svmreads's Reviews (412)

dark medium-paced

Honestly disappointed by this one, as I had such high expectations. Ultimately this book was trying to tackle way too many different ideas and (ironically) many of them were only dealt with at surface-level. It was hard to believe that the main character would work at Holistik and eventually with Apothecare when Victor and the company seemed so super villainish at the start of the book. 
dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

One of the best books I've ever read! How am I supposed to read another book again?!

All Things Are Too Small: Essays in Praise of Excess

Becca Rothfeld

DID NOT FINISH: 21%

All things are too small, except for this book
dark emotional funny hopeful reflective sad fast-paced

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dark reflective tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I've been meaning to pick up this collection forever and I'm SO happy I finally read it this year. "The Embodiment" is a new all-time favorite short story. So excited to read YOUR UTOPIA!
emotional funny hopeful medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes

Such a fun rom-com! Loved the scenes where they were developing the video series. Wish we got more of Simone and Ray in a romantic context, as I loved their chemistry. Excited to read more from TJ Alexander!
hopeful reflective relaxing fast-paced

Loved the imagery in this collection! I'll have to get a physical copy so I could highlight some lines.

Exalted

Anna Dorn

DID NOT FINISH: 23%

I'm so sorry, I tried to enjoy this book and couldn't get into it. I know there's a big plot twist (which I already looked up and...wow) but I was so bored I couldn't get through it. And I know that Emily and Dawn are supposed to be unlikeable but they had literally zero redeeming qualities. Also, I wasn't a fan of the audiobook narration. I am willing to give Anna Dorn's new book, PERFUME AND PAIN, a shot because it sounds intriguing.
challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes