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Mooncakes: Collector's Edition by Suzanne Walker
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
lovely story of first love, reconnection and self acceptance!
what if u were and witch, and i was a werewolf.. and we kissed 😳
what if u were and witch, and i was a werewolf.. and we kissed 😳
Warriors #1: Into the Wild by Erin Hunter
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
2.75
this book took me over a month to finish, and the only reason i didn't DNF is because my autistic niece let me borrow it, and i know she will grill me on it cover to cover when it's returned to her 🩷
what i will say in the book's favour is that it's very unintentionally funny and gets points for that
what i will say in the book's favour is that it's very unintentionally funny and gets points for that
Fake Dates and Mooncakes by Sher Lee
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
this was very cheesy and very fluffy.. it was a delight, if a little unrealistic sometimes. but that's what romcoms are for right?
the dialogue was a little unnatural in some places, but i still genuinely enjoyed this read
i liked the insights to the cultures involved, specifically the folklore of the mid autumn festival itself!
the dialogue was a little unnatural in some places, but i still genuinely enjoyed this read
i liked the insights to the cultures involved, specifically the folklore of the mid autumn festival itself!
The Shadow Cabinet by Juno Dawson
dark
emotional
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? Yes
4.5
despite everything, i loved ciara.. i loved her, i cried for her and i (unfortunately) related to her.
i gave this a lower rating than HMRC, because i think there's a lot more i dislike about the sequel compared to the first book in this series.. but nevertheless it was a wild ride and seeing the story unfold had me gripped!
i will absolutely be tuning into the final installment, im very excited for it!
ciara i love you and you've never done anything wrong x
i gave this a lower rating than HMRC, because i think there's a lot more i dislike about the sequel compared to the first book in this series.. but nevertheless it was a wild ride and seeing the story unfold had me gripped!
i will absolutely be tuning into the final installment, im very excited for it!
ciara i love you and you've never done anything wrong x
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, and War
Carmilla by J. Sheridan Le Fanu
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
the first 60% was the mysterious queer thriller we all want and need
unfortunately, the last 40% was really anticlimactic and disappointing tbh! it dragged for me while also feeling rushed..
if this was written as a cautionary tale, "darling, darling, i live in you; and you would die for me, i love you so" is doing nothing to keep me away from lesbians, vampires, OR lesbian vampires
unfortunately, the last 40% was really anticlimactic and disappointing tbh! it dragged for me while also feeling rushed..
if this was written as a cautionary tale, "darling, darling, i live in you; and you would die for me, i love you so" is doing nothing to keep me away from lesbians, vampires, OR lesbian vampires
The Snow Girl by Sophie Anderson
emotional
reflective
slow-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
4.5
this was another enchanting and magical read by sophie anderson
it's a lot slower than the girl who speaks bear, and i preferred the latter. but that doesn't erase the fact that the snow girl is a very loving and introspective read..
anderson's prose is beautiful, and flows really nicely. the characters are all delightful, and their bonds heartfelt
i am really enjoying her books, the slavic folklore elements are fascinating to me!
as with the girl who speaks bear, the illustrations are an added bonus to this cosy winter tale
it's a lot slower than the girl who speaks bear, and i preferred the latter. but that doesn't erase the fact that the snow girl is a very loving and introspective read..
anderson's prose is beautiful, and flows really nicely. the characters are all delightful, and their bonds heartfelt
i am really enjoying her books, the slavic folklore elements are fascinating to me!
as with the girl who speaks bear, the illustrations are an added bonus to this cosy winter tale
Heartstopper Volume 5 by Alice Oseman
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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
5.0
i will never be bored of heartstopper, i will never not kick my feet and giggle!
nick nelson i love you
nick nelson i love you
Her Majesty's Royal Coven by Juno Dawson
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.75
after i got over the hurdle of switching povs, i really fell into the rhythm of the story
i loved these characters, bar one of course. i really enjoyed them together and seeing their sisterly bond.
the magic system was also so interesting to get into! i liked the lore that made this magic it's own thing, and the reliance on nature was a lovely aspect that gets any magic system points from me!
this did feel like a very direct response to joanne revealing herself as a terf, and i revelled in that! very very enjoyable to me!
i loved these characters, bar one of course. i really enjoyed them together and seeing their sisterly bond.
the magic system was also so interesting to get into! i liked the lore that made this magic it's own thing, and the reliance on nature was a lovely aspect that gets any magic system points from me!
this did feel like a very direct response to joanne revealing herself as a terf, and i revelled in that! very very enjoyable to me!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Animal death, Blood, Hate crime, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, and Transphobia
Minor: Car accident, Child abuse, Alcohol, and Bullying
The Wrath of the Woolington Wyrm by Karen Foxlee
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
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
4.25
this was absolutely delightful, every page made me so happy.. the illustrations are so whimsical and soft, they're perfectly paired with mary-kate's story
i loved mary-kate, her anxieties were very nicely handled. as someone with OCD, i feel it's a really delicate representation of the disorder and mary-kate overcoming her worries throughout the book made me so happy for her!
a lovely introduction to the way capitalist greed effects communities and the environment to children lmao
i loved mary-kate, her anxieties were very nicely handled. as someone with OCD, i feel it's a really delicate representation of the disorder and mary-kate overcoming her worries throughout the book made me so happy for her!
a lovely introduction to the way capitalist greed effects communities and the environment to children lmao
Mrs England by Stacey Halls
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.75
if stacy halls has one fan, it's me
i just find her books so easy to consume, i love the historical aspects, i love the characters she writes and i love the way she builds atmosphere
i read mrs england in autumn, the second half of the book, i sat by the window during a storm and it has been the perfect setting
i worked out the main twist myself before the big reveal, i truly enjoyed piecing the mystery together. especially since ruby is an unreliable narrator, you have to pick up on the clues and secrets throughout the story yourself
as with her other books, i feel the pacing gets a lot quicker in the final third but i wouldn't say it seems overly rushed
i just really enjoyed this read! can't wait for her next book honestly, i will keep coming back to her writing!
i just find her books so easy to consume, i love the historical aspects, i love the characters she writes and i love the way she builds atmosphere
i read mrs england in autumn, the second half of the book, i sat by the window during a storm and it has been the perfect setting
i worked out the main twist myself before the big reveal, i truly enjoyed piecing the mystery together. especially since ruby is an unreliable narrator, you have to pick up on the clues and secrets throughout the story yourself
as with her other books, i feel the pacing gets a lot quicker in the final third but i wouldn't say it seems overly rushed
i just really enjoyed this read! can't wait for her next book honestly, i will keep coming back to her writing!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gaslighting, Death, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent