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154 reviews

City of Ghosts by V.E. Schwab

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Perfect read for me during Halloween - I'm too scared of actual horror stories but still wanted something spooky. Solid read with an interesting take on the concept of ghosts. Unfortunately, the writing just wasn't for me, so I couldn't "fall into" the story as much. Either way - I still enjoyed my time.
The Afrominimalist's Guide to Living with Less by Christine Platt

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emotional informative reflective medium-paced

3.0

Interesting take on minimalism - I enjoyed the comment pages on Afroamerican culture! Generally a solid guide, but unfortunately there were very few new things for me to learn. I wish the book went into more detail about the psychology of consumerism and money habits rooted in childhood since that part interested me the most. Sometimes the author quotes herself, which was VERY weird - but nonetheless, you can feel that she put her heart into writing this book. Great for minimalism beginners! 
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling

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adventurous emotional mysterious reflective tense 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

5.0

Absolute banger, I had so much fun!

Who knew GILDEROY LOCKHART would be my new favourite character - how DARE this man be so entertaining?! I spit out my tea laughing twice - the jawdropping AUDACITY of this fucking legend... The movie didn't do him justice. 
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling

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adventurous emotional funny mysterious reflective medium-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? No

5.0

Yeeeees! The last time I read this book was when I was a child - I was nervous it wouldn't hold up if I read it again but I was WRONG this was so so GOOD AAAAHHHH! I'm beyond impressed with the writing style and the pacing of this book, I couldn't put it down. The story is carefully structured and curated, nothing is obsolete or unimportant and the events weave together perfectly in the end. I'm in love and can't wait to pick up the second one.
Achtsam morden by Karsten Dusse

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dark funny lighthearted reflective medium-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? No

4.0

Ich habe das Buch für eine lange Zugfahrt gekauft und es war genau das, was ich brauchte, um mich für ein paar Stunden zu beschäftigen. Das Erzähltempo und der Schreibstil sind unglaublich angenehm, man wird sofort mitgerissen. Das Verbinden einer Mordgeschichte mit Achtsamkeitsübungen ist ein genialer Ansatz. Das einzige, was mir gefehlt hat, waren gute Frauenfiguren in der Geschichte. Von der ewig genervten Klischee-Ehefrau über die nutzlose Reichentochter/Anwaltsgehilfin bis hin zur ewig meckernden Empfangsdame - da wäre mehr drin gewesen. Trotzdem eine große Empfehlung!
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My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell

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challenging dark reflective sad medium-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? It's complicated

4.0

This was so hard to read but I'm glad I made it to the end. I didn't expect the depiction of abuse and pedophilia to be so intense but I'm glad it was. This book feels so important - it deserves all the hype it has.
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman

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hopeful lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

The perfect book if you want a "cozy mystery". And the best thing: short chapters! 
On a Sunbeam by Tillie Walden

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adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective 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? No

4.0

Unlike anything I've ever read before! Beautiful art style, lovable characters, a good amount of mystery and breathtaking world building. Started a bit slow, but that second half of the book- uuuuuuh it got me! 
Emma by Jane Austen

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 13%.
Austen and I are just not a good fit. I'm sorry, Jane, my brain ist just too small for yooouuu!
Eragon by Christopher Paolini

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adventurous hopeful mysterious reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

This book is a HUGE sausage party. Where them girls at? I'm sorry, Saphira doesn't count - the ladies either unimportant oh-so-hot side characters, georgeously unconscious damsels in distress or an old witch. 

Apart from a unnecessarily long plot with so many things that lead absolutely nowhere and a far-too-flawless protagonist - this was surprisingly entertaining and a page turner. Written by a horny teenage boy dreaming about adventures for horny teenage boys dreaming about adventures.
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