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Anatomy: A Love Story by Dana Schwartz
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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? No
4.0
The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold
How embarrassing to be a literal serial killer and die to a falling icicle
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Alecto the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
Hello,
As an FYI at the time I am writing this (1/2/25), the book is said to be released sometime in 2025 however there is no confirmed date yet and it will be the last book in the Locked Tomb series
As an FYI at the time I am writing this (1/2/25), the book is said to be released sometime in 2025 however there is no confirmed date yet and it will be the last book in the Locked Tomb series
We Set the Dark on Fire by Tehlor Kay Mejia
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
This book was pretty meh. I didn't really enjoy it as it included a lot of things that I don't like in books, but I also managed to finish it.
Minor spoilers of things I didn't like (rant ensues):
- This book begins super abruptly with Dani already on her second to last day of school. This doesn't allow for much understanding of her relationship with other characters (Carmen especially) and makes it even more frustrating when Carmen's relationship with her at school becomes quite important later on in the book
- to follow on, i don't know why it was necessary for Carmen to be a 'bully' only to be like 'sorry, i only bullied you to test you and it was for your own good'. Like, I'm sorry, firstly, bullying shouldn't be used as a tactic to suss someone out and if it is going to be that important, at least show some of it.
- Another element that really annoyed me is the author set up Mateo's character and the job to be super meticulous and demanding with Dani being in charge of all aspects of Mateo's life. But we never see her doing anything, she only ever has one or two breakfasts with him (which were supposedly mandatory) and she clearly has lots of free time.
- My biggest pet peeve in books is when the main character is recruited to spy on someone or gain information and they literally don't do anything but they just happen to be in the right place at the right time and the info just happens to be overheard. The one time she actually did something she got caught in the most forbidden part of the house by the person who banned her and she got away with it. How?!
- Lastly, I don't understand why Dani was so annoyed that Carmen was part of the rebels. I never understand in books when characters are like 'Guess what, I'm on the same side as you!' and the other one gets super piss off. That was literally what you wanted!
Anyway, thank you for reading my rant :)
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Minor spoilers of things I didn't like (rant ensues):
- This book begins super abruptly with Dani already on her second to last day of school. This doesn't allow for much understanding of her relationship with other characters (Carmen especially) and makes it even more frustrating when Carmen's relationship with her at school becomes quite important later on in the book
- to follow on, i don't know why it was necessary for Carmen to be a 'bully' only to be like 'sorry, i only bullied you to test you and it was for your own good'. Like, I'm sorry, firstly, bullying shouldn't be used as a tactic to suss someone out and if it is going to be that important, at least show some of it.
- Another element that really annoyed me is the author set up Mateo's character and the job to be super meticulous and demanding with Dani being in charge of all aspects of Mateo's life. But we never see her doing anything, she only ever has one or two breakfasts with him (which were supposedly mandatory) and she clearly has lots of free time.
- My biggest pet peeve in books is when the main character is recruited to spy on someone or gain information and they literally don't do anything but they just happen to be in the right place at the right time and the info just happens to be overheard. The one time she actually did something she got caught in the most forbidden part of the house by the person who banned her and she got away with it. How?!
- Lastly, I don't understand why Dani was so annoyed that Carmen was part of the rebels. I never understand in books when characters are like 'Guess what, I'm on the same side as you!' and the other one gets super piss off. That was literally what you wanted!
Anyway, thank you for reading my rant :)
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Hell Followed with Us by Andrew Joseph White
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-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
4.5
The Good Luck Girls by Charlotte Nicole Davis
challenging
hopeful
sad
tense
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
3.0
Foul Lady Fortune by Chloe Gong
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A Lesson in Vengeance by Victoria Lee
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I would do anything to read Ellis' book
If anyone takes anything away from this book, it should be that medication and therapy is a better solution to your problems than murder
Honestly, I didn't like any of the characters in the book, I think they are all great examples of what not to be. tbh Ellis and Felicity were almost as bad as each other, like, why is murder the only solution to all of your problems?
Get.Better.Goals.
Get.Better.Friends.
Go.To.Therapy.
If anyone takes anything away from this book, it should be that medication and therapy is a better solution to your problems than murder
Get.Better.Goals.
Get.Better.Friends.
Go.To.Therapy.
The Honeys by Ryan La Sala
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
4.75
Winter's Orbit by Everina Maxwell
emotional
mysterious
tense
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
3.5
I wasn’t expecting a political murder mystery but I’m here for it!
Pacing was a little slow for me to get really into the story but I loved the depth of the characters and their relationship.
You could definitely read this book as a standalone
Pacing was a little slow for me to get really into the story but I loved the depth of the characters and their relationship.
You could definitely read this book as a standalone