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The Mill House Murders by Yukito Ayatsuji
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
3.5
The book/translation is way better written than the first book was, and it kept me guessing until the end! Also loved the little easter egg from book 1.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Confinement
Minor: Car accident
Terrace Story by Hilary Leichter
3.5
This was one of those books I didn't feel the need to pick up when I wasn't reading it, but then when I was reading it, I was usually engrossed.
I liked how you were given multiple threads, that later threaded into one tapestry; the more you read.
I liked how you were given multiple threads, that later threaded into one tapestry; the more you read.
Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo
3.0
Why did I lowkey feel bored most of the series? Some chapters I would be speeding through because they were hooking me, and (most) others would be a drag to get through, this would even happen during high intensity scenes. I just had no interest.
Overall I think this could have been a great series, but everything felt just a superficial and too fast. Instead of actually taking the time with the characters and scenes, it felt like we just sped through the story with minor detail, almost like a 2nd draft. Nothing was really very fleshed out and I find it unfortunate.
Even the sad event that happens in the last third was breezed over and hardly evoked any emotion in me. A bit disappointed to be honest, but at least I finished another series.
Overall I think this could have been a great series, but everything felt just a superficial and too fast. Instead of actually taking the time with the characters and scenes, it felt like we just sped through the story with minor detail, almost like a 2nd draft. Nothing was really very fleshed out and I find it unfortunate.
Even the sad event that happens in the last third was breezed over and hardly evoked any emotion in me. A bit disappointed to be honest, but at least I finished another series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Violence
Never Coming Back by Tim Weaver
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
Overall enjoyed. Except for one of the plot twists... I was just like... Come on.. that's a liiiittle far-fetched.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Kidnapping, and Murder
Minor: War
The Deep Sky by Yume Kitasei
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.5
This was a little chaotic. Granted, it took me over a month to read it, I'm sure it would've made more sense or been more interesting if I read it quicker, but it just wouldn't keep my attention.
It felt a little brain-washy, and very "first worldy" (nothing wrong with it, but it did make me struggle).
It wasn't horrible but I just could not get into the book ever. Probably should've dnfed at some point.
It felt a little brain-washy, and very "first worldy" (nothing wrong with it, but it did make me struggle).
It wasn't horrible but I just could not get into the book ever. Probably should've dnfed at some point.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy
Lovelight Farms by B.K. Borison
2.5
I'm tired of the female main character of romance novels being stupid and immature. Why do they have to act like 15 year old kids in a 30 year old's body. No thank you.