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dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book hurts. It hurt me so much. I adored it.
Slow to start but it does pick up pace and I found myself unable to put it down, finally finishing it at 2am.
It's raw and heartfelt and sad and tragic.
If you love stories based on familial bonds, on tackling environmental issues and discovering one's purpose in life - this book is for you. But prepare your heart to break.
Slow to start but it does pick up pace and I found myself unable to put it down, finally finishing it at 2am.
It's raw and heartfelt and sad and tragic.
If you love stories based on familial bonds, on tackling environmental issues and discovering one's purpose in life - this book is for you. But prepare your heart to break.
Content Warnings
Minor: Cancer, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Blood, Vomit, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Death of parent
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Dark and twisting, this dark academia thriller grips you from start to finish.
I struggled to put this book down, it truly is a masterpiece for the mind. Disturbing and luscious all at once. A story within a story that unfolds not like a flower but like broken origami, sharp and crisp.
If you love psychological thrillers dashed with a hint of supernatural in a dark academic setting - then this could be for you!
I struggled to put this book down, it truly is a masterpiece for the mind. Disturbing and luscious all at once. A story within a story that unfolds not like a flower but like broken origami, sharp and crisp.
If you love psychological thrillers dashed with a hint of supernatural in a dark academic setting - then this could be for you!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Murder, Toxic friendship, Alcohol
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hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
I adored this book, read it in one sitting, could not put it down.
To read another enby's experience and have it resonate so clearly with my own was validating.
Educational, thought provoking, witty and real. I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone wanting to learn more about queer history, being non-binary and living ones authentic truth.
To read another enby's experience and have it resonate so clearly with my own was validating.
Educational, thought provoking, witty and real. I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone wanting to learn more about queer history, being non-binary and living ones authentic truth.
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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:
Complicated
4.5/5 stars.
A fantastic ending to our phoenix riding journey. Jam packed with action, emotion and fire. It was slow to start but then I struggled to put it down. A series I will read again in the future. A story for all those fighting for their place, for what is right and for love.
A fantastic ending to our phoenix riding journey. Jam packed with action, emotion and fire. It was slow to start but then I struggled to put it down. A series I will read again in the future. A story for all those fighting for their place, for what is right and for love.
emotional
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book gave me very much adult contemporary Beauty and the Beast vibes. Set in France - check, bad boy who's depicted as bit of a 'monster' - check, book loving girl who sees the good in people being romanced by a slightly self involved smarmy man - check.
A book that book lovers will enjoy for Sarah's commitment to books. However there is a slight romanticism surrounding Maxime's violent tendencies, so this may not suit readers who are triggered by violent outbursts.
A book that book lovers will enjoy for Sarah's commitment to books. However there is a slight romanticism surrounding Maxime's violent tendencies, so this may not suit readers who are triggered by violent outbursts.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Suicide
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
3.5 stars.
I love Rin and their writing so I was really excited about this book. However I did struggle to like many of the characters.
I feel that this would make an amazing on screen adaptation as despite there being a lot of dialogue there was little character depth for the most part and the chemistry was lacking between a lot of the characters.
I adored the idea behind the story and it was so good to finally see Filipino culture represented in a fairy tale-esque fantasy story. I was just missing Rin's fantastic character depth that I know they can do from their other work.
I will read the sequel but I was left feeling a little disappointed by this one.
I love Rin and their writing so I was really excited about this book. However I did struggle to like many of the characters.
I feel that this would make an amazing on screen adaptation as despite there being a lot of dialogue there was little character depth for the most part and the chemistry was lacking between a lot of the characters.
I adored the idea behind the story and it was so good to finally see Filipino culture represented in a fairy tale-esque fantasy story. I was just missing Rin's fantastic character depth that I know they can do from their other work.
I will read the sequel but I was left feeling a little disappointed by this one.
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3.5/4 stars.
I adored the diversity of this story and there were some really cute moments.
I struggled in places as the main character was very superficial and it was hard to root for them.
Devin is probably my favourite character and I felt e had a lot more to em.
It is an easy quick read that for the most part is enjoyable.
I adored the diversity of this story and there were some really cute moments.
I struggled in places as the main character was very superficial and it was hard to root for them.
Devin is probably my favourite character and I felt e had a lot more to em.
It is an easy quick read that for the most part is enjoyable.
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
3.5/4 stars
I had really high hopes for this sequel, and whilst it is still well written I found the pacing to be a little all over the place and the end was very fast paced, almost rushed.
The last 20 pages were emotional and tied everything in together though. And I loved being back in the lush world that Elizabeth has created.
I had really high hopes for this sequel, and whilst it is still well written I found the pacing to be a little all over the place and the end was very fast paced, almost rushed.
The last 20 pages were emotional and tied everything in together though. And I loved being back in the lush world that Elizabeth has created.
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
This book should have come with trigger warnings - be aware of suicide/suicidal thoughts and self harm being an under current throughout this book.
Whilst I'm sure this book will find its audience, it sadly wasn't for me.
The often times repetitive internal dialogue made this a tough book to slog through. Mostly I found the book to be quite sad and disheartening. I wish that it had been a more uplifting representation of a differently abled person.
There were some lighter moments that eased the constant emotional push, I just wish there had been more. There are some wonderful characters included but again, the overall feel of the book left me feeling low.
Whilst I'm sure this book will find its audience, it sadly wasn't for me.
The often times repetitive internal dialogue made this a tough book to slog through. Mostly I found the book to be quite sad and disheartening. I wish that it had been a more uplifting representation of a differently abled person.
There were some lighter moments that eased the constant emotional push, I just wish there had been more. There are some wonderful characters included but again, the overall feel of the book left me feeling low.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Alcoholism, Bullying, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Grief, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Fast paced and action filled. A fairy tale for those looking for the damsel to save herself and for the Prince to be a hapless cowardly rogue.