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A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
dark
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
4.25
Wowowowow. This book, the plot, the characters, Prythian - just AMAZING. I finally found my love for fantasy. Never have I been so invested and instantly addicted to a series since I was a child reading twilight lol.
I felt like I couldn’t stop reading, I was hooked straight away. What a great start to a series and I’m already halfway through ACOMAF which is even better.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Torture, Blood, and War
Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid
emotional
reflective
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
4.0
Malibu rising was surprisingly a wonderful book and I really enjoyed reading it! I wouldn’t have picked it up if it wasn’t for the hype but I’m glad I did.
I almost gave up when I started because it is written in a 3rd person narrative. At first I felt like I couldn’t get into the characters because of this but as the story went on I found myself attached to every single sibling and June (Mick and June’s story literally made my heart ache). I really loved the ending too, I definitely recommend!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Infidelity, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Drug abuse and Death of parent
Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover
emotional
sad
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
I don’t even know what to say. I’m writing this review two days after finishing this book because I was truly BROKEN as a person after reading this story. I was just a bag of emotions in the best possible way.
This book was so emotional it had me crying. It was also sexy I loved every single minute. I genuinely felt like I was holding my breath the whole time.
This was my first Colleen Hoover book (I know, crazy!) and if this is anything to go by with her other books then I’m just going to rip my heart out now lol.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
The Switch by Beth O'Leary
funny
hopeful
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? Yes
3.5
Beth O’Leary is truly a great author and I love her writing style so I had to pick this up after reading The Flatshare.
This book is lovely, heartwarming and so wholesome! I loved the characters especially Eileen. The story was a bit predictable but it had some emotional moments and some moments that made me laugh too! So overall it was a delight to read.
The Flatshare was a 5 star for me and I definitely preferred that one, However, I would still recommend this for a cute easy read!
This book is lovely, heartwarming and so wholesome! I loved the characters especially Eileen. The story was a bit predictable but it had some emotional moments and some moments that made me laugh too! So overall it was a delight to read.
The Flatshare was a 5 star for me and I definitely preferred that one, However, I would still recommend this for a cute easy read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, and Grief
Cinderella Is Dead by Kalynn Bayron
dark
emotional
hopeful
fast-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? No
3.5
The book cover was what drew me into buying this book, it’s beautiful. The author wrote a great twisted concept of the story of Cinderella. Going into hard subjects such as homophobia, domestic abuse and sexism. I liked that it had a lot of female empowerment fighting against the patriarchy!
I enjoyed the relationship blossoming between Sophia and Constance but I wish there was more written about Sophia and maybe about her and Erin, she was her first love after all.
I found some parts to be too fast and some parts very slow but overall enjoyed the book and will most likely read more from this author!
I found some parts to be too fast and some parts very slow but overall enjoyed the book and will most likely read more from this author!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Homophobia, and Sexism
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship
Minor: Animal death
Believe Me by JP Delaney
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is the second book I read by this author and it didn’t disappoint! Really intense and captivating story. So many twists that I didn’t even know who I believed anymore. Really loved how some parts were written like a script too. It would have been a 5 starts but I didn’t enjoy the second half as much as the first! Still recommend if you are looking for an exciting, psychological book, I finished it in less than a day!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Suicide attempt and Alcohol
Luster by Raven Leilani
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
I really wanted to like this book after seeing the reviews. I found it painful to read, with long sentences, endless metaphors and no real plot going on. I personally don’t enjoy this type of writing style and even though it’s only 220 or so pages it felt like the book was loooong.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Drug use, Racial slurs, Racism, Abortion, and Alcohol
Moderate: Addiction, Miscarriage, Police brutality, Medical content, and Alcohol
Minor: Animal death
The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary
funny
hopeful
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? Yes
5.0
I really really enjoyed this book! The story is gripping, I loved the characters. I read the majority of the book in a day, I couldn’t put it down! Highly recommend!!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Gaslighting
The Girl Before by JP Delaney
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Fast and easy to read. I really enjoyed it overall. You think it will be a predictable story but it has many surprises throughout. I couldn’t put it down!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Miscarriage, and Rape
Moderate: Abortion
Minor: Animal death and Child death