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205 reviews
Still the One by Harper Bliss
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
These characters were so annoying, imagine the love of your life who you've been with for 10 years cheated on you right before your wedding and planned IVF treatment start for a woman she just met which threw your entire life off track and then when you meet again 20 years later at your mutual friend's wedding all your friends are like "it's been so long just get over it" DAWWWGGG FUCK JAMIE IDC IF SHE REGRETS IT
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
2.0
Painfully average. I had such high expectations because this book was sooo hyped up by tons of people online but it did not deliver. It was okay and I liked the idea behind the dragon/magic lore but the characters were lowkey insufferable
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Tender Is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica
dark
reflective
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
4.0
Den lyckligaste mannen på jorden: En förintelseöverlevare berättar om varför kärlek och hopp är starkare än hat by Eddie Jaku
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-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
5.0
This book was absolutely fantastic and both the writing and story had me mesmerised. I could’ve continued reading about Addie forever. My stubborn, poetic, darling Addie. I really loved how the chapters jumped back and forth between Addie’s past and present day. It never felt like unnecessarily filler chapters, everything was woven together so beautifully. I definitely recommend this.
This Is How You Lose the Time War by Max Gladstone, Amal El-Mohtar
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
I had really high expectations going into this and although they were not quite met, I still enjoyed this. Time travelling lesbians! Definitely Romeo and Juliet inspired! The writing was beautiful but most of the book was a bit confusing. I really loved the ending though, so that brought my rating up to four stars.