snickells's reviews
30 reviews

The Maid and the Crocodile by Jordan Ifueko

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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? It's complicated

4.5

Wonderful novel! Beautifully written and a lush setting that was so unique! I adored the style of writing, it made me feel fully immersed in the story. The narrator in the audiobook was also fantastic!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Sexism, Slavery, and Classism

The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren

funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.5

Very fun read! Loved how Anna felt relatable and the Twilight fandom references definitely gave me a giggle. You go into it knowing how the book will end but you’ll love every minute of the ride.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective 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

4.25

The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden

dark mysterious medium-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood and Murder

More Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Minor: Cancer, Death, and Medical content

Apprentice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer

adventurous 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? It's complicated

3.5

The Husband Killer by Sonya Bateman

dark emotional mysterious 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? No

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Murder

Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, and Grief

The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw

adventurous challenging dark mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Violence, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Blood, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Pregnancy

How to Winter: Harness Your Mindset to Thrive on Cold, Dark, or Difficult Days by Kari Leibowitz
Did not finish book. Stopped at 15%.

Decided wanted to read different books more

A Reliable Wife by Robert Goolrick

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape and Sexual content

Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail