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130 reviews
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I was left disappointed with this one. I realize we're meant to hate June, but I didn't find anyone in this story to be likeable. I felt parts were drawn out and wasn't really satisfied with the ending.
The Things We Do To Our Friends by Heather Darwent
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
I had high hopes for this but was left disappointed. Unlikeable characters and it's quite slow and boring in places, but I persevered.
Welcome to Your Life by Bethany Rutter
funny
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? Yes
3.5
I read this shortly after also going through breakup of a very long relationship, so found it a fun and relatable read. I also love leopard print. The plot is entertaining, and while parts are somewhat predictable, I very much enjoyed the story.
If I Let You Go by Charlotte Levin
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Janet enjoys her job as a cleaner but is married to a controlled and abusive husband. You learn how the couple deal with grief in the years following the death of their only daughter, and follow the story of Janet as she is involved in a train crash. It was a decent read overall, and very emotional in places, but also somewhat predictable.
Before You Suffocate Your Own Fool Self by Danielle Evans
3.0
A mixed bag - some stories I enjoyed, but others I struggled to finish.
City of Nightmares by Rebecca Schaeffer
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I was drawn in by the concept of the book - if you dream when you sleep you will turn into your worst nightmare. It was a decent read, but not a favourite. Good if you're after a YA horror.
So Lucky by Dawn O'Porter
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Electric Idol by Katee Robert
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Weyward by Emilia Hart
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-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
4.0
It tells three stories, of three women in different timelines - 1619, 1942, 2019. I can sometimes be hard to keep track of multiple tales, but I found this book easy to follow and thoroughly enjoyed learning about the lives of these women. Overall I highly recommend this book.
Queen of Gods by Katharine Corr, Elizabeth Corr
dark
emotional
medium-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? Yes
3.5