sarahanneaz's reviews
257 reviews

Ask for Andrea by

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.75

If You Would Have Told Me by John Stamos

emotional funny inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith

dark mysterious medium-paced

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

3.5

Read it for comparison’s sake to the movie. Still processing, but I don’t think I read any of the others in the series. Interesting in a character study way. 

The White Queen by Philippa Gregory

emotional informative sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.5

Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros

adventurous emotional tense medium-paced

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

3.0

I have mixed feelings about this book/series. I like the plot and the theme but I was annoyed with the main character about 90% of the time. She is stubborn and annoying to me and lacks emotional intelligence. I also still have some issues with the writing overall. That being said, the story was enough to keep me hooked and I'll definitely read the next one. I'll just be glad for a break from dragon drama. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Violence

World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments by Aimee Nezhukumatathil

informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

4.0

This was relaxing, a very nice palate cleanser and quite informative. I also love the illustrations. I would like to read more reflective nature writing like this. 

A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced

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

4.5

The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff

dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

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

3.5

I think Lauren Groff is a talented, masterful writer and I can appreciate the art she creates as she writes. However, this is the second book I’ve read by her and I’ve decided she is just not my cup of tea. This book was sad and tense and just not for me. Trigger warnings all over the place if you have any to beware of. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cannibalism and Child death

Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano

emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

4.75

The only reason I didn’t give this a full five stars is because I didn’t like the way it ended. Other than that, it was a perfect family drama, beautifully written. 

The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank

4.0