adri_enne's reviews
35 reviews

The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg

adventurous lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

5.0

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

adventurous emotional funny hopeful sad fast-paced

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

4.75

Bones & All by Camille DeAngelis

challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

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

3.25

I think the ending was a bit lackluster for me tbh. I enjoyed the books explanation of things like

Sully’s connection to Maren & why he was so obsessed

. I just wish the book had the romantic element between the main characters, like the movie, & captured the significance of eating someone “bones & all”. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Death, Blood, Cannibalism, Murder, and Abandonment

Moderate: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence

The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson

adventurous challenging emotional inspiring mysterious tense 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

4.5

Wow. Just wow. I was enjoying the character development and stories throughout the book, but those last 200 pages were AMAZING! I swear, I couldn’t put the book down. The pacing picked up so quickly that I’m still sitting here wondering what the hell just happened! The war scenes were incredible, the world-building was out of this world, and the reveals were mind-blowing—I mean, I’m perplexed. I’m literally salivating for the next book—what a delicious read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Violence, Blood, Murder, and War

Moderate: Death, Slavery, Medical content, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol

Normal People by Sally Rooney

challenging emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

I enjoyed this book in the beginning & midway especially the development of Marianne and Connell. I do appreciate how “bland” the characters are, the miscommunication, and the class divide analysis. Unfortunately, the ending for me just fell extremely flat and ambiguous. I wasn’t expecting them to ride off into the sunset of course, but the ending felt unfinished (maybe that’s intention idk). 

Sb: I must admit that I did watch the show after reading the book & it greatly improved my pov of the book!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide

Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney

emotional reflective relaxing medium-paced

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

4.0

Are the characters obnoxious ? Yes.
Selfish? Yes.
Pretentious? Yes. 
But can I also relate to the complexities of navigating self esteem, feelings, relationships, and friendships during early adulthood? Absolutely yes. 

The main characters being intolerable does not make this a bad book! I don’t believe everyone has to be pleasant/charming in order for readers to understand their intricate inner thoughts. I also think that this makes the characters more realistic to me as well. In fact, I think this is intentional on Sally Rooney’s part.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Infidelity, Self harm, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, and Abandonment

My Book of Bible Stories by Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania

adventurous informative inspiring medium-paced

5.0

I honestly this book explains the Bible stories perfectly! I think it’s great for children of course & those who are not religious & will like to start learning more about God. I read this book because I was curious & honestly  felt like I had a better understanding of the religion and its history and beliefs! I would encourage anyone to read. 

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

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

4.5

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling

adventurous lighthearted mysterious 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? N/A

4.25

This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan

emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity and Abandonment

Moderate: Cancer

Minor: Body shaming, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting

Absolutely loved this book!! It really stresses the importance of having self love, forgiving yourself, and putting yourself first especially when life throws you curveballs. A must read ladies!!