jo85_booklover's reviews
182 reviews

The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece by Tom Hanks

inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

4.0

The Fire Killer by Ross Greenwood

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

3.75

The Cold Killer by Ross Greenwood

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

3.75

The Snow Killer by Ross Greenwood

challenging dark sad tense medium-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

3.0

It was an OK book. I enjoyed it but thought it was pretty predictable in parts. 
I'm going to continue on with the series. 

Weyward by Emilia Hart

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

I have absolutely loved reading about these three amazingly strong and independent women, what it means to be a Weyward, their family secrets, their witchcraft but most importantly their determination and strength! 
Wonderfully written and beautifully descriptive! 
I loved this book and certainly recommend it! 

Twas the Nightshift Before Christmas by Adam Kay

challenging emotional funny informative sad tense medium-paced

4.25

Another Adam Kay book I've really enjoyed.  
His honesty is refreshing even when discussing extremely sensitive subjects and his sense of humour just has be laughing! 

Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover

challenging emotional hopeful sad tense 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? Yes

4.0

Really enjoyed the book.  

So glad for the ending x 

The Midwich Cuckoos by John Wyndham

dark mysterious

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.0

Things I Wish I Knew Before My Mom Died: Coping with Loss Every Day by Ty Alexander

challenging emotional inspiring medium-paced

3.0

I didn't find this book that great.  

The author is raw and honest about losing her mum and I agree whole heartedly that loosing a parent is horrendously difficult. 

Maybe if I hadn't spent my near whole life living that grief it would have been more profound and more revelation a for me but sadly that's not the case. 

If you've made it to your 30s / 40s with both parents I think that's a huge blessing. 

Probably a great book for someone who is new to grief and never lost more than a pet. 

Undoctored: The Story of a Medic Who Ran Out of Patients by Adam Kay

challenging funny inspiring lighthearted reflective

4.75

Another fantastic book by Adam Kay!