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allonsythornraxx
10/03/2021
2 ⭐
This was absolutely not the book for me, if a friend hadn't challenged me to read it I really would've DNF'd it a few chapters in. My main take away from this book is that I don't like the writing and Jasmine needs a therapist, not a boyfriend.
2 ⭐
This was absolutely not the book for me, if a friend hadn't challenged me to read it I really would've DNF'd it a few chapters in. My main take away from this book is that I don't like the writing and Jasmine needs a therapist, not a boyfriend.
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
16/03/2021
2.25 ⭐
I usually save 2-star ratings for books with problematic content, which wasn't this book at all. Honestly, this was just underwhelming and if I'm honest, boring. The premise for this sounded really interesting and I've been meaning to try Ishiguro's books for years and I really regret starting here. This felt like it had real potential to be a really in-depth look into illness, parenting, AI and environmental issues but everything about Klara fell short 😩
2.25 ⭐
I usually save 2-star ratings for books with problematic content, which wasn't this book at all. Honestly, this was just underwhelming and if I'm honest, boring. The premise for this sounded really interesting and I've been meaning to try Ishiguro's books for years and I really regret starting here. This felt like it had real potential to be a really in-depth look into illness, parenting, AI and environmental issues but everything about Klara fell short 😩
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-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
10/03/2021
1.5 ⭐
Unimpressive.
A bunch of pretentious kids playing at being wealthy adults. + Murder.
TW: Homophobia, Sexism, Misogyny, Animal death, Murder, Use of 'r' word, Use of 'n' word, Racism, Incest, Alcoholism, Suicide, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
1.5 ⭐
Unimpressive.
A bunch of pretentious kids playing at being wealthy adults. + Murder.
TW: Homophobia, Sexism, Misogyny, Animal death, Murder, Use of 'r' word, Use of 'n' word, Racism, Incest, Alcoholism, Suicide, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal death, Homophobia, Incest, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Murder
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
28/02/2021
2.75 ⭐
I just know that after a week I'm going to completely forget that I ever even read this and I'm completely okay with that. This book felt like underwritten trauma just for trauma's sake and sometimes I can get on board with that but it just didn't vibe with me here. This was too long, too underwritten and just so uninteresting? I can handle underwritten characters, but there has to be something to make me keep reading and, honestly if I wasn't reading this for a blog challenge, I would've DNF'd it, or, more honestly I never would have picked it up. I'm sure this book is a lot of other people's cup of tea but I just never got into it.
2.75 ⭐
I just know that after a week I'm going to completely forget that I ever even read this and I'm completely okay with that. This book felt like underwritten trauma just for trauma's sake and sometimes I can get on board with that but it just didn't vibe with me here. This was too long, too underwritten and just so uninteresting? I can handle underwritten characters, but there has to be something to make me keep reading and, honestly if I wasn't reading this for a blog challenge, I would've DNF'd it, or, more honestly I never would have picked it up. I'm sure this book is a lot of other people's cup of tea but I just never got into it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Death of parent
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
26/02/2021
3 ⭐
Okay, so this story is completely compelling but the writing feels too stunted for me, and the dialogue always feels off and well... written, not like something someone would actually say. This is such an interesting story but the actual characters and the writing are letting it down from being the best it could be.
3 ⭐
Okay, so this story is completely compelling but the writing feels too stunted for me, and the dialogue always feels off and well... written, not like something someone would actually say. This is such an interesting story but the actual characters and the writing are letting it down from being the best it could be.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Medical trauma, Death of parent
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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
24/02/2021
3.75 ⭐
Oh my god okay that ending hit me HARD. I loved the characters and learning about Yadriel's family and culture and I also loved how by the end of the book I was ride or die for Julian too. I will 100% be reading more from Aiden Thomas in the future!
3.75 ⭐
Oh my god okay that ending hit me HARD. I loved the characters and learning about Yadriel's family and culture and I also loved how by the end of the book I was ride or die for Julian too. I will 100% be reading more from Aiden Thomas in the future!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Homophobia, Transphobia, Death of parent
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
24/02/2021
3 ⭐
I think I'm finally starting to enjoy this series properly! We're finally getting to know Lana a bit more (her past is gruesome and traumatising but at least we're learning about why she is who she is), I just wish we were learning equally about Logan.
3 ⭐
I think I'm finally starting to enjoy this series properly! We're finally getting to know Lana a bit more (her past is gruesome and traumatising but at least we're learning about why she is who she is), I just wish we were learning equally about Logan.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Death of parent
23/02/2021
2.5 ⭐
I'm still stuck on how this would make such a perfect criminal minds episode, but because it reads as an unedited fanfic and I just can't get 100% on board with it. I think I would enjoy this more if we actually learn anything about the main characters Lana and Logan. I feel like we'll slowly learn about her but we know literally nothing about him except for his name, and honestly sometimes I even forget that.
2.5 ⭐
I'm still stuck on how this would make such a perfect criminal minds episode, but because it reads as an unedited fanfic and I just can't get 100% on board with it. I think I would enjoy this more if we actually learn anything about the main characters Lana and Logan. I feel like we'll slowly learn about her but we know literally nothing about him except for his name, and honestly sometimes I even forget that.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
22/02/2021
3.25 ⭐
No idea why past me was in love with Flynn but okay 😂. Honestly, the best thing about this book is the Tarver & Lilac cameo. This isn't bad, it just doesn't compare to book one to me. I am super hyped for book 3 though, because there wasn't anything wrong with this, I just didn't enjoy it as much as I'd hoped I would.
2017
4 ⭐
ngl I'm in love with Flynn (I love Tarver more though).
3.25 ⭐
No idea why past me was in love with Flynn but okay 😂. Honestly, the best thing about this book is the Tarver & Lilac cameo. This isn't bad, it just doesn't compare to book one to me. I am super hyped for book 3 though, because there wasn't anything wrong with this, I just didn't enjoy it as much as I'd hoped I would.
2017
4 ⭐
ngl I'm in love with Flynn (I love Tarver more though).
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
21/02/2021
3 ⭐
Not my favourite of Quinn's books but maybe the most mature couple yet, which I actually really enjoyed. It was a breath of fresh air to not be constantly rolling my eyes while reading. I really do enjoy this series and I can't wait for book 4.
3 ⭐
Not my favourite of Quinn's books but maybe the most mature couple yet, which I actually really enjoyed. It was a breath of fresh air to not be constantly rolling my eyes while reading. I really do enjoy this series and I can't wait for book 4.
Content Warnings
Minor: Kidnapping