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The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kashiwai
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
The komagawa food detectives are about a father and daughter duo who own a restaurant.
The father is an ex police officer, and because of that, he started a food detective restaurant with his daughter.
I really did enjoy this book. However, I wish we got to detect the food with them so we got more out of the story. I understand that this decision was made because we were meant to feel the magic with the customers, but since we're not, I feel like we missed a lot of the story. The author just kinda just told us how it was done in a very vague way. I did enjoy the different stories, but I just wish there was more of the story.
The father is an ex police officer, and because of that, he started a food detective restaurant with his daughter.
I really did enjoy this book. However, I wish we got to detect the food with them so we got more out of the story. I understand that this decision was made because we were meant to feel the magic with the customers, but since we're not, I feel like we missed a lot of the story. The author just kinda just told us how it was done in a very vague way. I did enjoy the different stories, but I just wish there was more of the story.
Babel by R.F. Kuang
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
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? Yes
5.0
All I can say is H O L Y shit this book is one hell of a rollercoaster of emotions
It's a magical realism that plays with the idea of colonism and translation.
Robin (mc) gets shipped off to England from China by a professor to study translation.
He meets his friends Ramy, Victoire, and Letty, with whom he quickly grows a strong bond.
As time goes on, he learns how unfair it is that everything gets translated into English but never the other way around, which would make the other countries strong too instead of just England.
Later on, Robins whole world gets turned upside down in every single way possible, and I couldn't put my book down after that point.
I loved Ramy as a character and enjoyed reading his backstory the most.
Letty was annoying from the beginning, and at the end, I disposed her (for good reasons)
The book is well rounded and very detailed.
I loved that little details throughout the book actually got back and explained at later points in the story.
The explanations at the ends of the pages were unnecessary and didn't add anything to the book.
I'd definitely really like this book, and I believe this is a book everyone should read at some point in their life.
I can't believe I wanted to DNF this in the beginning as it was a little boring at the start, but I didn't realise that the 'boring' points actually got touched on.
GO READ IT NOW.
It's a magical realism that plays with the idea of colonism and translation.
Robin (mc) gets shipped off to England from China by a professor to study translation.
He meets his friends Ramy, Victoire, and Letty, with whom he quickly grows a strong bond.
As time goes on, he learns how unfair it is that everything gets translated into English but never the other way around, which would make the other countries strong too instead of just England.
Later on, Robins whole world gets turned upside down in every single way possible, and I couldn't put my book down after that point.
I loved Ramy as a character and enjoyed reading his backstory the most.
Letty was annoying from the beginning, and at the end, I disposed her (for good reasons)
The book is well rounded and very detailed.
I loved that little details throughout the book actually got back and explained at later points in the story.
The explanations at the ends of the pages were unnecessary and didn't add anything to the book.
I'd definitely really like this book, and I believe this is a book everyone should read at some point in their life.
I can't believe I wanted to DNF this in the beginning as it was a little boring at the start, but I didn't realise that the 'boring' points actually got touched on.
GO READ IT NOW.
Sipsworth by Simon Van Booy
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Sipsworth is about a lady of 82 who's lived, loved, and lost a lot. She's back in England, where she grew up and is lonely and is basically waiting for her life to end.
Instead, she finds a mouse. She wants to return or just kill it in the beginning, but later comes to love the thing. This is a book about second chances and makes you ask the question about when lofe truly ends and its purposes.
I loved the book, I finished it in just a couple of days, which is crazy to me. It's also been a while since I've cried over a book, and I didn’t expect it to be over a mouse. I'd definitely recommend this book to anyone who loves a good contemporary.
Instead, she finds a mouse. She wants to return or just kill it in the beginning, but later comes to love the thing. This is a book about second chances and makes you ask the question about when lofe truly ends and its purposes.
I loved the book, I finished it in just a couple of days, which is crazy to me. It's also been a while since I've cried over a book, and I didn’t expect it to be over a mouse. I'd definitely recommend this book to anyone who loves a good contemporary.
