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Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki
emotional
hopeful
slow-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
A really good story but slow at times.
Daughter of No Worlds by Carissa Broadbent
Did not finish book. Stopped at 56%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 56%.
I really wanted to love this book because I loved the Crowns of Nyaxia books. However it's very hard to get in to. I feel like I should like this book but it feels very meh to me. I really wanted to finish it but it feels like a chore to read.
Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross
adventurous
challenging
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 book hurt my feelings. I had to put it down multiple times. I was so scared Roman was going to die the whole time almost DNF'd.However it wasn't as good as Divine Rivals. The story also felt like it could have used another book.
What I really liked about the story was Ross didn't play in to "the male love interest was captured by the enemy so he has to be heinous trope". Roman was kidnapped but he didn't betray Iris or be evil toward her, just genuine bewilderment.
I didn't like what felt like an anti-climatic ending for all the buildup. I did like the open endedness of the ending. I wanted to five star but I just couldn't.
What I really liked about the story was Ross didn't play in to "the male love interest was captured by the enemy so he has to be heinous trope". Roman was kidnapped but he didn't betray Iris or be evil toward her, just genuine bewilderment.
I didn't like what felt like an anti-climatic ending for all the buildup. I did like the open endedness of the ending. I wanted to five star but I just couldn't.
Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
While this book could have been written a little better structurally, I feel like a vast majority of these complaints are unrealistic. Yes Mitzi is a boomer, that's her character. It was very clear that Mitzi was 't a character you should like but you have to tolerate. I'm sure there's a neighbor you could have like her. Yes Mallory called her mother fat, that's called ingratitude (she's literally still young and immature).
This book is literally from Mallory's perspective and she is a Christian it's a huge part of her recovery. Of course she is going to mention Harry Potter. These flaws made the characters feel realistic ESPECIALLY for the story's setting.
That being said the book overall felt rushed. The pictures felt like they took up a lot of the page count and the story could have been a little more fleshed out. The Maxwell's felt VERY one dimensional. And the personality changes (especially with Ted) felt too abrupt. I feel like it would have been harder to guess the ending if everything felt smoother but then again the story takes place over the course of a month.
This book is literally from Mallory's perspective and she is a Christian it's a huge part of her recovery. Of course she is going to mention Harry Potter. These flaws made the characters feel realistic ESPECIALLY for the story's setting.
That being said the book overall felt rushed. The pictures felt like they took up a lot of the page count and the story could have been a little more fleshed out. The Maxwell's felt VERY one dimensional. And the personality changes (especially with Ted) felt too abrupt. I feel like it would have been harder to guess the ending if everything felt smoother but then again the story takes place over the course of a month.
Fire and Ice by Erin Hunter
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
emotional
funny
informative
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? Yes
5.0
This is my favorite book by the author. I like the way it starts out with a kind of sci fi murder mystery feel. I like that it's written in a way where you can feasibly figure out what is happening as the main character figures it out. I appreciate the way the book makes you feel like you are learning as you go which is appropriate considering the main character. I was so sad to reach the ending but it truly was a beautiful, well done story with a good conclusion.
Whispers the Blood by Danielle Renino
Did not finish book. Stopped at 11%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 11%.
Came from Booktok. Book wasn't what I was wanting based off the post.
A Sea of Blood and Sapphire by Florence Gray
adventurous
challenging
slow-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? Yes
2.0
I finished the book solely out of curiosity after almost DNFing multiple times. It was a slow read while also feeling rushed. It read like it was written for Disney adults. Every thing felt too convenient and predictable.
Into the Wild by Erin Hunter
adventurous
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book is nothing if not a nostalgia read. Very comforting and fun.