becca_osborn's reviews
852 reviews

dark emotional tense fast-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

5.0

Another book that I’m not sure what to say, but I really enjoyed it. I disliked all the characters, (the main character drove me batty) but the plot and the incredible, suck-you-in writing kept me moving forward. I’m also currently in an MFA program and I have an English degree, so this was very relevant to my interests.
I

did not expect the twist at the end with Ava. Even thought they mentioned her gloves so many times (hands are hard!), I didn’t pick up on it until the very end. The bunnies are terrifying - both the clique and the…actual bunnies. I want more and I also very much don’t want more.
Definitely not for the weak-stomached, but it was weirdly a great depiction of grad school in the northeast?? 😆

I’m a cohort of one with about 8-10 others in different years, so I identified with the loneliness that Samantha felt in her classes.
I really love Mona Awad as a writer and am looking forward to reading her other work!!

Soul of the Deep by Natasha Bowen

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mysterious sad 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

I actually loved this book even more than the first one! Bowen’s character development and world building is really incredible. I love the way that she ties together Esu, Semi, and Kola and their various fates.

Spoilers and things of note:
I did not see Yemoja releasing Semi from her commitment - this was so beautiful that she saw her as both part of the collective and the individual - I audibly gasped!
Bowens commentary of how power corrupts AND the true power that community holds is incredible.
Kola and Semi’s love story is so perfect - “I choose you, but I also choose me.”
I really do think the ending was perfect - I don’t know at this point if there is a third book coming but I definitely wouldn’t be mad about it!

Hoping to read more by her!!

I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

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emotional inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

5.0

Too Bright to See by Kyle Lukoff

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fast-paced

4.0

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy

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inspiring