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The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas
funny
lighthearted
fast-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? It's complicated
3.0
Although this was arguably not good, I would be lying if I said I did not momentarily enjoy it. I read this in the span of 2 hours, so it didn’t feel as long to me as what most people have said, but it was still a bit too long for a contemporary romance novel. Catalina and Aaron were insufferable characters, and neither one of them had personalities. They didn’t really have a reason to dislike eachother in the beginning, and I was not a huge fan of the plot. It was fine when they were in Spain, but I didn’t like it when they were in America. Will never re-read, but it was momentarily enjoyable.
It's Not Summer Without You by Jenny Han
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
I was actually really disappointed by this! Everything about this was just incredibly flat and boring. Isabelle, Conrad and Jeremiah had absolutely no personalities, and the plot was weak. Conrad was adick the whole time, and everything was just over-dramatic. I don't like the age gap between Belly and Conrad, and she moved on fast from him if she really cared about him as much as she claimed she did. I'll finish the series, but it so far has been extremely disappointing.
Babel by R.F. Kuang
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
This was phenomenal! Everything about this was well executed, and I loved the plot! All of the characters were dynamic, had their own personalities, and they stood up for their morals. The first 200 pages were kind of slow, but they were fantastic once they picked up the pace. Robin, Victorie, Ramy and Letty were really interesting as individuals and in a group setting, and they hooked my attention from the beginning. The ending was fabulous, and this was just amazing!
Demon in the Wood Graphic Novel by Leigh Bardugo
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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? No
4.0
I liked this! Although it was very short, I though that it provided some well needed insight as to why the Darkling had the motives he did, and it humanised him in a way. This had great imagery, and the drawings were just fantastic. The novel also provided a depiction of what Fjerda and Ravka were like, and it aided the rest of the series in terms of scenery. Really good graphic novel, and it was a good final edition to the Grishaverse.
The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
As far as a fluffy romance goes, this was fine. I thought that it was an interesting concept to have the possible romantic interest as the "brother's best friend" trope, but I don't think it really worked. I wasn't a fan of Steven, Jeremiah or Conrad, as they kind of just bullied Isabelle under the pretense of it being flirting. The general setting of the book was nice, and it enjoyed the swimming components. Definitely a cliff hanger ending, but I think it was just shock value so readers would continue a so far, somewhat bland series. Also side note - the characters had a very strange standard of beauty, and it in some ways was just not enjoyable.
Scythe by Neal Shusterman
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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? No
5.0
This was so good! Although it had a fairly basic concept, I thought that the execution was amazing. Rowan and Citra were such 3-dimensional characters, and I really enjoyed reading from both of their perspectives. I wish I got to see more of Scythe Faraday and Scythe Curie’s relationship, but the novel was good nonetheless. The ending was definitely a shocker, and I will definitely be reading the rest of the series. So good, and it confirmed why I like sci-fi novels!
Her Majesty's Royal Coven by Juno Dawson
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
This was great! The concept was really interesting, and I found this to be really enjoyable. The LGBTQIA+ part of this was really insightful as to how trans people are treated by others, and it didn't make characters view Theo much differently. Niamh and Helena's rivalry was super drawing, and the ending shocked me. My only issue is that there were a lot of characters, and at times it was hard to keep track. Absolutely loved this!
Kill Joy by Holly Jackson
adventurous
funny
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? No
4.0
As the prequel to A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, I found this to be pretty good! The muster game/party was thrilling, and I liked seeing Pip with all of her friends. I thought that this provided a sufficient reason as to why Pip Chose to take on the Andie Bell case, and it was nice to see what Pip's life was like before it went haywire. I would say that this wasn't as good as the rest of the series, but I think that is expected with a prequel novella.
How to Kill Your Family by Bella Mackie
adventurous
dark
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I had been reading this over the course of 6 months, but I actually enjoyed it in the end. The beginning murders and Grace's time in the penitentiary were enjoyable, but some of the monologues was stale. I found it interesting that she was able to get away with so many murders and go completely undetected, and I found this to be fairly good in the end. Kelly deserved better (she was just trying to be nice), and the ending was a shocker. Interesting premise, and definitely a funny title.
As Good As Dead by Holly Jackson
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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
5.0
Amazing! As the final book in the series, I thought that it was fantastic! It was really reminiscent of "How to Get Away With Murder", and it was just an all round fantastic book. The vengeance was just amazing, and I loved all parts of this book. Pip's knowledge was just astonishing, and everything about this novel was just perfect. I am so sad that this series is over, but what a great ending. The last page had me physically smiling, I was just so happy.