spooky_bibliophile's reviews
349 reviews

No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai

dark emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

Funny Story by Emily Henry

dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted sad 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

4.25

This book put me through an emotional rollercoaster. But Funny Story was also one those few books that made me laugh out lol! (I'm trying to figure out what to write without spoling everything😅 so sorry if this is vague!) 

Overall I'm really glad I decided to pick up this book!!! I've read 2 of Emily Henry's other books before, which I enjoyed. But this book in particular I really loved! I think a part of it was due to the humor l, but I also really fell in love with these characters and watching their character development grow throughout the story.

Belladonna by Adalyn Grace

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

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

3.75

I love the dark atmosphere in this book! The mystery, characters, and even ghosts were some my favorite things about the story! I also loved how the ghosts played a part in the story, especially since Signa is surrounded by Death. Also the descriptions of this mansion our main character was sent to was beautiful. *chef's kiss* 

I'm not gonna lie but I personally was more interested in the mystery and Signa's character development, rather than the romance in this book. Once the romance started becoming more prominent in the book, was starting to lose interest. (Don't get me wrong I love a good romance) But I was just kinda expecting more of a dark, Gothic novel with ghosts.😅👻 I think if might have been pacing, I would have loved to see the romance more as a slow burn and probably play out more in book 2. (Again that's my personal opinion)

Classmates Vol. 3: Sotsu gyo sei (Spring) by Asumiko Nakamura

challenging emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.75

This has to be my favorite volume in this series so far!😆

Classmates Vol. 1: Dou kyu sei by Asumiko Nakamura

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

challenging dark emotional funny reflective sad tense fast-paced

5.0

Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 4 by Gege Akutami

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny slow-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

Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 3 by Gege Akutami

adventurous challenging dark funny mysterious 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

4.25

Old-Fashioned Cupcake by 佐岸左岸, Sagan Sagan

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

4.25

A Curse for True Love by Stephanie Garber

adventurous dark emotional funny medium-paced

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

3.5