snapeygan's reviews
61 reviews

Little Red Shadow by S.C. Grayson

adventurous emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

I didn’t know the author before finding this book on netgalley, and I also didn’t know it was the book 2 hihi! So after reading the first book, which I loved and fell in love with, it was such a pleasure to read another story sets in the same universe. I love how the Talented universe is built, with its good and bad sides. I also love the diversity of characters present, though I have a preference for the funny ones (Rhosyn and Kristoff). Also, gay couples??? YES PLEASE!! And I can’t even talk about the SPICYNESS between our characters, the piano scene nearly ended me!!!! It was such a beautiful retelling of the Little Red Riding Hood! I will be reading other books from the talented S.C. Grayson!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab

adventurous emotional inspiring reflective sad tense 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

5.0

This book was so well written. There could have been literally nothing happening and I would have still continue to read. That’s how beautiful the writing was. As for the story, I cried, I laughed, I smiled. I fell in love with Addie and I will be thinking about this book until the day I die. I will, without hesitation, read all the other books from the talented V.E. Schwab. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Death of parent

Minor: Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual harassment, and War

Foul Lady Fortune by Chloe Gong

adventurous emotional funny mysterious 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Blood, and Murder

Brother by Ania Ahlborn

challenging dark mysterious sad tense medium-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

4.25

I was genuinely surprised by the way this book was written. Unlike a lot of thrillers, I found this one to be beautifully written, focusing more in depth on the characters and their feelings. It was dark, gore, disgusting, but I couldn’t put it down. It’s the type of book where you love to hate the characters. The end was chef kiss

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, Stalking, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Incest, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent

Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious 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

4.75

When She Returned by Lucinda Berry

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Religious bigotry, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Abandonment

Phantom Limb by Lucinda Berry

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense 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

4.5

Should definitely come with a trigger warning! Except that, I adored the book, but was less attached to the story/characters than with Saving Noah, but couldn’t tell u why. Once again, Berry’s writting is flawless and totally on point. I love the fact that she was actually a therapist, and love to think she was a bit like Lisa. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, Death, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Dysphoria, and Injury/Injury detail

Saving Noah by Lucinda Berry

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

5.0

I cannot put into words what this book made me feel. It COMPLETELY changed my view on the world, and now I don’t think I’ll ever be the same. That’s how much that book, with its writing, its taboo subjects, its less-than-perfect characters and just everything is powerful. From the moment I read the summary to the last page, I’ve been confronted to everything I ever believed in, and that’s exactly what I like, what I search, in books. I loved every minutes of it. I- I cannot write anything else about this book, I am way too busy being flabbergasted by it. It is, truly, an incredible book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Pedophilia, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Vomit, and Abandonment

Minor: Animal cruelty

The Boy in the Photo by Nicole Trope

challenging emotional inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

4.5

My second book from this author, and I am not disappointed. I loved seeing the evolution of Daniel and Megs, their story touched me a lot. Loved the character of Michael. I did guess the plot-twist mid-book, unlike The Family across the street, but I still enjoyed it. A great book that challenges our perception of the world. 

The Family Across the Street by Nicole Trope

challenging dark emotional inspiring mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

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

5.0

I read this book in one sitting. I literally sat down in my backyard, and when I lifted my head, three hours had passed. It’s really well written, it is so gripping, and the twist?!?! One of the best psychological thriller I have ever read, and I will absolutely start reading Nicole Trope’s other books. 
The characters are well described, and I got attached to them quickly. It is an incredible skill that the author has to get the readers to get attached even to the “monsters” of the story. I rarely give 5 stars to a story, but I definitely give it to this one.