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elizlizabeth's Reviews (242)
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
I think the plot was too convoluted, I would've read the hell out of a low-stakes comedy of errors with the aunties blowing things out of proportion but as it is, I had a hard time suspending my disbelief to truly enjoy the ride.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Kidnapping, Murder
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Really enjoyed the narrating voice which must have been a feat to write because Jack is both evidently a child but also very mature for his age in a way that's believable given the context he had to grow up in. This could have very easily been a chronicle of an escape only, but the author weaved in some critiques to media and society that felt super poignant. Ending was good, I just felt that the pacing rushed a bit after chapter 4.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Miscarriage, Suicide attempt
Moderate: Child abuse, Rape, Pregnancy
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
Loved the world building for this, and would definitely like to know more about it. I like how the enemies to lovers developed because hilarious. Plus all the characters are so well rounded I fell in love with most by page 20.
Only disliked that the pacing was weird at times, esp when it halted everything to focus on Simon et Baz which were sweet scenes but maybe a better fit as annexes (or dare I say... fanfiction?)
Only disliked that the pacing was weird at times, esp when it halted everything to focus on Simon et Baz which were sweet scenes but maybe a better fit as annexes (or dare I say... fanfiction?)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Car accident
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Praise praise praise. This has everything I love in a story: gays, pirates, a himbo, a sinking church.. what more can you ask?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Homophobia
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
I love this book so so much. They don't make 'em like they used to, sigh.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse
emotional
funny
fast-paced
It started very good pacing and plot wise but around the middle I felt like it dragged too much on the MC's internal monologue.
The premise was fun tho, and you can see TJR's craft on the way she fleshed out all of the characters.
The premise was fun tho, and you can see TJR's craft on the way she fleshed out all of the characters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Grief
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Pretty much what it says on the tin. Ben is a little annoying and whiny tbh, and Arthur is ok but why the fuck is he worrying about losing his virginity? Boy's barely 16!
lighthearted
fast-paced
This was an entretaining book but it only delves on surface level knowledge of the human body. Mostly it's the author's life experiences and outlook on life, which was hilarious to me because at points it reads like the man went "ok I only get to publish ONE book so time to get every idea I've ever had out in print"
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness, Blood, Excrement, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Addiction, Eating disorder
dark
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
This was such a satisfying read.
A wonderful critique on how despite openly condemning predators, society still protects them and seeks to empathize with, turning the victim into a mere projection of her situation. Vannesa's voice is so human that it's easy to empathize, to the point the reader's own biases and flaws lay out in the open, weave themselves into the bigger conversation.
A wonderful critique on how despite openly condemning predators, society still protects them and seeks to empathize with, turning the victim into a mere projection of her situation. Vannesa's voice is so human that it's easy to empathize, to the point the reader's own biases and flaws lay out in the open, weave themselves into the bigger conversation.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Gaslighting
Moderate: Drug use, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide