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247 reviews
Whisper to Me by Nick Lake
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
i remember really loving this when i read it the first time but alas it did not grow w me. felt like a chore to read at times i do love cass as a character and i think some parts are so well written. but just did not hit me the same way kinda sad about it
Twisted Lies by Ana Huang
dark
mysterious
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? Yes
4.0
I KNEW U COULD DO IT ANA. christian and stella r my everything they r so perfect together i fall for fake relationship everytime. not into the stalking but we forgive and forget. literally just had me so invested the whole time this is by far the best in the series
Twisted Hate by Ana Huang
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
josh chen i was rooting for u. we were so close to a good book and then the third act breakup was so horrible it could’ve been solved so easy instead jules was stupid and josh was straight up evil. not sure if i enjoyed how dark it got a few times but i said this was challenging bc god it’s hard to read a badly written book. no more miscommunication please
Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
i love u karen and camila !!! billy dunne can choke. everyone else had their moments. this whole book feels so real i absolutely love the way it’s written. i found the daisy/billy stuff to be a bit annoying. i want to punch him. but just so well written and i am so excited to see these characters become real in the show !! whole book has incredible vibes
Chain of Thorns by Cassandra Clare
adventurous
emotional
fast-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
i read this entire book in one sitting it was the most spectacular 8 hours of my life cassandra clare knows what she is doing to me i laughed i cried i screamed i’m still recovering days later. i will miss my merry thieves and my beautiful cordelia and my sweet lucie and jesse. most of all i will miss will herondale this is probably the last book he will appear in and i cry writing that. these characters live w me forever it’s such a bad emotional attachment i know but i don’t even care. so so good and a perfect conclusion to a great trilogy. SEE U FOR WICKED POWERS BABY 🤞herongraystairs reunion🤞
Breakfast at Tiffany's by Truman Capote
funny
lighthearted
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
3.5
ok the actually breakfast at tiffany’s story is EXCELLENT holly golightly i love you !! only one of the short stories was good so that’s why the low rating but i think capote’s writing style is interesting enough to keep me entertained. so new york coded love it
If on a Winter's Night a Traveler by Italo Calvino
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
literally such a strange book in the best way. some of the chapters fell flat and it got convoluted at the end, but truly just so much fun to read. so self aware and almost silly i loved it. cannot wait to reread this over and over to make sense of how u even begin to write something like this
Tower of Dawn by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
challenging
sad
slow-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
chaol and yrene my beloveds !! only part i loved. being in a new place was fun w new people but ultimately just a super long book that was standing in my way of the finale. good ending like always w maas but only made it through because chaol’s arc is so masterfully written. he’s been my favourite from the beginning and i’m so happy for him and hoping it isn’t yanked away in koa.
Hellbent by Leigh Bardugo
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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
5.0
ME WHEN I SLAY. I LOVE U LEIGH BARDUGO U KNOW HOW TO WRITE A DAMN BOOK!!!! i was so nervous and excited and literally never knew what was gonna happen next she tricked me so many times i cannot wait for book 3 omg leigh can i have one tiny alex darlington crumb pleaasssse ok yes love this book
Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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? Yes
4.5
so funny silly lighthearted love it it’s written in such a goofy way that makes it so engaging !! also i just love rachel and nick and astrid and i love hanging out w them in the book and can’t wait to rewatch movie. will be reading the whole series bc it’s so good and kevin kwan is genius writer that’s al