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— 3.5 stars —
A cute, touching read, sometimes a bit too cliché, other times heartbreaking, with two very likable main characters.
I enjoyed this one quite a lot despite finding it weirdly written at the beginning. Having read it in my mother tongue, which I never did before for romance, I think it threw me off a bit and felt very cringy.
I loved the characters, all of them, loved the way they interacted with each other, but I would have loved more back-story for one of the MC.
If there were some parts here and there that made me roll my eyes really hard, this book was a page turner and I enjoyed it a lot.
Content & trigger warnings: death of a loved one, bullying
A cute, touching read, sometimes a bit too cliché, other times heartbreaking, with two very likable main characters.
I enjoyed this one quite a lot despite finding it weirdly written at the beginning. Having read it in my mother tongue, which I never did before for romance, I think it threw me off a bit and felt very cringy.
I loved the characters, all of them, loved the way they interacted with each other, but I would have loved more back-story for one of the MC.
If there were some parts here and there that made me roll my eyes really hard, this book was a page turner and I enjoyed it a lot.
Content & trigger warnings: death of a loved one, bullying
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My pick for the Astronomy class - Night classes: read the majority of this book when it's dark outside.
My pick for the Astronomy class - Night classes: read the majority of this book when it's dark outside.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Mental illness
— 3.25 stars —
A lovely, character driven story, with great representation, and tackling some important topics.
The art was really beautiful. It was soft, colorful, magical. I also loved the futuristic world and the representation of it was gorgeous. I was really drawn into the story by all the sci-fi/tech aspects of it. The characters were also interesting: they were facing relatable issues, having to make choices that felt real, and I enjoyed that part as well, even though they frustrated me quite a lot. I'm also not sure about one of the characters actions, but oh well.
But for me, it lacked a bit of a plot to make me fall in love with it, and the story was wrapped up pretty quickly, when there was all that build-up before. It felt a bit rushed. I'm also not a fan of open endings, but that's just a personal preference. I wanted to see a bit more.
Nonetheless, it was adorable.
A lovely, character driven story, with great representation, and tackling some important topics.
The art was really beautiful. It was soft, colorful, magical. I also loved the futuristic world and the representation of it was gorgeous. I was really drawn into the story by all the sci-fi/tech aspects of it. The characters were also interesting: they were facing relatable issues, having to make choices that felt real, and I enjoyed that part as well, even though they frustrated me quite a lot. I'm also not sure about one of the characters actions, but oh well.
But for me, it lacked a bit of a plot to make me fall in love with it, and the story was wrapped up pretty quickly, when there was all that build-up before. It felt a bit rushed. I'm also not a fan of open endings, but that's just a personal preference. I wanted to see a bit more.
Nonetheless, it was adorable.
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buddy read with the Dragons & Tea book club.
— 5 stars —
My pick for the Transfiguration class - Animagus lecture: book/series that includes shapeshifting
My pick for the Transfiguration class - (E) Read a book that's not the first in the series
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My pick for the Transfiguration class - Animagus lecture: book/series that includes shapeshifting
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My pick for the Transfiguration class - (E) Read a book that's not the first in the series
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Chapter 4: reading prompt #7 - read a friend’s recommended or favorite book! It could also be a book recommended y a book community member you like.
3/5 —
Je suis assez partagée sur ce livre. Autant je trouve l'histoire plutôt intéressante (plot-twists parfois étonnants), avec la présence des deux points de vue amenant un certain dynamisme, autant je pense que la réalisation aurait pu être un poil mieux.
J'ai trouvé l'écriture assez lente et simple, et à de nombreuses reprises, cela m'a ennuyée. De même, j'ai souvent eu du mal à accrocher avec les personnages durant la première moitié du livre — heureusement que ça a fini par changer.
Néanmoins, l'atmosphère très hivernale est parfaite en cette saison, j'ai aimé la façon dont tout était décrit. Les personnages féminins sont forts, pas bloqués dans des carcans de "bonne" ou de "mauvaise" personne, et les idées véhiculées sont, à mon sens, plutôt pertinentes et importantes (on n'est pas la copie de ses parents, on choisit sa famille,...).
Finalement, je dirais que j'ai passé un moment assez sympathique en lisant cette réécriture de Blanche-Neige/La Reine des Neiges, malgré les longueurs à certains moments, mais ce n'est définitivement pas la lecture qui m'a le plus plu, ou le plus marquée cette année.
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Je suis assez partagée sur ce livre. Autant je trouve l'histoire plutôt intéressante (plot-twists parfois étonnants), avec la présence des deux points de vue amenant un certain dynamisme, autant je pense que la réalisation aurait pu être un poil mieux.
J'ai trouvé l'écriture assez lente et simple, et à de nombreuses reprises, cela m'a ennuyée. De même, j'ai souvent eu du mal à accrocher avec les personnages durant la première moitié du livre — heureusement que ça a fini par changer.
