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36 reviews

MARY: The Summoning by Hillary Monahan

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.75

We Were Liars by E. Lockhart

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful mysterious sad fast-paced

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

4.0

“Do what you’re afraid to do.”

This is like a vacation read where I get to have a vacation in Beechwood. I also never thought American people fought over land and properties. I’m used to seeing them in asian families and telenovelas. Well anyway, the twist was unexpected for me. And I really feel sorry for them. Esp the dogs. I don’t know who to blame, but one thing is for sure, children were affected because of the adults’ acts. Overall, it’s a good read for me. 

Woom by Duncan Ralston

dark emotional mysterious sad fast-paced

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

4.0

I can say it’s really a disturbing book. So many WTf moments. And the twist is also a wtf moment. I can’t believe I finished it. 

Circe by Madeline Miller

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective 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

5.0

Wicked Beauty by Katee Robert

adventurous challenging funny mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Out of all the series, this is the book I loved the most. I know that I’ve been bitter on the first book, but hell yeah, this third book is amazing. I never thought I could read something like this.  2 boyfriends that are boyfriends, YES!!! The relationship of the three is outstanding. It might be friendship, love, lust, I don’t know but it is beautiful. Helen is stronger than what they think of her. She needs no saving. The trials are so well described, I can really imagine myself watching the arena, so intense I can’t stop reading. The spiciness of this book. I just can’t. Also, being taken care of 2 gorgeous men, Helen is living the dream. I just love the three of them. They all deserved the happiness. 

The Wardrobe Mistress: A Novel of Marie Antoinette by Meghan Masterson

adventurous challenging emotional medium-paced

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

4.0

It’s a good read. Kinda slow, but I enjoy reading it.  I don’t know much about Marie Antoinette, but this novel made me curious of her. I feel bad for her because of the view of the people of her. Giselle is a good instrument to know about the queen. Though this is a work of fiction, I believe it mirrors somehow truth on the queen’s life. Also, the love story of Leon and Giselle. I almost had a heart attack when

they broke up after sex. OMG. What a time to spill the truth Giselle. I’m just glad they still end up together.

Invisible Girl by Lisa Jewell

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced

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

4.0

Today Will Be Different by Maria Semple

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

3.0

Stone Heart by Katee Robert

challenging dark mysterious fast-paced

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

2.5

This was a prequel of the book 1 and was about Medusa, a warrior of Athena and Calypso, a mistress. Instead of killing her, she fell in love with Calypso, end eloped into the Underworld. Kinda disappointed tho that the snakes was on her skin (tattoo), rather than on her hair.  And Medusa was described as a masc  which is way different from the Medusa I used to know.

Electric Idol by Katee Robert

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense 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

3.5

I have adjusted to this Dark Olympus series and accepted that this was not the typical greek mythology. In this story, it was like a Snow White kind of story because Aphrodite, ordered Eros, his son, to bring her Psyche’s heart. So their story begins, same with the first, fake dating to real. I love this book more than the first one. First because of the plus size representation. Although Psyche’s being bullied because of her body, Psyche loved herself and her body. She was smart, critical and composed in everything. Eros, on the other hand was a mess, with his own trauma and mommy issues. Nevertheless, they were cute. Stubborn yes, but they complement each other. I also love Eros and his friendship with Helen and Eris.

I am surprised with the announcement of marriage of Callisto and Perseus and I am so excited for that story. Knowing Callisto. I would like to know what made Callisto agree.