Shantel Tessier

dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

i love sin. he’s just the perfect amount of fucked up, gross, & manipulative. some parts were confusing but others were predictable imo. overall a great continuation of the series and i will be reading the next one. 

Satan's Affair by H.D. Carlton

adventurous dark hopeful tense fast-paced

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

5.0

i’m obsessed with sibby! getting to see zade again but from her perspective was so fun! the henchmen getting to be more fleshed out characters was so cool. i feel like they are dismissed in the cat and mouse duet bc they aren’t visible so getting to see them become “real” was fascinating. 

Midnight Ruin by Katee Robert

emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

i was shockingly disappointed in this one. the plot has become increasingly formulaic. i enjoyed the romance but

the same plot points keep happening. “oh no we’re ~80% into the book! time for a near death experience that throws the future of the relationship into question!

it’s just too repetitive. i’m gonna try the next one when it comes out but if it’s like this one then i’m giving up. 

The Ritual by Shantel Tessier

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

holy fuck dude that was intense. i couldn’t put it down. the LORDS are brutal… but it’s kinda hot.