tumn's reviews
124 reviews

Juniper & Thorn by Ava Reid

challenging dark emotional lighthearted tense slow-paced

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

3.75

this is such a weird and difficult book to place because on one end it was written with  such talent and inspiration i think you can feel how much work she put into this novel that you cannot help but to applaud it but all the same is it dark, twisted, and so uncomfortable at moments it’s hard to stomach. 
i think it was frustrating but also eye opening to the perspective of someone so enthralled with their family and the trust they place into them and i think it shows how selfish people can be when they are only given so many options, 
after i finished i read “the juniper tree” which is was inspire by and if you are picking that for reference i think you can already see how dark you can expect it to be, but i think she tied the myth in well and mixed it in with her own style of writing it was nice to see. 
in the end i think this is a hard book to love but an easy one to appreciate. 

A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

5.0

what an absolutely enchanting book to get lost in, the storytelling, the character development, the slow burner, the imagery all went absolutely above my expectations, this book was such an exciting experience not only did she write a story but she wrote a whole other story inside of it, ugh HER MIND!!! the only thing i didn’t like was how everything wrapped up in literally one chapter where as i prefer to see it come together more subtly over time,,,,but that’s just me, even still completely loved and will rave about this book <3 

From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout

3.75

Carmilla by J. Sheridan Le Fanu

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.5

sapphic toxic manipulative and poetic,,,, and i ate it all up thank you very much <3 i have no idea if this was supposed symbolize the want to love despite natural needs/desires but if so he really did that shit bc damn. 

“Darling, darling," she
murmured, "I live in you; and you would die for me, I love you so.”

The Ballad of Never After by Stephanie Garber

adventurous challenging emotional mysterious tense 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

5.0

so fucking amazing….. made destroyed and then remade me just to leave me on the edge of my seat, this story had me absolutely entHRALLED, all of the references  and parallels that’s shows up between these series’s is placed and writtten too wellll ugh i love it, could not get enough of this beautiful and bittersweet tragedy that i cannot wait to complete !!!!!

The Horse and His Boy by C.S. Lewis

adventurous hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.0

a nice and light read but a bit slow and at times boring but still had a sweet message to sent about doing families:) 

Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber

adventurous hopeful mysterious tense 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? No

4.75

im obsessed actually,  i was honestly very scared to not like this much as caraval but i think……..i might like it more the ending the suspense the MYSTERY IM SUXH A SUCKER UGH i cannot wait to continue this series bc ohhh do i adore these characters that’s already feel so familiar!!!! plus i love a good redemption arc(maybe)???

Chasm by Stacey McEwan

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious tense slow-paced

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

4.0

i must preface this by saying that stacey mcewan is definitely climbing the ranks of my favorite authors, she is able to make you feel the exact emotion she has intended which i must say is an art in itself, i enjoy reading her writing so much more than i ever expected and that’s only part of what makes these books so amazing to read. although this story was a lot more plot building than anything i still really loved being back in this world  with these characters, at times it was slow and a bit tense but i think thats another way you feel connected to the story and the anxiousness of the mcs, also i’m a sucker for self sacrifices and this one was so beautifully executed i couldn’t even be mad about it, im am so excited for the last book i already know this series is going to leave such an impact on me<3 

Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton
Did not finish book. Stopped at 42%.

too r*pey… not a fan 

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis

adventurous hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-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? No

5.0

such a sweeet story i hold soooo dearly to me the memories i have of these movies,,, and this book take some right back to it. the movies follow this book very closely but the imagery and etiquette you seee just feels so cozy and comforting i loved it