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amyrezende's reviews
356 reviews
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
Blueberries: Essays Concerning Understanding by Ellena Savage
reflective
slow-paced
3.0
a fine collection of personal essays exploring themes concerning the illusion of choice, hegemony and power, violence, social & economic roles, and womanhood. i found some of the author’s ramblings on the balance of a dual experience, as both creators of cultural capital and participants in a capitalist system, and meta-discussions on writing about writing quite thought-provoking and worthy of further exploration.
despite some of the compelling discussions presented in these essays, the format seemed to eclipse the substance. i would’ve preferred a more direct and concise exploration of these themes, as the author’s gimmicky approach felt tangential, drawn out, and, at times, nonsensical. as an appreciator of commas, this was a tough one to get through.
despite some of the compelling discussions presented in these essays, the format seemed to eclipse the substance. i would’ve preferred a more direct and concise exploration of these themes, as the author’s gimmicky approach felt tangential, drawn out, and, at times, nonsensical. as an appreciator of commas, this was a tough one to get through.
The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Reckless Girls by Rachel Hawkins
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
You, Again by Kate Goldbeck
funny
hopeful
fast-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
3.75
The Comeback by Ella Berman
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The Center Cannot Hold: My Journey Through Madness by Elyn R. Saks
challenging
informative
reflective
fast-paced
4.75
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins
adventurous
dark
reflective
tense
fast-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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cannibalism