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Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
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? It's complicated
4.0
Ok so I had originally rated this 4.75 stars but after two days of reflection I realized it was just a 4 star read. Still good! I just should have taken some time to digest the story instead of immediately writing my review. Though I do still stand by what I originally said, which is below :)
HOLY CRAP. I NEED THE NEXT BOOK NOW. THOSE LAST TWO CHAPTERS THREW ME INTO A WHIRLWIND. GAHHHHH
HOLY CRAP. I NEED THE NEXT BOOK NOW. THOSE LAST TWO CHAPTERS THREW ME INTO A WHIRLWIND. GAHHHHH
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Sexual content, and Death of parent
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
adventurous
dark
emotional
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? Yes
4.5
I loved the ending soooo much that I almost gave it 5 stars but then I remembered the things at the beginning that had bugged me and realized that realistically it’s a 4.5. Still super good!!! I’m just very picky with my 5 stars and this didn’t meet the criteria.
I know a lot of people love this book and have so much good to say about it, but I’m going to give you the bad. (I don’t think these are spoilers at all, but if you think even the smallest things can spoil then I’d stop reading here🙂)
First, I actually cannot count how many times they talked about how “petit” and “tiny” and “frail” Violet is. Like, we get it, move on.
Second, Xaden’s nickname Violence just never really did it for me. I don’t know why, but I just don’t like it.
Also how come they didn't even consider a saddle until she had fallen off of her dragon DOZENS of times!!! Like, 5 or 6 DOZEN times. That bugged me.
Finally, I didn’t love the smut. The descriptions just felt gross to me. The rest of the romance was great!! Just not the sex scenes. Oh andin the last chapter when Violet finally woke up and we’re in Xaden’s POV I HATED SO MUCH that he was already thinking about ripping her clothes off and pleasuring her. Like, SHE ALMOST DIED. SHE COULD STILL DIE. And your first thought is “man, she’s sexy. I should go down on her.” Yeah, no thanks.
Haha this was a much longer review than I usually give, so forgive me. And I know it seems like I was complaining a lot, but it was actually really good!!! I cannot WAIT to read the next ones!
I know a lot of people love this book and have so much good to say about it, but I’m going to give you the bad. (I don’t think these are spoilers at all, but if you think even the smallest things can spoil then I’d stop reading here🙂)
First, I actually cannot count how many times they talked about how “petit” and “tiny” and “frail” Violet is. Like, we get it, move on.
Second, Xaden’s nickname Violence just never really did it for me. I don’t know why, but I just don’t like it.
Also how come they didn't even consider a saddle until she had fallen off of her dragon DOZENS of times!!! Like, 5 or 6 DOZEN times. That bugged me.
Finally, I didn’t love the smut. The descriptions just felt gross to me. The rest of the romance was great!! Just not the sex scenes. Oh and
Haha this was a much longer review than I usually give, so forgive me. And I know it seems like I was complaining a lot, but it was actually really good!!! I cannot WAIT to read the next ones!
The Art of Being Normal by Lisa Williamson
emotional
hopeful
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I liked this. I thought it was cute and it was a super fast read. I loved the themes in it. They did good with it and the representation.
I was not expecting Leo to also be trans!! I thought that was a nice touch. And also that Leo and Kate didn’t end up together. I feel like a lot of books assume that a boy and a girl that are good friends must fall in love, but we should also learn to value platonic love.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, and Transphobia
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Transphobia
The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This book was my least favorite of the PJ series until the end. The end was so good and the very last chapter warmed my heart.
Warriors Don't Cry by Melba Pattillo Beals
Did not finish book. Stopped at 24%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 24%.
I was reading this for school. I think I would have liked it more if I was reading it of my own free will. Unfortunately I wasn’t and gave up. I used spark notes for the rest. Hope other people enjoy it, it really is an important book to read.
Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Percy Jackson and The Titan's Curse by Rick Riordan
adventurous
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I thought this was slower than the first book, but it was still so good! I love Tyson, he is my child! I wish I could give him the world!!
Midnight Strikes by Zeba Shahnaz
challenging
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
I. Hated. This. Book. It took me 6 months to finish and the only reason I didn’t dnf was because I wanted to stick it out and STILL be able to say I hate it because I’m petty. I would not suggest this to anyone. If you like it, good for you, but it was NOT for me.
It Starts With Us by Colleen Hoover
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-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? It's complicated
3.0
This book was fine. I felt that the ending wasn’t super satisfying though. I listened to it in one day because I was doing an art project, but if I hadn’t been listening to it, I would not have finished it very quickly. I love Atlas and Josh, though!! Also, something that really bugged me in the first book and a little in this one….there was no therapy. Ryle is a neurosurgeon and Lily owns her own business. They had MORE than enough money to be able to afford marriage counseling. I feel like that would have solved so many issues before they even began, and it made me very angry that therapy was never even mentioned until <spoiler: Lily demanded Ryle go to anger management classes.>
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Minor: Alcohol
Anger issues are a large theme.