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4 reviews
In the Skin of a Monster by Kathryn Barker
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
it was a unique story that had an amazing worldbuilding system but i could not help but feel confused, even after i finished the book. it was easy to start but it went really fast and i couldn't keep up. i also felt the characters were way much more younger than they were implied.
Girl on Fire by Andrew Weiner, Alicia Keys
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
art style was amazing but the plot, not so much. it lacked a sense of uniqueness to it. i think i've seen way too may iterations of the "teen discovers powers and hides it from family/friends." it also felt too rushed and left things without explanation, especially as a standalone.
<i><u>stats:</u><i>
× time taken to read: ~1 hour
× date started: 17/07
× date completed: 17/07
<i><u>stats:</u><i>
× time taken to read: ~1 hour
× date started: 17/07
× date completed: 17/07
As Good As Dead by Holly Jackson
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
what a way to end a trilogy. and it still left me on a cliffhanger, despite things being wrapped up??
the first 50% seemed pretty predictable to me and i was ready to give up. i figured it all out and it was nothing special compared to the other two. but the last 40% hooked me? there were just so many twists it's insane. i am still reeling what in the entire universe i read.
also pip's character growth! she's no longer the little innocent and perfect girl and how all the events that happened have taken a toll on her mental health because that seems pretty realistic to me. it was amazing to see a character struggle, face dark moments, etc.
oh!! and the books are getting a tv adaptation!! talk about hype, i hope the show does it justice
team ravi and pip forever <33
stats:
× time taken to read: ~4hrs
× date started: 05/07
× date completed: 09/07
× format: e-book
the first 50% seemed pretty predictable to me and i was ready to give up. i figured it all out and it was nothing special compared to the other two. but the last 40% hooked me? there were just so many twists it's insane. i am still reeling what in the entire universe i read.
also pip's character growth! she's no longer the little innocent and perfect girl and how all the events that happened have taken a toll on her mental health because that seems pretty realistic to me. it was amazing to see a character struggle, face dark moments, etc.
oh!! and the books are getting a tv adaptation!! talk about hype, i hope the show does it justice
team ravi and pip forever <33
stats:
× time taken to read: ~4hrs
× date started: 05/07
× date completed: 09/07
× format: e-book
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Kidnapping, and Stalking
El Deafo by Cece Bell
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
amazing graphic novel with a cute art style! definitely recommend for a quick and easy read.
stats:
× time taken to read: ~1 hour
× date started: 27/07
× date completed: 27/07
stats:
× time taken to read: ~1 hour
× date started: 27/07
× date completed: 27/07
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content
Moderate: Vomit
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