ashleyj_reads's Reviews (370)

The Inheritance Games

Jennifer Lynn Barnes

5.0

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective 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: Complicated

Why didn’t I read this sooner? I put it off way too long. On to the next!

Real Life

Brandon Taylor

4.0

challenging dark emotional reflective tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This gets very intense at some parts, but it’s so good. Wallace’s story is gut-wrenching in the best and worst ways. Some pieces are very relatable for me too. The reflection that comes from reading this (as a white woman) is exceptionally deep.
I recommend this book for everyone who can handle the content!

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The Couple Next Door

Shari Lapena

3.0

dark emotional mysterious sad fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Overall an entertaining quick read.

Characters aren’t interesting - very surface-level traits and no growth. The storyline and the whodunnit twists were good but left me wanting more from a thriller.

The ending was awful.

Also struggling to understand the title in relation to the story.

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