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Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll
dark
informative
mysterious
sad
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? No
3.5
3.5 !!
as a true crime enjoyer i did enjoy that it was based on ted bundy. i enjoyed how the writer never romanticised him and really showed the victims in a light that a lot of people don’t
however, the last 80 pages of the book lost me and felt like they were dragging on and could’ve been cut down.
as a true crime enjoyer i did enjoy that it was based on ted bundy. i enjoyed how the writer never romanticised him and really showed the victims in a light that a lot of people don’t
however, the last 80 pages of the book lost me and felt like they were dragging on and could’ve been cut down.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Sexual violence, Religious bigotry, and Murder
Everything I Know About Love: A Memoir by Dolly Alderton
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
she was insufferable at times but every woman in their early 20’s is. the realism ended up making me fall in love with dolly and her friends.
god. i love my friends even more than i already did.
god. i love my friends even more than i already did.
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
another one where i didn’t get the hype :(
i honestly didn’t get the urge to pick it up or finish it at all. the story just felt like a quick and easy read where nothing really that special happens.
i honestly didn’t get the urge to pick it up or finish it at all. the story just felt like a quick and easy read where nothing really that special happens.
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
donna tartt, you are a genius for making so many characters so dislikable at times ( they all need therapy). the foreshadowing throughout the book was so clever.
the only thing i didn’t enjoy was that her writing is mainly description focused, sometimes i wished we got a bit more of the plot rather than visuals.
the only thing i didn’t enjoy was that her writing is mainly description focused, sometimes i wished we got a bit more of the plot rather than visuals.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Murder
The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
i think my issue with this is that i picked it up thinking it would be a thriller and it was more based on generational trauma.
the slow pace and amount of pov’s you had to keep up with didn’t work for me either.
unfortunately i didn’t get the hype for this
the slow pace and amount of pov’s you had to keep up with didn’t work for me either.
unfortunately i didn’t get the hype for this
חיים קטנים by Hanya Yanagihara
dark
emotional
informative
sad
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
i don’t think i could ever re-read this book as the topics are so upsetting and triggering at times.
however. the characters are written in such a realistic way that you feel you are living the journey they go on with them ( to the point where it physically hurts watching jude go through his life )
i do think some traumas were unnecessary and were added as shock factor.
however. the characters are written in such a realistic way that you feel you are living the journey they go on with them ( to the point where it physically hurts watching jude go through his life )
i do think some traumas were unnecessary and were added as shock factor.
Kill for Me, Kill for You by Steve Cavanagh
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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? Yes
4.0
i worked out what was going on by the second half but regardless this was so good. the plot twists constantly felt like whiplash and i enjoyed how none of these people were ever “the perfect victims” in their stories.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual violence, Murder, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
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
i am a sucker for a book that showcases the chaoticness of girlhood in a woman’s early 20’s
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage and Abortion
Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors
emotional
inspiring
reflective
- 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
5 stars !!!!
my favourite read of the year so far. it’s so painfully relatable especially if you’ve dealt with death / addiction.
for me it was a darker version of little women.
my favourite read of the year so far. it’s so painfully relatable especially if you’ve dealt with death / addiction.
for me it was a darker version of little women.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction and Death
Someone Else's Bucket List by Amy T. Matthews
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
3.75
i loved that it focused on the bucket list and on jodie’s romance however, i do wish the grief aspect was brought into the story more at times.
it’s still a super enjoyable and emotional story though.
i loved that it focused on the bucket list and on jodie’s romance however, i do wish the grief aspect was brought into the story more at times.
it’s still a super enjoyable and emotional story though.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer and Death