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Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
i think it was good in the beginning and middle but i got rlly bored near the end to where i was just skimming so i could finish the book.
i wish i could say i liked the characters but i couldnt really connect with them as much as i would like to. this is probably due to the environment they were in atm but nothing clicked with me.
relating to the statement above, i wish rebecca ross had fleshed out attie more. it felt like she was just kinda there to be there, maybe for diversity points seeing as she’s the only black character in the book.
worldbuilding was kinda lackluster, the gods could easily be removed and replaced with some random country names and nothing in the story would change. maybe then the “magic” aspect of the novel would actually make sense.
i wish i could say i liked the characters but i couldnt really connect with them as much as i would like to. this is probably due to the environment they were in atm but nothing clicked with me.
relating to the statement above, i wish rebecca ross had fleshed out attie more. it felt like she was just kinda there to be there, maybe for diversity points seeing as she’s the only black character in the book.
worldbuilding was kinda lackluster, the gods could easily be removed and replaced with some random country names and nothing in the story would change. maybe then the “magic” aspect of the novel would actually make sense.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, War
Moderate: Death of parent
We Are the Ants by Shaun David Hutchinson
emotional
reflective
fast-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
4.75
i was very close to dnfing this book. the first few chapters were full of references to anuses and butts and i honestly couldnt take it. i think the author was just trying to depict a teenage boy’s mind, but it just came off as kind of weird. but once he stopped with the weird sphincter references, the book became much more bearable and i was actually fully invested!
this book is about a teen boy named henry trying to figure out if he should press a button that prevents the end of the world. however, he struggles with the decision as his life is pretty sucky. his boyfriend committed suicide, hes hooking up with his bully, and his family is dysfunctional and chaotic.
i love the concept and the author does a wonderful job of executing it. it deals with many philosophical/existential questions in a simple way that the average reader can understand.
the only reason i didnt give this book five stars is the issue i mentioned in the beginning. overall, this was a fantastic book!
this book is about a teen boy named henry trying to figure out if he should press a button that prevents the end of the world. however, he struggles with the decision as his life is pretty sucky. his boyfriend committed suicide, hes hooking up with his bully, and his family is dysfunctional and chaotic.
i love the concept and the author does a wonderful job of executing it. it deals with many philosophical/existential questions in a simple way that the average reader can understand.
the only reason i didnt give this book five stars is the issue i mentioned in the beginning. overall, this was a fantastic book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship
Moderate: Alcoholism, Homophobia, Kidnapping, Pregnancy
Royal Blood by Aimée Carter
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
love love loveddd this book!! couldnt put it down once i started. i adore how it handles the sensitive topics covered in this book ❤️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
Moderate: Infidelity, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Minor: Ableism, Alcoholism, Blood, Abandonment
She Is a Haunting by Trang Thanh Tran
Did not finish book. Stopped at 29%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 29%.
couldnt get into it, just wasnt interesting enough for me?
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Abandonment
If an Egyptian Cannot Speak English by Noor Naga
challenging
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
honestly, when first reading this book I thought I'd be able to give it five stars easily. I couldn't put it down. but at some point, I wasn't able to understand what the book was trying to tell me, and it just confused me for the rest of the book.
don't get me wrong, I absolutely adored the book! but something switched during part two and three that I can't decipher. even after reading part three, i couldn't figure it out.
but anyways, 4 stars. it was able to keep me hooked for a few days and I loved the way it introduced me to many different aspects of Egyptian culture. the experience of an Egyptian American woman vs an Egyptian man from the rural parts and their relationship was very intriguing to me. I learned so many new things from this book <3
don't get me wrong, I absolutely adored the book! but something switched during part two and three that I can't decipher. even after reading part three, i couldn't figure it out.
but anyways, 4 stars. it was able to keep me hooked for a few days and I loved the way it introduced me to many different aspects of Egyptian culture. the experience of an Egyptian American woman vs an Egyptian man from the rural parts and their relationship was very intriguing to me. I learned so many new things from this book <3
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Sexual content, Xenophobia, Sexual harassment
Minor: Classism
In the Night Wood by Dale Bailey
Did not finish book. Stopped at 31%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 31%.
i rlly wanted to like it but i just couldnt get invested. i feel like it was moving too slow for me
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Infidelity
My Father, the Panda Killer by Jamie Jo Hoang
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Nothing Burns As Bright As You by Ashley Woodfolk
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
if you’re looking for a book that explores the relationship of a black, queer couple, this is for you.
this book is so raw and beautiful in its portrayal of the two main characters. it feels like a real relationship that teenagers would be in, with all its toxic and soft moments.
this book is so raw and beautiful in its portrayal of the two main characters. it feels like a real relationship that teenagers would be in, with all its toxic and soft moments.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship
Minor: Misogyny, Racism, Police brutality
Dance of Thieves by Mary E. Pearson
Did not finish book. Stopped at 79%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 79%.
there was nothing wrong with the book, i actually loved the writing and the plot! I just couldn’t get invested it in anymore.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Trafficking
Moderate: Violence
Icebreaker by Hannah Grace
Did not finish book. Stopped at 11%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 11%.
writing was too expositional, cringe, and didn't like the storyline