sneha_sharma's reviews
10 reviews

Anandmath by Bankim Chatterjee Chandra

fast-paced

Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors

challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.5

The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King by Carissa Broadbent

adventurous emotional funny mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious tense fast-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? It's complicated

4.5

I picked up this book knowing absolutely nothing about it, even the title doesn't give you much. It took me some time to get into it since I haven't read a fantasy book in years, but I was hooked real soon. The plot development was superb, relationships between different characters were shown and the focus was not just on the MC and the love interest. Brilliant plot twists as well, overall a fun and interesting read!

If we had been given some more information about Vincent and Oraya's relationship, his death would have hit harder. It wasn't as sad as it could have been.

The Godfather by Mario Puzo

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? No

4.0

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

dark emotional funny hopeful reflective tense medium-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

4.5

Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro

dark reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels by India Holton

adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

4.0

I decided to go into the book without reading the blurb on the back, just because it seemed like a fun time and I wasn't disappointed! The story was light and enjoyable. The plot wasn't too strong, and there were almost too many characters but I found myself laughing out loud. several times. 
It was a quick read, and I think a TV series/movie adaptation would be quite fun to watch! 

I fell in love with hope by Lancali

dark emotional sad tense 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? It's complicated

3.75

It took me some time to grasp the story and build interest. The plot is slow in the beginning, speeds up a bit and maintains the same pace throughout, until the end. Also the dialogues are too poetic, and sort of hinder the flow of reading.
A major thing that should be mentioned somewhere in the beginning or on the back of the book is trigger warnings.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder and Grief

Moderate: Child abuse, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide

Minor: Rape

The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski

adventurous fast-paced

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

3.75

Each short story is short and crisp and doesn't get stretched too far. The stories with Dandilion in them are the best, full of funny one-liners and banter. 
My only complaint was that the time line is difficult to follow. It's not clear whether the story is being told linearly, or being recounted in flashbacks. It takes some time to understand 'The Voice of Reason' chapters.  Overall its a solid read, packed with adventure and drama.