Néanmoins, l'atmosphère très hivernale est parfaite en cette saison, j'ai aimé la façon dont tout était décrit. Les personnages féminins sont forts, pas bloqués dans des carcans de "bonne" ou de "mauvaise" personne, et les idées véhiculées sont, à mon sens, plutôt pertinentes et importantes (on n'est pas la copie de ses parents, on choisit sa famille,...).
Finalement, je dirais que j'ai passé un moment assez sympathique en lisant cette réécriture de Blanche-Neige/La Reine des Neiges, malgré les longueurs à certains moments, mais ce n'est définitivement pas la lecture qui m'a le plus plu, ou le plus marquée cette année.
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— 3.5* stars —
This story was really sad, raw and heartbreaking.
I think the dual narration added this extra little thing that made it compelling, and a bit more dynamic. I enjoyed that both perspectives where really different from one another, in the format they were told. It brought some dynamism to the story. However, as the plot moved on and the two paths 'crossed', it felt a bit repetitive.
I like Sadie as a character. I understood her motives, understood her. I felt for her and my heart was breaking for her.
I kind of expected way more than what I got, but I was still on my toes all the way throughout the story. The ending is frustrating of course, but also so perfect for that kind of story: it feels sadly realistic. It did felt a bit rushed though.
Sadie told a story that will definitely stay with me: it was impactful, raw and incredibly sad. I just think I hyped it up a bit too much for myself, seeing how everyone loved this book.
This story was really sad, raw and heartbreaking.
I think the dual narration added this extra little thing that made it compelling, and a bit more dynamic. I enjoyed that both perspectives where really different from one another, in the format they were told. It brought some dynamism to the story. However, as the plot moved on and the two paths 'crossed', it felt a bit repetitive.
I like Sadie as a character. I understood her motives, understood her. I felt for her and my heart was breaking for her.
I kind of expected way more than what I got, but I was still on my toes all the way throughout the story. The ending is frustrating of course, but also so perfect for that kind of story: it feels sadly realistic. It did felt a bit rushed though.
Sadie told a story that will definitely stay with me: it was impactful, raw and incredibly sad. I just think I hyped it up a bit too much for myself, seeing how everyone loved this book.
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My pick for the Divination class - Third eye: assign numbers to your TBR and use a random number generator to pick your read
My pick for the Divination class - Third eye: assign numbers to your TBR and use a random number generator to pick your read
— 3.5* stars —
Technically, You Started It was a cute, fun and fast book to read.
At first, it was off-putting. I stayed away from the reviews, so I didn’t know that the entire book was told in text messages format. You’re thrown into this book without knowing a single thing about the context. You don’t have a lot to work with: it was not hard to get into, but a little bit hard to continue with it, because it felt like it was going nowhere.
I’m glad I push through it, my curiosity over the format taking the upper hand. It ended up being a touching, funny story, with heart to heart conversations and a real friendship blooming through their texts. It was really cute.
I loved the two main characters, and saw a lot of myself in them, their questions and hesitations. I really connected to them and I think that helped a lot. I love the way their conversations were going from subjects to subjects, how they were with each other, how they talked. Sure, there were some eye-roll worthy moments, some really cliché, and the whole drama with Haley’s friends was plain annoying. And not gonna lie, there were some scenes made me tear up. But I really had a fun time reading this book.
I would have loved to have a bit more of the characters, the background, and would've not minded a more 'classic' format, though one with text messages still prevailing.
However, it was a fun and original way to read and discover a story, while still connecting to the characters a lot and enjoying a cute story.
My pick for the Muggle Studies class - Book from a perspective of a muggle (contemporary)
Technically, You Started It was a cute, fun and fast book to read.
At first, it was off-putting. I stayed away from the reviews, so I didn’t know that the entire book was told in text messages format. You’re thrown into this book without knowing a single thing about the context. You don’t have a lot to work with: it was not hard to get into, but a little bit hard to continue with it, because it felt like it was going nowhere.
I’m glad I push through it, my curiosity over the format taking the upper hand. It ended up being a touching, funny story, with heart to heart conversations and a real friendship blooming through their texts. It was really cute.
I loved the two main characters, and saw a lot of myself in them, their questions and hesitations. I really connected to them and I think that helped a lot. I love the way their conversations were going from subjects to subjects, how they were with each other, how they talked. Sure, there were some eye-roll worthy moments, some really cliché, and the whole drama with Haley’s friends was plain annoying. And not gonna lie, there were some scenes made me tear up. But I really had a fun time reading this book.
I would have loved to have a bit more of the characters, the background, and would've not minded a more 'classic' format, though one with text messages still prevailing.
