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dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
One of the most atmospheric books I’ve ever read. I think the author did a great job at making you feel like you were in the rust belt and I felt like I really understood the community, it’s citizens, and everyone’s dynamic.
This was my first social horror and I really enjoyed the commentary.
While the story is meant to be mysterious, I did feel it all tied together too quickly and left me feeling a little underwhelmed. I think the blending of real people and the supernatural led to some confusion.
This was my first social horror and I really enjoyed the commentary.
While the story is meant to be mysterious, I did feel it all tied together too quickly and left me feeling a little underwhelmed. I think the blending of real people and the supernatural led to some confusion.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder
Minor: Sexual content
DNF at 25%
I really enjoy CM Nascosta’s writing but I hated the male love interest in this story. To be fair, the author warns in the beginning that he is a rake and gets with other women in the story. Just not my cup of tea but I look forward to her next release.
I really enjoy CM Nascosta’s writing but I hated the male love interest in this story. To be fair, the author warns in the beginning that he is a rake and gets with other women in the story. Just not my cup of tea but I look forward to her next release.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
A short read and weird storyline that kept me engaged. I thought this book was good but I don’t really feel like I understood it. I don’t have any strong feelings about it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide
Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Blood
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
A really good book about revenge and the domino effect of one horrible action. I think Naoki’s POV was boring since it didn’t really offer any new information, but everyone else’s really added a lot of depth to the story.
My jaw dropped at the ending I loved it.
My jaw dropped at the ending I loved it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Murder
Moderate: Animal death, Toxic friendship
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I devoured this book! I really loved Mayumi and Faunus. Mayumi especially, she was kind of an asshole and I loved it. Most FMC’s aren’t so harsh so I thought it was refreshing. Faunus was very witty and playful and I loved it. Personally I enjoy the monsters with a lot of humanity so I enjoyed Faunus more than Magnar.
A lot of good world building in this world and I love learning more about the Duskwalkers and their “parents.” I’m looking forward to the next book!
P.S. I loved meeting the “twins” and I’m really hoping they share a bride!
A lot of good world building in this world and I love learning more about the Duskwalkers and their “parents.” I’m looking forward to the next book!
P.S. I loved meeting the “twins” and I’m really hoping they share a bride!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Blood
Moderate: Torture
Minor: Pregnancy
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
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
A really wholesome book about being yourself that is sure to leave you with the warm fuzzies. If you enjoyed House in the Cerulean Sea then you’ll definitely enjoy this too.
I found Mita to be a little too quick to forgive after the conflict but that’s probably because I’m an unforgiving asshole.
I found Mita to be a little too quick to forgive after the conflict but that’s probably because I’m an unforgiving asshole.
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This book is incredibly well written and engaging. I love video games so I personally loved all of the descriptions of the games and the worlds they built throughout the story.
It’s rare to find a story with such REAL characters. Everyone makes mistakes, sometimes do fucked up and selfish acts, but at the of the day I understand everyone’s perspective even when they’re not right or wrong.
Overall I found Sadie to be rather underdeveloped in comparison to Sam. I also found her storyline with Dov to be really boring and cliche and just overall unnecessary to the story.
It’s rare to find a story with such REAL characters. Everyone makes mistakes, sometimes do fucked up and selfish acts, but at the of the day I understand everyone’s perspective even when they’re not right or wrong.
Overall I found Sadie to be rather underdeveloped in comparison to Sam. I also found her storyline with Dov to be really boring and cliche and just overall unnecessary to the story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Xenophobia, Mass/school shootings
informative
medium-paced
A very good entry level book about race (as the title suggests). Very concise and informative.
If you’ve read a handful of race books before then you probably won’t get a whole lot of new information out of this one, but if you’re interested in learning and just starting out then start here!
If you’ve read a handful of race books before then you probably won’t get a whole lot of new information out of this one, but if you’re interested in learning and just starting out then start here!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
A very sweet and endearing story about love and grief. It has a bit of a slow start but things do pick up. The ending is a little bit too picturesque but still good. I think all of the friendships/relationships developed really organically and I liked the slower development, it felt more real.
Maybe I’m petty but I wish Nat never reunited her friendship with Edie. Forgiveness and moving up is one thing but I could never go back to what it once was. Then again no one has ever accused me of being too forgiving lol.
Maybe I’m petty but I wish Nat never reunited her friendship with Edie. Forgiveness and moving up is one thing but I could never go back to what it once was. Then again no one has ever accused me of being too forgiving lol.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Infidelity, Mental illness, Car accident
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:
Complicated
This was cute and I think Dani and Zaf worked well together has a couple. I loved the positive tone and discussions about mental health, especially among men.
I didn’t connect with the grand gesture at the end, I’m not entirely sure why.
I liked Dani as a character but I was a little over the “I don’t date” attitude. It also took too long imo to understand why she was so against dating. Obviously not dating a completely valid choice for someone to make, but like this is a romance. I want to read about people who want to date haha.
I didn’t connect with the grand gesture at the end, I’m not entirely sure why.
I liked Dani as a character but I was a little over the “I don’t date” attitude. It also took too long imo to understand why she was so against dating. Obviously not dating a completely valid choice for someone to make, but like this is a romance. I want to read about people who want to date haha.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders