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Hopeless by Colleen Hoover
emotional
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Pretty predictable. Somewhat interesting but I'm not sure if it's interesting enough that I want to read the next one.
Found a lot of it cringey to be honest. As if being super hot is an excuse for bad behaviour.
Found a lot of it cringey to be honest. As if being super hot is an excuse for bad behaviour.
Different for Boys by Patrick Ness
Ness is one of my favourite authors but this didn't read like his other books for me. I like the idea of it and the inclusiveness of the topic and how teenagers have to deal with a lot, particularly from other kids but it didn't really touch on the topic itself enough to be particularly enlightening.
It's an important topic and I'm glad to see it being written about. However, the characters didn't have much depth to them and so it wasn't what I've come to expect from Ness.
I'm definitely not a teenage boy but I feel like if I was, this wouldn't have done much in the way of helping with any worries, concerns etc I'd have about my sexuality.
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Ness is one of my favourite authors but this didn't read like his other books for me. I like the idea of it and the inclusiveness of the topic and how teenagers have to deal with a lot, particularly from other kids but it didn't really touch on the topic itself enough to be particularly enlightening.
It's an important topic and I'm glad to see it being written about. However, the characters didn't have much depth to them and so it wasn't what I've come to expect from Ness.
I'm definitely not a teenage boy but I feel like if I was, this wouldn't have done much in the way of helping with any worries, concerns etc I'd have about my sexuality.
Woom by Duncan Ralston
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
Gore, dark subjects etc don't bother me once there's a good storyline, which this didn't have. It was basically just whatever gross things they could think of being thrown in but nothing really happening plot wise.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence
Supernatural: The Usual Sacrifices by Yvonne Navarro
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This was definitely one of my favourites of the SPN books. I found the story super interesting and the whole "small town secrets" thing was fun. Really enjoyed the dynamics between Sam and Dean and their interactions with the towns people.
The House on Hanging Hill Lane by Philip Alexander Baker
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
3.5
A good novella. Some good tension throughout and had me wondering what would happen next. I do wish that some of the plots had been explored a slight bit more, particularly towards the ending
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Naomi's Room by Jonathan Aycliffe
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
3.5
I really enjoyed this up until the ending. It just felt a bit rushed but still a good book.
Morbid Curiosities: Collections of the Uncommon and the Bizarre (Skulls, Mummified Body Parts, Taxidermy and More, Remarkable, Curious, Ma by Paul Gambino
dark
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
4.0
Pretty weird but an interesting read.
The Slob by Aron Beauregard
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Well, that was definitely gross, as expected. Having some history on her family, upbringing etc is good but I think it went on longer than was actually necessary.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Cursing, Death, Gore, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Vomit, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcoholism, Self harm, and Suicide
Winded by Emma Shelford
adventurous
funny
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Really enjoyed this, actually liked it more than the first one
The Hidden Oracle by Rick Riordan
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Apollo is such a fun character, exactly what you'd expect from a God but with some humanity thrown in there. So there might be hope for him..
Loved seeing Percy in it, even if it was only for a bit. Can't wait to read the rest of the books. I wonder if Apollo will learn anything by the time he (presumably) becomes a God again!
Loved seeing Percy in it, even if it was only for a bit. Can't wait to read the rest of the books. I wonder if Apollo will learn anything by the time he (presumably) becomes a God again!