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413 reviews
What's Not to Love by Austin Siegemund-Broka, Emily Wibberley
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
While there's some things I wish have been explored more, this is was very enjoyable read.
You'll Be the Death of Me by Karen M. McManus
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Probably said this before, or maybe not, but I love how realistic Karen McManus' teenagers are and not in a dumb way but a flawed one that rings true to the story. And I love how when they are wrong or doing something stupid, you can understand where they're coming from instead of just going "stupid kids" at every other chapter.
Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
The Wolf Den by Elodie Harper
medium-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
2.75
Animal Farm by George Orwell
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Dom Casmurro by Machado de Assis
4.0
"Capitu traiu ou não Bentinho?" Finalmente depois de anos, agora tenho minha resposta.
Take Me Home Tonight by Morgan Matson
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
I feel quite strongly regarding a few things:
First, Terri's side plot. Why? What for? Was it only so that we would not feel bad considering that her two friends had ran off for a night out in New York and left her behind as part of the cover? Listen, I'd rather just feel bad and pity the girl than feel bored and exasperated with such an over the top side plot.
Second, Kat's romantic plot. Again, what for? I think Stevie's plot was on point and she confronted the things she was supposed to. But Kat spent most of her time enjoying the company of a cute boy instead of dealing with her crap, that only happened later on while Stevie spent the whole story doing so. For me, the romance for Kat was unnecessary and took away from some good self-reflection she clearly needed and when it finally came it felt not as well developed and earned as Stevie's. Kat did the meet cute, the meeting celebrities, the "New York is a dream" thing while Stevie dealt with her new family, the ex she had hurt, and most importantly, her relationship with her father. In some chapters, the contrast between the plots is blatant in which has more depth. For Kat, more could have been done and it shows.
And that brings me to my third point, the friendship aspect of the book was not as strong as it think it is...
Overall, not a bad read. It was nice and easy but as it happened with Save the Date, I'd say that it struggled to find its balance.
First, Terri's side plot. Why? What for? Was it only so that we would not feel bad considering that her two friends had ran off for a night out in New York and left her behind as part of the cover? Listen, I'd rather just feel bad and pity the girl than feel bored and exasperated with such an over the top side plot.
Second, Kat's romantic plot. Again, what for? I think Stevie's plot was on point and she confronted the things she was supposed to. But Kat spent most of her time enjoying the company of a cute boy instead of dealing with her crap, that only happened later on while Stevie spent the whole story doing so. For me, the romance for Kat was unnecessary and took away from some good self-reflection she clearly needed and when it finally came it felt not as well developed and earned as Stevie's. Kat did the meet cute, the meeting celebrities, the "New York is a dream" thing while Stevie dealt with her new family, the ex she had hurt, and most importantly, her relationship with her father. In some chapters, the contrast between the plots is blatant in which has more depth. For Kat, more could have been done and it shows.
And that brings me to my third point, the friendship aspect of the book was not as strong as it think it is...
Overall, not a bad read. It was nice and easy but as it happened with Save the Date, I'd say that it struggled to find its balance.
A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
I could write a review but I'm just tired, this book has a lot of issues. So I'll stick to acknowledging the good: Nesta, Gwyn and Emerie. That is all.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content