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98 reviews
The Epic of Gilgamesh by Unknown
informative
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.25
The Selection by Kiera Cass
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Did not finish book. Stopped at 15%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 15%.
The writing style is unbearable
A Deal with the Elf King by Elise Kova
Did not finish book. Stopped at 70%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 70%.
Lost interest because it was so bland
The Forests of Silence by Emily Rodda
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
50 Tea Recipes from the Duchess by Lee Jiha
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood
I think I am a bit disappointed. I definitely expected more.
I always considered myself a fantasy reader (one that reads a contemporary romance once in a blue moon), but I always liked Ali’s works – both The Love Hypothesis and Love on the Brain, so I had high hopes for this one.
I’ve been thinking it over, but I can’t really wrap my mind around what exactly is my problem with it.
It was sweet, cringe in that too-much-of-Ali’s-modern-references, but it just didn’t…. click?
I do have to say, I love Nolan. I think he is my favourite love interest of her, however I couldn’t really connect that much with Mallory. The miscommunication and 3rd act breakup really are not on my thing, and I feel like it was not resolved properly.
Also, I’ve got to say – the line between YA and Adult was a bit blurred for me. I think I would’ve preferred if it either:
a) stopped mentioning sex that much
b) go all out and put a smut scene
This way it was just awkward.
>>>3 stars
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
3.0
”He told me once that sometimes, with some people, it's not about winning or losing, That with some people, it's just about playing. Though for the longest time, I didn't really believe him.”
I think I am a bit disappointed. I definitely expected more.
I always considered myself a fantasy reader (one that reads a contemporary romance once in a blue moon), but I always liked Ali’s works – both The Love Hypothesis and Love on the Brain, so I had high hopes for this one.
I’ve been thinking it over, but I can’t really wrap my mind around what exactly is my problem with it.
It was sweet, cringe in that too-much-of-Ali’s-modern-references, but it just didn’t…. click?
I do have to say, I love Nolan. I think he is my favourite love interest of her, however I couldn’t really connect that much with Mallory. The miscommunication and 3rd act breakup really are not on my thing, and I feel like it was not resolved properly.
Also, I’ve got to say – the line between YA and Adult was a bit blurred for me. I think I would’ve preferred if it either:
a) stopped mentioning sex that much
b) go all out and put a smut scene
This way it was just awkward.
>>>3 stars