angelfoodcakes's reviews
59 reviews
The Haunting of Hill House, by Shirley Jackson
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I found the characters and atmosphere extremely compelling in this, however the ending felt rushed to me. I adored the story otherwise.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide and Death of parent
Save the Cat!: The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever Need, by Blake Snyder
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
3.0
Overall a very informative book, if a little outdated, the author’s tone can be a bit cocky and irritating at times but he does actually give some very useful information for beginners
The Gunslinger, by Stephen King
adventurous
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-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
4.0
I find the world building and characters of this book really intriguing, even if I found the plot a little confusing. I thought the ending was beautiful and bittersweet.
My main issue is this is very much from Stephen King’s era of writing where he has to put excessive detail into how he describes every female character’s boobs.
My main issue is this is very much from Stephen King’s era of writing where he has to put excessive detail into how he describes every female character’s boobs.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child death, Death, Gun violence, and Sexism
The Jasmine Throne, by Tasha Suri
adventurous
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
2.75
I adore the world building in this book, though I will say it focuses pretty heavily on politics which does occasionally get boring and confusing.
I have high hopes for this series, though, and I’m excited to see what’s in store for the next book
I have high hopes for this series, though, and I’m excited to see what’s in store for the next book
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse
Seraph of the End, Vol. 2, by Takaya Kagami
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death and Violence
Minor: Blood
Seraph of the End, Vol. 1, by Takaya Kagami
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
Moderate: Gore and Violence
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones, by James Clear
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.5
I typically don’t read this type of book but I have to say that this was both interesting and informative to me. I found myself reading a chapter and then immediately applying the techniques it suggested into my daily life right after. Definitely a really great read, I’ve been recommending it to anyone I can lately.
The Priory of the Orange Tree, by Samantha Shannon
adventurous
challenging
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
3.75
I absolutely loved this book but there were some parts that felt somewhat rushed to me. Some plot points felt like they were concluded incredibly quickly and then moved past. Certain character deaths I couldn’t truly mourn because I felt like they happened so suddenly and I wasn’t able to spend enough time with the character to care. I definitely think this would’ve benefited from being a trilogy instead because there’s just so much that’s being fit into one book (and that’s saying something considering it’s a pretty long read).
Overall, though, I loved this book a lot. The characters are great and the world building is fantastic. I wish I was able to spend more time in this world to learn more about it. I love that it took influence from cultures all over the world. The romance in it was also fantastic and that’s saying something because I don’t typically care about romance in books.
Overall a really great read if you like fantasy.
Overall, though, I loved this book a lot. The characters are great and the world building is fantastic. I wish I was able to spend more time in this world to learn more about it. I love that it took influence from cultures all over the world. The romance in it was also fantastic and that’s saying something because I don’t typically care about romance in books.
Overall a really great read if you like fantasy.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Miscarriage, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual content, Incest, and Pregnancy
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
The Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus, Vol. 1, by Stan Lee
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Once you get around the somewhat corny writing it’s overall a very fun read, I loved returning to the world of classic comics. While the size of the book may be daunting to some I definitely recommend the read to any Spider-Man fan.
Redemption, by Scott Lobdell
Did not finish book.
Did not finish book.
I don’t remember when I decided to stop reading this but it was so weird and objectifying I hated it
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism and Misogyny
Starfire is incredibly objectified in this comic, it’s a shame because I really would’ve liked this team-up but, had I known, I would not have purchased this comic or even thought to read it