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The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I really thought this was about Olive and Adam, her lab buddy or something, but no. I was wrong, so WRONG. It's Olive and Adam Carlsen. Dr. Carlsen. Her department's faculty. The antagonistic and unapproachable young professor who no one likes, except the fact that he's also probably the hottest professor there is.
Two nerds who are in love may become one of my favorite trope. May or may not give us inspiration of what to do in grad school:Definitely not dating one of the faculty, absolutely not!
Speaking of the professor, Dr. Adam Carlsen himself, HE IS SO WHOLESOME AND TALL AND THOUGHTFUL AND A SMART ASS, A FUCKING SMART ASS WHO IS A RESEARCH PROFESSOR OR WHATEVER IT IS HE'S DOING. Damn, I'll let him comments on my thesis, a mean one even, if that's what it takes to make him talk.
Let's not forget about Olive Smith, the true smart ass biologist, a graduate student in Stanford, a WOMAN IN STEM. How I wish I was her. I'd kickTom Benton's dick text if he ever brings a girl down again. I'd do it voluntarily.
And for Ahn, thank you for making Olive had to kiss him that night.
P.S. Chapter 16 might be spicy, but my personal favorite is Chapter 6. It's all about the comfortability.
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Update: Nevermind. Chapter 16 is it. I love Adam's POV. 5/5.
Two nerds who are in love may become one of my favorite trope. May or may not give us inspiration of what to do in grad school:
Speaking of the professor, Dr. Adam Carlsen himself, HE IS SO WHOLESOME AND TALL AND THOUGHTFUL AND A SMART ASS, A FUCKING SMART ASS WHO IS A RESEARCH PROFESSOR OR WHATEVER IT IS HE'S DOING. Damn, I'll let him comments on my thesis, a mean one even, if that's what it takes to make him talk.
Let's not forget about Olive Smith, the true smart ass biologist, a graduate student in Stanford, a WOMAN IN STEM. How I wish I was her. I'd kick
And for Ahn, thank you for making Olive had to kiss him that night.
P.S. Chapter 16 might be spicy, but my personal favorite is Chapter 6. It's all about the comfortability.
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Update: Nevermind. Chapter 16 is it. I love Adam's POV. 5/5.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Cancer
Minor: Death of parent
The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas
He didn't lie. He even bought Lina five instead of four tacos, as I said, very thoughtful. This man can gives you butterflies with only a stare and I'm not even joking. I'll die immediately when those ocean eyes stares at me, I don't even know how Catalina can survive.
Speaking of Catalina, I love her ambition with her job and fighting against the sexist man at her workplace. However though, at some chapters her monologue is too long like girl, just kiss him already?? But don't worry, I still love you, Lina. Probably not more than your soulmate, but I do.
Watched a Tiktok video of a girl crying reading this, thought I'll get a sad romance all over again but I should probably watch more videos about the book. The only sad thing about this book is when it ended. Bad news:
Aaron Blackford is hard to forget.
emotional
lighthearted
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
4.25
On top of everything I'm going to say: AARON BLACKFORD. Bowing down to Elena Armas for creating a stupidly flawless tech boss who loves the movie Up (what is it with fictional man who loves disney sigh), learns a new language so he can talk to your family, letting you hate him just so he can have your time every day, a thoughtful, respectful man of his words. But a FICTIONAL CHARACTER? He has no rights.
"I'll give you the world," he said against my mouth. "The moon. The fucking stars. Anything you ask, it's yours. I'm yours."
He didn't lie. He even bought Lina five instead of four tacos, as I said, very thoughtful. This man can gives you butterflies with only a stare and I'm not even joking. I'll die immediately when those ocean eyes stares at me, I don't even know how Catalina can survive.
Speaking of Catalina, I love her ambition with her job and fighting against the sexist man at her workplace. However though, at some chapters her monologue is too long like girl, just kiss him already?? But don't worry, I still love you, Lina. Probably not more than your soulmate, but I do.
Watched a Tiktok video of a girl crying reading this, thought I'll get a sad romance all over again but I should probably watch more videos about the book. The only sad thing about this book is when it ended. Bad news:
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Misogyny, and Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent
The Sun Is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon
Unreciprocated love, that's what the trope is. Daniel is interested in Natasha, while Natasha is not. So Daniel made a kind of 'bet' that he would make Natasha fall in love with him within one day aka 24 hours. Because apparently, "love is just a coincidence". You read it right, by the way. Just a day. It's funny how this book is actually just a story in 24 hours (+ a little more) but Yoon made it feels so long. Not a bad thing, of course, but it's like "A Day in the Life of Daniel and Natasha".
