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My Dress-Up Darling, Vol. 1 by Shinichi Fukuda
4.0
This could've been a 5 stars if it wasn't for the FMC being so young (15?) and portrayed in a sexual manner.
As someone who's barely legal this book would've probably made me so uncomfortable if i picked it up as an older adult.
I can understand the whole horny teen part, but what i don't like is their portrayal and the target audience.
Other than that, i love the characters' dynamic (cosplayer x costume maker) and that's the main reason I'll pick up the 2nd volume.
I also really like how the FMC had a few moments of wisdom that stuck in the MMC's mind? Those contributed nicely to fleshing out the characters
As someone who's barely legal this book would've probably made me so uncomfortable if i picked it up as an older adult.
I can understand the whole horny teen part, but what i don't like is their portrayal and the target audience.
Other than that, i love the characters' dynamic (cosplayer x costume maker) and that's the main reason I'll pick up the 2nd volume.
I also really like how the FMC had a few moments of wisdom that stuck in the MMC's mind? Those contributed nicely to fleshing out the characters
Fake Dates and Mooncakes by Sher Lee
4.0
This book could've been a new favorite if it wasnt for the rushed ending.
I loved everything. The characters. The chemistry between Dylan and Theo. The rich family drama. The Singaporean culture and the food making. The side characters. And the writing style too.
I was rooting for the boys, the author did a great job at making me feel the feels. And every chapter something new had to happen. Very little filler, or boring scenes. I was invested the whole time.
Having all that said, the last 4 chapters were....not it. They were unrealistically perfect after a heart wrenching climax. The villain of the story literally went "nvm, im not gonna stand in your way anymore". While i was hoping for a HEA, it felt rushed and unrealistic.
Would still highly recommend this book. My rating would be closer to 4.5 tbf
I loved everything. The characters. The chemistry between Dylan and Theo. The rich family drama. The Singaporean culture and the food making. The side characters. And the writing style too.
I was rooting for the boys, the author did a great job at making me feel the feels. And every chapter something new had to happen. Very little filler, or boring scenes. I was invested the whole time.
Having all that said, the last 4 chapters were....not it. They were unrealistically perfect after a heart wrenching climax. The villain of the story literally went "nvm, im not gonna stand in your way anymore". While i was hoping for a HEA, it felt rushed and unrealistic.
Would still highly recommend this book. My rating would be closer to 4.5 tbf
The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 2 by Kousuke Oono
4.0
Still like it, it's just that comparably, the first volume was more exciting.
The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 1 by Kousuke Oono
5.0
The art style is gorgeous, and the characters are so intriguing, I need to keep reading.
I dont even need a plot, I just want to see more scenes with the characters
I dont even need a plot, I just want to see more scenes with the characters
Verity by Colleen Hoover
1.0
Honestly, i would've given this 2 stars for the suspense and the plot twist at the very end, but no.
During the whole book i hated everyone. The MC is a disrespectful homewrecker, the love interest is a cheating husband, and Verity was portrayed as the most detestable human being on earth. The characterization is also lacking, i dont even know what they look like.
Also the romance has misogynistic undertones. 2 women sexually obsessed w a man fighting over his attention? "He fucked me like I was his virgin"??
During the whole book i hated everyone. The MC is a disrespectful homewrecker, the love interest is a cheating husband, and Verity was portrayed as the most detestable human being on earth. The characterization is also lacking, i dont even know what they look like.
Also the romance has misogynistic undertones. 2 women sexually obsessed w a man fighting over his attention? "He fucked me like I was his virgin"??
More Happy Than Not by Adam Silvera
5.0
Never would've thought I'd 5-star a book which had thrown me into depths of sorrow but here I am.
I was almost yawning in the first 2 parts of the book but then "it" happened. And i had to reread the beginning again because I got a completely different perspective.
I was not ok afterwards. It was too painful to keep reading Aaron's story, but I still did, hoping everything would turn out fine.
The ending was brief, and more bitter than sweet, but I couldn't have done it better.
If you're in for an emotional (depressing) rollercoaster, this the book for you.
I also have conflicting feelings about Aaron. On one hand, I empathize with him and relate to some of his struggles. On the other hand, I think he's a pretty shit person (for cheating, for being disrespectful towards Thomas' identity etc.). So my rating is mostly based on how amazing the story was written.
I was almost yawning in the first 2 parts of the book but then "it" happened. And i had to reread the beginning again because I got a completely different perspective.
I was not ok afterwards. It was too painful to keep reading Aaron's story, but I still did, hoping everything would turn out fine.
The ending was brief, and more bitter than sweet, but I couldn't have done it better.
If you're in for an emotional (depressing) rollercoaster, this the book for you.
I also have conflicting feelings about Aaron. On one hand, I empathize with him and relate to some of his struggles. On the other hand, I think he's a pretty shit person (for cheating, for being disrespectful towards Thomas' identity etc.). So my rating is mostly based on how amazing the story was written.
I Can't Believe I Slept with You! Vol. 3 by Miyako Miyahara
5.0
Oh my god i loved the ending so sweet
Pirates of Aletharia by Britney Jackson
5.0
A new favorite!!
For a fantasy/pirate/adventure book, there isn't that much going on, but the angsty dialogue and focus on the characters' dynamics made up for it in the most exciting way possible.since i have a pea brain i actually really appreciated not being thrown into the whole magic system and lore of this fantasy universe right from the start
Captain Maria Welles was INSUFFERABLE up to the 80% mark, and Emilia Drakon was just as appalled as me by her unpredictable behavior.
Honestly this was the best part, an enemies-to-lovers in which the MC wasn't just a horny dumbass ending up with an abusive douchebag. Emilia held her guard up to the very end, this was very slow burn which felt realistic and i enjoyed it a lot.
And the secret identity identity trope made it even BETTER.
The side characters were lovely as well (the "Helen rule" was hilarious)
*I wanna add that i read this book via the audiobook format which only made the experience even better for me
I'd recommend this book to anyone just keep in mind:
- character-driven story
- a lot of angsty dialogue
- due to Emilia's hidden identity you'll see more piratey stuff, rather than witchy/dragony stuff
- surprisingly (and happily for me) very little smut
For a fantasy/pirate/adventure book, there isn't that much going on, but the angsty dialogue and focus on the characters' dynamics made up for it in the most exciting way possible.
Captain Maria Welles was INSUFFERABLE up to the 80% mark, and Emilia Drakon was just as appalled as me by her unpredictable behavior.
Honestly this was the best part, an enemies-to-lovers in which the MC wasn't just a horny dumbass ending up with an abusive douchebag. Emilia held her guard up to the very end, this was very slow burn which felt realistic and i enjoyed it a lot.
And the secret identity identity trope made it even BETTER.
The side characters were lovely as well (the "Helen rule" was hilarious)
*I wanna add that i read this book via the audiobook format which only made the experience even better for me
I'd recommend this book to anyone just keep in mind:
- character-driven story
- a lot of angsty dialogue
- due to Emilia's hidden identity you'll see more piratey stuff, rather than witchy/dragony stuff
- surprisingly (and happily for me) very little smut