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Annie Bot by Sierra Greer
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
fast-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
5.0
Extremely thought-provoking, well-executed, and perfectly paced. A hard, but important read.
The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter
Did not finish book. Stopped at 46%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 46%.
I got to a point where I neglected this book for so long that I started to forget important plot points. Picking back up next Christmas.
A Darker Mischief by Derek Milman
Did not finish book. Stopped at 33%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 33%.
just not interested right now, need to finish some holiday books!
Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause
adventurous
dark
emotional
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 really didn’t want to like this book. Unfortunately, I do.
HOWEVER, I don’t really grasp what the message was here…it kind of seemed very “stick with your own kind”? Maybe “embrace who you are”? I’m not sure.
Very Twilight-esque and not just because of the whole werewolf thing. Just is very “sleepy town, mysterious killings, star-crossed lovers.”Except instead of having the main character end up with someone who’s like…technically her age, she ends up with someone who is an actual, full-fledged adult. As a 25 year old, I couldn’t imagine being with someone still in HIGH SCHOOL .
Basically, kind of problematic, doesn’t hold up, very much a guilty pleasure sort of novel. Better written than Twilight but still with all the questionable shit you love!
HOWEVER, I don’t really grasp what the message was here…it kind of seemed very “stick with your own kind”? Maybe “embrace who you are”? I’m not sure.
Very Twilight-esque and not just because of the whole werewolf thing. Just is very “sleepy town, mysterious killings, star-crossed lovers.”
Basically, kind of problematic, doesn’t hold up, very much a guilty pleasure sort of novel. Better written than Twilight but still with all the questionable shit you love!
Bury Your Gays by Chuck Tingle
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I am never going back to single narrator audiobooks again.
WOW. This was such a well-crafted and well-cast audiobook. There was a huge amount of care put into crafting the villain scenes. There was one in particular that felt like I was watching a narrated movie. THIS audiobook should be the standard.
As far as story goes, I didn’t want this to end. Chuck Tingle’s prose reads like you’re talking to your best friend. I didn’t even realize how I attached I was to these characters until I was in tears near the end.
Also, the horror in this novel is STELLAR. Just terrifying and paralyzing. I was scared for walk alone to my apartment listening to this.
Just a perfect, perfect book.
WOW. This was such a well-crafted and well-cast audiobook. There was a huge amount of care put into crafting the villain scenes. There was one in particular that felt like I was watching a narrated movie. THIS audiobook should be the standard.
As far as story goes, I didn’t want this to end. Chuck Tingle’s prose reads like you’re talking to your best friend. I didn’t even realize how I attached I was to these characters until I was in tears near the end.
Also, the horror in this novel is STELLAR. Just terrifying and paralyzing. I was scared for walk alone to my apartment listening to this.
Just a perfect, perfect book.
We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson
Did not finish book. Stopped at 9%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 9%.
I just have other books I want to read right now!
The Art of Catching Feelings by Alicia Thompson
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.25
Iris Kelly Doesn't Date by Ashley Herring Blake
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
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
4.75
This is by far the best book in the Bright Falls series. A lot of this can be attributed to the fact that readers are able to watch Iris grow throughout all three books, making her the one we know the most about. Iris is loud and unapologetic, but underneath all that confidence is someone afraid of being hurt. Stevie is quiet and anxious yet also an incredibly talented actor. This contrast is what makes these two such a perfect match; Stevie and Iris truly bring out the best in each other.
I personally really loved this book because of the theater backdrop. My background is in theater, so whenever something mentions it, I get excited. Queer Shakespeare is especially right up my alley. I truly, truly loved this book, and the Bright Falls series in general!
I personally really loved this book because of the theater backdrop. My background is in theater, so whenever something mentions it, I get excited. Queer Shakespeare is especially right up my alley. I truly, truly loved this book, and the Bright Falls series in general!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness
Sandwich by Catherine Newman
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
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
4.25
Sandwich isn't written like a diary, but it most certainly reads like one. Rocky's character is so three-dimensional it hurts, and being privy to her inner thoughts felt like being inside my mother's head. Catherine Newman is exceptional at detailing the conflicts and deep, deep love of motherhood, and I'm so glad to have read something so raw and real. So many people like to gloss over how hard being a parent is, but Newman isn't afraid to peel back the nuanced layers.
I do have a reason behind rating this book 4.25 though. It's clear here that Rocky is a deeply flawed character, but she seems to spend more time making excuses for her behavior than apologizing to her family for her narcissistic tendencies. The epilogue also felt too wrapped up in a bow for me to really connect with it.
Read this if:
-you want to understand your mother
-you love family dynamics more than fast-paced plots
-you need a good beach read
-you aren't afraid to cry a little
I do have a reason behind rating this book 4.25 though. It's clear here that Rocky is a deeply flawed character, but she seems to spend more time making excuses for her behavior than apologizing to her family for her narcissistic tendencies. The epilogue also felt too wrapped up in a bow for me to really connect with it.
Read this if:
-you want to understand your mother
-you love family dynamics more than fast-paced plots
-you need a good beach read
-you aren't afraid to cry a little
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Blood, Abortion, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Death of parent
The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels by Janice Hallett
Did not finish book. Stopped at 11%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 11%.
Need to finish some other ARCs before I touch this one.