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Persephone: Hades' Torment by Allison Shaw
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
4.0
Art is so cute. Story is simple, added a third party at the very end randomly.
Villains Are Destined to Die, Vol. 2 by SUOL, Gwon Gyeoeul
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins
adventurous
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I loved the look into Snow and really interesting to see his back story. A nuanced story into the paths we can take with a lot of questions. For the record he's a bastard and cheer for his demise because ultimately it's your actions that matter and what he kept choosing, watching that slip darker and darker was well written. I liked his character and loved Lucy. Her story was handled so well.
Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I was not expecting this one! It's by far her best book and the first that feels original, not fanfic backed.
Elsie still has those traces of same heroine syndrome but she stands out a lot more. I loved her character and I think a lot of people can relate to people pleasing. Jack was great and as Ali heroes tend to be just what Elsie needs. His gesture at the end did slightly irritate me as it seemed mostly to get her back, but I'm willing to overlook it for all the other good relationship stuff. He was so perceptive of Elsie and saw her in such an inescapable way that was everything. Also he was the most blunt and matter of fact hero yet which I really enjoy. Also Twilight!! I have to say those scenes made me giggle kick my feet in a way I did not expect. The romance of it was chefs kiss. Really looking forward to her supernatural book!
Elsie still has those traces of same heroine syndrome but she stands out a lot more. I loved her character and I think a lot of people can relate to people pleasing. Jack was great and as Ali heroes tend to be just what Elsie needs. His gesture at the end did slightly irritate me as it seemed mostly to get her back, but I'm willing to overlook it for all the other good relationship stuff. He was so perceptive of Elsie and saw her in such an inescapable way that was everything. Also he was the most blunt and matter of fact hero yet which I really enjoy. Also Twilight!! I have to say those scenes made me giggle kick my feet in a way I did not expect. The romance of it was chefs kiss. Really looking forward to her supernatural book!
Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Does she write very similar characters? Yes. Do her plots hinge on miscommunication and fear? Yes. Does she do it well? Absolutely. It's always fun to see what field of science she'll showcase next. Simple and enjoyable read.