seventhchariot's reviews
876 reviews

Famous for a Living by Melissa Ferguson

lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.5

This book was fun! A bit too hallmark-like for my tastes but I’m a sucker for books set in the wilderness and I like all the discussions around social media and fame. 

I would definitely try more books by this author in the future!

Was She Wicked? Was She Good? by M. Rickert

dark tense medium-paced

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

2.0

I'm not really sure what happened in this book. I wish there had been more explanation or discussion of the past events that led up to it. I think it being such a quick story did it a disservice. 

At Dark, I Become Loathsome by Eric LaRocca

dark slow-paced

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

4.0

If you’ve read books from this author before, then you already know what you’re getting into. 

This book is gross and dark. And while this isn’t my favorite from this author, it is one that’s going to stick with me for a while. 

If you’re looking for a horror book to read and you aren’t easily disturbed, then I would suggest giving this book a try. 

Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective relaxing medium-paced

5.0

I’m so glad that I read this book!! It’s one of the best environmental nonfiction books that I’ve ever read in my life!!!

This authors writing style is so beautiful and thoughtful and the way she told this story was so moving and you could tell how passionate she is about what she writes. 

I wish everyone in the world would pick up and read this book. I think it’s so impactful and I believe this is the kind of stuff that should be taught in schools. Similar to what the author discusses in this book, if we taught kids to care about the world and environment around them, we’d have more caring and compassionate people in the world. 

I hope if I could ever convince you to read one book, I hope it’s this one. 

The Fade #1 by Aabria Iyengar

adventurous fast-paced

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

3.0

This first issue was a solid read. I like the art and writing style, but how this story began was confusing with how you're thrown into this world. I'm interested in continuing this series, but I don't know if the back-and-forth between worlds is my thing. 

D'Vaughn and Kris Plan a Wedding by Chencia C. Higgins

emotional funny lighthearted fast-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? It's complicated

5.0

This book was such a nice surprise! 

I hadn't heard many people talk about this one but it's been on my radar for a bit now, and I'm glad I got around to reading it! 

This book was so much fun! I read this book in almost one sitting because it was so addictive! There were some tense and emotional parts of this book, specifically around one of the main characters coming out and fearing whether her family would accept her. But this was handled so well, and I loved that there was an excellent support system for this character. The conflict in this book is very realistic in the context of being on a reality show and these characters only having 6 weeks to convince their families that they're in love. 

I highly recommend this book. It was super fun and is one of my new favorite romcoms. 

My Monster Valentine by Ami Wright

lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

2.0

As with all collections, some worked better than others. 

My favs were Bound to the Orc Ranger by Krista Luna and Melting the Troll's Heart by Lyonne Riley.

Baking It Merry by Samantha Chase

lighthearted fast-paced

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

2.0

Outspoken: My Fight for Freedom and Human Rights in Afghanistan by Sima Samar

emotional inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

5.0

A Winter Wish by Emily Stone

adventurous emotional hopeful sad fast-paced

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

2.0