tayking's reviews
145 reviews

Book Lovers by Emily Henry

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

Recipe for a Perfect Wife by Karma Brown

slow-paced

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

2.0

Loved Nellie, Alice is unsufferable. The last 25% of this book was a mess. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Suicide, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, Abortion, Death of parent, Misogyny, and Rape

A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas

2.75

A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas

3.0

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

3.0

Witchful Thinking by Celestine Martin

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

I knew 20 pages in that this wasn't my vibe, but I'm trying to diversify my reading and also there is a hot merman so I pressed on.

This book is an overload of adorablely earnest cheese and sensuality, with a little sprinkle of magic on top. It's personally not my taste, but I am sure the author will continue to refine their craft for their core audience.

A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness

adventurous mysterious slow-paced

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

3.5

The Nanny Diaries by Emma McLaughlin, Nicola Kraus

lighthearted slow-paced

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

2.75

I read this book because I loved the movie, and I must say that the movie definitely delivers on the premise better. The prose was sharp, but I felt like the plot dithered. The ending especially felt lacklustre to me. 

I'll definitely watch the movie instead if I ever want to revisit this story. 

The Fixer Upper by Lauren Forsythe

funny lighthearted medium-paced

3.25

I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

reflective sad medium-paced

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Eating disorder, and Emotional abuse