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lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I can honestly say that I don't think I've ever read a book quite like this before. The commentary on societal expectations and the pressure to 'fit in' to satisfy the people around you was very well done and kept me interested to see how Keiko would react to the influence of those around her. The writing style, while interesting, wasn't exactly my taste but it also makes sense for the character and their thought process and view on the world.
P.S - Shiraha is truthfully one of the most unbearable characters that I have read in a very long time andI was so happy to see Keiko basically tell him to fuck off in the end.
P.S - Shiraha is truthfully one of the most unbearable characters that I have read in a very long time and
adventurous
fast-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:
Yes
I enjoyed this installment so much more than the third, The Titan's Curse. Once again, the mythology transformed into modern references were super interesting and I loved getting to explore the different monsters and creatures that we wouldn't normally see in most Greek retellings. Watching Percy and Annabeth grow into their feelings for one another (I mean come on, it's so obvious) is adorable and I need more of them awkwardly liking one another without outright saying it.
One of my favorite things in this installment was the examination into the 'never meet your hero' trope.Between Tyson (my forever favorite) coming to terms with being let down by Briares the Hundred Handed One, Grover having to let go of this ideal version of Pan that he and the satyrs have constructed, and Annabeth realizing that, while talented, Daedalus was just a man that lived with his own mistakes and regrets, the group has realized that they do not have to rely on others to be their heroes - they are the heroes of their own story.
While The Sea of Monsters was my favorite book in the series, The Battle of the Labyrinth has now taken first place. I am so excited to move onto the final of the original PJO quintet, The Last Olympian.
One of my favorite things in this installment was the examination into the 'never meet your hero' trope.
While The Sea of Monsters was my favorite book in the series, The Battle of the Labyrinth has now taken first place. I am so excited to move onto the final of the original PJO quintet, The Last Olympian.
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Considering how short this book is, it felt like I was reading it for ages.
lighthearted
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:
Yes
This was a cute, quick read romance between two highly introverted/social anxiety ridden Gen Xers. It was heavy in the pop culture references, but I didn't necessarily hate it - probably because the references were to things I'm actually familiar with (gaming, anime, etc.). The bisexuality and demi-sexuality representation was a nice addition and I appreciated that it was done with an older individual, showing that you can be true to yourself at any point in life.
hopeful
mysterious
fast-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:
Yes
In a mere 136 pages Polk developed a spectacular story that blends the fantasy, science fiction, and historical fiction genres - and to make it even better it's a queer love story through and through. As I feel with most novella's that I love - I need more. I need more of this supernatural world that Polk has so brilliantly created and I need more of the relationships we explored.
We would be. I'd dust the knickknacks, burn the sausage, wake up next to her every morning. I'd be grateful, even though I knew the end.
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Gojo Satoru you have my whole soul.
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
It's a sweet story about a man and his cat...could it possibly anything other than amazing? The answer is no.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Gods, whatever drug Quinn puts into her books I need it through an IV immediately. I have been looking forward to Hyacinth's installment of the Bridgerton series since we were introduced to her wit and humor through her siblings stories, and she did not disappoint. Hyacinth, being the youngest of the 8 Bridgerton children, has a very unique place in her family, with an equally unique sense of self and disposition. As with all the books, some of my favorites scenes are those between the main character, Violet and their siblings, and this was no different. Violet continues to show her devotion to her children through her love and humor and I love her even more with each installment. While we didn't get many scenes with her siblings, the bit we got to experience with Gregory had me quite literally laughing out loud (like much of this book did) - watching their relationship as the two youngest children was beautiful and only made me want more of them (thank you fanfiction writers for being able to supplement my need for more Bridgerton sibling moments).
I already loved Lady Danbury's character from the previous books, especially in Romancing Mister Bridgerton, and getting to see more of her and her relationships with Gareth and Hyacinth was truly a treat - everyone needs a Lady Danbury in their life to challenge them (lucky for Gareth he gets a mini-LD through Hyacinth).
Gareth and Hyacinth's love story is absolutely in my top 3 of the series (I refuse to truly rank them because I love Offer From a Gentleman, Romancing Mister Bridgerton, and now It's in His Kiss so much). Their chemistry from the start was palpable, their dialogue was witty and challenging, and their interest in one another seemed to grow naturally.While I can understand how readers could be frustrated with how much sense Hyacinth seems to lose around Gareth, especially in romantic moments, I see it less as her becoming 'stupid from lust' and more that she feels she can actually let go and not have to be in control of the moment, worried about appearing as intelligent and as more than what a lady is expected to be in their society. She can turn off her brain and just be - and really that's a beautiful feeling to experience. The mini-mystery element was fun and different from previous installment's conflicts as well and brought something fresh to the series.
This series is to die for and I honestly don't know how I feel about being one book away from the ending. I truly believe this will be a series that I continue to re-read, that is how much I have fallen in love with it. But in the meantime, next up is On the Way to the Wedding.
I already loved Lady Danbury's character from the previous books, especially in Romancing Mister Bridgerton, and getting to see more of her and her relationships with Gareth and Hyacinth was truly a treat - everyone needs a Lady Danbury in their life to challenge them (lucky for Gareth he gets a mini-LD through Hyacinth).
Gareth and Hyacinth's love story is absolutely in my top 3 of the series (I refuse to truly rank them because I love Offer From a Gentleman, Romancing Mister Bridgerton, and now It's in His Kiss so much). Their chemistry from the start was palpable, their dialogue was witty and challenging, and their interest in one another seemed to grow naturally.
This series is to die for and I honestly don't know how I feel about being one book away from the ending. I truly believe this will be a series that I continue to re-read, that is how much I have fallen in love with it. But in the meantime, next up is On the Way to the Wedding.
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Not something that I would normally pick up, but this was fun (and hot..). I enjoyed the slow progression into the relationships and each male love interest felt unique enough to justify so many of them being involved in some way. Very much not a plot-heavy book, but let's be honest, with how hot and steamy it was...does the plot really matter all that much? I'm still deciding if I'll continue onto Part Two, but I enjoyed this enough to strongly consider it.
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I'm almost positive that I enjoyed this...almost. The writing was equal parts stunning and haunting, and I found myself really wanting to know what happened to Leah and her crewmates during the expedition. Unfortunately, that would not be the case - which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but I still wanted a little bit more from the story when it came to the plot points. This is very much a character story, meant to examine how post-expedition have affected Leah and Miri and where those changes to themselves and their relationship take them.
One of the things I enjoyed most was Miri speaking about her relationship with her mother and illness/disease. As the story progressed, it felt like there were many overlaps between her relationships with her mother and Leah.
The biggest draw back in Our Wives Under the Sea was that I just didn't feel a connection to either Miri or Leah - and as a character-based story, I really needed someone to connect to in order to feel connected to the book as a whole.
One of the things I enjoyed most was Miri speaking about her relationship with her mother and illness/disease. As the story progressed, it felt like there were many overlaps between her relationships with her mother and Leah.
The biggest draw back in Our Wives Under the Sea was that I just didn't feel a connection to either Miri or Leah - and as a character-based story, I really needed someone to connect to in order to feel connected to the book as a whole.
In truth, we will only perform any action a certain number of times, and to know that can never be helpful. There is no use in demanding to know the number, in demanding to know upon waking the number of boxes to be ticked off every single day. After all, why would it help to be shown the mathematics of things, when instead we could simply imagine that whatever time we have is limitless.