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Powerless by Elsie Silver
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
My favourite book in this series so far. Like in the other books I loved the story and story telling in general. But the thing I loved the most was that it was so relatable (for me) in the cruel bio dad department.
August Sanders "Köln wie es war": eine Revision by Reinhard Matz
informative
slow-paced
2.75
A book that seemed to be written be a contrarian who hates the person he is writing about. But the facts of the life of August Sander were interesting and the picturers were amazing.
Sophia oder Der Anfang aller Geschichten by Rafik Schami
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
No the most easy read because of the story telling style and because of the general themes in the book. But it's a very important book especially to understand different cultures and the resulting behaviours.
I didn't like the nonchalant attitude towards cheating on your partner, especially from Salman who definitely had a choice between keep sleeping around and being monogamous.
I didn't like the nonchalant attitude towards cheating on your partner, especially from Salman who definitely had a choice between keep sleeping around and being monogamous.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, and Police brutality
Moderate: Death, Homophobia, Misogyny, Abortion, and Death of parent
Minor: Cancer, Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, and War
Sturmhöhe by Emily Brontë
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.75
It's the mother of books about toxic relationships. And I think it's horrible it's marked as one of the romance novels. In my opinion it's at most a dark romance and more thriller because no one seems to have any kind of romantic feelings for one another.
And on top of that there is a lot of incest in this book, in the third generation of "lovers". I think this is one of the books that you should not publish uncomented anymore.
But I'm very impressed, that Emily Brontë was able to publish books at that time.
And on top of that there is a lot of incest in this book, in the third generation of "lovers". I think this is one of the books that you should not publish uncomented anymore.
But I'm very impressed, that Emily Brontë was able to publish books at that time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Minor: Eating disorder
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
funny
hopeful
relaxing
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
3.75
I liked the book but it was definitely not my favourite romance book this year. I didn't like the third person POV because it's difficult for me to enjoy third person Lovestorys.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment
Moderate: Death of parent
Beren und Lúthien by Christopher Tolkien, J.R.R. Tolkien
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
It was quite hard for me to read. Basis of the story is great and I think it's best enjoyed by a lord of the rings fan, who is very interested in to the lore of the world.
Flawless by Elsie Silver
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
4.25
Loved this books a lot. Country romance is becoming my favourite romance genere.
The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
An emotional mirror helt up against our modern age. Loved it very much and already recommended it a lot.
Disney – Villains 3: Die Einsame im Meer: Das Märchen von der Meerjungfrau Arielle by Serena Valentino, Walt Disney
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-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
4.0
I'm so glad I gave this series an other chance. The second book was really bad compared to the first one and this one. The first one was absolutely amazing and this one was also really good. I wasn't a 100% happy with the pacing because in the beginning it was nicely paced and the author had time to build the story up but the end seamed rushed.
I really recommend this book and the series (book 4 is already on my shelf).
I really recommend this book and the series (book 4 is already on my shelf).
Heartless by Elsie Silver
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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
4.0
I needed a pallet cleanser read and it was perfect. It was lightheaded but still had emotional scenes. The emotional parts of this book weren't overwhelming just made the story interesting und I liked the spicy scenes.