meganssschapters's Reviews (145)

I find this so hard to rate because one way I want to rate this a five star but I don't think it is 100% a five star read, so I decided on a 4.5. 

this book is so beautiful done. I talks about important topics. the characters feel so real and I really could relate to Emory Ward. the story have layers (someone would say layers like a onion) 
sometimes I had a hard time with the writing style because it's very unique. but I now want to read more. 

lovely standalone book, with an interesting plot & characters. this book is perfect for summer

this is the third time I reread this book, and the only reason why I did it is for the second book, and I did not really remember what had happened anymore.

I had again an enjoyable time with it. it is a very easy book to read and to get through. The main character Oraya is one of my female character, she is strong, smart & she is funny. Raihn is also one of my favorite male characters. the plot itself is very action packed and intense. I do think the writing itself isn’t my favorite and it feels a bit repetitive. the audiobook is amazing.

it did remind me a lot of the hunger games, but I do think the author did enough to make it original.

📚 Book Review Template

Title: deep end 
Author: ali hazelwood
Series Name (if any): none 
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 (out of 5)
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📖 One-Sentence Summary:
Deep End by Ali Hazelwood is a steamy college sports romance about a Stanford diver recovering from injury who enters a no-strings relationship with a champion swimmer, only to find herself falling for him as their connection deepens.
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📝 My Review:
I really loved the writing style in this book—it's beautiful and easy to get into. The plot is interesting and kept me hooked more than the romance parts, which I found less engaging. However, the book feels very long, and at times it drags a bit, which made it hard to stay focused. Overall, it's a well-written story with a strong plot, but it could’ve been tighter in some places.
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💡 Tropes:
- friends to lovers
- grumpy sunshine
- No-Strings-Attached Arrangement
- Overcoming Trauma
- BDSM Elements
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📌 Quotes:
1. From the very start, you had all the power. From the very start, I was in the palm of your hand
2. “Sometimes, when she's in deep sleep, a thoughtful little frown furls on her brow. Lukas cannot physically get out of bed until he has smoothed it over with his lips. He used to want to prove to himself that he could thrive, even without her. He has given up on that. Now he just wants her.”

fourth time reading [21/04/25]
Title: shatter me 
Author: Tahereh mafi 
Series Name (if any): shatter me #1
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 (out of 5)
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📖 One-Sentence Summary:
Shatter Me is a gripping dystopian novel that follows Juliette Ferrars, a 17-year-old girl with a lethal touch, as she navigates isolation, discovers her powers, and confronts an oppressive regime.
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📝 My Review:
Shatter Me pulled me in from page one with its fast-paced plot and effortlessly readable writing style. The characters are not only interesting but show real growth as the story progresses, which made me even more invested in their journeys. I’ve always loved dystopian settings, and this one hits the mark perfectly—dark, intense, and full of potential. As a series opener, it’s everything I could ask for and sets the stage for so much more.
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💡 Tropes:
- deadly touch
- dystopian society
- love triangle
- found family
- strong FMC
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📌 Quotes:
1. “I spent my life folded between the pages of books. In the absence of human relationships I formed bonds with paper characters.”
2. “All I ever wanted was to reach out and touch another human being not just with my hands but with my heart.”
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Would I recommend? yes