twisterella's reviews
24 reviews

Twenties Girl by Sophie Kinsella

adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad tense 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? No

5.0

when i heard the news about sophie kinsella's cancer battle, i knew i had to revisit one of her novels. it was a full-circle experience for me, but this time, it carried a deeper and more meaningful resonance. i've been a fan since my teenage years, and now, as someone slightly older than her protagonists, her works strike a chord with the complexities and nuances of a woman in her late twenties navigating the modern world! literally me!

lately, i've been telling myself that i'll never stop feeling young at heart. like, deep down, i know i'll forever have that teenage spirit. so, imagine my gasp when i realized that's one of the core messages in this book. no matter how old we get, our creative flair and happy spirits will forever remain in our hearts.

sophie kinsella's words reminded me that embracing the wisdom of maturity doesn't mean surrendering the magic of youth. love that for me!!!

Zikora by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

4.0

Serious Concerns by Wendy Cope

3.0

I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Eating disorder, and Death of parent

Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa

informative lighthearted reflective relaxing slow-paced

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

3.0

The Burnout by Sophie Kinsella

adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

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

3.0

Death by Dumpling by Vivien Chien

adventurous funny informative mysterious relaxing fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Murder

Minor: Infidelity

Delilah Green Doesn't Care by Ashley Herring Blake

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

5.0

Homicide and Halo-Halo by Mia P. Manansala

adventurous emotional informative mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.0

Anxious People by Fredrik Backman

4.0