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A lány hét névvel: Szökésem Észak-Koreából by Hyeonseo Lee, David John

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4.25

 I wanted to belong, like everyone else around me did, but there was no country I could say was mine.

It was a wonderful book. Really eye-opening and interesting. I truly hope that the author and her family have found the peace and happiness they so deserve.
Without You, There Is No Us: My Time with the Sons of North Korea's Elite by Suki Kim

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4.0

Opening up this country would mean sacrificing these lives. 

Honestly, I don't know what to write. It's too hard for me to sort out thoughts in my head about this book right now — even days later. And even though I gave it time, I still feel like I will never be able to properly evaluate this book. 

Somehow I got my hands on this book (it was a friend of my family in North Korea and I was looking at the books in her house and then suddenly I saw this, so I decided why not). You have to know about me that I don't read — I haven't read — many memoirs, because they're simply far from me, however I was captivated by this book; It was interesting to get a glimpse into one of the most isolated countries. 

True or not, much of this book (though why would anyone lie about it?) horrible that such a thing could (and does) happen in a supposedly humane world where no one can hear their screams and see their tears. I know it's easy for me to talk from here, but I'm just trying to draw attention that we need to talk about this, to help them and to do something - anything - for them.
King of Wrath by Ana Huang

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 10%.
mehhh 
Őrületbe kergetsz by Diana Hunt

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  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

2.75

Szavam adhatnám, hogy nem hozom rád a frászt többet. szívemre helyezve a kezem, ígéretet tehetnék: jó leszek.
De ebben nem fogok hazudni neked. Rossz vagyok, és tudd, az is leszek!

Őszinte leszek; ez a könyv nem nekem íródott. Határozottan nem. Igazából csak a borító fogott meg és most még is itt ülök bután, talán kissé mérgesen is, mert ez nem az volt, amit elképzeltem. Bár ez volt az első könyv, amit megvettem az írónőtől nagyon sok időbe telt mire végre elolvastam. 

A főszereplő; Nathalie egyébként a maga módján szerethető volt, kissé ügyetlen, szerencsétlen és érdekes, de valahogy nem nőtt a szívemhez úgy. Tetszett, hogy ahogyan előrébb haladunk a könyvben úgy nőtt a paranoiája is. Conor
(vagy hogy hívjam mostmár?) furcsa volt, talán valóban nem volt beteg, de én biztos vagyok benne, hogy
neki nincs ki a négy kereke. Így vissza gondolva nem sok hatása volt a történetre még annak ellenére se hogy ő volt az egyik főszereplő. Alexander (őt sem tudom most, hogy hívjam) karaktere amúgy tetszett, van benne valami sötét és elég titokzatos, jó lenne többet megtudni róla, például, hogy még is mik az indítékai stb. Nico eleinte idegesített és tudtam hogy ő az
aki belülről segít
; ez nyilvánvaló volt, de azt nem láttam előre hogy a
testvérük
, ez jó csavar volt. 

A szerelmi történet borzasztóan erőltette volt számomra, semmi kémiát nem tapasztaltam, de még egy szikrát sem.

A cselekmény érdekes volt, talán ez lenne a legmegfelelőbb szó rá. Sötét és kissé hátborzongató, pont amire az ember számítana, egyszóval a hangulata tetszett. A kivitelezés már annyira nem; elég sok valótlanság és logikai hiba volt benne, így nem tudtam úgy élvezni. A megfogalmazás számomra gyenge volt, szinte már Wattpad stílusú, alap mondatok és klisék, de jó látni hogy az írónő sokat fejlődött, mert Jack árnyékában már nem volt ennyire rossz. A vége cliffhangerrel - vagy olyasmivel - ért véget, ezért plusz pontot adok, de valahogy nem volt elég arra hogy a belátható jövőben neki üljek a következő résznek. 
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A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. Jensen

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  • 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

4.25

I will be at your back until I cross the threshold to Valhalla, Born-in-Fire, whether you want me there or not.

I know I should feel something, I know I should, but I can't. I'm so damn empty, but it's just my fault. I honestly don't know if I liked it or not.

