rorymoth's reviews
51 reviews

Home Is Where the Bodies Are by Jeneva Rose

3.0

I found that I did enjoy this book even while it is not of a genre I would typically choose for myself. I really enjoyed the multiple POVs but did have a bit of a hard time connecting with the characters—they all felt a bit lackluster in my opinion. I also enjoyed that you are lead to believe one outcome of the story but are hit with a major twist towards the end; however, upon reaching this point you can see all the subtle signs and hints that happened along the way. Overall it was a good book—not a thriller (in my opinion) until the end, but good dark mystery for those who enjoy the sort of thing.

Momma Cusses: A Field Guide to Responsive Parenting & Trying Not to Be the Reason Your Kid Needs Therapy by Gwenna Laithland

4.0

First of all while I am no longer on TikTok or IG I have been a fan of Gwenna for a long time. She is extremely relatable, struggles with the same stuff I find myself struggling with, and while she doesn’t sugarcoat parenting she still does an excellent job of reassuring you of your abilities and quieting your anxieties. I loved the humorous and the personable vibes of this book and it has helped me in a lot of ways. If you’re struggling with being the “cycle breaker” and doing your damnedest to do better than your own parents—I recommend this book.

A Lonely Broadcast: Book One by Kel Byron

4.0

For a story that originated on Reddit I was blown out of the water by this book. I adored the mixture of humor and cosmic horror and found myself mouthing “WTF” so many times throughout this book but feeling overwhelming amounts of connection and compassion for all of the characters. The author did such an excellent job of both disgusting you to the core and warming your heart—*chef’s kiss*! The character are all extremely believable as well as lovable and everyone is just trying their best with an enormously huge and terrifying mess.

Twisted Love by Ana Huang

3.0

It’s a decent Grumpy X Sunshine book and I did enjoy it. The MFC is believable but the MMC is less so and kind of cringe in my opinion lol. Don’t get me wrong—I am a sucker for “touch her and die” but gosh the MMC felt a little …euh. I really do love Ana Huang’s work but the MMC fell a little flat for me here.

Twisted Games by Ana Huang

4.0

An enormous improvement from Twisted Love. The FMC is relatable and believable and the MMC is believable and lovable. I have an enormous crush on the MMC to be honest lol. Another Grumpy X Sunshine with a dash of forbidden love and forced proximity—ticking off all my boxes here, Ana lol. I adore the character development and growth and well as the spice and longing.

The Yellow Wall-Paper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

3.0

I appreciate the postpartum representation and the normalization of such struggles. It was a challenging read for me despite its short nature but that’s due to language more than anything.

40 Crazy Pokemon Theories by Garrett Oden

2.0

Mostly theories that Pokémon fans have heard a million times by now but it was ok.

Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher

4.0

I love T. Kingfisher and this book is no different. I loved all of the characters and the FMC felt very believable and relatable. There was a good amount of banter and the slow burn side romance was subtle but cute. The FMC was fiercely loyal to her sisters and did her best to help and protect them—showcasing deep love and compassion. There is a light fantasy setting with a dark nature and I really enjoyed that—BUT most of all I adore the dust wife! She is… what I aspire to be when I’m an older lady lol.

Winterwood by Shea Ernshaw

4.0

I found myself really enjoying this book. The FMC is so much like myself and the MMC was a complete enigma until the end. It was in essence a dark mystery with a side of young love, coming of age, and eerie vibes. The FMC showcased a strong sense of character development and towards the end had to take matters into her own hands to attain what she wants the most. This book really speaks of growing into yourself and taking control of your own life.

Into the Heartless Wood by Joanna Ruth Meyer

5.0

OK I might be biased based off of interests and experiences, but this was a solid five star book for me. It was creepy, eerie, weird, wholesome, heartbreaking, heartwarming—an absolute emotional roller coaster in my opinion. The FMC displayed a profound sense of character development and growth. She no longer wished to be a “monster” so she took matters into her own hands and became something better—not so unlike my own life experience, however enormously exaggerated. This is definitely a thought provoking book with elements of forbidden love, coming of age, personal growth & betterment, stepping out of your comfort zone, and being more than what you came from, rebirth, plus so much more in those layers.