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Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut
dark
slow-paced
3.0
First and foremost this is an anti-war book. But it’s also semi-autobiographical and sci-fi. It’s weird, and dark at times. You can tell it’s written by a man who had seen horrific things during the war. Is this something I recommend everyone read? No. It’s a book that you can’t really take lightly and have to take breaks from, as it is depressing. Overall it was good, but I won’t read it again anytime soon.
Clementine, Book Two by Tillie Walden
2.5
Again. Solidified that I don’t care about books with Zombies. Not my cup of tea, although Tille Walden did a wonderful job with the subject matter and representation
Kindred by Octavia E. Butler
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Half a Soul by Olivia Atwater
adventurous
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
This is literally if pride and prejudice met howls moving castle and is so much fun! Whimsy, action packed, adventurous, and just all around entertaining!
Clementine, Book One by Tillie Walden
dark
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Maybe it’s because I don’t care for zombies and haven’t watched the walking dead or played the games but I wasn’t a fan of this book. Maybe book two will be better
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Minor: Death of parent
For Him by R.L. Atkinson
emotional
fast-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? Yes
5.0
Ok ok ok! This book is so so so good!
Last year I got into my cowboy romance era (iykyk) and thought I wanted a man like Griffin Eden, Theo Silva, or Beau Eaton but ummmmm I think I need a Weston Duke in my life. Or I just need someone to call me darling and then proceed to whip me off a sled from the back of a four-wheeler, who knows 🤷♀️
This is a wonderful 5 star read that isn’t spicy! Don’t get me wrong, I like a good spicy book but sometimes ya girl needs a break and this was def worth the read. It’s fast paced and has just the perfect amount of swoon to keep you hooked.
I loved the characters (even Cassidy who I think is a little full of himself and thinks he’s Gods gift to women), I felt seen when Tenley felt guilty for having fun and not being there for her family. Weston literally made me swoon and giggle and cry just a smidge with his backstory. And one more thing about Tenley? Might be my new favorite female character ever. She’s strong, resilient, and isn’t afraid to show her feelings and her flaws.
I literally highlighted so much that I can’t put every single quote that I loved but here’s a few that really stuck out:
Weston grinned, and I studied his face. I’d previously admitted to myself that he was an attractive man, but there was something more now. Something free about him.
“It’s easy to smile around you,” he whispered.
I can’t wait to read book 2 and see more of these two!
Last year I got into my cowboy romance era (iykyk) and thought I wanted a man like Griffin Eden, Theo Silva, or Beau Eaton but ummmmm I think I need a Weston Duke in my life. Or I just need someone to call me darling and then proceed to whip me off a sled from the back of a four-wheeler, who knows 🤷♀️
This is a wonderful 5 star read that isn’t spicy! Don’t get me wrong, I like a good spicy book but sometimes ya girl needs a break and this was def worth the read. It’s fast paced and has just the perfect amount of swoon to keep you hooked.
I loved the characters (even Cassidy who I think is a little full of himself and thinks he’s Gods gift to women), I felt seen when Tenley felt guilty for having fun and not being there for her family. Weston literally made me swoon and giggle and cry just a smidge with his backstory. And one more thing about Tenley? Might be my new favorite female character ever. She’s strong, resilient, and isn’t afraid to show her feelings and her flaws.
I literally highlighted so much that I can’t put every single quote that I loved but here’s a few that really stuck out:
Weston grinned, and I studied his face. I’d previously admitted to myself that he was an attractive man, but there was something more now. Something free about him.
“It’s easy to smile around you,” he whispered.
I can’t wait to read book 2 and see more of these two!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer
Minor: Animal cruelty and Violence
Longhorns East by Johnny D. Boggs
adventurous
inspiring
medium-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
5.0
Never in my life did I expect to enjoy a western but here we are. This book started off a little slow but that was all set up for the story it seems. Things started to pick up pretty quickly and I couldn’t put the book down! I haven’t been this entrapped by a book in a long time, so this was a wonderful read and it makes me want to read more from the author.
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Death
The Name-Bearer by Natalia Hernandez
Did not finish book. Stopped at 12%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 12%.
The narrator just wasn’t it. Maybe I’ll get a digital or physical copy and finish it that way
Gwen & Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher
adventurous
funny
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
This was by far one of my favorite retellings of King Arthur I’ve read recently. It was fun and lighthearted which I think I needed and I do like how conflict was resolved quickly and didn't leave us hanging towards the end. It’s so sweet and full of the classic knights (and some unconventional ones) and banter between friends and siblings.
I loved the relationships that were portrayed and how the characters actually used their senses when it came to the main issues going on and how they actually talked with each other. Overall a lovely story that I need to purchase a copy of so I can reread it over and over again
I loved the relationships that were portrayed and how the characters actually used their senses when it came to the main issues going on and how they actually talked with each other. Overall a lovely story that I need to purchase a copy of so I can reread it over and over again