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67 reviews

Red Rising by Pierce Brown

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

3.75

Sword of Destiny by Andrzej Sapkowski

4.0

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring mysterious sad tense fast-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

4.5

Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

challenging dark emotional informative mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

3.0

This book almost became a DNF for me due to my intense hatred for the main character. However, it was daring of the author to portray the protagonist so negatively, creating an intriguing dynamic.

Unfortunately, the story dragged on due to excessive background information, making it tiresome while the ending felt too rushed compared to the slow buildup. Overall, I did appreciate the fast pace towards the ending because that's when things got interesting.
Additionally, there were many American terms and abbreviations that were confusing for European readers, and some elements felt repetitive.

Even though it wasn't my typical read, I found it surprisingly thought-provoking. It delves into the pressures of the publishing industry, the pervasive influence of social media, and the toll it takes on mental health. 

⭐️⭐️⭐️

Abroad in Japan by Chris Broad

adventurous challenging funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective relaxing medium-paced

4.5

Lady of the Lake by Andrzej Sapkowski

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense medium-paced

4.0

Happy Place by Emily Henry

emotional funny hopeful inspiring relaxing sad tense

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

3.0

Is Mother Dead by Vigdis Hjorth

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

3.5

The Tower of the Swallow by Andrzej Sapkowski

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

4.0

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious relaxing sad

5.0