ellalabrum's reviews
19 reviews

Crush by Richard Siken

emotional hopeful medium-paced

5.0

I LOVE LOVE AND THESE POEMS! oh so cute and real and beautiful! 10/10 for sure 

How It Feels to Float by Helena Fox

dark emotional 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

2.0

good book and deep storyline just felt a little bit low level is all LOL 

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

dark emotional reflective sad medium-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

OH MY GOLLY GOSH. what a book. although it was a longer book than i tend to read i was turning the pages and chewing through the chapters like crazy. the characters were so real, so loveable. this book broke my heart, made me laugh, cry and then left me feeling a lil warm and fuzzy. didn’t know if i’d like it cause i don’t like gaming and it’s kinda about gaming but it was bloody good. (i don’t wanna spoil it) 

Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney

emotional slow-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

4.5

really loved getting back into reading again from this book. i think eileen was my fav character and i found alice to be VERY relatable. however, i didn’t like her relationship with felix (i think he’s an asshole). i loved rooneys attention to detail in this book and her beautiful depiction of simple, everyday items/tasks. 

The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood

dark emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.25

WHAT THE HELL WAS THIS BOOK. i am left questioning a lot. this book was a lot. i was not prepared. it is so patriarchal with themes of white supremacy and sexism. although i was more scared of the book (LOL), i really enjoyed its messaging and complexity. 

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson

emotional funny informative reflective fast-paced

4.5

as a girlie who doesn’t tend to go for the whole ‘inspiring’ or ‘self-help’ book route, this was a great read. my parents bought be this book in the hopes that it would calm my cronic anxiety and i found that it did give me some perspective. not saying this book will miraculously cure you of all existentialism, but it may just give you some insight into actually how to live for yourself and away from constant fear.  

Oscar Wilde: Selected Poems (Phoenix Poetry) by Oscar Wilde, Robert Mighall

emotional hopeful reflective sad fast-paced

3.5

i do love oscar wilde. he is a literary genius who continues to amaze me. this poetry collection is a great way to break up my novel reading and although i haven’t gone through EVERY poem i am still enjoying it. some poems i like more than others obviously but overall it’s a big YES from me. 

Solitaire by Alice Oseman

dark sad tense slow-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? Yes

3.0

okay i was recommended this book and as i girlie who enjoyed heartstopper i thought i would give it a go. this book seems to be fairly slow paced which i didn’t like as there was not a lot keeping me reading. i wasnt motivated to finish the book yet i did. i do like tori and think that she is relatable, messy, and like many of us protective of ourselves and our inner dialogues. i didn’t dislike the book but it wasn’t my favourite.

Thirteen Plus One by Lauren Myracle

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? No

2.0

okay look. this was one of my fav books as a young teen so i reread it. yes it’s fun, yes it’s lighthearted, yes it’s cutesy and teeny but i did NOT enjoy my reread of it. i was bored, it was predictable (even tho i have read it). safe to say i think my taste has evolved and i am fine with that to be honest. 

Just Kids by Patti Smith

emotional fast-paced

4.5

this book was a great way for me to get back into reading (thank you g for lending it to me <3). i was obsessed with the relationship between patti and robert. they grew up together and through all their changes, remained close. i don’t think i could have gone through what they went through and still be the way that they are. beautiful book about artistry, lower class struggle, finding yourself and growing up. AH LOVED IT!