rosedustgirl's reviews
7 reviews

Verity by Colleen Hoover

adventurous dark lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced

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

1.0

Usual tropes and predictable plot, the characters are not redeemable or likeable at all, the only part I did enjoy was the ending and was wishful throughout we could have followed Verity. Alas, we had beige toast instead.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Medical content, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Gaslighting

Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover

lighthearted slow-paced

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

0.25

Absolutely dull. I really don't understand the hype. Predictable plot, lack of emotional turmoil, themes are lacklustre regarding main characte, typical gaslighting and emotional tropes. I only finished as it was a group read.

Couldn't care less what happened to all characters involved.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Medical content, Car accident, and Gaslighting

November 9 by Colleen Hoover

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

0.5

Utterly dull and full of bad tropes. Predictable plot and character. 
I read this as part of a book group and would definitely not recommend.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Infidelity and Dysphoria

there seems a scar/burn kink that some may find questionable

Layla by Colleen Hoover

dark mysterious sad medium-paced

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

0.5

Plot development utterly tiresome. No likable characters, couldn't think of one thing to keep me going with this book other than a reading sprint with my book group. 

I honestly forget what this book is even about without some nudging on the topic. Dire.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicide, and Gaslighting

Maybe Not by Colleen Hoover

tense medium-paced

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

0.25

Absolutely terrible - lacking in so much I just don't care enough to write more for this ghastly book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment

Seven Tears Into the Sea by Terri Farley

adventurous lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

3.5

Great little read, the Inn and main characters were enjoyable to read about, the folklore too. But, felt there was a lot lacking in suspense, drama, fluidity and "romance" between MC and love interest. The latter felt very flat and non existence and honestly could of read without it and gone on with the lore of sea, town and Selkies.

The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music by Dave Grohl

adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective relaxing medium-paced

4.75