Freya, by the way, was a very likeable and strong protagonist, full of fire and will to do something, self- sacrifice, I loved her very much. Bjorn and I had a harder time, but eventually I was able to love him too.
Maybe I should be angry with him for his betrayal, but since I expected him to, I don't, let's just say he didn't stab me in my heart, but in my flesh.
Snorri pissed me off, he was so annoying that I couldn't tell you, his constant whining about how important the shield maiden is to him blabla, never-ending speech and so on, this man would need a big slap in the face to realize he isn't the center of the world. Ylva was probably one of my favorites, perhaps because in reality I would be a snake like her, an ambitious and unstoppable puppet master hiding in the shadows, controlling everything. The others were complex in their own way. 

The plot was understandable, magical, full of suspense and, to my chagrin, infinitely predictable. I liked that there were several perhaps lesser-known gods in the book, mortals born with different powers who shuttle somewhere between greatness and hell for their blessing. The pace was right and the composition was nice, I liked that. The end was well concluded and we got a kind of cliffhanger, so that was perfect.
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Silver in the Wood by Emily Tesh

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  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

2.5

They say there’s a wild man out here—a priest of the old gods, or a desperate criminal, or just an ordinary lunatic.

I don't know what that was. I didn't really understand the first half of the book, and then towards the middle the story started to come together in front of me. It had beautiful lines, to say it so, but for me, it was slow (even so short). I loved the characters, especially Bramble, and I liked the folklore, mythology in the book.
Reboot by Amy Tintera

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  • 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? It's complicated

4.25

He had been willing to die because he refused to take a life. But me, I contemplated shooting everyone.

I remember this book surprisingly well, not like I read it yesterday, but that's what we have to make do with. The content itself is extremely appealing, but the cover is very nice and anyway it is about a dystopian world, who wouldn't get in?

Wren was a very sympathetic character to me; she was unfeeling, proud and infinitely stubborn, obedient, until we got to know her better, where her rebellious, caring and compassionate nature surfaced. It was a bit like a blazing fire surrounded by huge ice (I know it's a bit of a strange composition, but it doesn't matter). Callum was very cute, everything Wren didn't at first; he is kind-hearted, compassionate and understanding. I loved him with all my heart. 

I don't fully remember the plot, but I do know that it was full of action that made it all so fast. There was an interesting worldbuilding, not entirely unique, but imaginative and creative. I don't know how it ended up, but if I guess correctly, there was a twist in it.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - Parts One and Two by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne

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  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.25

Honestly, it wasn't what I expected, it took me a while to get used to this whole structure. I didn't fully understand parts - the logic in it - but ultimately not everything can be perfect.
Feather and Flame by Livia Blackburne

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  • 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

3.5

There’s a balance here of yin and yang, a dance between aggression and gentleness that creates real strength in any warrior. Attack, and fall back. Thrust and parry. It’s beautiful, really

I don't want to talk much about this book because I don't know what to say. Part of me suffered a lot with it, and another liked it, in short, I have quite opposite feelings about it. Either way, Mulan is one of my favorite Disney fairy tales, so there was no question I'd read this, and ultimately I'm glad I did, because it was also a new adventure that's for sure.

I think Mulan's character was a true reflection of what we saw in the movie; she was a brave, persistent, compassionate and warrior-spirited protagonist who was concerned about preserving friendship and peace. I think Shang has changed a bit, but I could still relate to him, I'm sorry he didn't appear so much, because I wanted to learn more about him in this new world. Liwen was a very sympathetic, supportive character, exactly the kind of friend Mula needed. Zhognlin was a terribly interesting character, the kind I would read an entire book about; her mystery, her power, every moment of her added a lot to the book.

The plot was smooth and I think it was right for the level of the movie, but the beginning was something terribly slow and boring for me, I just couldn't relate to it in any way, it couldn't hold my attention. The time jump confused me a bit at the beginning and I honestly couldn't tell for chapters how much time had passed. The composition was nice, but nothing ordinary. I liked the historical and cultural references, they added a lot. The ending was neatly closed, with sweet peace after a tense moment.
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A szellemidéző by Kelley Armstrong

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  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.0

Hate to break it to you, but
there's no such thing as ghosts.

It was interesting, but terribly boring (is that a bit ambivalent?), it didn't have as much influence on me as I thought it would have. 

Chloe was a bit dull character, but at least she was a lovable character with an interest ability. Derek was very strange, but I felt sorry for him. 

The plot was perhaps too long, forced, predictable and again boring. Overall, it was good for a read, but I don't really want to continue.