However, it was a fun and original way to read and discover a story, while still connecting to the characters a lot and enjoying a cute story.
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My pick for the Muggle Studies class - Book from a perspective of a muggle (contemporary)
— 3.5* stars —
Every Heart a Doorway is an intriguing, compelling, fast read.
At first, I was afraid I was not going to like the story very much. The first couple of chapters were not as gripping as I thought it would be, and it was not as I was expected it. But I was curious enough to continue it. And as the story went on, I got way more interested.
I enjoyed reading about the characters, all having this little thing that makes them special, and kind of reflects the world they've been in. Jack and Jill were among my favorites. If at times, some of the characters felt a bit one-dimensional, I'm still very curious about them and want to know more of their backstories and the worlds they fell into, before ending up in the Wayward House. The mystery aspect of it was also something I liked.
It was a fairly short book (under 200 pages), and I feel like if the beginning dragged a little, the ending happened too fast. I was somehow surprised by the plot-twist and how it ended, but I guess this is also why I'm looking forward to reading the second book in the series.
In a short amount of pages, it encapsulated so much, and was packed with elements like magic and mystery and other worlds, that I just need more of it, because it felt tooshort.
The concept is captivating and unique, and I'm definitely thinking about reading the sequel to this one.
My pick for the Ancient Runes class - Heart rune: heart on the cover or in the title
Every Heart a Doorway is an intriguing, compelling, fast read.
At first, I was afraid I was not going to like the story very much. The first couple of chapters were not as gripping as I thought it would be, and it was not as I was expected it. But I was curious enough to continue it. And as the story went on, I got way more interested.
I enjoyed reading about the characters, all having this little thing that makes them special, and kind of reflects the world they've been in. Jack and Jill were among my favorites. If at times, some of the characters felt a bit one-dimensional, I'm still very curious about them and want to know more of their backstories and the worlds they fell into, before ending up in the Wayward House. The mystery aspect of it was also something I liked.
It was a fairly short book (under 200 pages), and I feel like if the beginning dragged a little, the ending happened too fast. I was somehow surprised by the plot-twist and how it ended, but I guess this is also why I'm looking forward to reading the second book in the series.
In a short amount of pages, it encapsulated so much, and was packed with elements like magic and mystery and other worlds, that I just need more of it, because it felt tooshort.
The concept is captivating and unique, and I'm definitely thinking about reading the sequel to this one.
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My pick for the Ancient Runes class - Heart rune: heart on the cover or in the title
— 3.5* stars —
Well, I almost didn't read this one. I read the first book of this duology almost two years ago and I didn't really feel like picking this one up. I could've read it right after the first one, but I didn't for some reason.
I hesitated for a long time, and almost decided against it, but I'm glad I read it. Daughter of the Siren Queen was a good surprised.
The tone felt different from the first one (a little more light I guess), but that may be because I read Daughter of the Pirate King almost two years ago. I enjoyed following the characters and being back into this world where Alosa, the MC, had to face new challenges. I like seeing her train to gain control of herself (though the reason of her control felt too simple to me), and navigate through her relationship with the crew. The new characters were really interesting and likable, and I like their role in this book. I also liked Alosa's relationship with Riden, the way it was slowly coming together. I like seeing them together and interact with each other. I also liked the writing, with these witty dialogues as well as some cute parts.
As for the plot, it was not very surprising but it was still gripping. I enjoyed the second half of the book way more than the first, that I found a bit meh. The second part was more action packed, had more training and overall was more to my taste.
This book was a fast read. I would advise to read the series back to back, or not wait two years like I did.
My pick for the Defense Against the Dark Arts class - Grindylows: book set at the sea/coast
Well, I almost didn't read this one. I read the first book of this duology almost two years ago and I didn't really feel like picking this one up. I could've read it right after the first one, but I didn't for some reason.
I hesitated for a long time, and almost decided against it, but I'm glad I read it. Daughter of the Siren Queen was a good surprised.
The tone felt different from the first one (a little more light I guess), but that may be because I read Daughter of the Pirate King almost two years ago. I enjoyed following the characters and being back into this world where Alosa, the MC, had to face new challenges. I like seeing her train to gain control of herself (though the reason of her control felt too simple to me), and navigate through her relationship with the crew. The new characters were really interesting and likable, and I like their role in this book. I also liked Alosa's relationship with Riden, the way it was slowly coming together. I like seeing them together and interact with each other. I also liked the writing, with these witty dialogues as well as some cute parts.
As for the plot, it was not very surprising but it was still gripping. I enjoyed the second half of the book way more than the first, that I found a bit meh. The second part was more action packed, had more training and overall was more to my taste.
This book was a fast read. I would advise to read the series back to back, or not wait two years like I did.
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My pick for the Defense Against the Dark Arts class - Grindylows: book set at the sea/coast