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121 reviews

save me an orange by Hayley Grace

emotional inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

4.0

I enjoyed reading this book, I felt I could relate to the poems and became very emotional at some points. My favourite chapter is the last chapter. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault

diary of a romantica, vol. I: lovers forgotten by Celia Martinez

inspiring reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

I enjoyed this reading this book, I liked the mixture of Spanish and English poems; I felt I could relate to the author and sometimes the writing left me a bit emotional. 

The Night Shift by Annie Crown

funny informative lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

4.25

I enjoyed this book, it was different to other romantic books I have read. And the main female was hella relatable, the chemistry and tension alongside humor was perfect.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Minor: Racism

Bride by Ali Hazelwood

reflective tense slow-paced

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

3.5

I think it was a good read, there was a mixture of romance with action plus there were parts that were good like humour and chemistry. Maybe it's cos Love Hypothesis set the bar, but I had mixed feelings about this book. I believe it didn't have to be a long book, it could have been shortened down; cos of this it felt long winded. With that, it only started to get better near the end. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Blood, War

My Year of Saying No by Maxine Morrey

adventurous funny lighthearted reflective relaxing tense 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

4.0

I really enjoyed this book, I loved that it not only included the main characters storyline but other characters storylines as well. I do wish there was a little bit more deeper romance though 😅

The Society for Soulless Girls by Laura Steven

challenging dark emotional informative mysterious tense 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

4.0

This book was slow at first, but once I started to get into it I started to enjoy it. I like how the main focus wasn't the romantic storyline, instead the mystery behind the North Tower curse and the chemistry between characters were great. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Violence, Murder

Moderate: Murder

Minor: Sexual harassment

Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 by Cho Nam-joo
Did not finish book. Stopped at 52%.

Heartless by Marissa Meyer

challenging emotional funny mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

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

3.75

I enjoyed reading this book, I liked the humour and found Cath very relatable. The storyline was great. 

However, I think Cath was very annoying...sometimes I wanted to jump in and tell her to grow a spine. I wish also that there was more scenes of chemistry between Jest and Cath, I wanted to see a more stronger connection.  On top despite the short chapters, the book took way too long to read.

Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors
Did not finish book. Stopped at 10%.

I couldn't finish this book, because I have become busy so I don't have much time to read. And I can't renew the book cos it's reserved for someone else 😭😭😭

Everything I Know About Love by Dolly Alderton

dark emotional informative inspiring lighthearted reflective tense medium-paced

3.5

This book really shows you the events of growing up and issues you encounter on the journey. I like that some of the chapters weren't really actual chapters, it added personality into the book.

Some parts of the book were great, but it also lost me a couple of times. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol

Minor: Child death, Death, Grief