stayshiny's reviews
49 reviews

Relic by Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

5.0

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling

5.0

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling

5.0

The Bone Ships by RJ Barker
Did not finish book. Stopped at 13%.

Wasn't hitting the spot and all the slang was confusing. Will pick it up again later. Wanted something more dragon focused.

A Natural History of Dragons by Marie Brennan
Did not finish book. Stopped at 15%.

It was good, just slower than what I was in the mood for. Plan on picking it back up later.

Red Hands by Christopher Golden

challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced

4.0

Extinction by Douglas Preston, Douglas Preston

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

5.0

Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton

2.75

It was fine. Writing is rather bland. I didn't feel any excitement or nerves reading the book. Disappointing tbh. I thought it might have been because I saw the movie first, but someone else said his writing is bland and stilted so I don't think it's just me. 

The Pandora Room by Christopher Golden

adventurous challenging dark tense medium-paced

4.75

Ararat by Christopher Golden

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.75