autumns_bookshelf's reviews
51 reviews
Catching Fire, by Suzanne Collins
Did not finish book. Stopped at 14%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 14%.
I hated the first book, but I heard that the second book was better. Just couldn't get into it
A Scatter of Light, by Malinda Lo
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Mooncakes, by Suzanne Walker
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? It's complicated
5.0
Carrie Soto Is Back, by Taylor Jenkins Reid
challenging
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Ain't Burned All the Bright, by Jason Reynolds
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Convenience Store Woman, by Sayaka Murata
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
i’m very conflicted on whether to give this 5 stars or not. i loved Keiko, and her character arc, but something gives me an off feeling