kristen_sav's reviews
53 reviews

Dread Nation by Justina Ireland

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 6%.
Lots of random worldbuilding name-drops of important events in the world without clear explanation. This is one book that would've done well with a timeline or a prologue to clarify the historical events, even the fictional ones. Something like this shouldn't be a book I wish would have a glossary.  
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 25%.
Loved this book the first time, gave it 4.5, but it is a long one to reread and I was just craving something different. 
The St. Ambrose School for Girls by Jessica Ward

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 45%.
Nearly halfway through and there was no mysterious death yet. It does feel like a psychological thriller in any sense. 
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The Militia House by John Milas

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dark mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

Good pacing, good plot. Overall enjoyable read.
Looking for Alaska by John Green

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4.0

Paper Towns by John Green

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adventurous funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

It's Not Summer Without You by Jenny Han

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4.0

Brutes by Dizz Tate

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mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

3.5

The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han

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lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I love the narrative voice. This style really conveys all the messy emotions of being a young woman. 
A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham

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

4.5