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150 reviews

Elektra by Jennifer Saint

adventurous challenging dark sad tense medium-paced

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

3.75

Love a Greek mythology retelling. Struggled with Elektra being obsessed with her father and couldn’t empathise with her. 
Clytemnestra was my fave but Cassandra was a close second. 
Interesting to hear the other side of the Trojan war. 

Gwen & Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher

adventurous emotional funny hopeful mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

This book made me realise that the fake dating trope can be interesting to read. Especially when the fake relationship ends with the couple dating other people they truly love. 

Very fluffy romance novel. Loved the little nods to the Arthurian legend plus the more modern aspects too. 

Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead by Emily Austin

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

Been waiting to read this for awhile and it wasn’t too bad. Kind of made me anxious reading the internal monologue of the MC. Not sure it this was good for my mental health but interesting story. 

Beautiful Creatures by Margaret Stohl, Kami Garcia

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

I was hooked from the first chapter. I remember watching this movie and loving it so was so keen to read the book.
Loved the additional audio in the background of the narrative, really helped to flesh out the world. 

Winter's Orbit by Everina Maxwell

challenging funny informative 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? Yes

2.5

Pretty average storyline. I think this is a sign I don’t love sci-fi that much. 

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

emotional funny informative inspiring mysterious sad 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

4.5

Loved this story! Also the breadcrumbing of information throughout the book. Would recommend. 

Their Vicious Games by Joelle Wellington

adventurous challenging dark funny mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

I ate this book up. The whole premise was fascinating! A combination of The Hunger Games and The Batchelor. There were a few moments that age the book as a 2023 era novel but other than that, no complaints. 

Mala's Cat by Mala Kacenberg

challenging dark informative tense medium-paced

3.5

Good book to read in terms of content but the writing style was quite flat. Felt like I was reading someone’s diary and the creativity was lacking. Still would recommend. Read it in a day. 

American Gods by Neil Gaiman
Did not finish book. Stopped at 0%.

Can’t read Neil Gaiman anymore. Allegations are smoke signals. 

A Feast for Crows by George R.R. Martin

challenging dark mysterious tense slow-paced

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

4.0

I was so confused as to why Dany and Jon Snow weren’t there but the end cleared it up. I was kind of bored but powered through just to see what would be different to the series. I was glad to hear more about Lady Stoneheart again.