You'll get what you want if you're looking for a dual POV book. But, it's not just two. There are even some chapters with a weird point of view like... glasses. I mean, who knows a point a view from a dead thing can be really important, right? Oh, and did I mention there is also a chapter with only one word in it? Yep, the point of views are various but I personally didn't get confused.
So, do you think he can makes her fall in love in 24 hours?
hopeful
lighthearted
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
Not gonna lie, at first I was confused why does it called 'The Sun is Also a Star'. I really thought this will be an astronomy related young adult romance but no astronomy at all. After I finished the book and analyze it, (I believe) the title represent the plot that shows every human is the same. No matter what race or gender, we're human. The man is also human, the woman is also human. The sun is also a star.
“Love is just chemicals and coincidence.”
Unreciprocated love, that's what the trope is. Daniel is interested in Natasha, while Natasha is not. So Daniel made a kind of 'bet' that he would make Natasha fall in love with him within one day aka 24 hours. Because apparently, "love is just a coincidence". You read it right, by the way. Just a day. It's funny how this book is actually just a story in 24 hours (+ a little more) but Yoon made it feels so long. Not a bad thing, of course, but it's like "A Day in the Life of Daniel and Natasha".
You'll get what you want if you're looking for a dual POV book. But, it's not just two. There are even some chapters with a weird point of view like... glasses. I mean, who knows a point a view from a dead thing can be really important, right? Oh, and did I mention there is also a chapter with only one word in it? Yep, the point of views are various but I personally didn't get confused.
So, do you think he can makes her fall in love in 24 hours?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Suicidal thoughts, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Sexual content
Five Feet Apart by Rachael Lippincott
Ok before we talk about the plot can we talk about how cute the cover is?!? IT'S LUNGS BUT IT'S SO CUTE. One of the prettiest book cover I've seen perhaps.
When the movie comes out, I just know I have to read the book first before I watch it. And I didn't regret it, the book is worth to read. The story of Stella and Will touches my heart, I mean they're probably soulmates who didn't... correction, can't be together. They are each other's breath but if they are together they won't even be able to breathe.
emotional
hopeful
sad
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? Yes
4.0
"Don’t think about what you’ve lost. Think of how much you have to gain. Live, Stella."
Ok before we talk about the plot can we talk about how cute the cover is?!? IT'S LUNGS BUT IT'S SO CUTE. One of the prettiest book cover I've seen perhaps.
When the movie comes out, I just know I have to read the book first before I watch it. And I didn't regret it, the book is worth to read. The story of Stella and Will touches my heart, I mean they're probably soulmates who didn't... correction, can't be together. They are each other's breath but if they are together they won't even be able to breathe.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Terminal illness
Moderate: Medical content
Love Letters to the Dead by Ava Dellaira
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I thought it was a horror book, like writing letters to ghosts. Which is weird, thank God it's not about that.
Every chapter in this book are related to each letter Laurel wrote and to her life. Not the best book I've read to be honest, for me this is just a story about the daily life of Laurel and nothing so special about it, just about a normal teenage life. But it's unique how Laurel wrote those letters to the dead like they're still alive and she was just talking about her problem to them.
Every chapter in this book are related to each letter Laurel wrote and to her life. Not the best book I've read to be honest, for me this is just a story about the daily life of Laurel and nothing so special about it, just about a normal teenage life. But it's unique how Laurel wrote those letters to the dead like they're still alive and she was just talking about her problem to them.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Rape, and Sexual assault
Minor: Suicide
All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven
Not that Violet's character is bad. She's okay. But... it's kinda of... basic? I can't feel her sadness when she's sad. I guess the author talks more about Finch at the beginning and talks more about Violet at the end. The plot of the story is not that enjoyable for me personally. The beginning felt sooo long until their adventure.
emotional
sad
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? Yes
4.0
Have to try twice to finish this book to realize the beginning is indeed a bit boring. What makes me finally finished the book is... the movie. Yeah. My friends said the movie is great, but I have to finish the book first before I watch the movie, as always. Some reviews also helped making me more curious to finish the book, it's either "OMG IT'S SO GOOD!!!" or "Bad. Very bad." and none in between. And the cover seems a bit boring, right? I mean... post -its?? BUT, after you finished the book, you'll know the meanings and it'll be more interesting.
The story of Finch and Violet is.... bittersweet. Initially I thought there was nothing special until I reached the ending. Ugh, the ending. It's... surprising. And the trip they took for the school project! It's soo interesting. I wonder how did Finch know about those places?!
