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The Bone Witch by Rin Chupeco
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
the bone witch was a good book. the narrators went full send on their tone and the plot was good. I enjoyed the worldbuilding and the ending was good. I think because of it being an audiobook that I did zone out for some and lose bits and pieces, but I could still overall understand the plot. I will say I only felt about 5 characters to be memorable through the whole book.
Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov
challenging
dark
tense
slow-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? Yes
1.5
Lolita was a very strange book. I knew this going into it, but I had no idea how weird it was going to be. I didn't expect lolita to be Humberto's step-daughter. not only was she his step-daughter, but she called him dad and was self-aware that it was technically incest and wrong. Humbert also understood that it was shameful, but somehow still went through with their relationship. While I thought the writing itself was good, I hated reading the pedophilia and the thought process of Humbert.
A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
a study in drowning wasn't the book I'd through it was, but that doesn't mean it's a bad book. I'd be able to reread it to see if there was any foreshadowing. I liked the plot twist of Angharad being the author of the book titled Angharad . I liked Effy's relationship with Preston and I think the romance was well developed. although, her determination of Myriad being "her" national author did annoy me.
Vicious by V.E. Schwab
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
vicious took only 25 pages to get into and had me hooked. she non-cheonological way the story was told was much more interesting than if it had been a part one and two. I liked the cognitive dissonance who showed and how the personalities changed once he became an EO. His pairing with Victor and Victor being the main narrator furtheres the story. I loved the lore behind became an EO and gradually leaning about Sydney.
Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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? No
5.0
I may have forgotten lost of ninth house but I thoroughly enjoyed hell bent. I love Alex and Dawes. Truly their dynamic is so funny and realistic. I also loved Turner as a character and how he interacted with the plot. The mystery of getting Darlington back and the murders at the same time was done better than I had expected. The two being connected by the twist at the end was unexpected. I also enjoyed the academia, it and the realism of Alex being worried about missing class and her papers.
If an Egyptian Cannot Speak English by Noor Naga
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
if an Egyptian cannot speak english was very odd. It seemed like a good concept, but the only reason i finished it was because I'd already told people I would. I had a hard time following the plot and the characters personalities. Somebody the actions taken were off too, like a side character sucking his grandmother's tit far after infancy and the girl judging the American girl for doing what she wants.
The One by John Marrs
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
the was an odd yet enjoyable book. I think audio is the best format for it, especially with the multiple cast members. I liked the multiple different storylines and the way that they were all put into question after the corruption of the system was revealed. I also think Nick's storyline is my favorite because his character feels so real and he comes to terms with his sexuality and his relationship, but ends up staying due to the baby. My least favorite character was Christopher because he was weird but I also felt he was kind of boring.
She Drives Me Crazy by Kelly Quindlen
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? No
3.0
at first, I thought the book was going to be a cliche fake dating trope, but after finishing it I found it to be a good book with complex characters. Irene being an authentic cheerleader and a POC added to the story more than I had expected it to. I liked how they were still friendly after they had broken up and how Irene was given time to think and process her past relationship. The romance didn't feel rushed and felt genuine. I thought it was cute and that they made a good couple.
Our Wives Under The Sea by Julia Armfield
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Our Wives Under the Sea is the first audiobook of the year, and it was a great first start. It was a gripping novel about the way that grief can be and the mystery unfolding. I loved the flipped povs throughout the book and the changed timelines able to follow both characters on both timelines added to the story. I didn't fully understand the ending, but I did like the book a little and would give it another listen.
Fake Dates and Mooncakes by Sher Lee
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Fake Dates and Mooncakes is a book that I DNFd at first a few months back. I can't remember why, but starting it again I was nervous that I'd DNF it for good, but it was read all in one sitting and something I genuinely enjoyed. I thought both characters were good, though cringe at times. I love a fake dating trope, but I think they're only fake dating because one was a coward and the other oblivious. I loved the aspect of culture and family and how it stayed incorporated in the entire book. I'm not sure what could've made it better to be a 5 star book for me, it was better than 3 stars but not quite four