sturner22's reviews
5 reviews

The Last Coyote by Michael Connelly

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

4.5

Old Michael Connelly is always chefs kiss. I am always blown away by his ability to create intense plot twists and turns.

The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner by Stephenie Meyer

dark hopeful 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? No

3.5

This book was better in my opinion than the reviews gave it credit for. I really grew to appreciate the way bree survived and tried to keep parts of her humanity with her even beyond into her vampire life.

Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer

dark mysterious tense slow-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

3.0

I'm glad I read this but I'm actually converted to team Jacob now because Edward's mind is pretty insufferable and melodramatic. Interesting POV and more back story was nice!

One More Time: A Love Story With A Side Of Revenge. by Nik Robbins

dark mysterious fast-paced

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

5.0

I loved this book and absolutely consumed it in a day. Top tier writing and ACTUAL believable and strong plot. I so appreciate the writer for not falling to clichés and for inserting so much voice into this work of art.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Stalking, and Gaslighting

When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill

adventurous emotional inspiring 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

I haven't read a book this creative and brilliant in a long time. It embodies the timeless struggle and triumph of women, LGBTQ+, BIPOC etc. who are so often forgotten with time or written out of history books in earlier decades. I am so refreshed by the writer supporting all womens choice no matter how it made their lives or dreams unfold. I would recommend this to anyone in a heartbeat!