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The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
hopeful
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? No
3.5
Phantasma by Kaylie Smith
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Mental illness, and Sexual content
Bury Your Gays by Chuck Tingle
dark
hopeful
reflective
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? Yes
2.25
I loved Chuck Tingles other book, Camp Damascus so much and the social commentary it had on the Gay community and the horrors within conversion camps. I went into this book with such HIGH expectations and I was so sad when this book disappointed me. It literally felt like I was reading the SAME story and the author just changed the setting and characters but the concept mimicked Camp Damascus almost exactly!
I Was a Teenage Slasher by Stephen Graham Jones
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
This book was so confusing, I formed NO attachment to ANY of the characters and it was simply hard to follow.
Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman
dark
tense
fast-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? Yes
5.0
Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard
3.0
Spencer, Aria, Emily, Hanna, and Alison were the best of friends until one night Alison goes missing, the years go by and the four remaining girls slowly fade away from one another until a sudden unexpected event bring the girls back together. Suddenly the girls are receiving messages by someone who calls herself A, telling them secrets that only the girls have told Alison about. Who is A? Is Alison back?
The reason why I rated this book 3 stars is because I watched the show before reading the book so the book was very slow paced for me and just covered the first episodes of season 1. My suggestion? read the books before you watch the show.
Recommended for: Girls who love a good mystery but at the same time love girly books.
For ages 13 and up because of some sensual speaking.
If you liked this, you'll probably like: The lying game
The reason why I rated this book 3 stars is because I watched the show before reading the book so the book was very slow paced for me and just covered the first episodes of season 1. My suggestion? read the books before you watch the show.
Recommended for: Girls who love a good mystery but at the same time love girly books.
For ages 13 and up because of some sensual speaking.
If you liked this, you'll probably like: The lying game
Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin
3.0
Darcy and Rachel have always been best friends, Darcy always outshining Rachel. Until one night, Rachel wakes up next to Dex, Darcy's fiancee and then everything turns into chaos. Rachel and Dex find themselves caught up in an affair and no matter how hard they try to stop, they find themselves constantly going back to each other. Will it ever stop? Will Darcy ever find out? What will become of the wedding?
This book started very face paced and thrilling but after a while it started to turn into sort of a drag and some of the characters started to become very annoying, although the story starts to pick up a little towards the end, even though, I wouldn't recommend it.
Age: Probably 17 and over just because it is an adult novel
If you like this, you'll probably like: Queen of Babble By: Meg Cabot, The Wedding Girl By: Madeline Wickham
This book started very face paced and thrilling but after a while it started to turn into sort of a drag and some of the characters started to become very annoying, although the story starts to pick up a little towards the end, even though, I wouldn't recommend it.
Age: Probably 17 and over just because it is an adult novel
If you like this, you'll probably like: Queen of Babble By: Meg Cabot, The Wedding Girl By: Madeline Wickham
Size 12 Is Not Fat by Meg Cabot
4.0
Heather Wells is an ex pop star who got dumped, was laughed at for trying something new in her music career, her mom runs off with her money, and has put on some weight. After dropping her music career, Heather begins to work at a "residence hall" for college. When a student loses her head, literally, Heather tries to save the day!
The story is interesting and I couldn't help but get hooked on it quickly, but it was very predictable, and I quickly knew who the murderer was going to be, also the ending could have been better. Recommended for people who like Chick books, and love mystery in their lives. Rating: 15 and over just because of the violence.
People who like this will like: Queen of Babble by: Meg Cabot, Pop Princess By: Rachel Cohn
The story is interesting and I couldn't help but get hooked on it quickly, but it was very predictable, and I quickly knew who the murderer was going to be, also the ending could have been better. Recommended for people who like Chick books, and love mystery in their lives. Rating: 15 and over just because of the violence.
People who like this will like: Queen of Babble by: Meg Cabot, Pop Princess By: Rachel Cohn
Size 14 Is Not Fat Either by Meg Cabot
3.0
When former pop star Heather Well witnesses yet another murder in he residence hall which is now beginning to be called "death dorm", she tries to find out who and why the killer did it, putting more pressure on her already stressed life (with an ex con father who has suddenly appeared in her doorstep, trying not to fall more in love with the private detective who owns the house she is living at who also happens to be her ex fiancee's brother, and her ex fiancee constantly wanting to communicate with her), whats a big girl with a big heart got to do?
This book started off a bit slow but the action started increasing little by little. The reason why I rated it three stars is (other other than its slow beginning) is that Heather's ex fiancee, Jordan Cartwright, could not be anymore annoying!!! Also, the killer was pretty predictable so it didn't really give me that sense of mystery wondering who it really was. I wouldn't really recommend this one unless you've already begun the series and your just dying to know (like I was) of what would become of Heather and Cooper (have to wait till the 3rd and last book to finally find out).
If you liked this, you'll like: Big Boned, Queen of Babble, Guitar Girl
This book started off a bit slow but the action started increasing little by little. The reason why I rated it three stars is (other other than its slow beginning) is that Heather's ex fiancee, Jordan Cartwright, could not be anymore annoying!!! Also, the killer was pretty predictable so it didn't really give me that sense of mystery wondering who it really was. I wouldn't really recommend this one unless you've already begun the series and your just dying to know (like I was) of what would become of Heather and Cooper (have to wait till the 3rd and last book to finally find out).
If you liked this, you'll like: Big Boned, Queen of Babble, Guitar Girl
Big Boned by Meg Cabot
4.0
Heather Wells is at it again when her freeloading ex-con father is finally moving out, her burning love for her landlord and (sometimes) partner Cooper Cartwright still takes effect event though she is a completely different relationship, and her boss is murdered in his office. With lots of suspects as to who did it (lets just say her boss wasn't the most loveable person), Heather can't help but try to find out who did it.
This book makes up for the previous one (not TO much Jorden, so the story wasn't ruined), it's funny, enjoyable, and the characters are so entertaining, its a very stunning conclusion to the Heather Wells conclusion. Recommended to girls who love chick literature with a bit of mystery. Rating: 15 and over because of sensual references and foul language.
If you liked this, you'll like: Queen of Babble By: Meg Cabot, Boy Meets Girl By: Meg Cabot
This book makes up for the previous one (not TO much Jorden, so the story wasn't ruined), it's funny, enjoyable, and the characters are so entertaining, its a very stunning conclusion to the Heather Wells conclusion. Recommended to girls who love chick literature with a bit of mystery. Rating: 15 and over because of sensual references and foul language.
If you liked this, you'll like: Queen of Babble By: Meg Cabot, Boy Meets Girl By: Meg Cabot