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344 reviews

Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi

mysterious tense medium-paced

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

2.5

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

3.0

I can appreciate this classic, although I found this a little difficult to get through. The heavy Victorian prose was a little hard to digest. I found obligated to read this as a lover of both classics and the Victorian time period, but I found that her other works were more enjoyable. Worth a read, but I recommend a companion to help translate some of the text.

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

5.0

This is absolutely one of my all time favorite books. I was forced to read this in high school and approached it with hesitation. I found myself devouring this book. Relevant and highly poignant. This is a timeless classic.

Angels & Demons by Dan Brown

1.0

Coming off the success of his first book I found this one incredibly disappointing. It lacked all the magic and insight that the first book had. I stopped caring for the cast of characters and the outlandish plot. I found the first novel life-changing and this one lackluster. To admit I actually DNF this book. Very disappointing.

The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

5.0

An instant classic! I found this book insightful with a likeable cast of characters. This book was impactful and eye-opening. I had to read this in high school and I found myself coming back to it years after. Could not recommend more!

The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown

5.0

Literally a life-changing book! I could not put this novel down. I found myself asking the big questions after reading this. This is an instant classic that I would recommend everyone read. This book gets you thinking!

A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin

1.0

I could not get into this. I tried, and wanted to love this novel so much, but was so relived when it was over. Too many characters, too indulgent. I found myself drowning in the prose, too-rapid events and especially the ridiculous amount of characters. I felt as if I was playing a game with no tutorial or directions. I wanted to badly to get lost in this vast world but only found myself more confused. Such a letdown.

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

5.0

Although lacking the magic of the first novel, the sequel is a formidable follow-up to one of the best books I have read. Continues the saga in a fast-paced manner. Essential to the trilogy.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling

5.0

Another classic. What else can be said about HP that has not already been said? I enjoyed this one immensely.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Parts One and Two by Jack Thorne

2.0

Such a disappointment. I found this to be more glorified fanfiction then novel. Honestly, I have read better fanfiction. Clique. An unsatisfying sequel to such a beloved series.