livlaw's reviews
601 reviews

Book Lovers by Emily Henry

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.75

I liked this but not as much as other Emily Henry books. Charlie was super bland, and I wanted more of the relationship between Nora and Libby. I also really wanted Libby to be more in charge of herself and get out of Nora’s influence. She’s a bad bitch and deserved better. Excellent banter at times but definitely didn’t like feel the ~sparks~ I wanted to.

However - the ending clawed it back and gave my Gilmore girls/Schitts creek vibes of my dreams. 

Bullet Train by Kōtarō Isaka

adventurous funny mysterious 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

3.25

I cannot wait for this movie. The book was ridiculous, with amazing twists and turns. Such a fun read! I loved the multiple POVs and all the flashbacks. It was a super visual read. 

No Modernism Without Lesbians by Diana Souhami

informative reflective slow-paced

3.0

Enjoyed this book, and learned a lot. However, I was definitely finding that parts of it read just like lists of facts. 

The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline

adventurous challenging reflective slow-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? No

4.0

Wow this book was unexpected and incredible. It was an incredibly poignant and relevant story, and even though it was super short, I felt like I had been totally immersed into this world.

How Bad Do You Want It?: Mastering the Psychology of Mind Over Muscle by Matt Fitzgerald

informative inspiring slow-paced

2.5

Not the best book I've read, but a fairly interesting read. I found the parts about sports that I'm into a lot more interesting - ie I like the running and swimming, but other sports were skimmable.

There's No Such Thing as an Easy Job by Kikuko Tsumura

funny inspiring mysterious reflective slow-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

5.0

Read on the West Coast Trail 2022. 

This book was amazing. It was a really quiet read, and haven't ever read anything like this before. It feels like it was literally tailor made for me, my perfect book!

In a Sunburned Country by Bill Bryson

adventurous funny inspiring fast-paced

4.5

Read on the West Coast Trail 2022. 
Also an appropriate book for a hiking adventure. I really enjoy Bill Bryson's travel writing. He always makes me laugh, and gives me so much inspiration to visit new places.

Set on You by Amy Lea

funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

2.75

Read on the West Coast Trail 2022. 

This felt cringe. I liked the characters well enough but it was all SO obvious, and felt really stereotypical. A cringe romance, but easy to read!

Maybe in Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid

emotional funny 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

Read on the West Coast Trail 2022. 

Wow I loved this book! Great structure and pacing - it was really hard to put down as I always wanted to see what was coming next. TJR at it again with another winner!

Wild Interiors: Beautiful Plants in Beautiful Spaces by Hilton Carter

informative inspiring relaxing slow-paced

4.0

The perfect coffee table book! Legit feeling so inspired right now.