rust_and_stardust's Reviews (247)

The Berry Pickers

Amanda Peters

4.25

dark emotional inspiring mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect

Benjamin Stevenson

3.75

adventurous dark funny mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

I was really excited for this sequel and although I enjoyed it, I liked it less than the first book. I struggled with the first 35 percent of the book and even found myself a bit bored at times. The plot was a bit chaotic and at some points I thought too much was going on.

Lady Tan's Circle of Women

Lisa See

DID NOT FINISH: 18%

Every Vow You Break

Peter Swanson

DID NOT FINISH: 36%

The Soulmate

Sally Hepworth

3.0

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Cackle

Rachel Harrison

5.0

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

The Strings of Murder

Oscar de Muriel

DID NOT FINISH: 18%

Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead

Emily Austin

DID NOT FINISH: 25%

Vicious

V.E. Schwab

3.5

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I had heard so much about this book so I finally decided to read it. I liked the concept. I wish there was some more world-building, especially in the first half when we are getting to know the characters and their abilities. I enjoyed the writing for the most part, but it had some repetitive moments and cliches. Overall, it was a nice read and I do want to read the next book.

A Flicker in the Dark

Stacy Willingham

4.0

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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