mlinder18's Reviews (632)

Another Brooklyn by Jacqueline Woodson

Another Brooklyn

Jacqueline Woodson

2.0
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
I wasn't feeling this. However, it's pretty short. I may the read again in the future. 
Kindred by Octavia E. Butler

Kindred

Octavia E. Butler

5.0
emotional tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
Episode Thirteen by Craig DiLouie

Episode Thirteen

Craig DiLouie

DID NOT FINISH: 20%
Nothing scary or horror like at all. In fact, the audio book was giving very goofy/silly vibes. 
Sanctuary of the Shadow by Aurora Ascher

Sanctuary of the Shadow

Aurora Ascher

DID NOT FINISH: 5%
A Woman Is No Man by Etaf Rum

A Woman Is No Man

Etaf Rum

5.0
dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
Each time I read this book it gets better. Absolutely heartbreaking and eye opening. 
An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green

An Absolutely Remarkable Thing

Hank Green

4.0
adventurous emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
Loved it, then I hated it and then I loved it again and finally I felt confused 
The Grownup by Gillian Flynn

The Grownup

Gillian Flynn

4.0
dark mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert

City of Girls

Elizabeth Gilbert

3.0
emotional reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
3.5 ✨

The beginning and ending was so captivating, but the middle was LONG. I don't think it needed to be this long at all. 
Craks in a Marriage by Barbara Barrett

Craks in a Marriage

Barbara Barrett

4.0
adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
Both so detailed and yet lacking crucial details at the same time. But heck, I loved these old ladies! 
A Twisted Love Story by Samantha Downing

A Twisted Love Story

Samantha Downing

DID NOT FINISH: 35%
I could not follow this as an audiobook