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alicia_ann_reads's reviews
477 reviews
Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher
adventurous
dark
fast-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 quite liked this retelling from the other side.
Not How I Pictured It by Robin Lefler
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was okay for me..
I loved that it featured Canadian cities and I believe the author lives in my city.
It was an interesting plot but there were some weirdly unbelievable bits, and part of the flow wasn't there for me.
I loved that it featured Canadian cities and I believe the author lives in my city.
It was an interesting plot but there were some weirdly unbelievable bits, and part of the flow wasn't there for me.
The Spear Cuts Through Water by Simon Jimenez
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-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
4.75
This is nothing like I've ever read before.
It took me a solid 60-70 pages to figure out what was happening in terms of the dialogue.
With no chapters though it was a very long read for me, especially with my eyes.
But it was such a rich story within a story and I absolutely enjoyed it.
It took me a solid 60-70 pages to figure out what was happening in terms of the dialogue.
With no chapters though it was a very long read for me, especially with my eyes.
But it was such a rich story within a story and I absolutely enjoyed it.
Secure Love: Create a Relationship That Lasts a Lifetime by Julie Menanno
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
4.5
I think this is an excellent book on helping couples navigate negative cycles and work through issues using an attachment theory lens.
I will say that focus is on fairly well established coupled or coupled with well established negative cycles.
So there are some activities to donin the book alone or with your partner but if you're in a newer relationship looking to pravtice how not to go into negative cycles this probably isn't really the book for you.
While I did learn some things I found I couldn't do any of the activities.
I will say that focus is on fairly well established coupled or coupled with well established negative cycles.
So there are some activities to donin the book alone or with your partner but if you're in a newer relationship looking to pravtice how not to go into negative cycles this probably isn't really the book for you.
While I did learn some things I found I couldn't do any of the activities.
Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar
challenging
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I thoroughly enjoyed this audiobook.
It was interesting reading a book about several characters through a written book in the past, but also in the present.
I was shocked at the revelation but also it makes sense. Great read.
It was interesting reading a book about several characters through a written book in the past, but also in the present.
I was shocked at the revelation but also it makes sense. Great read.
Lights Out by Navessa Allen
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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 mean.. this was a weird one.. like a dark romance but also kind of squishy.. and also there's mafia and murders and cover ups?
Two Twisted Crowns by Rachel Gillig
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I quite enjoyed the conclusion to this duology! I love when there are more layers to characters than you first think a d the magic system in this book continued to be really cool.
Come As You Are: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life by Emily Nagoski
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
This is probably the most important book I've read so far in my life. Highly highly recommend.
Money Out Loud by Berna Anat
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.0
I think this is an excellent entry level book to personal finance in the US. Something all teens should read as it's really easy to digest.
I read this as a group buddy read for the diverse non fiction challenge l, and for my stage of life, career and location it was not really additionally informative for me.
I read this as a group buddy read for the diverse non fiction challenge l, and for my stage of life, career and location it was not really additionally informative for me.
The Great Stewardess Rebellion: How Women Launched a Workplace Revolution at 30,000 Feet by Nell McShane Wulfhart
informative
slow-paced
4.0
This was a pretty enlightening book about women's movements and unions and I really appreciated the read.