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The Striker by Ana Huang
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I enjoyed this story! Their love story was refreshing, I loved following along as new problems would present themselves and the two of them would find a solution — together. They came a long way from pushing each other (and their emotions) away for the sake of her brother. he’s an adult and so is she, i found their constant need to push away quite irritating!
A few parts of the story made me tear up, Ana does a great job at making you fall in love with the characters in the story within a few pages.
Also, I loved reading as Scarlett conquered fears and put her past to rest.. on her own terms. It truly was inspiring a bit to read her thought process as she figured out solutions or realized she was pushing herself too hard. She came a long way from where she started in the beginning, I think she’s absolutely glowing now.
A few parts of the story made me tear up, Ana does a great job at making you fall in love with the characters in the story within a few pages.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Car accident, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Bullying and Alcohol
Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo
adventurous
dark
emotional
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? No
4.0
Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
The story wasn’t bad, I enjoyed seeing how everything progressed further. Alina just keeps escaping death magically, she starts resenting her friends for it at the end.. poor girl.
Mal is really getting on my nerves, he’s so head over heels for her and insanely insecure now that she has powers. where was this love when she was just the orphan girl he grew up with and he’s swooning over the Grisha girls at the camp?? 🙄 and then he has the audacity throughout the book to keep accusing her of not wanting him, wanting others, blah blah when he’s all that’s ever been on her mind… STILL on her mind. I just think he needs to relax a bit, or she should just forget about him and go to Nikolai.. 🫣
Mal is really getting on my nerves, he’s so head over heels for her and insanely insecure now that she has powers. where was this love when she was just the orphan girl he grew up with and he’s swooning over the Grisha girls at the camp?? 🙄 and then he has the audacity throughout the book to keep accusing her of not wanting him, wanting others, blah blah when he’s all that’s ever been on her mind… STILL on her mind. I just think he needs to relax a bit, or she should just forget about him and go to Nikolai.. 🫣
Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I loved following along the story of Alina, I was hooked from start to finish.
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.0
The Whispering Skull by Jonathan Stroud
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-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
4.0
Another great story to the series! I absolutely love the detail during the supernatural encounters, I can’t put the book down. The story continues to give more info about the secrets in London and within Lockwood & Co.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, and Murder
Moderate: Child death
Minor: Cursing
The Screaming Staircase by Jonathan Stroud
dark
mysterious
medium-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
4.0
I loved reading this! The books emphasizes a lot on the importance of preparation, patience, and planning ahead of time. If you like mystery/supernatural stories, this is a great book to check out! I was hooked from the beginning, I love the detail in the ghost encounters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Child abuse and Suicide
Minor: Alcoholism and Death of parent
Nightbane by Alex Aster
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? Yes
4.0