sonrisas's reviews
129 reviews
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I had fun!
Cruel King by Rina Kent
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
0.5
for starters, the dialogue is clunky and never lands. I found myself cringing after almost everything the characters said or thought to themselves.
- any big plot detail lasts for only a moment.
- the pacing is so off that you never get to sit with anything unless you physically stop reading the book to process it.
- there’s practically no depth to either character and they aren’t fleshed out at all. we hardly know anything about them and from what I do know, both of them need to get an actual personality and fast.
- in my opinion, there’s no chemistry between the leads. he’s obsessed with her for reasons that should be worked out with a therapist and she just likes having sex with him. there’s no real reason they should love each other or even be together. they don’t even seem compatible.
and finally, both of them are too young for me to even take this book, and the things that happen to them in it, seriously. this makes me wonder what the target audience is given that these are high schoolers yet the book is a dark romance.
- any big plot detail lasts for only a moment.
- the pacing is so off that you never get to sit with anything unless you physically stop reading the book to process it.
- there’s practically no depth to either character and they aren’t fleshed out at all. we hardly know anything about them and from what I do know, both of them need to get an actual personality and fast.
- in my opinion, there’s no chemistry between the leads. he’s obsessed with her for reasons that should be worked out with a therapist and she just likes having sex with him. there’s no real reason they should love each other or even be together. they don’t even seem compatible.
and finally, both of them are too young for me to even take this book, and the things that happen to them in it, seriously. this makes me wonder what the target audience is given that these are high schoolers yet the book is a dark romance.
You Know You Love Me: A Gossip Girl Novel by Cecily Von Ziegesar
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
now that I’m two books into this series and a little more invested in the drama and these characters, I’m starting to understand the appeal of both the books and the show. can’t wait to finish reading the series and then watch the show to see what’s different
Twisted Lies by Ana Huang
emotional
funny
mysterious
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
the best couple and the best book of this whole series. Honestly just skip the first three and start here
Twisted Hate by Ana Huang
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Gossip Girl by Cecily Von Ziegesar
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
literally couldn’t put it down.. they don’t make teenage drama like this anymore
Broken French by Tasha Boyd
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
cute summer read
Sweethand by N.G. Peltier
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
there were some things I would change about it but for the most part it was ok. I’m right in the middle of the spectrum for how I’d rate this
Confessions of a Video Vixen by Karrine Steffans
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.0
a little all over the place but the tea was hot!
RoomHate by Penelope Ward
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
0.0
one of the worst books I’ve ever had the displeasure of reading in my entire life. the fact that I even finished it is merely a testament to my indomitable spirit not to be mistaken for enjoyment of the content