bookasaurusbex's Reviews (840)

I Can't Even Think Straight by Dean Atta

I Can't Even Think Straight

4.0

emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This is a cute, fun and fast-paced queer romance from a writer who doesn't seem to be able to put a foot wrong when it comes to writing vibrant young adult characters. The novel explores themes around coming out, found family and racial prejudice and would be an excellent addition to any school library.

Iron & Embers by Helen Scheuerer

Iron & Embers

Helen Scheuerer

4.5

adventurous challenging emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I had no idea what to expect going in to this - it had a slower romance burn as promised, the world is really well built and the alchemy plot is beguiling. Ended up really into it, unable to put it down. This is the first in a new series, connected to the writer’s existing series and it speaks to its strength that I still loved it without the prior reading.

Thank you netgalley for my copy of this <3

Mountain Rat by Lulyang Nomin

Mountain Rat

4.0

tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: N/A

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Lucy Undying by Kiersten White

Lucy Undying

5.0

dark emotional funny mysterious tense 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: Yes

Hammajang Luck by Makana Yamamoto

Hammajang Luck

Makana Yamamoto

4.0

tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Cruel is the Light by Sophie Clark

Cruel is the Light

4.0

adventurous mysterious tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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Don't Go to Sleep in the Dark: Short Stories

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4.5

dark tense fast-paced

Faebound by Saara El-Arifi

Faebound

5.0

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Rein Me In by Kayla Grosse

Rein Me In

4.5

emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Plus size rep could be more believable or prominent but very emotional and heartfelt

Spectacular by Stephanie Garber

Spectacular

Stephanie Garber

3.5

hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes