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Song of the Huntress by Lucy Holland
Did not finish book. Stopped at 21%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 21%.
This was just not the right time in my life to read this. What I read was amazing and I hope to get it again but it needs to be returned to the library.
The Boyfriend Project by Farrah Rochon
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
These characters are just not it for me. I was not connected to them at all, they annoyed me throughout the book. They both kept saying how much they wanted to/should be focusing on their career/dream but they just couldn't pull theirself away from the other one.
Daniel kept feeling such guilt for lying and "betraying" Samiya and yet that's his job. He should know that subterfuge is a necessary part and shouldn't feel guilt OR if it's going to be too hard talk to his boss about getting her in on the hunt for the money launderers. It just felt way over the top for him to feel so bad about lying to her and "betraying her" when they only knew each other less than 3 months and it was all surrounding a very important sting.
Hemlock Island by Kelley Armstrong
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I went from carbon monoxide poisoning, to zombies, to what???
Great book that kept me guessing.
Great book that kept me guessing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Blood, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cursing, Death, and Death of parent
The Compeer by Jamie Applegate Hunter
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? No
4.0
The Wedding Dilemma by Mariah Ankenman
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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? It's complicated
4.75
Tada tatas! That's all I can say.
The Invisible Hour by Alice Hoffman
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The Brides of High Hill by Nghi Vo
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
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? It's complicated
5.0
Mammoths at the Gates by Nghi Vo
emotional
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Calypso by Oliver K. Langmead
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This book, while gorgeous prose and written uniquely turned out to be a lot harder to catch my attention that I thought. Every time I say down to read I would get 5-10 pages in and need a break. It felt heavy and effervescent at the same time. It's a beautiful story about humanity written with some beautiful prose, don't let my difficulty in reading it stop you.