shyshy's reviews
33 reviews

Gangsta., Vol. 1 by Kohske

dark funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

had a lot of fun with this, might get the collection 

Feral Kingdom : Volume I by Feara W.

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

2.75

I was really getting into this book then the third act happens….that’s were everything falls apart. The parts of the book that don’t impose on itself is fresh and enjoyable. Yet the soap opera of a third act takes away from that feeling. I love the concept of this book, but it feel flat to me.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Torture, Murder, and War

Roaming Holiday by Marina Hill

dark emotional funny fast-paced

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

2.75

Had high hopes for this book, started strong then kinda dived into a john wick type of book. Which i wasn’t ready for, the main character Nina is a conflicting one that kinda undermines her own actions. Overall cute but lacking.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gun violence, and Death of parent

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Trafficking, and Murder

One Last Job by Anise Starre

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.5

Pretty good for what it is, that ending felt rushed though.

Neuromancer by William Gibson

adventurous dark medium-paced

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

3.5

This is the most I’ve ever been confused in a book. As a cyberpunk fan I thought getting into this book would be entertaining. The book gets you at some points and on others your totally confused. Anyway I can appreciate what this book has done for the genre, I’d just wait for the show to come out to enjoy this story.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Chronic illness, Death, Drug use, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

The World of Cyberpunk 2077 by Marcin Batylda

informative fast-paced

4.5

Didnt expect much from this, I thought was just going to be a art book with a few explanations, but I was pleasantly surprised. The lore in this truly makes me forget that this is for a video game, it also answers questions I’ve had for a while. Hope to see a ultimate edition of this with some stuff about dogtown.

Lipstick & Camera Clicks by D.J. Murphy

emotional funny tense fast-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? Yes

3.5

I thought this was going to be a poly love story, albeit no I had fun with one. My first time reading a bachelor style book, it was good. My only gripe is that there would be moments that dragged on longer then needed but besides those it was a fun read.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Misogyny, Lesbophobia, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment

Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo
Did not finish book. Stopped at 55%.

I had to had to search up a summary for the rest of this book(50% done) and the way it pissed me off to know what the big mystery was. It started off great but then plunged into things I couldn’t care less about. Alex as a protagonist is great, I truly enjoyed her character but it can’t distract how this book drags. Trust me I like this book but I truly don’t think I’d read hell bent in full.

The Girl That Can't Get a Girlfriend by Mieri Hiranishi

emotional funny fast-paced

3.75

Mieri you are so real, ash is not a good woman bro, this divulged into something else, but it did it well and it was relatable.

That Time I Got Drunk And Saved A Demon by Kimberly Lemming

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.5

Was very excited to read this, didn’t disappoint. My gripe came with a very quick plot, I felt like there wasn’t time to get to know the characters more. Though I’m glad to see more black fantasy/romance, would read the rest of the series.