thebibliophile9's reviews
144 reviews

Greta and Valdin by Rebecca K. Reilly

I read most of this at my folk's place and they were legitimately concerned at the frequency of my loud cackles. Love how unapologetically Aotearoa this is ❤️

The Simulacra by Philip K. Dick

TFW you stink so much you get telekinetic powers

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

Goddamn. More platonic friendship books like this please 🕹️

Hera Lindsay Bird by Hera Lindsay Bird

I'm in love 

Bunny by Mona Awad

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Loveable characters? No

Some good lines eg "We've read Jane Eyre too, you cunt" but ultimately not my cup of tea. Bonkers but kind of unjustified imo.

Summer Crossing by Truman Capote

Sorry but this girl oblivious

Sherlock and Watson by Carin Rafferty

fast-paced

Spent a dollar at the thrift store cos I thought it would have references to Arthur Conan Doyle's stories but it doesn't even. They don't even solve any crimes smh.

The Actual Star by Monica Byrne

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

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

Out here making me wish I knew more Spanish. But heck. Damn. What a ride. Whomever wrote on the dust jacket this was Cloud Atlas meets Earthseed was SPOT ON.

The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger

Night Watch by Terry Pratchett

3.0