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You Asked for Perfect by Laura Silverman
emotional
tense
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
2.75
I disagree with the “lighthearted” tag commonly given to this book. The intense focus on stress/overworking made me feel quite tense while reading. Still, I enjoyed it, and I do agree that the book tries to have many lighthearted moments as well. I just didn’t really feel lighthearted because I felt so stressed for the main character.
I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
It's Just Not My Night! - Tale of a Fallen Vampire Queen Vol. 1 by Muchimaro
Did not finish book.
Did not finish book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Sexual assault
Mame Coordinate, Vol. 1 by Sachi Miyabe
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder
There is no explicit discussion of eating disorders in the books, however disordered eating seems to be encouraged by model management, and (minor spoilers) one model character is shown living off nothing but juice for three days to prepare for an audition.
Kids These Days: The Making of Millennials by Malcolm Harris
Did not finish book. Stopped at 21%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 21%.
Heart of the Steal by Roan Parrish, Avon Gale
Did not finish book. Stopped at 60%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 60%.
DNF at 56%
This didn't really live up to my expectations. The pacing is kind of weird (there are sudden month long timeskips) and I'm not really rooting for their relationship. I tried to finish this but I'm honestly bored.
This didn't really live up to my expectations. The pacing is kind of weird (there are sudden month long timeskips) and I'm not really rooting for their relationship. I tried to finish this but I'm honestly bored.
Emergency Contact by Mary H.K. Choi
Did not finish book. Stopped at 5%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 5%.
DNF. This book has a gorgeous cover. That's about it.
I couldn't get through this. The male lead, Sam, seems okay. The female lead, Penny, is a total bitch, and not in a fun "flawed character" authorial intent way.
She's constantly putting others down, especially other women who dare to show even a smidge of femininity, and all of this is portrayed with an uncomfortable superior-feeling attitude. Basically, the writer seems to think it's edgy to be nasty to others.
Yikes.
I couldn't get through this. The male lead, Sam, seems okay. The female lead, Penny, is a total bitch, and not in a fun "flawed character" authorial intent way.
She's constantly putting others down, especially other women who dare to show even a smidge of femininity, and all of this is portrayed with an uncomfortable superior-feeling attitude. Basically, the writer seems to think it's edgy to be nasty to others.
Yikes.
Hikaru No Go, Vol. 1: Descent of the Go Master by Yumi Hotta
One of my all time favourite manga. It's been almost 10 years since I last read it and I love experiencing the story all over again.
Tweet Cute by Emma Lord
4.0
This book is a delicious freshly baked meal that I couldn't help but absolutely *devour* in one go. It's only February, but this might be my favourite read of the year!
Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson
I've been kind of burnt out on adult fantasy, I used to read almost nothing but fantasy but the last ten years or so I've just not been able to find much that held my attention and I've been reading almost exclusively YA instead.
This book changed everything. Who knew that fantasy could be so deeply layered yet still so accessible? The worldbuilding in this is sublime. So many books smack you in the face with exposition in the first page and never really stop. Reading this, however, felt like I was gently being wrapped in a warm blanket. I never felt like I was being info-dumped on. Instead, the world gradually unfolds over the course of the story, in a way that feels organic and keeps you interested to learn more as the story goes on.
The characters. THE CHARACTERS. (Insert chef's kiss here.) I love the characters and their journey in this story. I don't really know what else to say without delving into spoilers. I just love them.
I'm really excited to read more of Brandon Sanderson's books now, and love fantasy once more!
5.0
This is not going to be a very useful or coherent review, but I feel like if I don't type something I'm going to burst because I LOVE THIS BOOK SO MUCH AND I NEED EVERYONE TO KNOW!
I've been kind of burnt out on adult fantasy, I used to read almost nothing but fantasy but the last ten years or so I've just not been able to find much that held my attention and I've been reading almost exclusively YA instead.
This book changed everything. Who knew that fantasy could be so deeply layered yet still so accessible? The worldbuilding in this is sublime. So many books smack you in the face with exposition in the first page and never really stop. Reading this, however, felt like I was gently being wrapped in a warm blanket. I never felt like I was being info-dumped on. Instead, the world gradually unfolds over the course of the story, in a way that feels organic and keeps you interested to learn more as the story goes on.
The characters. THE CHARACTERS. (Insert chef's kiss here.) I love the characters and their journey in this story. I don't really know what else to say without delving into spoilers. I just love them.
I'm really excited to read more of Brandon Sanderson's books now, and love fantasy once more!