laurelconover's reviews
150 reviews

Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala

Go to review page

adventurous funny mysterious tense 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? No

4.75

The Rehearsals by Annette Christie

Go to review page

emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Jane Austen Cover to Cover: 200 Years of Classic Book Covers by Margaret C. Sullivan

Go to review page

funny informative lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

4.5

Honestly, I wish there had been more pictures but overall this was very informative and a fun read! would recommend it for any Jane Austen fan looking to see how her books have evolved over the years.
As Old as Time by Liz Braswell

Go to review page

adventurous dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

I wasn't expecting this story to be as complex (in a good way!) As it was but there was adventure, mystery, intrigue, an interesting twist on a Disney tale with a surprisingly dark underbelly that felt like a full and well done story.
Expand filter menu Content Warnings
The Duke and I by Julia Quinn

Go to review page

funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

I absolutely loved the humor of the book and the tropes and plot were basic enough that they were comfortable to read but still interesting and had you reading to get to the next bit.
The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels by India Holton

Go to review page

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

#Entry Level Boss: How to Get Any Job You Want by Alexa Shoen

Go to review page

informative inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

4.5

Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

Go to review page

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

4.75

Tiger's Curse by Colleen Houck

Go to review page

adventurous emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.5

It feels very white savior-y, the MC who is supposed to read as 18 reads a lot closer 16 or 14, the romance is strangely forced in both the get together and 'break up' but there were some interesting ideas and plot elements that were sadly overshadowed by how cliché much of the characters act.
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

Go to review page

inspiring reflective slow-paced
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

3.5

its a good book and I understand why so many people like it but its not my cup of tea.