poojbooj's Reviews (793)

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes

this was such a good book and everyone should read it. brb crying. the full circle moment of lemons and looking for pieces of joy and hope in horrible situations
adventurous challenging tense slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes

this really was a stupid person's version of lotr. much easier to read but honestly it feels like the same story and wasn't that interesting
adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix

this was so good and i'm having withdrawal from the freaking book
lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

this was a very cozy read that had no plot but all the character development
adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix

that started out so slow by fuck that was good. wanted to punch oliver the whole time but very good book

The Phoenix King

Aparna Verma

DID NOT FINISH: 15%

it simply wasn't holding my attention long enough. i wasn't expecting a political adventure book, was hoping for more romantic adventure
adventurous dark emotional 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: No

was quite interesting but i didn't get many references bc i've never read jules verne. didn't predict that plot twist though
adventurous emotional mysterious tense medium-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

This book is about a spoiled heiress getting a reality check when her grandma is murdered and she's disinherited from the family. Unless.... she can find the murderer before the deadline and her money is permanently gone. 

This was a really interesting premise that I enjoyed reading. Very short and sweet book. Pomona was a little annoying but that was how she was designed and it was nice to see her character develop throughout the book as she realizes how much work it actually is to survive in NYC. The murder investigation also felt very straightforward as we were led through the story. 3.75/5 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.
emotional fast-paced

i don't really know what this added to the whole story
adventurous emotional tense slow-paced

this shit is so long yet somehow paced really well?? very interesting vibes. but i enjoyed the story a lot, love the female protagonist and all the subplots