sarahm_strss's reviews
18 reviews

Letters From Cardan to Jude by Holly Black

adventurous challenging dark emotional sad fast-paced

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

4.0

actually so heartbreaking. no one talk to me, i am sobbing.

Powerless by Lauren Roberts

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

LOVED THIS BOOK! i heard so many bad things about this book, so i was a wee bit scared going into it. while the dialogue was cringe at times, the story was simultaneously heartbreaking and adorable. the main characters romance was so charming,

and kai having to hunt her down to murder her at the end

destroyed me! as soon as i put the book down i started counting down the days until the next book (reckless) gets released! so excited for it!

Powerful by Lauren Roberts

adventurous challenging dark emotional sad fast-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

3.0

was an absolute snoozefest at first, but as the book went on, it got soo good! 

can't really get over how mak just... forgot about heras death almost? or just moved on from it so fast? it was only a couple of days later, and he was just... fine?

the ending CRUSHED me! it was so nice to see different characters POV 

The Wicked King by Holly Black

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.25

so much better than the first book! still not my fav

The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

adventurous dark lighthearted mysterious relaxing slow-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

3.0

NOT WHAT I EXPECTED AT ALL! not the biggest fan of the writing style, but the characters and plot definitely made up for it. so many different twists and turns, i legit couldn't put the book down omg!!!

Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.25

SO much better than the first book! was a bit difficult to read, and i HATED all the smut!!! but i LOVEDDD how it explored the plot more, as i felt like the first book totally ignored it in order to build up the romance

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

adventurous challenging relaxing medium-paced

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

2.5

eughh..... REALLY liked the beginning, but as it went on i HATED it. characters completely forgot about the plot and only into the romance. the last couple of chapters were PERFECT and everything i was looking for!

A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-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

3.0

why was there so much sex??

i feel like feyre's pregnancy was just... there?? she went from being one of the strongest ppl to just... useless... when she was pregnant?? and also became so docile???

LOVED the character development tho! excited for the next book, but 1000% agree that ACOTAR shouldve been a 3 book series..

Wings and Embers by Sarah J. Maas

challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas

emotional hopeful lighthearted sad slow-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

1.0

euughh..... hated the dual POV and how it kept on changing from 1st person to 3rd person.