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The Final Gambit by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
adventurous
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? It's complicated
4.5
This was a pretty good finale to the series, and I was happy to see everything work out in the end. I am a little disappointed that Avery chose Jameson instead of Grayson, but Nash and Xander made up for it. The final mystery was interesting, and I thought that it wrapped up the series nicely. I don't know if I'll read this series again, but I had fun while reading it. I also read this entirely outside, and it was pretty fun.
Before Your Memory Fades by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
emotional
reflective
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
This was pretty good! The stories seemed familiar yet different, and they were very philosophical. They maybe felt a little too similar to the first two, and were getting a little slow, but I liked that they were in a different cafe with a different coffee pour-er. I liked the fact that this was still pretty short, and it had a good plot for the length of the book. Overall, it was really good, and I am really happy that I read it.
The Radleys by Matt Haig
adventurous
dark
funny
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
4.25
I was genuinely surprised at how much I liked this book. The concept of vampires isn't one that is typically done well, but this was actually really good. Rowan, Celena, Peter and Helen were a pretty good and complex family, and the concept was actually pretty cool. Some parts were a little slow, but I really liked most of this. It was funny and creative, and it was really easy to read and jump into it, and I really liked it.
Tales from the Café by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
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
4.25
This was great! As a continuation of "Before the Coffee Gets Cold", it lived up to the standard set by the first one. In the same format, it was refreshing and short, which is always enjoyable. I really like that in every story, they explain the rules for traveling in time, and it is just satisfying to see the different reactions from customers. Kazu is a really cool character, and I am interested to see what she does next in "Before Your Memory Fades". I am really enjoying that they area all short stories, and it feels like one long book instead of 2 separate ones.
Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
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? It's complicated
4.25
This was really good! For format of this book was really unique, and I enjoyed how it was broken up into 4 parts. This was my first book in the magical realism world, and I quite like the genre. Fumiko and Goro's plot line was my favourite out of them all, and I thought that the concept of this book was really interesting. It gave a fresh perspective about regret and loss, and I liked that it wasn't set in the United States or United Kingdom. It was diverse, and I felt so much smarter reading a book not originally written in English.
Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover
adventurous
emotional
sad
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
1.5
I was extremely disappointed by this! Not only did it not live up to the hype, but the premise was just awful. Kenna was not a very moving character, and I felt that it was hard to sympathise with her situation. I absolutely hated that she fell in love with Ledger, and I would have preferred if they did not have a relationship. Ledger in himself was just a poorly constructed character: all he did was talk about Diem, grunt and be angry at everything. The concept was flawed, the writing was bland, the character's names were cringey, and this book was not worth my time.
Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
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
5.0
This book was absolutely incredible! The messages throughout this were so deep, and the meaning was really important. Chaimaka and Devon were really complex, but also strong and driven, The evolution of the people at Niveus was truly shocking, and I did not expect what happened at the end of the book. The writing, pacing and suspense within the book was absolutely phenomenal. I absolutely loved this book, and I can definitely see myself re-reading it in the future. 10/10! INCREDIBLE!
All That's Left in the World by Erik J. Brown
adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
I loved this! Andrew and Jamison's dynamic was really cool, and I adored their love story (especially because Andrew made Jamison figure out hat he wasn't straight). Their travels across the USA in a time of virus, disease and pandemic was really fun, and it had me captivated throughout. The twists and turns of their adventure was really exciting, and their relationship development along the way was adorable! I loved this book so much, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone wanting to read an adventure/dystopian book with a romance subplot.
Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
dark
emotional
slow-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? No
4.25
This was pretty good! I didn't like this as much as Crown of Midnight, but more than The Assassin's Blade. Although it was a little slow paced, I liked the introduction of new characters, and that it was split into different sub-plots. Celaena discovering her magical abilities with Rowan was a really good sub-plot, as it was captivating and had its own romantic aspect to it. The romantic relationship between Sorscha and Dorian was really good, as it highlighted their flaws, and brought out the same characteristics that were seen in Throne of Glass. The concept that Chaol was working with Aedion (Celaena's maternal cousin) was really captivating and felt like it will be a big part in Queen of Shadows. I am exited for them to return to the Rifthold, and I am keen to see what will happen next within the series.
The Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
dark
emotional
slow-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
4.25
For a collection of novellas, this wasn't half bad! I liked that Celaena's backstory was broken up into five parts, and it made the book feel shorter. The best one was definitely number 5, as it felt the most prevalent to the story and was most current to the series.I enjoyed reading about her relationship with Sam, and I was happy that there weren't a whole bunch of new characters. Not as good as Throne of Glass or Crown of Midnight, but it was still worth reading.