barnesofthebarrel_'s reviews
7 reviews

The Guncle by Steven Rowley

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.75

The Honey Witch by Sydney J. Shields

emotional fast-paced

• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A

4.75

A Dark and Secret Magic by Wallis Kinney

dark mysterious relaxing fast-paced

• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A

5.0

This book. This was so atmospheric and magical. Transformed me straight into the autumnal mood with its beautiful description of the scenery and its cozy witchy aspects. It was also a little spooky with the King Below and the dark magic. It felt a little bit insta love but it worked. I am looking forward to reading more from this author. 

Heartstopper Volume 5 by Alice Oseman

emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

This comic series has my heart ❤️ 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Bullying and Eating disorder

One of Us Is Next by Karen M. McManus
Did not finish book. Stopped at 20%.

Boring. And after reading reviews I didn’t want to waste my time on a book that I find boring and in the end is only interesting for the last 30 pages 

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Did not finish book. Stopped at 24%.

It read very juvenile to me, the fmc in particular read as tho she was 12 when she is supposedly 20. The overuse of curse words where they weren’t necessary was a turnoff. The plot was also weak and very predictable. Why would a school kill off a major part of able bodied men and women every year? what good does that do? It didn’t seem well thought out to me, it felt rushed. The craze online for this book might have contributed to my feeling majorly let down by how boring I found it as well.

One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.75