sumaiyaa's reviews
30 reviews

Hercule Poirot's Christmas by Agatha Christie

adventurous funny mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.75

Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi

adventurous dark emotional inspiring 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

4.25

Mein Kampf by Adolf Hitler
Did not finish book. Stopped at 57%.

I literally could not understand what was going on due to my lack of knowledge of German politics and the situation at that time. Will definitely continue/reread as soon as I gain enough information.

Watching from the Dark by Gytha Lodge

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense 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? Yes

4.25

The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene

challenging dark informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

5.0

Revive Your Heart: Putting Life in Perspective by Nouman Ali Khan

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.5

Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

4.5

My second time reading it after long 7 years, love it so much! 
It's a light hearted, funny, warm, and sad at the same time. The children are just being children and living their own lives. Anne is a smart and witty girl who is also a great role model for children. 

A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles

informative reflective sad slow-paced

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

4.0

She Lies in Wait by Gytha Lodge

dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

3.5

I found this book enjoyable as a mystery lover. The ending was a bit predictable for me, however overall the plot is strong. I recommend this book for anyone who likes a good mystery, needs a light reading, and especially those who prefer satisfying ending and justice. This is definitely a reread. Gythe Lodge's novels will definitely be in my bucket list from now on!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse and Sexual violence

Moderate: Rape

Minor: Adult/minor relationship

The rape and sexual assault's scenes are short and undetailed however, it may be a trigger for those who are sensitive to it.