lenabaurr's reviews
19 reviews

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

2.75

Read this in my teen years. Picked it up again bc I wanted a fun little read and wasn’t disappointed. I loved Amanda (and the other characters). However some thoughts and the writing make it obvious that the book is from 2016. Though the plot is sweet it has way too much sex scenes for my taste.

Am Ende sterben wir sowieso by Adam Silvera

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emotional sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

The premise was awesome but I really didn’t like the implementation. The emotions of the characters couldn’t keep up with the fast pace of the plot. The writing was boring and I had a really hard time finishing the book.

Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? N/A
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I’d say the second book is even better than the first. This time the focus of the book is on Violets emotions and the Plot which makes it less predictable. There were quite a few plot twists I did not expect and surprised me. I loved the writing this time as well and can’t wait for the next.

Das Lied der Dunkelheit by Peter V. Brett

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 2%.

Don’t like audiobooks. I tried, but it’s hard for me to follow along.

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

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adventurous dark emotional inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

One of the best books I’ve read in years. I love the world and the dragons. Even though it’s fantasy the word and concepts are explained well and in small bits. The characters are written wonderfully and admirably. You can’t help but fall in love with Violet (and Xaden - even though he disappointed me). The plot is pretty predictable (to some extend), but who doesn’t like a little bit of cliché.

Most of all I love Rebecca’s writing style which flows in a way that hasn’t let me stop once.

That being said - as I’m reading other reviews - I was fully aware that the book has gone viral on booktok going into reading. If I had wanted a book to challenge me and give me something different then I wouldn’t have chosen a book from a community who loves cliché, predictably and spicy love.

Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

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emotional hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced