thyme_paradox's reviews
51 reviews

Claimed by her bear by Ariel Marie

1.5

I’ll say this. It’s definitely a quick steamy read. But the fast pace of the book and the trauma one of the two MC’s has to deal with, is not enough time to address the issues in question. Additionally, a lot of the things that are supposed to make it seem like they’re in love and everything, more often than not ignore what would generally be triggering for someone who had just gotten out of a physically and emotionally abusive relationship. It’s honestly kind of jarring, and a shame for what could be an interesting dynamic of trauma in response to fated mates.

Low rating for poor execution.

Hot For Her Bear: A FF Bear Shifter Romance (The Montana Grizzlies Book 1) by Ariel Marie

3.5

Assorted Entanglements, Vol. 3 by Mikanuji
Did not finish book. Stopped at 25%.

Honestly I just don’t think the multiple relationships in this are all that interesting…

The Maidens by Alex Michaelides

dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

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

1.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Murder

Moderate: Bullying, Drug use, Grief, Toxic friendship, and Abandonment

Minor: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Rape, Toxic relationship, Stalking, and Alcohol

ROLL OVER AND DIE: I Will Fight for an Ordinary Life with My Love and Cursed Sword! (Light Novel) Vol. 3 by Kiki

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad 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? It's complicated

4.0

Spy x Family, Vol. 8 by Tatsuya Endo

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

3.5

The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lady, Vol. 3 (Light Novel) by Piero Karasu

adventurous emotional hopeful medium-paced

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

3.5

She Loves to Cook, and She Loves to Eat, Vol. 2 by Sakaomi Yuzaki

emotional funny reflective relaxing fast-paced

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

3.5

The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lady, Vol. 2 (manga) by Piero Karasu

adventurous emotional 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? It's complicated

3.5

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

challenging emotional inspiring mysterious reflective sad slow-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

5.0