aniasy's reviews
203 reviews

dark medium-paced

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

2.0

I often come across books that I think have the potential to be made into movies or tv shows, but rarely do I come across books that should have been a movie INSTEAD of a book, Lakewood is one of those books.

The story Lakewood tells is a story that we should all hear, but I found the majority of this book extremely confusing. And don’t get me wrong I love confusing books! But with the lack of visuals was the experience more of a “what am I supposed to see happening” instead of “what the hell are they doing here”. It became less of a mystery that you are trying to piece together and more of a blurred image you are trying to focus on so you can try to put the pieces together. I wish that the entire book was written in letters and not just the last chapters, I think that eliminates the problem I have with the book, but still lets the main character be confused and question her own sanity.

TLDR: Lakewood should have been presented in a different format so the story would have shined brighter and more clearly!

The Pale Dreamer by Samantha Shannon

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adventurous challenging fast-paced

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

3.0

I don't know if I accept Swedish representation in books... Personally not a fan if it :/

(I’m Norwegian so I’m allowed to say this, but if you are not Scandinavian and come for my Swedish boy will I end you!)

Paper Girls, Vol. 1 by Brian K. Vaughan

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adventurous challenging funny mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

Idk why, but this gave huge strange things vibes..? It has absolutely nothing in common except for a ton of bicycles and a group of kids who are gonna need a lot of therapy in the future. So if that's your scene, then you might want to pick this up.

Monsters You Should Know by Emma SanCartier

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Who doesn't love cute monsters?

Odd Spirits by S.T. Gibson

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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

3.5

👏 this 👏 is 👏 why 👏 you 👏 go 👏 to 👏 couples 👏 therapy 👏

Rat Queens Vol. 1: Sass & Sorcery by Kurtis J. Wiebe

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adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced

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

4.5

I love these characters with all of my heart! Especially Betty!!!!

Aquicorn Cove by K. O'Neill

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emotional inspiring lighthearted 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? It's complicated

4.0

A great book for introducing children to climate change/water pollution. The book explains the seriousness of the topic without making it scary and in a language that everyone can understand. A book I would recommend to parents who want's to read books to their children with a bit more substance.

Shades of Magic: The Steel Prince, Vol. 3: The Rebel Army by V.E. Schwab

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fast-paced