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389 reviews

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

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medium-paced

3.25

This book was odd, but entertaining 
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne

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sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated

3.75

Demigods of Olympus: An Interactive Adventure by Rick Riordan

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3.0

How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories by Holly Black

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adventurous emotional fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

There was not much plot in this book, but it was interesting to read about Cardan’s life and the events in the first book from his pov, and the drawings were so good. 
The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black

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adventurous emotional mysterious 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

LOVED THIS BOOK, IT WAS SO GOOD. Jude and Cardan’s relationship was so good in this book, and they were finally together when CARDAN TURNED INTO S FREAKING SNAKE. The plot was really interesting in this book, and I think it was a good ending to the series. 
Believe Me by Tahereh Mafi

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emotional inspiring lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This was a really cute ending to the series. 

Aaron’s thought process was so sad during this book, and I’m glad that Juliette stood up for him. I really liked this book, and it was the perfect ending to the series. 
It All Comes Back to You by Farah Naz Rishi

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emotional lighthearted tense medium-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? It's complicated

3.5

This book had potential, but it honestly went downhill fast.

Neither Deen or Kiran were very likeable characters to me. I did like Kiran in the beginning, but everything she did felt too far. A lot of the issues in the beginning of the novel were somewhat forgotten after the whole Deen fire thing came up, although I did like when they were discussing immigrant parent pressures. I liked Amira and Faisal’s relationship (even though I do think they were rushing it), but I didn’t see any chemistry between Kiran and Deen. I felt like all the relationship stuff of this book was just kind of random, and I just didn’t feel like it worked. I think I would have liked them more if there was a bit more build up to their relationship, or their was some sort of conclusion to their story. Overall, the book wasn’t terrible. I had high hopes for this book, and it unfortunately didn’t meet them. 
Imagine Me by Tahereh Mafi

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adventurous emotional sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

The plot for this book was amazing, and so interesting. 

Anderson and Ella was so disturbing, and the way he was treating her was so creepy. So many parts of this book were really sad, and there wasn’t many Ella/Aaron scenes, and no Aaron pov, but it was still a really good book.
The Wicked King by Holly Black

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adventurous emotional sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This book was so good. I mean the relationship between Cardan and Jude was so good. AND THE ENDING WHEN HE EXILED HER. I really hope he has some sort of scheme planned and didn’t actually exile her cause that would hurt so much. I  hate Taryn and Locke and Madoc. 
Broken Throne by Victoria Aveyard

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adventurous emotional informative slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

Some of the stories in this book were a bit boring, but some of them were really good. I really enjoyed Coriane story, iron heart, cal and mares story. And I really enjoyed mavens chapter.