shelbs888's reviews
226 reviews

Not in Love by Ali Hazelwood

emotional lighthearted 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

5.0

Ali hazelwood has me in a chokehold anytime a new book comes out. This one was no different. I loved every minute of it 

Leather & Lark by Brynne Weaver

dark emotional funny tense medium-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

Never Wager with a Wallflower by Virginia Heath

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.75

Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-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

Yellow Crocus by Laila Ibrahim

3.75

My heart was so happy the last chapters of this book.

An Affair of Poisons by Addie Thorley

lighthearted medium-paced

3.0

This was a surprising and fun read.

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

adventurous medium-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

Honestly I’m speechless after this read. A fantastic fantasy read about a war college for dragon riders. I held my breath during their trials, I screamed in anguish along side the riders, I cheered at their victories, and I was left breathless at the cliffhanger ending. Can not wait for the next book in November. I love you so  I’m telling you to read this book to be carried away by this author.

Circe by Madeline Miller

inspiring medium-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

This story took me in and I forgot I was reading. The words formed an incredible story in my imagination and I couldn’t put this book down. 

Circe who craved and took whatever anyone offered in the slightest. Growing into a feminine God so strong and self assured. It’s was incredible to be able to relate to her story and watch her find herself and love herself. To see the fierce love she had for her son and the love she was able to have at the end.

Monstrilio by Gerardo Sámano Córdova

dark sad 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

3.75

This book was captivating from start to finish. It says horror. It’s a horror book but it doesnt feel scary at all. It just feels like grief. The horrors of grief.

Brother by Ania Ahlborn

dark mysterious sad medium-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

4.75

This book tore me apart which was the point I’m sure. My heart breaks for the main character Michael for everything that happened to him. He never deserved to be kidnapped and to have that life. My heart breaks for everything that he also let happen to him by doing what he was told and not listening to within. He was victim as much of any of them. He could have save himself, sister, Alice if he would have listened to himself sooner.