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The Trouble with Hating You by Sajni Patel
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Wash Day Diaries by Jamila Rowser
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? It's complicated
5.0
Everyone Knows Your Mother is a Witch by Rivka Galchen
emotional
funny
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
3.0
The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
you bitches are crazy, and you deserve each other lmaoooo.
The Testament of Abigail Williams by Rosanna Moss
2.75
This book was quite different from my initial expectations. Originally, I'd anticipated a much darker, historical mystery with a possibly antagonistic main character, such as Abigail Williams from The Crucible: A Play in Four Acts herself. I found myself immersed in a young adult mystery predominantly set in the present day.
Despite this deviation from my expectations, the read was surprisingly captivating. The characters resonated with me, evoking a sense of nostalgia for my own teenage years. Abi, particularly, stood out as a relatable character. The simplicity of the writing was refreshing.
While the premise intrigued me, I wished for more of a focus on Abigail Williams (The Crucible) and found the occasional glimpses of her in the diary entries somewhat lacking. Certain subplots felt tedious, and I wished for a more mature tone for a more mature audience.
The characters, unfortunately, felt underdeveloped and lacked depth. Therefore, I couldn't fully connect with them. More character growth and interpersonal connections, especially with Abi, would have enhanced the narrative significantly. Which merits the book with a rating of 2.75 stars.
Overall, it delivered an entertaining and enjoyable narrative.
Despite this deviation from my expectations, the read was surprisingly captivating. The characters resonated with me, evoking a sense of nostalgia for my own teenage years. Abi, particularly, stood out as a relatable character. The simplicity of the writing was refreshing.
While the premise intrigued me, I wished for more of a focus on Abigail Williams (The Crucible) and found the occasional glimpses of her in the diary entries somewhat lacking. Certain subplots felt tedious, and I wished for a more mature tone for a more mature audience.
The characters, unfortunately, felt underdeveloped and lacked depth. Therefore, I couldn't fully connect with them. More character growth and interpersonal connections, especially with Abi, would have enhanced the narrative significantly. Which merits the book with a rating of 2.75 stars.
Overall, it delivered an entertaining and enjoyable narrative.
The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell
5.0
Holy hell this was sooo delicious! I loved it from page one all the way through to the end! The true definition of the term "page turning."