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Up the Community Centre Book One: The Thank You Sweets by Paterson Loarn

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

3.75

I liked this a lot more than I expected! I was sure how I felt about it at first, but I was really into the characters by the end of the book and I was kind of sad to see them go and close the cover. Bub and Lovage were a HILARIOUS duo, they ricocheted off each other so well and it made for some real-life smiles and puffs of air coming out my nose as a laugh.
Finding Persephone by Rosaline Woodrow, Rosaline Woodrow

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emotional mysterious reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

2.75

I am a SLUT for mythology retellings and I will say that without shame.

This one though? Took some time to enjoy... The first few chapters felt pretty juvenile, almost; thought that fes like the wrong word, and such a harsh one as well. It felt like fanfic-y and young, which probably makes for a good starter into retellings for younger audiences, but it fell a little flat at first for me.
However, there were some BEAUTIFUL lines. I found myself highlighting more than I suspected I would, to be honest - which just goes to show: don't judge a book by it's cover... The age old saying haha.

Overall, it was a cute little short story, but it definitely is not my favourite retelling. It's a good short and easy read to help get out of a reading slump, I suppose!
Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas

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challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense 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? It's complicated

5.0

Oh my shitting lord, I can't believe it's over. Aelin, you were a wonderful experience. This whole universe was a wonderful experience
A Court of Wings and Ruin [Dramatized Adaptation] by Sarah J. Maas

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adventurous emotional funny tense

5.0

The Chocolate Tree by Dina Gregory

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lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

2.75

Felt like a mix between the tale of Tantalus, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and a children's fairytale lol
The Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe

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dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I LOVED this collection; apart from Ligeia... I didn't like was Ligeia. But the rest were so so good. Dark, weird, and thought-provoking. Will probably read again and would definitely recommend it
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

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challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I love this so much! Fun, lighthearted but also important and serious messages, an all around GREAT book
Fractured Freedom by Shain Rose

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 13%.
Tower of Dawn by Sarah J. Maas

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adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

The Doors of Perception and Heaven and Hell by Aldous Huxley

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 60%.
DNF at 60%

I quote enjoyed 'The Doors of Perception' but 'Heaven and Hell' was such a snooze fest