tsundoku_'s reviews
148 reviews

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.75

I had to read this for school, and this is probably the best book I've ever had to read for school. None of the characters were likable and were honestly kinda insane. However, the story was really good, as was the writing. The ending was a bit unsettling relating to Heathcliff but it added to the story. This book made me want to read more classics. Like for being written so long ago, there were some pretty funny lines.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Violence, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Grief, Incest, and Racism

Midnight Strikes by Zeba Shahnaz

adventurous emotional mysterious reflective medium-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

4.0

I have no idea what to even say. This book unfortunately suffered from me being in a reading slump so it took me forever to finish. But I still loved it. The characters. Ugh. The pain

Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood

emotional funny lighthearted medium-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

4.0

I've been in the worst reading slump for over 6 months now. This might have actually gotten me out. It took me almost 2 months to actually finish it but it's the first book in a while that I felt something about. This book got me so obsessed with chess too which I appreciate. The writing isn't revolutionary or anything but there were definitely some really good lines.

Nolan's soft spot for Mallory is quite sweet

Midnight at the Houdini by Delilah S. Dawson

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

I've been in a reading slump, so it took a while to read this, but even still I loved it. I probably would've loved it a little more if I'd read it quicker. I really loved Max's character. His relationship with Anna was sweet. I loved the setting and magic of this book so much. One of the best settings of a book I've ever read. I will be craving more books like this. I liked the ending too. I feel like everything was wrapped up pretty well.

the writing was also beautiful
very good quotes

"Anna." The word falls like a feather, soft and delicate.

He smiles at Anna, and she is quite certain he smiles more than anyone she knows, and that he has a thousand smiles, one for every possible situation.

She wants to be with Max, wants him to keep looking at her like she's the rainbow he's been searching for all his life.

And because he's Max and not trained to act like something big is nothing, like it's uncool to feel things, he squeezes her hand and beams at her.

Suddenly a Murder by Lauren Muñoz

dark emotional mysterious sad 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

2.75

honestly have no idea how to rate this and it's already been a week since I finished it
I've been in a huge reading slump for months so it took me a long time to read this.
I don't know, it's not a bad book, it just wasn't my favorite. I think there was just too much petty drama for my taste. I didn't fully guess the plot twist, but it also wasn't surprising at all. Just a mediocre book

Killer Instinct by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Did not finish book.

I'll be back to this I've just been in a huge reading slump

Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo
Did not finish book.

I'll get back to this when I'm not in a reading slump

Swimming in a Sea of Stars by Julie Wright
Did not finish book. Stopped at 20%.

not really in the mood for this rn and also I had to return my ebook

The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

adventurous dark emotional mysterious 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

3.5

I'm not entirely sure I'll stick with this rating but for now I don't think it's a 4 star. I honestly just didn't feel very connected to the characters. In the Inheritance Games trilogy I was very quickly connected to the characters, but I didn't really connect with any of these characters. That's not to say I didn't like them though. I like Dean the most #teamdean. Michael is alright just depends on the scene. Lia is a bit annoying sometimes. And Sloane just really wasn't focused on that much. As for Cassie she was just kinda distant which is weird considering it's in her pov. This definitely was an interesting story and although I wasn't super connected to it, I still got excited to read it again. I'll definitely continue the series and hopefully it gets better.

never once expected it to be Locke but also it made so much sense after we got her motives. Even before we got her motives everything else added up.

Clementine and Danny Save the World (and Each Other) by Livia Blackburne
Did not finish book.

I actually just do not care and I can't bring myself to continue when Danny is such a jerk