sciencewithkrystal's reviews
523 reviews

Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata

4.0

This was a very weird and kind of uncomfortable read, but I also loved the main character and the store. I think I could read hundreds of pages of her just taking care of the store. 

The Bookshop of Yesterdays by Amy Meyerson

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

2.0

This isn't my type of book initially I thought this would be a mystery. But it is definitely more of a drama. I hated the main character. I thought she was absolutely horrible and selfish. I just wanted her to stop talking. 
I did like the secondary characters. I liked the setting of the bookstore. 

Rough Around the Hedges by Lish McBride

medium-paced

3.0

I didn't really like the fmc, I couldn't connect with her at all. I did like the mmc. I never got fully invested in the story and considering the deep dark topics this book discusses, the book didn't feel emotional or dark enough for me. 

The Christmas Murder Game by Alexandra Benedict

dark mysterious medium-paced

3.5

The book was OK. I think some of the characters fell flat for me. I wanted to know more about the feelings and drives of the characters. This was still a pretty fun read though. 

Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen

emotional hopeful reflective slow-paced

3.5

This is my forst time reading any Jane Austen book. I was surprised at how easy it was to read and how well I could relate to the characters if not their specific situations. Also, how optional I could get over the characters (mostly annoyance by the actions of John Dashwood and Willoughby). It really isn't my preferred genre and I struggled through the first half of the book. But overall I'm happy I read it. 

The Roommate Risk by Talia Hibbert

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I have now read quite a few Talia Hibbert books and I'm starting to recognize a pattern that I don't really like. The main conflict seems to be that the main female character just does not want to be in a relationship. I guess I just want something more.

The book is very well written and I enjoyed it. There was a bit too much spice for me. But it's all personal preference. 

House of Hollow by Krystal Sutherland

adventurous dark sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.5

This book was a cross between a fairytale and a ghost story. It was lovely and dark. I enjoyed the main character. In a lot of ways it reminds me of the movie Ginger Snaps. 

The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart

adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

This was a very enjoyable kids mystery adventure book similar in tone to the unfortunate series of events books. I also am happy that the end of the book comes to a satisfying conclusion. 

Anya's Ghost by Vera Brosgol

emotional mysterious 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

3.5

This book didn't feel particularly scary for a "horror" novel. I understand this is a Ya book, but it just never gave me a creepy eerie vibe. 

That being said I enjoyed Anya and her character growth. If I went into it thinking it was a coming of age book I probably would have enjoyed it more. 

Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson

adventurous lighthearted 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? No

5.0

This story was fairytale adjacent and all the better for it. I couldn't put this book down. It was a lovely read.