For the characters, I kinda like Finch better. I love him, actually. He has a unique personality, mysterious, spontaneous, and the way he saw the world is different and weirdly seems interesting. Although, not gonna lie, it kinda scares me when he starts talking about suicide facts like it's a subject, his favorite one. But every single words that he said it's like... each has special meanings. Especially the ones he said to Violet, Ultraviolet Remarkable.
The story of Finch and Violet is.... bittersweet. Initially I thought there was nothing special until I reached the ending. Ugh, the ending. It's... surprising. And the trip they took for the school project! It's soo interesting. I wonder how did Finch know about those places?!
For the characters, I kinda like Finch better. I love him, actually. He has a unique personality, mysterious, spontaneous, and the way he saw the world is different and weirdly seems interesting. Although, not gonna lie, it kinda scares me when he starts talking about suicide facts like it's a subject, his favorite one. But every single words that he said it's like... each has special meanings. Especially the ones he said to Violet, Ultraviolet Remarkable.
“You are all the colors in one, at full brightness.”
Not that Violet's character is bad. She's okay. But... it's kinda of... basic? I can't feel her sadness when she's sad. I guess the author talks more about Finch at the beginning and talks more about Violet at the end. The plot of the story is not that enjoyable for me personally. The beginning felt sooo long until their adventure.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
Moderate: Self harm and Grief
Minor: Car accident
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
The Hate U Give told us that the world that we live in is cruel, which we all probably have know about. Racism isn't a small thing that can be underestimated, that everyone lives matter. One of the best book I have ever read, FOR REAL. Although initially Starr was afraid to speak up because she knew no one will be on her side, she eventually fights for Khalil's justice in the best way possible and it's all described beautifully in the book. Like she said, and I quoted:
So that's what's she becomes, not being silent when she knows she shouldn't be. Beside the racism topic, I love the supportive Carter family and Starr's friends (although one of them ended up being someone she hated the most). It shows us family will always be there for us, and friendship has no race.
dark
emotional
inspiring
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
4.75
“The Hate U—the letter U—Give Little Infants Fucks Everybody. T-H-U-G L-I-F-E. Meaning what society give us as youth, it bites them in the ass when we wild out.”
The Hate U Give told us that the world that we live in is cruel, which we all probably have know about. Racism isn't a small thing that can be underestimated, that everyone lives matter. One of the best book I have ever read, FOR REAL. Although initially Starr was afraid to speak up because she knew no one will be on her side, she eventually fights for Khalil's justice in the best way possible and it's all described beautifully in the book. Like she said, and I quoted:
“That’s the problem. We let people say stuff, and they say it so much that it becomes okay to them and normal for us. What’s the point of having a voice if you’re gonna be silent in those moments you shouldn’t be?“
So that's what's she becomes, not being silent when she knows she shouldn't be. Beside the racism topic, I love the supportive Carter family and Starr's friends (although one of them ended up being someone she hated the most). It shows us family will always be there for us, and friendship has no race.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Racial slurs, Racism, and Police brutality
13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This book shows us everything that we do to people, it matters. Even the bad one. Oh, correction, especially the bad one. Hannah Baker was harassed, ignored, and got left out. But who knows turns out from Hannah's tapes it makes her friends miserable too. However, I like this book because it reminds us how small things we do or say to someone can affect them so much.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
Rich People Problems by Kevin Kwan
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
An alternative title for this book would probably be "The Shang-Young War: Battle for the Tyersall Park". This books will probably give you answers of every questions you had in the previous two books. Astrid's love problems, Rachel and Eleanor, Kitty's popularity, and the Su Yi's heritage.
I personally think the ending of this series is... fair, for each characters. No suffering ones but no one really wins either. The final act to do for Tyersall Park is not disappointing.
I personally think the ending of this series is... fair, for each characters. No suffering ones but no one really wins either. The final act to do for Tyersall Park is not disappointing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Minor: Child abuse
China Rich Girlfriend by Kevin Kwan
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
From the Crazy Rich Asians' movie ending, I thought China Rich Girlfriend will just be about Astrid Leong but turns out it's not. Like the title, it's about the girlfriends. Rachel, Astrid, Kitty, Colette, a few other characters and somehow their stories are connected but seriously you won't get confused.
I love that Astrid finally know her worth in this book. This is my favorite book of the trilogy. The story of each characters are written very well especially Astrid and Colette, LOVE those two (well, not really for Colette but at some point yeah). Kinda surprised that Kitty Pong is also one of the main characters since she was just a side character in the first book.
I love that Astrid finally know her worth in this book. This is my favorite book of the trilogy. The story of each characters are written very well especially Astrid and Colette, LOVE those two (well, not really for Colette but at some point yeah). Kinda surprised that Kitty Pong is also one of the main characters since she was just a side character in the first book.