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147 reviews
King of Scars by Leigh Bardugo
adventurous
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
i honestly don’t know how to feel about this book tbh. i’m just glad to read my Nikolai again because show!Nikolai ain’t it for me 😭. the characters are amazing, sure but the plot was okay ig? and the world building went into shambles fr 💀
i can also relate to Nikolai as i am with Zoya (surprisingly) which why i hated her before 😭
i can also relate to Nikolai as i am with Zoya (surprisingly) which why i hated her before 😭
I Love You Since 1892 by Binibining Mia
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
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
Shiny Broken Pieces by Dhonielle Clayton, Sona Charaipotra
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
the explicit descriptions of an eating disorder, bullying, racism, and literally a predatory relationship made me uncomfy af but ig that's the reality of this world. i was going to hate the end but i'm kinda glad how it concluded? wish i saw what happened to other characters though cuz i feel like there were too many secondary ones that we shouldn't have to care like i needed more of Cassie but idk. felt bad for Jayhe but alas at least June's getting better ig? hope Bette will actually be a good person this time like pls don't pull the same shit on Gigi again 😤
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Eating disorder, and Racism
Moderate: Suicide attempt
Minor: Murder
The Lives of Saints by Leigh Bardugo
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
mysterious
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? It's complicated
2.0
hmm ik its just very quick stories but most of these Saints died for stupid reasons 😭. Same thing in our history smh people in general were just consumed by greed and envy and i think that’s the main lesson all throughout this collection 🤔
Tiny Pretty Things by Dhonielle Clayton, Sona Charaipotra
i barely remember what happened lol honestly it got boring in the middle but picked right back up with the last few chapters but damn Bette and June are really bitches wth so I don't feel bad about what's happening to them lol. the only people i was really rooting for were my girl Gigi and Alec, even Will oml and I did love how cunning Henri is but he's still creepy.
it also took me longer than usual to finish this cuz maybe because it's contemporary? also i dance and it gave me lowkey PTSD since i went to an arts high school and was close to the dance department students so the characters remind me so much of some of them 🤡
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
it also took me longer than usual to finish this cuz maybe because it's contemporary? also i dance and it gave me lowkey PTSD since i went to an arts high school and was close to the dance department students so the characters remind me so much of some of them 🤡
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Self harm, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Animal death, Infidelity, Medical content, Stalking, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Xenophobia