The Bright Ages: A New History of Medieval Europe by Matthew Gabriele, David M. Perry
adventurous
challenging
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
Animal Farm by George Orwell
dark
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Animal Farm is about a group of animals that one day decide to rebel against their farmer. They kick him out and name the farm, animal farm.
It's a classic that let's you think about how we as humans treat animals, but its also a good reflection on how the rich treat the poor and how we are divided as a people when it comes to politics.
I did like the book, its unique in its perspective to use animals.
However I wouldn't reach for it after reading it. I would recommend to pick up this book as it'd very short.
It's a classic that let's you think about how we as humans treat animals, but its also a good reflection on how the rich treat the poor and how we are divided as a people when it comes to politics.
I did like the book, its unique in its perspective to use animals.
However I wouldn't reach for it after reading it. I would recommend to pick up this book as it'd very short.
Scarred by Emily McIntire
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Scarred by Emily Mcintire
It's a dark romance, and the second book of the #neverafterseries. It follows Tristan, the scarred prince who's starting a rebellion against the cruel king Micheal.
It also follows Sara, who's sent to marry the king but has to kill everyone in the Faasa line. Not knowing that Tristan is part of the rebellion, she falls in love with him.
I thought the book was pretty fun. It was packed with action (😉) and exciting storytelling.
Some of the descriptions were a little cringe at times and made the spicy scenes more funny than I think was intended.
While on the subject, it is a dark romance, so check your trigger warnings.
I also thought that they could’ve made Micheal more of a dislikable character than he actually was.
I'd give this book 3.75 ⭐️ bc I liked this book well enough, but not too much as a serious recommendation.
It's a dark romance, and the second book of the #neverafterseries. It follows Tristan, the scarred prince who's starting a rebellion against the cruel king Micheal.
It also follows Sara, who's sent to marry the king but has to kill everyone in the Faasa line. Not knowing that Tristan is part of the rebellion, she falls in love with him.
I thought the book was pretty fun. It was packed with action (😉) and exciting storytelling.
Some of the descriptions were a little cringe at times and made the spicy scenes more funny than I think was intended.
While on the subject, it is a dark romance, so check your trigger warnings.
I also thought that they could’ve made Micheal more of a dislikable character than he actually was.
I'd give this book 3.75 ⭐️ bc I liked this book well enough, but not too much as a serious recommendation.
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
adventurous
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
We follow a young Sheppard who journeys all the way to Egypt to follow his destiny. On his way, he meets a king, English man, his true love, and the alchemist. They all help him realise things about himself. (The rest you need to read yourself)
I really liked this book. It's surprisingly easy to read, and you don't need much to understand what's going on. I tabbed a lot of pages because of the quotes and messages that are good to remember. I would recommend this. It's only 170 pages long, so it's definitely worth the read.
I really liked this book. It's surprisingly easy to read, and you don't need much to understand what's going on. I tabbed a lot of pages because of the quotes and messages that are good to remember. I would recommend this. It's only 170 pages long, so it's definitely worth the read.
The Cats We Meet Along the Way by Nadia Mikail
adventurous
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This book is about Aisha and Walter (and their cat Fleabag) they hear that the world is ending, so they leave with Walters parents to find Aisha's long-lost sister in June.
The book and the concept were fine, I liked the idea, but I wish we got to know more. I get that it's a middle grade book, and we don't get as much depth as the biggest plot point is the world ending. You might as well let us know how and why.
I did like the book enough to finish, but I wouldn't come back to this book anytime soon.
The book and the concept were fine, I liked the idea, but I wish we got to know more. I get that it's a middle grade book, and we don't get as much depth as the biggest plot point is the world ending. You might as well let us know how and why.
I did like the book enough to finish, but I wouldn't come back to this book anytime soon.
As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World, Volume 3 by Miraijin A
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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? Yes
5.0
This is the 3rd book of the series.
I really like how the story is progressing so far, There's so much happening in this volume.
Licia is kinda weird to me but I'll let it slip for now.
I really like how the story is progressing so far, There's so much happening in this volume.
Licia is kinda weird to me but I'll let it slip for now.
De kleermaakster van Parijs by Georgia Kaufmann
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
0.0