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Around the World in 80 Birds by Mike Unwin
informative
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
5.0
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World by Bettany Hughes
informative
inspiring
slow-paced
4.75
An informative and lovely guide to the 7 wonders of the world. Hughes keeps you entertained with her calming voice as she details the trials and people who surrounded these wonders painting a vivid picture of ancient times.
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal death, Misogyny, Rape, and Violence
Bride by Ali Hazelwood
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Yet another amazing read from Ali Hazelwood, I will buy anything this author writes. I finished this in two days but the only reason it took so long is because work got in the way otherwise I would’ve stayed up past midnight to read this.
5 out of 5 stars, despite the fact it’s vampires and werewolves this was such a believable enemies to lovers tale.
5 out of 5 stars, despite the fact it’s vampires and werewolves this was such a believable enemies to lovers tale.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Violence
American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis
Did not finish book. Stopped at 38%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 38%.
I thought I was prepared going into this book, I wasn’t . This book is horrifying and I truly mean horrifying. I understand there are books that are also horrifying, but I don’t think any of them come to the level of this pure violence. Wish I had never been recommended it as an amazing book. I dread to think what the movie is like.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Body horror, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Murder, and Classism
Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge
Did not finish book. Stopped at 18%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 18%.
Inaccurate historically (see reviews about inaccuracies on other reviews). Very angry author. Seemed more interested in demeaning the people around them than discussing on a rational level. I wanted to like it but being insulted isn’t my jam. We need to talk about racism to solve it but being angry at all white people doesn’t seem like a good idea to start with.
I’m always open to how I can change my behaviour but it doesn’t seem like the author would ever be interested in us doing that.
I’m always open to how I can change my behaviour but it doesn’t seem like the author would ever be interested in us doing that.
Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Such an amazing read. Top 10 books of all time for me. Tress was the perfect angel who deserves everything. Such a good magic system and a good introduction to Brandon Sanderson for a lot of people. Loved it
A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon by Sarah Hawley
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Such a lovely warm read. Really made me squeal with joy.
Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Loved it so adorable, I loved the science, NASA stuff is awesome, the assistant is very gen z and edgy bit stereotypical but I enjoyed the relationship between them.
Another one of Ali Hazelwoods books that I throughly enjoyed. I read the Love hypothesis first and then picked up this because it looks great.
I can definitely see where some would be put off by the similarities but mostly I wasn't, it feels different enough that I can appreciate the characters by themselves without comparing them to Olive and Adam. However we shall see if that holds the same for her next book.
I do like a good enemies to lovers however I think this was a little too rushed for me, I like a bit more slow burn so lower rating because of that
I enjoyed the twitter shenanigans with WWMCD and the take down of the system
overall a great read.
Another one of Ali Hazelwoods books that I throughly enjoyed. I read the Love hypothesis first and then picked up this because it looks great.
I can definitely see where some would be put off by the similarities but mostly I wasn't, it feels different enough that I can appreciate the characters by themselves without comparing them to Olive and Adam. However we shall see if that holds the same for her next book.
I do like a good enemies to lovers however I think this was a little too rushed for me, I like a bit more slow burn so lower rating because of that
I enjoyed the twitter shenanigans with WWMCD and the take down of the system
overall a great read.
Content Warnings
Minor: Gun violence