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91 reviews
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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? No
5.0
Bride by Ali Hazelwood
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Powerless by Lauren Roberts
Did not finish book. Stopped at 30%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 30%.
I was incredibly bored, this book has so much potential, but landed flat
Hooked by Emily McIntire
Did not finish book. Stopped at 41%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 41%.
This book was too graphic for me, I am not the intended audience
A Song to Drown Rivers by Ann Liang
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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? No
4.0
A Song To Drown Rivers was a delightful read, my first take on Chinese historical fantasy and it did not disappoint. This book is a gorgeous story about one of the four beauties of ancient China, Xi Shi, a beautiful girl from a village, who became a spy to take over the Wu kingdom and a need to satisfy her vengeance. I felt completely immersed in this story and found myself itching to learn more about ancient China. Ann Liang did a wonderful job at building relationships and emotion, my heart would ache for Xi Shi. I am amazed that every relationship in this book had dimension.
My singular critic is that Ann Liang was able to tell an entire story in 300 pages, which to some people is the perfect length, but to me this made the book feel rushed. I would have loved to see more of Xi Shi's training, and developments with the love interests. But honestly, I fell so deeply in love with this story that I would have kept reading forever.
My singular critic is that Ann Liang was able to tell an entire story in 300 pages, which to some people is the perfect length, but to me this made the book feel rushed. I would have loved to see more of Xi Shi's training, and developments with the love interests. But honestly, I fell so deeply in love with this story that I would have kept reading forever.
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Hot take, if this book was released in 2024 it wouldn’t do as well, needless to say I did enjoy it and I understand why it is considered a classic. Although the amount of singing in this book was a little unnerving.
Magnolia Parks by Jessa Hastings
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This is one of the most fucked up romance I have ever read. Magnolias and BJs relationship isn’t soulmate love how they believe, but insane codependency, and clashing attachment styles. If BJ truly loved Magnolia he would have NEVER cheated on her, and he would have never sleeped with the hundred of girls after they broke up, he would have waited for her. I don’t think anyone can compare what Magnolia did, after the relationship to BJs choices, his choices were significantly more fucked up. I hope Magnolia finds some real friends who truly love her and get her to block this man, and she needs to learn that he doesn’t love her.
The Christmas Wager by Holly Cassidy
lighthearted
medium-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
4.0
This was such a cute Christmas rom com hallmark book :) I very much enjoyed it.
Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I was a Little disappointed with the sequel but I’m hoping it was purely for world and knowledge building. Of course I love this world so I still enjoy the book. But the amount of words and pages was INSANE, took me forever to finish. Also Violet was annoying in the first half.