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Restore Me by Tahereh Mafi
I realised why I find it so difficult to
Read these books it feels that that the development of the character is all that is important in these books. With the key plot points just haphazardly thrown in and in my opinion feel rushed. For example the last scene wherein Juliet is taken, thag scene was mainly done in warrens POV and just happened very fast. By the time I realised what was happening it was Juliet’s POV and the final chapter or so.
Moreover it feels like everything is just rehashed over and over again in terms of character development. Juliet is naive. Juliet feels strong and detached herself, she then realalisws you need to be a team to survive this, then someone breaks her heart and the cycle starts again. Same with warren he loves her, wants to protect her but can’t communicate. I don’t think this are bad hoods I just think I don’t gel with this style wirh writing
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Read these books it feels that that the development of the character is all that is important in these books. With the key plot points just haphazardly thrown in and in my opinion feel rushed. For example the last scene wherein Juliet is taken, thag scene was mainly done in warrens POV and just happened very fast. By the time I realised what was happening it was Juliet’s POV and the final chapter or so.
Moreover it feels like everything is just rehashed over and over again in terms of character development. Juliet is naive. Juliet feels strong and detached herself, she then realalisws you need to be a team to survive this, then someone breaks her heart and the cycle starts again. Same with warren he loves her, wants to protect her but can’t communicate. I don’t think this are bad hoods I just think I don’t gel with this style wirh writing
Ignite Me by Tahereh Mafi
I wish there was more development of how Juliet became a good speaker, a representative and leader. It felt like she wanted t beicme that so people just gave it to her, rather than she earned it. Moreover the way she plays with warrens feelings is ridiculous, she thinks her being a innocent and good natured has the resulting affect of helping people. Rather it ks being selfish and forcing people to rush through their Trauma
Also not Adam being a little bitch… he wants to control her so bad and loves a shy girl
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Also not Adam being a little bitch… he wants to control her so bad and loves a shy girl
Unravel Me by Tahereh Mafi
The main character Juliet likes to talks about how she is fearful of hurting people big is so sad of that her fiends are hurt because of her and she often wallows in her own self pity. I wish there was more development of how she is pushing through these feelings. Moreover why does warren love her so quickly?????? Like there was not enough sweet moments between her and warren in the first book but neither in this one. It would have been nice to have both Adam and warrens pov throughout this book. Thank god for kneji trying to pull everyone out of the self pity party
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi
adventurous
dark
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Very solid book. The author writes very nicely and in the audiobook version I appreciate the striking of sentences with an audible sound, it makes you feel involved in the story. Some of the description's seem like she used a thesaurus to find very niche synonyms but other than that very engaging. The vibe was very 2014 Tumblr hate myself core, I am a monster not one loves me etc. It is difficult to say if this is overdone or not because the plot itself is very focused on the protagonists 'flaws'
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Forced institutionalization
Minor: Suicide and War
Icebreaker by Hannah Grace
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
4.0
Very lighthearted romance book! I like how the author put in little details that all read re have when they try and imagine a scene. For rwxample picking up the phone while your driving?? - Bluetooth. Just thrown up??? Don’t kiss on the mouth ughhhhh.
But as a romance book I like how they empathise continuous consent, boundaries checking in with each other. Al and all very nice light hearted read!
But as a romance book I like how they empathise continuous consent, boundaries checking in with each other. Al and all very nice light hearted read!
I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
challenging
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
4.5
Great story by Jeanette mccurdy! She tells her story of abuse, child stardom and issues with bulimia in a candid yet engaging way!
My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This book makes you reflect on mental issues, specifically depression. You hate the main character because of her negative thought patterns. Nevertheless if it someone you know has suffered form this you undserstand how comforting this book can be. When your in the right mental state you see her as a snobby, uptight person minimicing her mothers appearance opinions and her fathers estrangement. However if actually reflects the feelings and thought patterns a depressed person goes through.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse and Drug use
Earthshot: How to Save Our Planet by Colin Butfield, Jonnie Hughes
Did not finish book. Stopped at 11%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 11%.
I have a degree in this, this is too rudimentary 😵💫
Mortal Follies by Alexis Hall
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
The writing of this novel is lovely, the use of a sprite as a narrator and move alonger was perfect to keep the book along. Specifcally utilising the Bordem of the narrator to remove the boring plesentaries that often plague more historical books.
The romance aspect was also beautifully written; wherein the palpable chemistry between the two characters were fiery but not unnecessarily crude. Especially as an audiobook listener the dirty talk wasn’t cringy and vulgar but tantalising and engaging.
My only issue was how lady Georgina’s emotional withholding from maylis felt empty. Especially after the reveal that her house was cursed and therefore could never truly be with her, it fell very flat for myself. And therefore the last few chapters felt drawn out.
What I would really really LOVE is a book about the narrator, hearing about their court life and modern life and why their thrown out would be amazing
The romance aspect was also beautifully written; wherein the palpable chemistry between the two characters were fiery but not unnecessarily crude. Especially as an audiobook listener the dirty talk wasn’t cringy and vulgar but tantalising and engaging.
What I would really really LOVE is a book about the narrator, hearing about their court life and modern life and why their thrown out would be amazing
Content Warnings
Minor: Lesbophobia and Murder
The Ruin of All Witches: Life and Death in the New World by Malcolm Gaskill
adventurous
dark
informative
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
4.75
Very informative book about the first few witch trials in America, and brings amazing detailed accounts of the relationships between the townsfolk and the accused alive. Highly recommend. I loved the audiobook version as the actor brought the charters to life ad differientwte them with ease. The only thing I would want is a family tree Esque web to remind you of who each person was and their postion in the town and maybe accusations made to keep everything under control.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Pregnancy, Mental illness, Child death, Toxic relationship, and Miscarriage
Minor: Alcoholism, Infertility, Mental illness, Pregnancy, Child abuse, Child death, Colonisation, Death, Religious bigotry, Toxic relationship, Classism, Miscarriage, and Misogyny