nikachelle's reviews
15 reviews

Little Earthquakes by Jennifer Weiner

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

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

4.0

Grimm's Fairy Tales by Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

The Book of Rain by Thomas Wharton

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

2.0

This book just never tied up the storylines I wanted explained. It opened more doors than it closed (probably intentionally) and that frustrated me. I was fascinated by concepts that were introduced, only to find that we were never given any explanation for them. I can't say I hated the book - although a 2 star rating would indicate that - but what intrigued me about the novel was just never resolved in the end. So while I kept hoping for answers as I read... I got none. 

The Adventures of Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

5.0

The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

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

5.0

Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

2.0

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab

adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst

adventurous hopeful inspiring mysterious relaxing 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

5.0

The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic by Breanne Randall
Did not finish book. Stopped at 43%.

hopeful mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

1.0

Terrible 

Hour of the Witch by Chris Bohjalian

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

5.0