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Anne of the Island by L.M. Montgomery
lighthearted
5.0
finalllyyyyyy
this is the one i’ve been waiting for. now all fully fledged characters they embark on young adulthood and navigating relationships. anne has mad rizz and has about 8 different proposals.
the end three chapters were truly wild
this is the one i’ve been waiting for. now all fully fledged characters they embark on young adulthood and navigating relationships. anne has mad rizz and has about 8 different proposals.
the end three chapters were truly wild
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
absolutely delicious story.
jealousy explored through multiple angles in the publishing industry. Athena, a successful asian american author, and June, a white woman with only a flop debut, are frenemies. While hanging out celebrating Athena’s latest multimillion success they engage in a pancake eating contest and Athena chokes and dies. June has stolen Athena’s latest unseen manuscript and edits and publishes it as her own, publishing under an ethnically suggestive pseudonym. She then struggles to keep up with her lies and battle the ghosts of her past.
a main character who is so terrible but makes you feel absolutely gross for feeling sympathy for while also seeing so blatantly the racism and micro aggressions she is doing daily. an interesting look at racism, publishing, and jealousy.
jealousy explored through multiple angles in the publishing industry. Athena, a successful asian american author, and June, a white woman with only a flop debut, are frenemies. While hanging out celebrating Athena’s latest multimillion success they engage in a pancake eating contest and Athena chokes and dies. June has stolen Athena’s latest unseen manuscript and edits and publishes it as her own, publishing under an ethnically suggestive pseudonym. She then struggles to keep up with her lies and battle the ghosts of her past.
a main character who is so terrible but makes you feel absolutely gross for feeling sympathy for while also seeing so blatantly the racism and micro aggressions she is doing daily. an interesting look at racism, publishing, and jealousy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Xenophobia, Grief, Stalking, Cultural appropriation, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
Anne of Avonlea by L.M. Montgomery
adventurous
cute little sequel still waiting for more gil and anne moments
Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare
fast-paced
5.0
2023: the only asian character being an opium addict is problematic and i wish it wasn’t a major plot point. this book has some of my favorite fantasy romance moments of all time. we love a masked ball and enemies to lovers.
2021: this is still one of my favorite YA books of all time 10/10
2018:
2013:
2021: this is still one of my favorite YA books of all time 10/10
2018:
2013:
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.0
i never read this as a kid (i was a little women and little house kid) and i really enjoyed it.
it’s funny to read a character i’ve been compared to often and see myself in her and hope that i am not as annoying as her and as i once was. i adore the fanciful life anne lives and the descriptions of nature are tolkien-esque. however i think it’s interesting that it’s almost from the perspective of marilla not anne. the story is told in a series of stories from anne to marilla. after watching the 2017 netflix show anne with an e i like how they’ve explored the reality of anne’s life vs the stories she makes up.
definitely has overall spring and americana vibes (set in canada). and i hope gilbert is more in the next books because i can already tell he is like a kinder version of laurie
it’s funny to read a character i’ve been compared to often and see myself in her and hope that i am not as annoying as her and as i once was. i adore the fanciful life anne lives and the descriptions of nature are tolkien-esque. however i think it’s interesting that it’s almost from the perspective of marilla not anne. the story is told in a series of stories from anne to marilla. after watching the 2017 netflix show anne with an e i like how they’ve explored the reality of anne’s life vs the stories she makes up.
definitely has overall spring and americana vibes (set in canada). and i hope gilbert is more in the next books because i can already tell he is like a kinder version of laurie
The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
very 'women are evil or whores' :/
i don’t get the hype
but I tried to read it with a grain of salt since it was written in the 90s, is Polish, and at least the fantasy world is fun.
collection of short stories of Geralt of Rivia the Witcher. First a story about a 'striga' who could only be cured/defeated by spending the night with her in the castle, then thee was a beauty and the beast-esque story, then a snow-white-esque demon slayer, and then a quick story about a beast who terrorized a town to trade with elves, and finally the story of Yennifer a witch who he falls in love with who asks to heal his bard friend.
i don’t get the hype
but I tried to read it with a grain of salt since it was written in the 90s, is Polish, and at least the fantasy world is fun.
collection of short stories of Geralt of Rivia the Witcher. First a story about a 'striga' who could only be cured/defeated by spending the night with her in the castle, then thee was a beauty and the beast-esque story, then a snow-white-esque demon slayer, and then a quick story about a beast who terrorized a town to trade with elves, and finally the story of Yennifer a witch who he falls in love with who asks to heal his bard friend.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Geralt is violent and fights a lot of people/monsters. The book is innately misogynistic and sexist. All women are either evil or whores and even the badass ones bend to his every beck and call.
Spring by Ali Smith
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
slow-paced
3.0
i didn’t mind this one
i like the mini chapters that wax poetic about the names of months
this plot and characters were all quite interesting. i hated the winter book but spring and fall have been alright, is this a reflection of my own feelings towards the seasons? did she capture the essence of the season so deeply that i subconsciously enjoyed or didn’t enjoy the story regardless of plot?
i like the mini chapters that wax poetic about the names of months
this plot and characters were all quite interesting. i hated the winter book but spring and fall have been alright, is this a reflection of my own feelings towards the seasons? did she capture the essence of the season so deeply that i subconsciously enjoyed or didn’t enjoy the story regardless of plot?
Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
a fun adventure story of a girl sailing her way across the seas to rescue her love.
very cool world building with oceans made of spores(sand particles) that move like water but all have dangerous qualities.
lots of great quotes and cute thoughts
very cool world building with oceans made of spores(sand particles) that move like water but all have dangerous qualities.
lots of great quotes and cute thoughts