dlrosebyh's Reviews (773)

a little darker, probably my fav so far :D

THIS ONE IS EVEN CUTER

Firstly, I’d like to thank NetGalley for giving me a free e-ARC of A Warm a rainy Day in Tokyo in exchange of an honest review,

Everyone has a favorite type of romance novel, but I believe we can all agree that a romance novel's undeveloped romance is one of the worst elements. 

This was a fascinating book. Enemies to lovers is a great trope, as you can see. When done correctly, it serves its purpose. I despise it when they dislike each other for no apparent reason. It does not provide what is expected. Is it true that I despise the way it's done in this book? No, but do I think it could have been better? Definitely.

Furthermore, I was dissatisfied with the climax. The build-up was fantastic, as was the plot, chemistry, and character growth. However, I felt that with that one incident, Bella's character growth was unseen. It wasn't resolved well, either, though I did enjoy the groveling.

On the lighter side, this book is a fast-paced rom-com that you could like reading if you're interested in Japanese culture. It's ideal for warm weather, especially now that summer is approaching. The writing style was excellent, and the book as a whole was well-written. Unlike many novels, this one had very few plot holes, which astonished me because it's difficult to write a novel without noticeable plot problems.

if a hug was a book, it would be heartstopper.

Firstly, I’d like to thank NetGalley and Holiday House for providing me an e-ARC of We are the Song in exchange of an honest review.

Fantasy books are either a hit or a miss; you'll either fall in love with them or despise them. That is, in the vast majority of cases. We Are the Song is surprisingly in the middle, however I'm leaning toward making it my entire personality. 

This book didn't get off to a great start. I became bored while reading this book, thus it took me a long time to finish it. However, after I got to the middle of the book, I was completely engrossed and couldn't put it down. I finished the second part of the book in one sitting.

As a result of my father's influence, I've always been a tremendous music enthusiast. That's what intrigued me to this novel in the first place. The title, the cover, and the summary all drew me in to read this book. Despite the fact that I didn't love it, I can confidently state that it did not disappoint. 

I found the main character to be really stereotypical. Despite the fact that she is like every other middle grade protagonist, I adored her. Then there's the typical betrayal trope. We Are the Song is a standard middle-grade story with a musical twist.

The literary style, like the theme, was wonderful. It was poetic, which pleased me because lyrical writing is difficult to master, especially when creating a middle school novel. 

In general, I like this book. I believe that fans of music, great writing, and the ideal balance of plot and character will enjoy this book. I also recommend this book to anyone who are new to fantasy because the world building isn't as difficult to follow.

I DID NOT WAIT FOR SO LONG FOR THIS SHIT ??

Women in stem. Need I explain more?

Firstly, I’d like to thank NetGalley for providing an e-ARC of My Mechanical Romance in exchange of an honest review.

The cover was the first thing that drew me into this book. Then there's the synopsis. See, I'm not a big fan of science. Actually, if I'm being completely honest, I despise science, especially physics. That being stated, I was undecided about whether or not to request this book. At the end of the day, I was fortunate to pick this up.

Teo Luna and Bel Maier are two "nerds" who are compelled to work together in My Mechanical Romance. Teo has been the robotics club's captain for several years. He has a reputation for being serious, studious, and a nerd. Not just any nerd, but a really attractive one. Bel, on the other hand, is a new student who is working hard to maintain her GPA in preparation for her future.

This book covers misogyny, sexism, and racism all at the same time, which are important topics. To be honest, it's rare to come across a romance book that tackles these issues without relying on preconceptions, so kudos to Follmuth for that.

The romance in this novel made me laugh, cry, and scream all at the same time. To avoid spoilers, I'm not going to say much more— but academic rivals to lovers and forced proximity? Excellent tropes. Did I mention Teo memorized Taylor Swift's discography in order to make Bel laugh?

In terms of the characters, each one is relatable in their own manner. Bel is the character with whom I have the most in common. Her academic aspirations, her love for Taylor Swift, and her Filipino heritage? Yes, she is unquestionably one of the most relatable protagonist.

Overall, I love this book. Please don't mind if I start using it as my main personality right now.

Did I finish this book, or did this book finish me?

The Kite Runner is a coming-of-age story about a wealthy life in Afghanistan. The story follows him from boyhood through fatherhood. 

There was a lot to take in with this book. This book was not an easy read for me, as someone who can read at least two books in a day. It addresses difficult issues like sexual assault (particularly rape), suicide attempts, and grief. I didn't complete it all at once. I had to take breaks to take in what I'd just read because each chapter was incredible. 

Every word, sentence, and paragraph in this book has significance. Each word has such a powerful impact on the book. For instance, in the first chapter, I'll include this item— and that item will be useful in the following chapters. As a melancholic person, I personally think that element was exquisitely done.

I only gave this book a 4.5 star rating because I was left wanting more. There were a few plot holes that I was hoping would be fixed (or at least covered up) in the future pages (one of the variables affecting this is that it's a coming of age novel). 

Anyway, enough ranting; if you've ever considered reading this book, here is your cue to do so (even better if you can get it as a physical book).