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A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
dark
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
4.5
I reeeally liked this book, more than the first one tbh. What I like the most is the gradual expansion in the world-building, it kept me intrigued the whole way through, and also the depicton of trauma and depression, I find that in some fantasy books the MCs go though some really shoking scenes and then just go about their day as normal, and tha fact that you can see how the characters here are impacted and deteriorated, subtly first, is really refreshing.
Now to spoilers:
Things I liked:The way Feyre slowly starts to notice the abuse she went through, how Tamlin is a thret in the background in a way you almost forget about him at times until the end and then just uff... the BETAYAL! Just Mor in general <3 and also Nesta <3
Things I didn't like:I'm nor really a fan of the whole mate thing, between Rhys and Feyre is fine I guess, I just don't like the thought of Rhys loving her even before she really knew her, but the relization of Lucien and Elain I wasn't a fan of, I feel like it's just way too convinient for the plot. Also I can't really get completly behind the relationship between Rhys and Feyre because of what he did to her in the first book, he drug her and used her and I'm not sure the author is really seeing how problematic that is, because it is brushed aside really fast in this book and idk, it makes me a bit uncomfortable... and just kind of as a pet peeve: once Feyre knows they're mates she refers to Rhys as "my mate" way too often and it just gets repetitive
Now to spoilers:
Things I liked:
Things I didn't like:
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, and Murder
Nick and Charlie by Alice Oseman
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
It's a cute book.
That's about it, enjoyed it but it's nothing out of this world, I honestly expected a little bit more but I still enjoyed reading about Nick and Charlie again.
FYI: I only read this book because of the comics and have not read the solitare series, that might make a difference, idk
That's about it, enjoyed it but it's nothing out of this world, I honestly expected a little bit more but I still enjoyed reading about Nick and Charlie again.
FYI: I only read this book because of the comics and have not read the solitare series, that might make a difference, idk
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I'm usually not into mysteries, but this book was recomended to me and I'm glad I gave it a shot coz I really enjoyed it, I got wraped up in the main conflict and I was suprised that even though I didn't really like any of the characters very much (they were quite frustraiting at times) I was still intrigued on how everything would enravel.
Maybe I don't have enough experience in this genre but I was actually suprised by the plot twist near the end, I only saw it coming when the clues were getting a lot more in your face.This was some next level gaslighting!
I would say that the characters were kind of stereotypical, but it didn't bother me too much.
Maybe I don't have enough experience in this genre but I was actually suprised by the plot twist near the end, I only saw it coming when the clues were getting a lot more in your face.
I would say that the characters were kind of stereotypical, but it didn't bother me too much.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I enjoyed this book from start to finish. I wasn't head over heels for it but i did really enjoy it. There are some parts I really liked: Nesta's character development is amazing and I wish I get to see more of her in the books to come, Rhysand won me over as well (as an intresting character, because I don't really like him as a love intrest), really intresting set up for him and the way he gets more involved and keeps his mysterious nature, the world building in general is top notch and makes me want to know more.
I wished the first part would be a bit shorter and the second part, the adventure, would be a bit longer, I think it had potential.
I will say that the relationship between the characters is kinda problematic because of the power dinamic......
But in the end, I'm exited to read the next books
I wished the first part would be a bit shorter and the second part, the adventure, would be a bit longer, I think it had potential.
I will say that the relationship between the characters is kinda problematic because of the power dinamic......
But in the end, I'm exited to read the next books
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Sexual content, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, and Murder
Minor: Sexual violence
Las niñas traviesas by Marian Lutzky
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
Creo que probablemente no lo disfrute en su máximo potencial porque no soy su público objetivo, pero es bonito. Como pasa por varios eventos, en su mayoría cotidianos, de estas 3 niñas, es fácil verse representada en algunos, o conectar con algunos más que otros.
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcoholism and Lesbophobia
Orgullo y prejuicio by Jane Austen
lighthearted
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? Yes
3.5
I think I had my expectations way too high for this book... There was barley any romance and even what was there had little development. I never actually liked Darcy, yes he redeemed himself but he was still annoying.
The best way I have to describe this is a dairly life kind of book, and I think the writting shines when it's about the family life. Loved Elizabeth's father as a character, and also Elizabeht her selfspecially the discussion with lady Catherine .
The fact that when there is the big romantic reveal at the end Jane Austen just says that he was romantic and doens't show it was so disappointing. Honestly I think the movie does it better. Also Darcy's speach gives a very "you're not like other girls" kind of vibe
The best way I have to describe this is a dairly life kind of book, and I think the writting shines when it's about the family life. Loved Elizabeth's father as a character, and also Elizabeht her self
Un Cielo de Sueos Dorados by Laura Wood
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
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
4.75
Loved it. It was a light and fun read, and it still got me feeling excited for the ending.
I would've liked to see more of the queer characters or about mental health.
I would've liked to see more of the queer characters or about mental health.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol
Moderate: Mental illness, Suicide, and Death of parent
De bosque y cenizas by Camila Valenzuela León
dark
emotional
inspiring
fast-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
La forma en que este libro está escrito es preciosa, conecta con emociones profundas de una manera tan simple. Dentro de las primeras páginas ya me había emocionado.
Es un retelling de cenicienta (y también otros cuentos), pero en un sentido amplio, agregando contenido feminista y de clase, además de eventos históricos chilenos.
Siento que hay inspiración del realismo mágico y eso me encanta <3
Realmente no tengo nada malo que decir, lo amé completamente.
Es un retelling de cenicienta (y también otros cuentos), pero en un sentido amplio, agregando contenido feminista y de clase, además de eventos históricos chilenos.
Siento que hay inspiración del realismo mágico y eso me encanta <3
Realmente no tengo nada malo que decir, lo amé completamente.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, and Classism
Minor: Violence
El arte de amar by Erich Fromm
informative
medium-paced
2.5
El primer y último capítulo son los buenos. El 2do y 3ro no me gustaron, allí se concentra la mayoría de las ideas mas bien desactualizadas, como el amor materno los conceptos binarios, etc. Aunque también tiene algunas propuestas bastante interesantes, personalmente no me parecieron tan innovadoras, aunque puede que para su tiempo lo haya sido.
No me arrepiento tampoco de haberlo leído, lo tenía pendiente hace mucho tiempo y al menos salí de la duda.
No me arrepiento tampoco de haberlo leído, lo tenía pendiente hace mucho tiempo y al menos salí de la duda.
Days of Blood & Starlight by Laini Taylor
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Okay, so I enjoyed the book, but not as much as the first one. I think this one is pretty much a set up for the big finale. The first half of the book was pretty dull for me, nothing really happened and there wasn't a clear objective, the characters are intresting and that's why I kept reading. But in the second half it started to build up, and the last third of the book was so good. I honestly did not predict some of the mayor plot twists so it kept me on my toes.
In terms of the narrating I think it is pretty intresting that Karou feels different, which makes sense after the flod of memories at the end of book 1. And you can feel how her personality shifts a bit. Buuut i did not like that there were so many different POV's, monst of the time i felt it was used to show something taht would've been more intresting if it kept its mistery. Especially the parts were Zuzana or Mik were the main focus, idk, I found them a bit boring. Not as characters necessarily, but as narrators.
About the love triangle:I believe she will end up with Akiva and I really wish she would, I enjoyed Ziri soooo much, he's just so sweet! But yeah... she'll probably end up with the "soul mate" that's morally gray
Pretty exited to read book 3 tbh
In terms of the narrating I think it is pretty intresting that Karou feels different, which makes sense after the flod of memories at the end of book 1. And you can feel how her personality shifts a bit. Buuut i did not like that there were so many different POV's, monst of the time i felt it was used to show something taht would've been more intresting if it kept its mistery. Especially the parts were Zuzana or Mik were the main focus, idk, I found them a bit boring. Not as characters necessarily, but as narrators.
About the love triangle:
Pretty exited to read book 3 tbh
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Blood, Murder, and War
Minor: Incest