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These Hollow Vows by Lexi Ryan
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Fun, but not much else (which is fine—that’s what I came for). Unfortunately, a large portion of the middle was pretty boring, and the final battle was very anticlimactic. I’ll still probably continue with this series, really only because I’m curious to see what happens next.
Heavy Vinyl: Riot on the Radio by Nina Vakueva, Carly Usdin
funny
lighthearted
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? No
4.0
A very sweet, fun read! Ultimately it was kind of cheesy, but so otherwise enjoyable that I can look past it. Also, it was so nice to read a book that depicted queer relationships without having coming out, etc. being the main plot line.
Illuminae by Amie Kaufman, Jay Kristoff
adventurous
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? It's complicated
3.0
An otherwise cookie-cutter novel interspersed with bits of brilliance. Certain parts were downright creepy, but, to my chagrin, much of the book is dedicated to a romance I simply did not care about. Also, the treatment of the female protagonist was at best, disappointing, and at worst, disgusting. And if you were wondering: yes, AIDAN did in fact bump this book up a full star.
The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
The Hawthorne Legacy by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
2.0
Even though I flew through this book, I’m still kind of underwhelmed. I really enjoyed the first book, but this one was kind of all over the place. The ending felt like the author needed a way to wrap up this book and set up the next. And at this point, I’m over the back and forth romance and really am just interested in the side characters (who, sadly, played a minuscule role in this book).
East by Edith Pattou
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement
Moderate: Death and Slavery
Minor: Animal death, Drug use, and Physical abuse
Heart of Darkness and The Secret Sharer by Joseph Conrad
adventurous
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
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
0.25
it makes me so happy that i can go this low with my rating because this book truly deserves it. i have never found a book so thoroughly unenjoyable. i hope to never touch this book again.
Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0