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Caraval by Stephanie Garber
adventurous
mysterious
medium-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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Suicide, and Murder
The Maid by Nita Prose
mysterious
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
3.5
It wasn't bad, just not as twisty or fast paced as I hoped it'd be. I did find some of the characters to be pretty likable. It's a pretty good book just not exactly what I was expecting.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Violence and Murder
Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I had to read this for school, and this is probably the best book I've ever had to read for school. None of the characters were likable and were honestly kinda insane. However, the story was really good, as was the writing. The ending was a bit unsettling relating to Heathcliff but it added to the story. This book made me want to read more classics. Like for being written so long ago, there were some pretty funny lines.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Moderate: Incest, Racism, and Grief
Midnight Strikes by Zeba Shahnaz
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
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
4.0
I have no idea what to even say. This book unfortunately suffered from me being in a reading slump so it took me forever to finish. But I still loved it. The characters. Ugh. The pain
Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
4.0
I've been in the worst reading slump for over 6 months now. This might have actually gotten me out. It took me almost 2 months to actually finish it but it's the first book in a while that I felt something about. This book got me so obsessed with chess too which I appreciate. The writing isn't revolutionary or anything but there were definitely some really good lines. Nolan's soft spot for Mallory is quite sweet
Midnight at the Houdini by Delilah S. Dawson
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-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? Yes
4.0
I've been in a reading slump, so it took a while to read this, but even still I loved it. I probably would've loved it a little more if I'd read it quicker. I really loved Max's character. His relationship with Anna was sweet. I loved the setting and magic of this book so much. One of the best settings of a book I've ever read. I will be craving more books like this. I liked the ending too. I feel like everything was wrapped up pretty well.
the writing was also beautiful
very good quotes
the writing was also beautiful
very good quotes
"Anna." The word falls like a feather, soft and delicate.
He smiles at Anna, and she is quite certain he smiles more than anyone she knows, and that he has a thousand smiles, one for every possible situation.
She wants to be with Max, wants him to keep looking at her like she's the rainbow he's been searching for all his life.
And because he's Max and not trained to act like something big is nothing, like it's uncool to feel things, he squeezes her hand and beams at her.
Suddenly a Murder by Lauren Muñoz
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
honestly have no idea how to rate this and it's already been a week since I finished it
I've been in a huge reading slump for months so it took me a long time to read this.
I don't know, it's not a bad book, it just wasn't my favorite. I think there was just too much petty drama for my taste. I didn't fully guess the plot twist, but it also wasn't surprising at all. Just a mediocre book
I've been in a huge reading slump for months so it took me a long time to read this.
I don't know, it's not a bad book, it just wasn't my favorite. I think there was just too much petty drama for my taste. I didn't fully guess the plot twist, but it also wasn't surprising at all. Just a mediocre book
Killer Instinct by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Did not finish book.
Did not finish book.
I'll be back to this I've just been in a huge reading slump
Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo
Did not finish book.
Did not finish book.
I'll get back to this when I'm not in a reading slump