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How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories by Holly Black
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
I enjoyed this book, the illustrations were beautiful and writing was good.
It gave an insight into moments that weren't included in The Folk of Air series and how Carden became to be who is.
It gave an insight into moments that weren't included in The Folk of Air series and how Carden became to be who is.
The Girls of Slender Means by Muriel Spark
Did not finish book. Stopped at 13%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 13%.
It is a lovely book, but I just couldn't get into it because of the writing style. Maybe classics aren't my thing 😅
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
3.0
I expected so much more from this book. I felt underwhelmed and disappointed.
💫Pros: Discusses important topics like LGBTQ, Racism and identity.
📈Cons: It didn't have enough passion, I didn't feel much of a connection with characters. Wished that that the topics were discussed in depth. On top of that, for one of the main storylines we didn't get the climate it was building up for.
💫Pros: Discusses important topics like LGBTQ, Racism and identity.
📈Cons: It didn't have enough passion, I didn't feel much of a connection with characters. Wished that that the topics were discussed in depth. On top of that, for one of the main storylines we didn't get the climate it was building up for.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Death of parent
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Dementia
Breakfast at Tiffany's by Truman Capote
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I read Breakfast at Tiffany's and the short stories.
🌡I understand the time period set is 1950s-60s, but I was taken aback by the racial slurs used. It really shows you how times have have changed.
💫The book was easy to read
💫You could feel slight the characters emotions
📈There wasn't much build up in plotline, character development and character chemistry.
📈Lost intrest a few times
🌡I understand the time period set is 1950s-60s, but I was taken aback by the racial slurs used. It really shows you how times have have changed.
💫The book was easy to read
💫You could feel slight the characters emotions
📈There wasn't much build up in plotline, character development and character chemistry.
📈Lost intrest a few times
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
💫The book is an easy read, it talks about family relationships, love. It is an enjoyable book.
💫I resonate with the main character, making sacrifices for other people, putting other people first and taking on adul responsibilities at a young age; as well her being hard on herself.
💫You could sense the emotions, chemistry between her and male lead..also between her sister.
📈 what saved this book from being rated lower is little moments of charm..I wanted more.
💫I resonate with the main character, making sacrifices for other people, putting other people first and taking on adul responsibilities at a young age; as well her being hard on herself.
💫You could sense the emotions, chemistry between her and male lead..also between her sister.
📈 what saved this book from being rated lower is little moments of charm..I wanted more.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Death of parent
Moderate: Sexual content
Less by Andrew Sean Greer
Did not finish book. Stopped at 22%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 22%.
This was on my book list, I have been wanting to read it for a while.
I'm happy that I borrowed this book, because I really couldn't get into the writing..I gave it plenty of chances but it was hard.
I'm happy that I borrowed this book, because I really couldn't get into the writing..I gave it plenty of chances but it was hard.
The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
💫The book is an easy read. I was very hesitant about the final book because of the last book..but I was good.
💫I felt characters emotions and enjoyed the witty humor.
📈 I wish there was more witty humor, in the books it would have added so much more to character.
📈I wanted there to be a more of a build up to the final battle. Sometimes it felt rushed.
💫I felt characters emotions and enjoyed the witty humor.
📈 I wish there was more witty humor, in the books it would have added so much more to character.
📈I wanted there to be a more of a build up to the final battle. Sometimes it felt rushed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, War
Minor: Sexual content
The Party Crasher by Sophie Kinsella
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
💫 The book is an easy read, it talks about divorce, family issues and anxiety.
💫 It made me laugh sometimes
📈I wish there was more of a build up and depth to the story line. Sometimes it felt rushed.
📈It felt like something was missing.
💫 It made me laugh sometimes
📈I wish there was more of a build up and depth to the story line. Sometimes it felt rushed.
📈It felt like something was missing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Death of parent
The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
💫Loved the book plotline, enemies to lovers trope
💫Felt characters emotions and imagined scenes.
💫Resonated with Josh, the dynamic between his father and why.
📈 I wish there was more of a build and more intense chemistry.
💫Felt characters emotions and imagined scenes.
💫Resonated with Josh, the dynamic between his father and why.
📈 I wish there was more of a build and more intense chemistry.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Did not finish book. Stopped at 22%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 22%.
I struggled to read the book, as it is in old English writing...so I couldn't understand and kept losing focus.