whoisegg's reviews
15 reviews

Turtles All the Way Down by John Green

emotional funny reflective sad 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? Yes

5.0

Emotional and wordy and like looking into the worst kind of mirror for someone with similar mental illnesses to the main character. The interview with Green at the back that reveals he wanted a mystery derailed by the illness of the detective and I feel that puts it all into perspective. 

Absolutely moving but I’m a fan of John Green novels so take that how you will in taking reading advice from me. 

Neon Gods by Katee Robert

fast-paced

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

3.75

If you’re into Greek mythology as a casual thing and enjoy a fun reference, this is for you. If you’re into Greek mythology to the point that you feel some type of way about your favorite gods and legends…you’ll probably get annoyed. 

I can’t stand to give a book where they use the

”if I kill you I’m no better than you”

trope 4 stars or more so that’s the 3.75 rating. It’s a fast read with a political plot that has loads of build-up and very little payoff but that doesn’t matter because it’s mostly an exhibitionist fake dating romance book. I might read others in the series but only when in the mood for something smutty and not something with intrigue. 

The Butcher and the Wren by Alaina Urquhart

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

Criminal Minds in a book. Fun and twisty with a lead character to root for. I will say that I don’t listen to the author’s podcast but there are some moments of narration that feel like they could be lifted from the scripts of one and the dialogue is sometimes a little forced. Overall thoroughly entertaining. 

Praise by Sara Cate

emotional 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

4.0

I probably won’t reread it but don’t regret having read it. I would mark higher but there was something about it I couldn’t quite get to settle. The book insists on all kink being normal but there was a weird undercurrent to all that happened. 

Dreadful by Caitlin Rozakis

funny mysterious medium-paced

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

4.25

Even though it was enjoyable, funny, and clever, for some reason it took me longer to get through than most books, hence the rating. I would recommend it but did not devour it. 

One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid

emotional hopeful 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

4.0

Very charming. I feel a little less fond of some of the messaging - a good sort of message and theme of how grief and trauma reshape us and how love can heal us but maybe not my favorite execution. Written in a way that’s enjoyable to read but I don’t think I’ll read again. 

There Is No Devil by Sophie Lark

dark emotional 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

4.5

Half a star knocked off because some of the writing of dramatic moments was not to my taste (excessive caps and eloooongatedddd worrddsssss). More focused on smut and the romance than it is on the plot, but it feels like the domestic “reward” for the involvement of the first book. I loved every second. Probably the only dark series I’ve read that I ever referred to as silly, but it’s the charm of the wish fulfillment writing that will have me rereading. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Violence, and Death of parent

Moderate: Suicide

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson

adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced

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

5.0

Highly entertaining, with each layer of the mystery executed with precision. Strong narrative voice. Very very fun to read. 

There Are No Saints by Sophie Lark

dark funny mysterious 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

5.0

Set your expectations - it’s a dark romance about a serial killer artist who stalks a girl into loving him. If you can manage your expectations, the book is a breeze and really nice to dive into. I read this and the sequel in rapid succession and I recommend doing that if you want more of the romance.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, and Sexual harassment

Fall of Ruin and Wrath by Jennifer L. Armentrout

adventurous medium-paced

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

3.0

Three stars for a political plot I’d want to see the ending to hiding somewhere behind the bad dialogue, cliches, and confounding romance.