marissaael's reviews
30 reviews

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny 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

4.5

I am utterly surprise of how much I loved this book after all the hype it has received, but I can definitely say this book is worth the hype. Violet and Xaden *chef’s kiss* they were made for each other and the twist at the end…. Amazing!!

The Whispers by Ashley Audrain

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dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? N/A
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

I was so excited to go into this book because the synopsis sounds so intriguing about mothers and an incident involving one of their children. I just trudged my way through this novel instead of really enjoying it.

Content Warnings

A Serial Killer's Guide to Marriage by Asia Mackay

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 25%.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House for sending me this e-arc!

The premise of two serial killers finding each other, becoming partners in crime and then having a baby is an intriguing premise, but I could just not get invested into this story. I found that the main characters were a bit dry. I really wanted to love this story but unfortunately I did not.

The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin

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emotional

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

While reading this beloved novel, I felt a bit apprehensive because for about 60% of the book, I found it to be merely acceptable, lacking the compelling pull that made me want to continue reading. However, the last 40% of the novel truly elevated the reading experience, revealing the reasons behind its immense popularity and high ratings. This emotional journey left a profound impact on me, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone who cherishes books.

Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

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adventurous dark medium-paced