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Our Wives Under The Sea by Julia Armfield

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dark emotional mysterious sad 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? No

5.0

I was so intrigued after hearing about this book. The premise was really promising and it did not disappointing! 

Some people didn't like that there was no real conclusion what really happened, but that is exactly what I liked about it. It left me wondering what happened, what is down there that we have no idea exists? 

It has a bit if the Lovecraftian element of the unknown, some bigger things we can't understand. 
I really enjoyed it, but I can also understand if some people would like more of a conclusion.
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Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail by Ashley Herring Blake

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adventurous emotional hopeful fast-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 was a lovely, pretty cheesy book, but it was exactly what I signed up for. 
It was an easy read in between other books and I enjoyed it. 

Astrid and Jordan had great chemistry and the way their relationship developed was cute. 

Not sure if I will read the other books in the series, but this one was fine.
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Always the Almost by Edward Underhill

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

3.0

I was so excited for this book when I read the synopsis, but was a bit disappointed by some of the things that happened. 

First I have to say, Eric is a sweetheart and I would protect him with my life! He is such a lovely character.
Miles on the other hand is a bit all over. I know he is still trying to figure stuff out with his ex, but he shouldn't have done it in the way that he did. At some points he really was as empathetic as a wet sock.
For the same reason I was so disappointed in Paige. Like what was the reason? There were so many better ways than to do what she did. 

All in all it was sweet story, but I got a bit too annoyed with some of the characters to really enjoy it.
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Mr. Parnassus' Heim für magisch Begabte by TJ Klune

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adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-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

5.0

Oh was für eine tolle Geschichte! 
Linus ist ein faszinierender Protagonist, dessen harte Schale mit jeden Kapitel mehr geknackt wird. 

Man schließt alle Kinder so schnell ins Herz, sie haben alle ihren eigenen Charm. 
Und wie sich Zoe und Arthur im sie kümmer ist so Herz erwärmend. 

Ich brauche noch mehr in dieser Welt und werde auch jeden Fall noch die anderen Bücher des Autors lesen.
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Step Closer by Kelly Parra, Elley Cooper, Scott Cawthon, Andrea Waggener

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dark emotional sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

I got into the FnaF series again and watched the Game Theory videos about the books, so here I am. 

The book was pretty interesting, comparing everything to the main game series and how it explains certain events. 
The first story was the one that hooked me the most in this one and also the last bit about the stitchwraith. 
Claire's story was also interesting, but there wasn't as much connections to the main games. 
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Spiegelstadt - Tränen aus Gold und Silber by Andreas Suchanek, Christian Handel

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adventurous dark emotional tense 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

4.5

Vielen Dank an Netgalley für das Rezensionsexemplar. 

Was für eine Geschichte! Ich habe das Buch verschlungen. 
Städte die parallel zu unseren existieren, die allerdings von Feenwesen bewohnt werden, ist ein sehr spannender Ausgangspunkt. 

Die Entwicklung der Geschichte geht  sehr schnell, was aber die Dringlichkeit der Handlung nur noch betont. 

Auch die Charaktere sind wunderbar geschrieben und jeder hat seine eigene Art sich auszudrücken und mit den amderen zu interagieren. 

Alles in allem eine sehr gelungene Geschichte der beiden Autoren und ich hoffe auf eine Fortsetzung, um noch ein paar Fäden zu verbinden!
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Farm der Tiere by George Orwell

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dark reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Eine Geschichte die den Menschen einen Spiegel vorhält. 
Was mit guten Absichten begonnen hat, hat sich so schnell in einen Albtraum verwandelt. Auch, dass die Tiere immer und immer wieder belogen werden und sie es nicht merken oder nicht wahrhaben wollen, ist leider viel zu wahr.
Es by Stephen King

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adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious 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

4.0

Ich kann es nicht glauben, dass ich es geschafft habe dieses Buch zu lesen. Es hat mich so lange eingeschüchtert, nur wegen der Länge. 

Gekauft habe ich es vor allem wegen den neuen Filmen. Dass so viel der Handlung geändert oder gestrichen wurde, war mir nicht bewusst, aber es war eine sehr gute Entscheidung. 
Einiges in dem Buch ist nicht besonders gut gealtert und das haben die Filme schön angepasst. 

Alles in allem war es eine spannende Geschichte, die sich hier und da etwas gezogen hat. Dennoch war es bisher das spannendste Stephen King Buch, dass ich gelesen habe. 

Schaut aber auf jeden Fall in die Content Warnings bevor ihr es lest! Es ist sehr grafisch in allen Teilen!
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Better Than Fiction by Alexa Martin

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emotional lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I bought this book on whim  because it was on sale. 
I dont usually go for these kinds of books but the premise kind of intrigued me.

After reading it, I know why I usually don't go for these books. It was really cheesy and tropey. 
All on all it wasn't a bad book but I was bored at times and started skimming. 

I guess this was on me. I'm sure many people would love this, it's just not for me.
Darm mit Charme. Alles über ein unterschätztes Organ by Giulia Enders

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funny informative medium-paced

4.5

Jahre nachdem ich das Buch angefangen habe, habe ich es endlich zu Ende gelesen.
Es war sehr spannend und interessanted Buch über ein Körperteil mit dem man sich sonst eher selten auseinandersetzt. 

Mit viel Witz und Charm bringt Giulia Enders einem die Funktionsweisen und Aufgaben des Darms entgegen. 
Auch wenn es mittlerweile ein paar Jahre alt ist, ist es nach wie vor ein sehr interessantes Thema über das man noch viel lernen kann.