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pikamonster's reviews
148 reviews
Godkiller by Hannah Kaner
Did not finish book. Stopped at 21%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 21%.
I really wanted to read this book. However it was boring. None of the characters were particularly memorable or likeable and they all felt like archetypes. I didn't even like Skedi and normally I eat his character type up.
Defy the Night by Brigid Kemmerer
Did not finish book. Stopped at 34%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 34%.
This book is too juvenile and predictable. Neither of the main characters are likeable. Also feels like Princess Bride AU.
Makeup & Murder by Stephanie Damore
Did not finish book. Stopped at 9%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 9%.
It's just not for me. The main character feels shallow
Contact by Carl Sagan
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
slow-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
4.0
This book was an interesting read. It teaches you a lot about science and religion and does a good job with creating a dialogue between the two. The book was incredibly slow moving, and anti climatic. And the ending was a little wonky in my opinion. It gave it a more realistic feel.
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
adventurous
emotional
reflective
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
I couldn't put the book down. It was a compelling, beautiful read. I was hesitant to read at first but I'm glad I did.
To Cage a God by Elizabeth May
Did not finish book. Stopped at 19%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 19%.
This book feels juvenile and I'm struggling to get in to it. I don't like the characters. It feels like a YA with swearing.
Tears of Amber by Sofía Segovia
challenging
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I feel my biggest problem with this book is the description doesn't really match the actual story. I understand it's a WW2 story but it feels like it should have had a little more hope to it. I've noticed this author is a fan of writing beautiful but bleak stories and I would just like a touch less suffering. I also called the twist at the end very early on.
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
This book was very hard to read. Frankly it wasn't interesting and it dragged on. It wasn't bad enough to DNF but I definitely put it down a lot. Someone said it sounded like a fictional self help book and they summed it up perfectly.
Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune
emotional
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? Yes
3.0
While the story was pretty and I liked the ideas and the imagery. I feel like the characters and their situations were rushed. It made the closure feel less natural. I feel like this story could have been longer to give it time to feel more natural
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
emotional
slow-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
3.5
This is the type of book you read over a long period of time. It was a beautiful story although the book is overall long and heavy. I enjoyed reading it. The ending felt anticlimactic and like it didn't fit. It was still worth the read.