shannon35's reviews
24 reviews

Why Do I Do What I Don't Want to Do?: Replace Deadly Vices with Life-Giving Virtues by Jonathan "JP" Pokluda

hopeful inspiring medium-paced

4.5

The Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan

adventurous emotional funny slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Leo gets so much hate in this book why are they after my boyyy. 

1984 by George Orwell

sad tense slow-paced

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

2.5

literally the most depressing thing ever. 

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling

adventurous funny tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

the last third of the book should of been the entire book, i was so invested the last half hour of the book but that's it. 

The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan

adventurous emotional funny mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

frank, hazel, and percy are the trio i didn't know i needed and now i can't live without them. 

Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

3.75

finnick has all the best one liners...and is in the book more than the film which i love...but

still they make his death meaningless and heartbreaking :(

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

dark emotional inspiring mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

okay i reallyyyy liked this book. the film is by far my fave out the series. but i noticed MAJOR changes they did to the film.

the main one being katniss knowing about district 13 BEFORE the games in the book. one reason i loved the movie was that jaw dropping moment at the end when she find out. but after rewatching after having read it. the book is superior but i also love the film even more if that makes sense.

Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen

inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

A painting is more than the sum of its parts

love this book and the film  

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan

adventurous emotional fast-paced

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

3.0

the most chaotic book i've read in a whileeee. 

but Leo, i love you.