court_leigh24's reviews
114 reviews

Twisted Games - Special Edition by Ana Huang

5.0

You Got Anything Stronger?: Stories by Gabrielle Union

2.0

Twisted Love by Ana Huang

hopeful tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Give me a grumpy sunshine, of course he has unlimited money, forbidden romance. WE LOVE IT.

Really Good, Actually by Monica Heisey

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

Started out relatable but the main character quickly became very unlikeable.  Very tough to finish because the main character just stayed unlikeable.

The Women by Kristin Hannah

dark reflective sad tense fast-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? Yes

5.0

Maybe in Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

Meh.  Listen I have a 3 month old baby.  My time is precious.  I need a book to totally consume me so I don’t fall asleep while reading.  This did not do that.  It’s a very interesting concept but I found the main character and her best friend annoying some how.  Also in TJR’s newer books, the main characters feel so real.  This main character felt shallow.

Things We Left Behind by Lucy Score

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I have been dying for Sloane and Lucian’s backstory.  This series was amazing.  My only critique is the pet names.  For all three books. Cringe.  But still 5 stars. 


Ranking of the three books:
1. Book 1: TWNGO
2. Book 3: TWLB
3. Book 2: TWHFTL

The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

adventurous emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I’ve never cried from a book until now. WOW!! What a gripping story.  Absolutely beautiful. 

The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Somewhat predictable but I don’t think that took away from the twist at all.  Such a good thriller and I can’t wait for the second and third book!

The Holiday Swap by Maggie Knox

emotional hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

It was fine.  A hallmark movie in a book.  Slightly repetitive but festive and a cute story.