dreamwifu's reviews
12 reviews
Lucy by Jamaica Kincaid
emotional
mysterious
reflective
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
4.5
every woman is compromised with the relationship she has with her mother and the way she views the place she once called home.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent and Infidelity
Minor: Sexism, Slavery, and Racism
The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
the show added a lot more to the story than the books do. however, i feel like the book is able to capture the essence of the characters better. i cried twice in the last few chapters and i'm not even sure why.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer
Moderate: Alcoholism
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
dark
emotional
sad
tense
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
this is perfect. i have completely read this entire thing with complete delight after being sucked into the world. this story is so beautiful and the pain it has caused me is immense. i am so grateful i have had the chance to read this and i hope many others get the chance to.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Rape, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Blood, Child abuse, and War
Minor: Cancer and Vomit
My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
i feel changed and moved through this story. while being a victim, i willingly picked this book up to read it. i didn't imagine myself finding parts of it being triggering since our situations are vastly different. however, i did find myself in vanessa, even if it was a small part. this story has changed my perspective and made me understand i could move on. i am allowed to move on and i don't always have to be the person who is marked.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, and Rape
Moderate: Suicide
Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
this was a school read, but it was truly so interesting until it came up to the second half of the book that made my brain hurt a little. i was so interested and immersed in the culture, but the colonalism aspect truly ruined such a beautiful story which i guess was the point of adding it. the end was actually a great way to end this, so i still think of the book highly.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Suicide, and Colonisation
Moderate: Murder, Violence, and Child abuse
Minor: Gun violence
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
dark
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
this is actually a crazy thing to read as a college student with a bunch of scholarships who also feels her career should be many things, but has to be confined to one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Racial slurs and Racism
Minor: Blood
Eileen by Ottessa Moshfegh
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
this is how girls found out they like other girls before there were buzzfeed "am i gay?" quizzes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, and Death of parent
Moderate: Eating disorder and Vomit
Minor: Body shaming, Sexual harassment, Stalking, and Toxic friendship
Fear Street Super Thriller: Secrets: The Lost Girl / Can You Keep a Secret? by R.L. Stine
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Fear Street Super Thriller: Nightmares: (2 Books in 1: The Dead Boyfriend; Give Me a K-I-L-L) by R.L. Stine
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
3.75
the dead boyfriend was horrible. i tried to give in to it and let the story make me curious, but it never happened. the ending of actually killed me. i would give that a 0.25 rating and the only reason for it not being a zero is because i hate girls named any variation of caitlyn/kailyn.
as for give me a k-i-l-l, that portion of this 2-in-1 had me on the end of my seat!! i try to read a little of a book everyday due to me being a college student, but i kept wanting to come back to read this story. the suspense with everything involved was great. however, when it comes to reading r.l stine, his endings are horrible. for that, i feel like this deserved a 3.5!
Spoiler
it all just being a book and her being FAMOUS off of this horrible bookas for give me a k-i-l-l, that portion of this 2-in-1 had me on the end of my seat!! i try to read a little of a book everyday due to me being a college student, but i kept wanting to come back to read this story. the suspense with everything involved was great. however, when it comes to reading r.l stine, his endings are horrible.
Spoiler
to make the story because gretchen is imagining this out of trauma and try to trick the reader to go against gretchen was sort of weak sauce and so was the dead best friend coming back. he needs to retire that ending since it is every story of his now like come up with something new and not these cheap jumpscare attempts.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Bullying, Child death, and Body shaming
Minor: Physical abuse, Car accident, and Murder
Fear Street Super Thriller: Party Games & Don't Stay Up Late by R.L. Stine
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.5
party games had a better plot that actually made sense, but was fairly predictable. don't stay up late had a very messy story and resolution which made it feel rushed. both stories had a very corny ending.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, and Violence
Moderate: Murder, Gun violence, and Animal death
Minor: Alcohol, Car accident, Vomit, and Animal cruelty