emmyrandomreport's reviews
317 reviews

Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao

Go to review page

adventurous mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This book was very interesting. Just when you think you have a grasp of the world something new happens and changes that world.
Unsinkable by Jenni L. Walsh

Go to review page

medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Though I enjoyed the end, this is two books put together loosely. Some of the WWII spy work was a slog to get through when I wanted more Violet Jessup.
Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney

Go to review page

dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

Without spoiling it, the ending is unique.
The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai

Go to review page

challenging emotional reflective sad slow-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

3.0

I really tried to enjoy it but some of it dragged on for longer and then the years just started flying.
Daughters of Shandong by Eve J. Chung

Go to review page

adventurous dark emotional reflective sad tense 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

This was an interesting and sad read about the Communist revolution in China. Sometimes the story dragged and other times it flew by fast.
The Heart of Winter by Jonathan Evison

Go to review page

inspiring reflective sad slow-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

5.0

This is a beautiful story. I felt sad but in the best way.
The Sinners All Bow: Two Authors, One Murder, and the Real Hester Prynne by Kate Winkler Dawson

Go to review page

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

4.0

This was an interesting take of the 1832 death of Sarah Maria Cornell who inspired true crime and fiction books of the time.
All the Lies by Nicola Sanders

Go to review page

dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

The characters are flat and the dialog is unbelievable. The plot is a bit predictable as well.
The House of My Mother by Shari Franke

Go to review page

fast-paced
A very informative inside look into Ruby Franke and the abuse she gave all her children. 
The Return of Ellie Black by Emiko Jean

Go to review page

dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

It was an interesting read and the surprises kept coming.