tylerbriggs's reviews
23 reviews

All That's Left in the World by Erik J. Brown

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious sad tense slow-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? It's complicated

5.0

I loved this book so much. It kept me wanting more. I fell in love with the main characters quickly. Finished the 10 hr audio book in less than 12 hrs...
Would love to listen again.
I liked the multiple journies that they went on. It felt like multiple books with these characters in one, and it also helped us explore other areas around the world after the super flu.
Finally some representation in post-apocalyptic stories.

A Magic Steeped in Poison by Judy I. Lin

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.75

A Forgery of Roses by Jessica S. Olson

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

Full of twists, well written characters, keeps you engaged the whole time

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Death of parent, Murder, and Chronic illness

Moderate: Stalking, Terminal illness, Violence, Grief, Body horror, Mental illness, and Miscarriage

Minor: Vomit

Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter

emotional funny lighthearted reflective 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? Yes

4.75

I couldn't stand Liz in for like the first 2 chapters when she was interacting with Micheal but I'm so glad I stuck with it bc she really grew.
I loved wess the whole time and it was obvious that they were end game but you could still enjoy all of their moments before she realized what was up.

Not Here to Be Liked by Michelle Quach

emotional hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective 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? Yes

4.5

The feminist story line felt like it was calling the readers out on their bull*hit. And it was done in a way that still felt realistic between the characters with their dialog. I also enjoyed learning and hearing about the views of the mother and the question posed <Do you think Mom is a Feminist?> because it makes you see her actions and opinions in a different light. 

League of Liars by Astrid Scholte

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.75

As If On Cue by Marisa Kanter

lighthearted fast-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? Yes

2.0

Here's to Us by Becky Albertalli, Adam Silvera

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Comfort book. Makes you cozy, happy, and giddy. 

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

This was my first murder mystery and I shouldn't have read it mostly in the dark before going to sleep. Not the best call haha. There are some parts that really spook you because of how realistic they are. The characters are so well layered which makes the ending so much harder to figure out because they all have so many different motives. I understand the hype behind this book. I never wanted to put it down and flew through reading it.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Drug use

Minor: Rape, Suicide, and Pedophilia