stesha's reviews
238 reviews

Death in Venice by Thomas Mann

4.0

An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House by J. Sheridan Le Fanu

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense

4.75

An Account of Some Strange Disturbances in Aungier Street by J. Sheridan Le Fanu

dark emotional mysterious tense

4.5

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

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious relaxing medium-paced

5.0

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad 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? It's complicated

5.0

The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad 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? It's complicated

4.5

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

adventurous challenging

4.0

The Drowning Faith by R.F. Kuang

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

5.0

The Magicians by Lev Grossman

2.0

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins

adventurous challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0