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1984 by George Orwell
2.0
maybe it’s because i was forced into reading this for school, but i just did not enjoy this novel. yes, the theme of totalitarianism and the character development were extremely interesting but i just cannot enjoy a novel where i do not like any of the characters. and perhaps i was not supposed to like winston or julia, but my feelings towards the two definitely impacted my read.
Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
5.0
let me begin by saying, KANEJ !
that’s it- that is the review.
no, but seriously. leigh has done a brilliant job, once again, by drawing me in and keeping me on edge throughout. the heist (agh i love heists [in a non criminal way um-]) kept me hooked and every time something went wrong, i knew that it would all work out. mainly because of my main man, kaz brekker, but each of the crows deserve an abundance of credit.
let me also say THAT THE PAIRINGS WERE FANTASTIC!!!
matthias & nina = brilliantly sad and loving and romantic and perfect all at the same time.
jesper & wylan = adorable, i want to hug them both
kaz & inej = don’t even get me started, their storyline makes me want to cry at least 10x a day but i just love them so much.
that’s all for now teehee, time for crooked kingdom and i’m very excited
that’s it- that is the review.
no, but seriously. leigh has done a brilliant job, once again, by drawing me in and keeping me on edge throughout. the heist (agh i love heists [in a non criminal way um-]) kept me hooked and every time something went wrong, i knew that it would all work out. mainly because of my main man, kaz brekker, but each of the crows deserve an abundance of credit.
let me also say THAT THE PAIRINGS WERE FANTASTIC!!!
matthias & nina = brilliantly sad and loving and romantic and perfect all at the same time.
jesper & wylan = adorable, i want to hug them both
kaz & inej = don’t even get me started, their storyline makes me want to cry at least 10x a day but i just love them so much.
that’s all for now teehee, time for crooked kingdom and i’m very excited
Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
4.0
i loved this book so, so much! while the political aspect of this novel was unrealistic at times, the romance was beautiful, the writing was beautiful, and this overall, was a feel-good book!! thank you casey <3
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
4.0
(3.5 stars)
what i liked about this classic:
— the royal academia vibes
— mr bennett’s wit
— elizabeth’s intellectual sarcasm
— mr goddamn darcy (post his “haha im a pretentious asshole” moments)
— jane !!!
what i didn’t like:
— i know it’s a classic, but sometimes it was so hard to read
— so much dialogue that it got a bit confusing
— mrs bennett
overall, this was a good book, but slow at times :)
what i liked about this classic:
— the royal academia vibes
— mr bennett’s wit
— elizabeth’s intellectual sarcasm
— mr goddamn darcy (post his “haha im a pretentious asshole” moments)
— jane !!!
what i didn’t like:
— i know it’s a classic, but sometimes it was so hard to read
— so much dialogue that it got a bit confusing
— mrs bennett
overall, this was a good book, but slow at times :)
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
5.0
‘Death is the mother of beauty,’ said Henry.
‘And what is beauty?’
‘Terror.’
this book kept me on the edge of my seat for all 629 pages. donna tartt’s writing is absolutely beautiful and this novel gives brilliant dark academia vibes and i love it.
‘And what is beauty?’
‘Terror.’
this book kept me on the edge of my seat for all 629 pages. donna tartt’s writing is absolutely beautiful and this novel gives brilliant dark academia vibes and i love it.