shuglen's reviews
86 reviews

Icebreaker by Hannah Grace

funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

4.0

Loved the book, but they fell maybe to fast at One point? I dont know if i was content with the ending or if it was too lovely dovey? 

Tbh I hoped they would skate together at her final. It would have been so fun (I know he is a hockey player and he shouldn’t be figure skating but it’s a book it’s okay not to be realistic.)

The Never King by Nikki St. Crowe

adventurous tense fast-paced

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

4.25

🌶️🌶️🌶️ Peter pan (adult version). As someone who still thinks about peter pan (live version) from 2003, this was pretty good. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Murder, and Sexual content

The Fine Print by Lauren Asher

funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

4.0

Loved it, was a light and fun read❤️🌶️ sometimes a bit cliche and predictive. 

Ignite Me by Tahereh Mafi

adventurous dark emotional funny tense 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? Yes

4.25

Beach Read by Emily Henry

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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

4.75

This book was healing, just what i needed. Funny, sad, lovable. I loved the chemistry between the characters. 
I struggled a bit in the beginning because she switched time perspective a bit fast, but as soon as I got the hang on it it was fine.

This is the perfect romantic novel if you need something light, easy and relaxing to read. 

Tbh I was so afraid that naomi was PREGNANT!!! It was so tense the last pages, bc I thought he was going to leave her as her dad “did” with Sonya. Thank god this was not the case. Either way would have been a great ending tho. Loved it. And I cried my eyes out when reading Gus dedication.

Powerless by Lauren Roberts

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective sad tense 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? Yes

4.0

It was a cute young adult. I was giggling a lot, mad and sad. I think it’s an entertaining book. And looking forward to the next. 
But i felt there was something missing? Maybe it was going to fast where it supposedly should have gone slower and opposite? I’m not sure. Maybe too many clichés ? 
If hungergames and red Queen got a baby, then its this book.
This is not an enemies to lovers book, more like a forbidden love kind of book. Like Romeo and juliet kinda love

It took me so long to figure out why i thought the last trial was so familiar, but its literally the last trial of hp and the goBleT of fire! My boiiii. 
I didn’t like that she almost died 3 times? It would been badass if she managed one of the trials without help..

The Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious sad 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

4.25

Beginning was a bit dry, but god damn i speeded the rest of the book. The lovestory of C and S was adorable and heartbreaking. 

The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling

adventurous emotional funny medium-paced

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

3.0

Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Wtf. F*** this. Im done. 

Everytime i stopped reading i was craving to start again. Thank god the next book is not out yet, i havent processed the craziness In this One. 

+++ I loooove how the dragons talk to eachother!! Makes me laugh every time.

Looking forward to the torture of reading the next book, hopefully I won’t be as mentally scarred as I was the last 30( especially the last 3) pages of iron flames.

A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St. Clair

emotional funny 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

4.0