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By Any Other Name by Erin Cotter
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
The beginning was a little bit slow, but did pick up as the plot started. It was very well written though.
I did feel the romance needed to build more. It seemed like overnight and they were suddenly kissing.
I did feel the romance needed to build more. It seemed like overnight and they were suddenly kissing.
Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
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? No
5.0
For starters, this has to be one of my favorites.
The character development of Wallace is a good enough pace to seem genuine and realistic. The balance between comical and serious to straight up sad that almost made me tear up multiple times.
Not a single dull chapter that made you think, is this really important to the story. Everything that happens makes me want more detail.
Not to mention the ending was probably my favorite one, wrapped up beautifully but of course wouldn’t mind a sequel
The character development of Wallace is a good enough pace to seem genuine and realistic. The balance between comical and serious to straight up sad that almost made me tear up multiple times.
Not a single dull chapter that made you think, is this really important to the story. Everything that happens makes me want more detail.
Not to mention the ending was probably my favorite one, wrapped up beautifully but of course wouldn’t mind a sequel
The Shadow of Perseus by Claire Heywood
4.0
It’s not a typical mythical story of the great hero Perseus but instead a more realistic telling.
The different point of views and the creative backstory behind each one attention grabbing and told beautifully.
As someone who favorites Perseus of all the hero’s this was kind of a book that makes you go. Huh.
The different point of views and the creative backstory behind each one attention grabbing and told beautifully.
As someone who favorites Perseus of all the hero’s this was kind of a book that makes you go. Huh.
Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
I felt as though it was really a slow plot. It picked up right away from the second book that ended on that cliff hanger.
It felt like 90% of the book was katniss stressing about what’s happening and then getting injured, people being blown up etc.
the ending was very satisfying I will say it wrapped up the story wonderfully
It felt like 90% of the book was katniss stressing about what’s happening and then getting injured, people being blown up etc.
the ending was very satisfying I will say it wrapped up the story wonderfully
Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
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
4.75
Just as good as the first one, the story kicks off from the end of the first book. The subtle hints throughout the book leading up to the ending. Definitely looking forward to reading the last book!
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I love all the detail put into this book, the emotions of how Katniss was handling the hunger games and everything happening around her. I thought the ending was a big sad for Peeta but I’ll be reading the rest of the series! Highly recommend book first before the movie!
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
2.25
I felt like I was in a lecture class, it was informative enough to keep my focus but not something I’d recommend to a friend for everyday listen
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.75
A really good background of what exactly made snow the man behind the games in the series. His selfish desires were clear from the beginning but only got worse as the book went on. I really enjoyed it a lot and the movie is really good too!
Blackouts by Justin Torres
3.5
The relationship between the main and Juan was a bit confusing but sweet to me. Their retellings of stories and people along with their past was sweet too
[The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck Audiobook][Mark Manson The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck Audio CD, Unabridged] by Mark Manson
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
3.75
Informative. Some things in the book I didn’t agree with as I’m just not there to understand it yet mentally. But everything did give me a new prospective of life.