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Reckless by Lauren Roberts
adventurous
emotional
sad
tense
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? No
4.5
What an entertaining read! Was in a little bit of a reading slump and this book pulled me right out.
I think the ending was controversial to some but I kinda loved it. Excited to see where Lauren Roberts takes us next. This book was more “roughing it” so maybe the next book will show a more polished pae…
I think she could have been a little more descriptive in the world building because I did have trouble visualizing the new locations. however Robert’s does an excellent job with the dialogue. I find these characters lovable and you tend to justify their flaws because of it.
Cannot wait for the next book!
I think the ending was controversial to some but I kinda loved it. Excited to see where Lauren Roberts takes us next. This book was more “roughing it” so maybe the next book will show a more polished pae…
I think she could have been a little more descriptive in the world building because I did have trouble visualizing the new locations. however Robert’s does an excellent job with the dialogue. I find these characters lovable and you tend to justify their flaws because of it.
Cannot wait for the next book!
The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I think for its time, the themes in this book were groundbreaking. Through the lens of today, I’ve read better books discussing the coping mechanisms of PTSD post war. In general I find it hard to care about characters that are so unlovable… but I think that’s the point? All you want is for Jake to pull himself out of this vicious cycle, but in the end he ends up where he started and it just breaks your heart a little..
Also, this was a reread and the first time I read it was in high school… oh my god I cannot believe that they let us read this in school🙈 no wonder I had such a hard time reading it because I literally didn’t know what all these terms were for drinking and sex lol😅. Plus this book does contain two different slurs.
Also, this was a reread and the first time I read it was in high school… oh my god I cannot believe that they let us read this in school🙈 no wonder I had such a hard time reading it because I literally didn’t know what all these terms were for drinking and sex lol😅. Plus this book does contain two different slurs.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism and Racial slurs
The Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Oh wow…
To preface, I read this after crown of midnight and I stand by that decision. I felt like since celaena is moving to a different location for the next book, I figured it would be a good break before we continue on with her story.
And when I say “break” I mean absolutely break me as a person😅. It just beautifully wraps up all the questions you have about why celaena is the way that she is. She is not lovable in this book (kind of a spoiled little brat imo) but I think that’s the point. She thinks that she is this invincible assassin but she is not and the people who once cared for her are ultimately villains in her story. So now thinking back to TOG we see why this character is untrusting and recluse. It’s why she doesn’t want to care for people. It’s also why she has to constantly tell herself to not be afraid even though she’s this elite assassin that has probably experienced much worse
I usually don’t like novellas but I absolutely loved the short story format for these. Each one I feel focused on a trait of celaena that she developed or learned, culminating to her ultimate demise in the conclusion. Personally my favorite was the assasin and the desert😊
To preface, I read this after crown of midnight and I stand by that decision. I felt like since celaena is moving to a different location for the next book, I figured it would be a good break before we continue on with her story.
And when I say “break” I mean absolutely break me as a person😅. It just beautifully wraps up all the questions you have about why celaena is the way that she is. She is not lovable in this book (kind of a spoiled little brat imo) but I think that’s the point. She thinks that she is this invincible assassin but she is not and the people who once cared for her are ultimately villains in her story. So now thinking back to TOG we see why this character is untrusting and recluse. It’s why she doesn’t want to care for people. It’s also why she has to constantly tell herself to not be afraid even though she’s this elite assassin that has probably experienced much worse
I usually don’t like novellas but I absolutely loved the short story format for these. Each one I feel focused on a trait of celaena that she developed or learned, culminating to her ultimate demise in the conclusion. Personally my favorite was the assasin and the desert😊
Vicious by V.E. Schwab
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Excellent book. The writing was very well done and I loved the multiple POVs and timeline jumping. Felt like you were putting a puzzle piece together when reading through. The ending was the perfect conclusion. It really makes you think about how villains can do the right thing and good people can be villains.
Powerful by Lauren Roberts
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
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? No
5.0
Wow. Lauren Roberts has managed to obliterate my heart. I felt like I didn’t buy in to Adena’s character while reading Powerless just because they didn’t talk about her much. Now I feel like I need to go back and reread powerless so I can rightfully be pissed for Adena. I usually don’t like novellas but this one is absolute chef’s kiss and has me heated for reckless! I NEED REVENGE!!!
Sword of Destiny by Andrzej Sapkowski
adventurous
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
The last two short stories were really good! Other than that I just felt a little bored.
The Women by Kristin Hannah
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
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? Yes
4.0
Oh wow. This book was absolutely devastating. Kristin Hannah did a good job illustrating the horrors of war in a multifaceted way. The only reason I wouldn’t give it five stars is because I felt at some point she was just thinking of every terrible thing you can do to a human and wrote it in. The experiences she had during her tour to Vietnam would be enough to further the plot.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Miscarriage, Suicide attempt, and War
When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I very much enjoyed this book. Just to warn you to NOT look at the family tree in the back unless you want to spoil the ending.. but other than that I thought the world was super unique and not too hard to follow. Glossary at the back definitely helped fill in the blanks when needed. I’m excited to see more of raeve’s history uncover in the next book because I still feel like there is so much we don’t know!😩
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Not my cup of tea. Felt like I was reading something from the Bible which isn’t bad, it’s just not something I want to do in my free time.
Two Twisted Crowns by Rachel Gillig
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
4.0
What a unique fantasy novel! I overall have enjoyed this series and it was refreshing to have fantasy that didn’t include traditional magic, high fae or dragons. I loved the elspeth perspective in this book and really getting to dive more into the complicated nightmare/elspeth relationship. It was also super satisfying having the ending feel so resolved but not in any way cheesy. Excellent read!