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Those Who Survive by K. N. Milde
adventurous
funny
mysterious
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
4.5
If you like fast-paced, YA, dystopia and zombies stories, this one is for you!! We follow Ashley, or Ash, as she learns to navigate a world where she can’t trust or anyone… or can she?
Let me tell you, this book was excellent. I sat down and then boom 6-7 hours after I raised my eyes and wonder what the hell just happened. I really hope there’ll be another book because there’s so much we could still learn of this world.
I loved that all characters were gray (except for Ro, she was perfect and I’ll never forgive you, KN Milde, for what you did to her) and it was hard to hate anyone, which I loved!! Like, who really is the villain? The system of course, but each individuals have their role in it.
I really loved the world-building too, I was into the story so much it was like watching a movie. Also, can we talk about the SNARK of these teenagers??? I was giggling and kicking my feet so much!! General Murderer and General Genocide made me laugh out loud XD
So that’s it, I’m so sad the story was so short, I could’ve read this story for hours!
Let me tell you, this book was excellent. I sat down and then boom 6-7 hours after I raised my eyes and wonder what the hell just happened. I really hope there’ll be another book because there’s so much we could still learn of this world.
I loved that all characters were gray (except for Ro, she was perfect and I’ll never forgive you, KN Milde, for what you did to her) and it was hard to hate anyone, which I loved!! Like, who really is the villain? The system of course, but each individuals have their role in it.
I really loved the world-building too, I was into the story so much it was like watching a movie. Also, can we talk about the SNARK of these teenagers??? I was giggling and kicking my feet so much!! General Murderer and General Genocide made me laugh out loud XD
So that’s it, I’m so sad the story was so short, I could’ve read this story for hours!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Rape, Suicide, and Death of parent
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
emotional
tense
slow-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
4.0
I will give it to Tartt’s, that book was beautifully written. I had read We were all villains before, and heard it was inspired by the secret history so I had to give it a try, but I have to admit I prefered the Villains one.
While I don’t mind reading a book with not much action, this one seemed to be really long with very little happening, hence the 4 stars. I still enjoyed reading it and hating the characters.
Also, whoever loves Bunny clearly didn’t read the same book. Same thing for Richard. Some of his inner monologue, notably when he’s with Camila, is disgusting.
While I don’t mind reading a book with not much action, this one seemed to be really long with very little happening, hence the 4 stars. I still enjoyed reading it and hating the characters.
Also, whoever loves Bunny clearly didn’t read the same book. Same thing for Richard. Some of his inner monologue, notably when he’s with Camila, is disgusting.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Drug use, Homophobia, Incest, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Blood, Suicide attempt, Murder, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
medium-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
5.0
With this book, this masterpiece, Kuang took my soul in her hands and crushed it.
I knew even before starting this book that I would love it. I’m a big fan of dystopia and fantasy, and I had heard of her books and talent. But nothing could have prepared me for the experience that was reading The Poppy War.
It starts like any fantasy/dark academia vibe, with a protagonist coming from poverty and abuse that is suddenly in a place where everyone hates her for what she is. I absolutely loved the first part, I loved reading about the Academy and seeing Rin adapt to this new world. I was already sold. The book could have been 300 pages of only that and I would have loved it. The spiritual part was new for me, but I did like it.
And then all of a sudden, I understood that The Poppy War was not like other fantasy/dark academia. The second part happened and it’s like everything shattered. What once was a nice novel became a masterpiece. All of a sudden, everything I ever knew disappeared. My eyes truly opened and I saw the world for real, for what it was. I was reading part two and the only thing I could think about (except the genius of Kuang), was that it was reality. It’s happening right under our eyes, and no one is doing anything. The Palestinians are living a genocide and no one is lifting a finger.
Then part three came. Chapter 21. My soul imploded. I don’t have the words to describe the experience that was. This chapter changed me in ways I will never be able to explain nor understand. I once thought that all humans were fundamentally good, that evil was something we learned. But now? Now I know that human is selfish. Human wants one thing only, and it is to survive. Human would do anything, no matter the cost. Human will go extinct because they want to survive. Human abuse power and love. Human is the worst thing that ever happened.
After that review, it’s difficult to see how I would rate this book 5 stars. I mean, that review seems depressing. The book has literally all the trigger warnings. It is dark, darker than the darkest shade of black. This book will change anyone who reads it and who takes the time to absorbs it. As human, we never want to feel guilty. We never want to live with our mistakes. We blame everyone but ourselves. To comprehend this book, truly, you need to sit with your demons and drink tea with them. You need to confront everything inside of you.
This book was the best thing I have ever read and that I will ever read. Kuang is talent. Kuang puts words on pages that will destroy you just by being. I cannot describe how this book is simply everything and anything.
I knew even before starting this book that I would love it. I’m a big fan of dystopia and fantasy, and I had heard of her books and talent. But nothing could have prepared me for the experience that was reading The Poppy War.
It starts like any fantasy/dark academia vibe, with a protagonist coming from poverty and abuse that is suddenly in a place where everyone hates her for what she is. I absolutely loved the first part, I loved reading about the Academy and seeing Rin adapt to this new world. I was already sold. The book could have been 300 pages of only that and I would have loved it. The spiritual part was new for me, but I did like it.
And then all of a sudden, I understood that The Poppy War was not like other fantasy/dark academia. The second part happened and it’s like everything shattered. What once was a nice novel became a masterpiece. All of a sudden, everything I ever knew disappeared. My eyes truly opened and I saw the world for real, for what it was. I was reading part two and the only thing I could think about (except the genius of Kuang), was that it was reality. It’s happening right under our eyes, and no one is doing anything. The Palestinians are living a genocide and no one is lifting a finger.
Then part three came. Chapter 21. My soul imploded. I don’t have the words to describe the experience that was. This chapter changed me in ways I will never be able to explain nor understand. I once thought that all humans were fundamentally good, that evil was something we learned. But now? Now I know that human is selfish. Human wants one thing only, and it is to survive. Human would do anything, no matter the cost. Human will go extinct because they want to survive. Human abuse power and love. Human is the worst thing that ever happened.
After that review, it’s difficult to see how I would rate this book 5 stars. I mean, that review seems depressing. The book has literally all the trigger warnings. It is dark, darker than the darkest shade of black. This book will change anyone who reads it and who takes the time to absorbs it. As human, we never want to feel guilty. We never want to live with our mistakes. We blame everyone but ourselves. To comprehend this book, truly, you need to sit with your demons and drink tea with them. You need to confront everything inside of you.
This book was the best thing I have ever read and that I will ever read. Kuang is talent. Kuang puts words on pages that will destroy you just by being. I cannot describe how this book is simply everything and anything.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Genocide, Gore, Gun violence, Infertility, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Colonisation, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Apprentice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75