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Hench by Natalie Zina Walschots
adventurous
dark
tense
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
5.0
The body horror in the end had me a little queasy but this was easily one of my most favourite books I've read.
I loved the characters and their arc.
I loved the dialogue and banter.
I loved the casual queerness.
I loved that the author took the idea of superheroes and twisted it on its head completely.
This was just such a delight to read. LOVE.
I loved the characters and their arc.
I loved the dialogue and banter.
I loved the casual queerness.
I loved that the author took the idea of superheroes and twisted it on its head completely.
This was just such a delight to read. LOVE.
The Weight of the Stars by K. Ancrum
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-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
4.25
just... wow. I went in with high expectations and thought it was sort of fizzling out. However, then I don't know - something changed. I think the one thing I loved the most about this book was the friend group and the friendship dynamic. Loved it. The diversity - chefs kiss.
I do need to add though that I am confused as to why a Sikh (who doesn't even have a Sikh surname and neither do his parents) is named Ahmed? I'm very confused.
I do need to add though that I am confused as to why a Sikh (who doesn't even have a Sikh surname and neither do his parents) is named Ahmed? I'm very confused.
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
5.0
Tokyo Ueno Station by Yu Miri
emotional
informative
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
This was definitely a really interesting short read. A man (a ghost?!) is telling you about his life while also taking you through the things he sees at Tokyo Ueno Station. Homelessless and living on the margins of society are large topics but discussed in a sort of easy breezy way without feeling too preachy if you get what I mean.
Personally, I loved the way the topic of grief was discussed.
There were parts of the book where I was definitely confused - talking about the shogunate etc were things I was not aware of and hence didn't connect to that material. But it definitely did make me more interested to google and find out more.
That's all for my weird rambly review. Got a headache. Pardon me. :P
Personally, I loved the way the topic of grief was discussed.
There were parts of the book where I was definitely confused - talking about the shogunate etc were things I was not aware of and hence didn't connect to that material. But it definitely did make me more interested to google and find out more.
That's all for my weird rambly review. Got a headache. Pardon me. :P
Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-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
4.75
my heart is full
They Never Learn by Layne Fargo
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Sexual assault, Murder, and Sexual harassment
The Roommate by Rosie Danan
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
NO. God no. I'm so angry with this book. You could have been good, but nope. You decided to be a flaming pile of garbage with hints of good sex scenes? But even they were just SO CLICHE.
I would say this was like a porn parody if saying that just wasn't so fucking ironic given the book has the main character being a porn star who's trying to topple the porn industry. Sweet, innocent tiny, petite (but with big boobs and an ass) rich girl falls for hunky, sexy, poor bad boy and then he essentially teaches her sex? C'mon. Seriously. I'm disappointed in you.
Also, the sort of things that the characters say and do, NO ONE EVER DOES.
Was going to give it a 1.5 or 2 stars just for the sex scenes and Naomi's character if nothing, but the ending made me want to throw up and kick something, so degraded to 1 star.
(pls note I usually never say such terrible things about a book)
I would say this was like a porn parody if saying that just wasn't so fucking ironic given the book has the main character being a porn star who's trying to topple the porn industry. Sweet, innocent tiny, petite (but with big boobs and an ass) rich girl falls for hunky, sexy, poor bad boy and then he essentially teaches her sex? C'mon. Seriously. I'm disappointed in you.
Also, the sort of things that the characters say and do, NO ONE EVER DOES.
Was going to give it a 1.5 or 2 stars just for the sex scenes and Naomi's character if nothing, but the ending made me want to throw up and kick something, so degraded to 1 star.
(pls note I usually never say such terrible things about a book)