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55 reviews
Freckles, by Cecelia Ahern
Did not finish book. Stopped at 9%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 9%.
I couldn't finish because the writing is messy..sometimes it feels like rambling.
The Girl Who Reads on the Métro, by Christine Féret-Fleury
Did not finish book. Stopped at 14%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 14%.
Although it was nice to explore new genre, I couldn't get into the story...however the book is an easy read and wasn't bad.
I Was Born for This, by Alice Oseman
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
💫This book was an easy read, I enjoyed it very much. It discusses fandom culture, identity and mental health.
💫 I could feel characters emotions and relate to both leads. For example the negative fandom stereotypes, anxiety.
📈 I did lose a bit of intrest near the end.
💫 I could feel characters emotions and relate to both leads. For example the negative fandom stereotypes, anxiety.
📈 I did lose a bit of intrest near the end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Alcoholism
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
The Dog Share, by Fiona Gibson
Did not finish book. Stopped at 16%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 16%.
I was expecting so much from this book, but I was disappointed. It is a slow pace book so..it's kinda annoying. I just wasn't making a connection enough.
How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories, by Holly Black
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
I enjoyed this book, the illustrations were beautiful and writing was good.
It gave an insight into moments that weren't included in The Folk of Air series and how Carden became to be who is.
It gave an insight into moments that weren't included in The Folk of Air series and how Carden became to be who is.
The Girls of Slender Means, by Muriel Spark
Did not finish book. Stopped at 13%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 13%.
It is a lovely book, but I just couldn't get into it because of the writing style. Maybe classics aren't my thing 😅
The Vanishing Half, by Brit Bennett
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-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
3.0
I expected so much more from this book. I felt underwhelmed and disappointed.
💫Pros: Discusses important topics like LGBTQ, Racism and identity.
📈Cons: It didn't have enough passion, I didn't feel much of a connection with characters. Wished that that the topics were discussed in depth. On top of that, for one of the main storylines we didn't get the climate it was building up for.
💫Pros: Discusses important topics like LGBTQ, Racism and identity.
📈Cons: It didn't have enough passion, I didn't feel much of a connection with characters. Wished that that the topics were discussed in depth. On top of that, for one of the main storylines we didn't get the climate it was building up for.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Racial slurs, and Racism
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Dementia
Breakfast at Tiffany's, by Truman Capote
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I read Breakfast at Tiffany's and the short stories.
🌡I understand the time period set is 1950s-60s, but I was taken aback by the racial slurs used. It really shows you how times have have changed.
💫The book was easy to read
💫You could feel slight the characters emotions
📈There wasn't much build up in plotline, character development and character chemistry.
📈Lost intrest a few times
🌡I understand the time period set is 1950s-60s, but I was taken aback by the racial slurs used. It really shows you how times have have changed.
💫The book was easy to read
💫You could feel slight the characters emotions
📈There wasn't much build up in plotline, character development and character chemistry.
📈Lost intrest a few times
Book Lovers, by Emily Henry
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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
💫The book is an easy read, it talks about family relationships, love. It is an enjoyable book.
💫I resonate with the main character, making sacrifices for other people, putting other people first and taking on adul responsibilities at a young age; as well her being hard on herself.
💫You could sense the emotions, chemistry between her and male lead..also between her sister.
📈 what saved this book from being rated lower is little moments of charm..I wanted more.
💫I resonate with the main character, making sacrifices for other people, putting other people first and taking on adul responsibilities at a young age; as well her being hard on herself.
💫You could sense the emotions, chemistry between her and male lead..also between her sister.
📈 what saved this book from being rated lower is little moments of charm..I wanted more.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Death of parent
Moderate: Sexual content
Less, by Andrew Sean Greer
Did not finish book. Stopped at 22%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 22%.
This was on my book list, I have been wanting to read it for a while.
I'm happy that I borrowed this book, because I really couldn't get into the writing..I gave it plenty of chances but it was hard.
I'm happy that I borrowed this book, because I really couldn't get into the writing..I gave it plenty of chances but it was hard.