jo_22's Reviews (399)

Home Is Where the Bodies Are

Jeneva Rose

3.5

dark emotional mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I liked the multiple POVs and setting. Figured out the mystery early but still enjoyed it

The Husbands

Holly Gramazio

3.5

emotional funny mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Entertaining audiobook and cool premise, not as well-executed as I think it could’ve been. The magical realism was interesting and thought-provoking

Turtles All the Way Down

John Green

3.5

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Not my fave John Green book but enjoyable nonetheless

Margo's Got Money Troubles

Rufi Thorpe

4.0

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I liked the message and way this novel explored contemporary contentious topics

Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands

Kate Beaton

4.25

The Women

Kristin Hannah

2.75

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Just okay. Some aspects were good, and I liked the historical aspect. I will still read this author for the entertainment & escapism. The writing is cringey in many spots, with borderline saccharine dialogue.

I feel like I have whiplash from all the plot points— it’s effective if that is intent based on trying to convey how life-altering the Vietnam war was for the women vets.