kateyjay's reviews
228 reviews

Something Wilder by Christina Lauren

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

Perfect amount of romance balanced with action and adventure and an overall enjoyable read 

I would have liked a few more Easter eggs around the treasure hunt as I didn’t find it super thought provoking and it just felt like I was more along for the ride

Mostly Dead Things by Kristen Arnett
Did not finish book. Stopped at 33%.

I feel this just wasn’t my vibe, the characters weren’t interesting, the setting was uninteresting and the taxidermy theme gave me the ick, 33% in and I couldn’t see where any of it was going 

Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo

adventurous funny lighthearted 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

Funny You Should Ask by Elissa Sussman

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Sorrow and Starlight by Susanne Valenti, Caroline Peckham

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This dragged so much, too many pov and the story hardly moved

Heartless Sky by Susanne Valenti, Caroline Peckham

adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

These books are so addictive but they have serious serious pacing issues 

The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave

mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

Fated Throne by Susanne Valenti, Caroline Peckham

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Stunning conclusion to the trilogy, I cannot wait to dive deeper into the Grishaverse

Cursed Fates by Susanne Valenti, Caroline Peckham

adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5