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Greta & Valdin by Rebecca K Reilly
Did not finish book. Stopped at 15%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 15%.
I didn't feel I was personally going to like it if I whould have kept listening to it. Nothing spoke to me in this story and it was somehow also a bit confusing to follow.
All Of My Friends Are Rich by Michael Sarais
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-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? Yes
3.5
Leo is a really complex character and the author did an amazing job crafring this character. It was funny and thought-provoking. This book deals with some serious topics while also not being too heavy.
When I picked this book up I didn't expect the sexual content to be so graphic. I think that it was a good choice to make the sexual content graphic for the sake of story. However, it was sometimes a bit much for me since there was so much sexual content! I don't think it was necessary to describe all of the sexual encounters in such great detail.
I definitely felt emotions reading this book. I felt disgusted, sad. I was rooting for the character. I laughed. But somehow I didn't feel the urge to pick this book up again. But when I picked up the book again, I really enjoyed it and read it really fast.
So, overall a succesful read and I recommended to everyone who wants to read a super gay book that as at the one hand really light and funny and on the other hand dark and heavy.
When I picked this book up I didn't expect the sexual content to be so graphic. I think that it was a good choice to make the sexual content graphic for the sake of story. However, it was sometimes a bit much for me since there was so much sexual content! I don't think it was necessary to describe all of the sexual encounters in such great detail.
I definitely felt emotions reading this book. I felt disgusted, sad. I was rooting for the character. I laughed. But somehow I didn't feel the urge to pick this book up again. But when I picked up the book again, I really enjoyed it and read it really fast.
So, overall a succesful read and I recommended to everyone who wants to read a super gay book that as at the one hand really light and funny and on the other hand dark and heavy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Sexual content, Grief, and Alcohol
The Lucky Ones by Mark Edwards
Did not finish book. Stopped at 34%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 34%.
It didn't grip me, and I didn't like the tone of this story.
I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-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? Yes
3.75
Didn't expect the romance in this book, it was really cute. The main character is awkward, complex and morally grey but she is trying her best while also not doing the right thing over and over again. A really fun rollercoaster with also emotional and heartwarming moments.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Mental illness, and Grief
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
emotional
funny
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I unfortunately was not as invested in the story of Eleanor as I hoped. It was overall good and heartwarming but didn't have much impact on me.
After Dark by Minka Kent
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
First half or so is a bit slower on the thriller side. There are multiple POVs and timelines and the main character is an unreliable narrator which makes it interesting.
Ending is quite unsatisfying but I don't mind that. I just wasn't as invested in these characters as the character in her other books.
I did not like this book as much as 'gone again' and 'stillwater girls' but I still enjoyed it.
Ending is quite unsatisfying but I don't mind that. I just wasn't as invested in these characters as the character in her other books.
I did not like this book as much as 'gone again' and 'stillwater girls' but I still enjoyed it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Murder, and Toxic friendship
Gone Again by Minka Kent
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Wauw, I think Minka Kent is becoming my favourite thriller author! This is the second book I listened to from her and this is yet another banger.
There are exteremly and radically religous people in this book and those themes always scare me. The main characters have such tragic and traumatic pasts and you really feel for these characters.
Mina Kent developed interesting characters and a gripping plot with multiple povs and multiple timelines. I think it is really impressive that she could establish this with so few pages.
There are exteremly and radically religous people in this book and those themes always scare me. The main characters have such tragic and traumatic pasts and you really feel for these characters.
Mina Kent developed interesting characters and a gripping plot with multiple povs and multiple timelines. I think it is really impressive that she could establish this with so few pages.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Toxic relationship, Religious bigotry, and Murder
Moderate: Death and Murder
These Violent Delights by Micah Nemerever
Did not finish book. Stopped at 71%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 71%.
It felt so slow and I was too bored to continue. The book is also longer than it should be. I think I was bored mainly because about 2/3rd of the book is more literary fiction than thriller.
Follow You Home by Mark Edwards
mysterious
tense
medium-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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Trafficking, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Stalking
The Stillwater Girls by Minka Kent
dark
emotional
mysterious
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? No
4.25
Yes, this was absurd and unrealistic. But, it was so much fun in my opinion! I think, these types of books don't have to be super realistic for me to enjoy it.
I liked the writing. I liked the characters. I liked the double pov. I thought it was an amazing quick popcorn thriller with also emotional and heartwarming elements.
The audiobook narration was also fantastic!
I liked the writing. I liked the characters. I liked the double pov. I thought it was an amazing quick popcorn thriller with also emotional and heartwarming elements.
The audiobook narration was also fantastic!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility, Kidnapping, and Abandonment
Moderate: Death and Grief
Minor: Addiction and Infidelity