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The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe
4.0
Read this again because of Flanagan's new Netflix series (and because it is spooky szn).
Stands the rest of time. Creepy and wonderfully mad.
Stands the rest of time. Creepy and wonderfully mad.
The Professor by Lauren Nossett
Did not finish book. Stopped at 36%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 36%.
There were so many red herrings throughout and the main characters intrusive thoughts really got in the way of the plot.
I predicted the ending pretty early on and skipped to the last few chapters to confirm.
Just not my kind of mystery novel.
I predicted the ending pretty early on and skipped to the last few chapters to confirm.
Just not my kind of mystery novel.
You, with a View by Jessica Joyce
3.5
Such a cute read! Original plot with enemies to lovers vibes. A nice campy read if you need one
Let Us Descend by Jesmyn Ward
4.5
I read this in pieces because it is heavy, but gosh it is so beautiful.
Jesmyn Ward is a minstrel with words
Jesmyn Ward is a minstrel with words
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
4.0
Cuteeeee
I still like Beach Read the best, but this is a solid second.
I still like Beach Read the best, but this is a solid second.
A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas
3.5
I liked this much better than the previous ones. While the ending was much more subdued, I still have so many questions
Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue
Did not finish book. Stopped at 31%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 31%.
This was good, it just could not keep my attention. Will come back to it
We Are All Good People Here by Susan Rebecca White
3.5
I enjoyed how the author handled the multi-generational aspects of this book. The plot touches on hard topics, but never delves deeply into them. It's a story of friendship and how that can change drastically through time and experiences.
Where the Dead Sit Talking by Brandon Hobson
dark
emotional
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
3.5
This was a tough read. Hobson takes us inside the mind of a teenage boy who is in the foster system. He has experienced trauma, so we see his attempts to cope and to find himself outside of the trauma. It's thought-provoking.
Lots of TWs.
Lots of TWs.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, and Suicide
Minor: Animal cruelty, Drug use, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, and Torture
Life After Life by Kate Atkinson
4.0
Fascinating. A little confusing on audio. Still incredibly good.