sydthereader's reviews
169 reviews

Nineteen Claws and a Black Bird by Agustina Bazterrica
Did not finish book. Stopped at 21%.

idk how you go from writing something as great as tender is the flesh, to writing something this bad!!  they weren’t interesting or unsettling or creepy (besides Roberto, but that’s mainly bc it dealt with a horrific topic). i got through 4 or 5 stories, but after one of them followed the exact same structure as a previous story, i was done lol. i expected so much better

Nick and Charlie by Alice Oseman
Did not finish book. Stopped at 26%.

it’s just bad. the same exact book could be written by a 9 year old and you wouldn’t be able to tell the difference bc that’s the skill level this novella was written at. really sad bc i love heartstopper and loveless :(

We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

hopeful informative fast-paced

Cursed Bunny by Bora Chung

challenging dark reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A

4.0

The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw

dark mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

2.0

The Demon's Bargain by Katee Robert

3.75

We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.0

How to Excavate a Heart by Jake Maia Arlow

funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.25

Bi: The Hidden Culture, History, and Science of Bisexuality by Julia Shaw

hopeful informative reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

The Kraken's Sacrifice by Katee Robert

3.75