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A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
This was a massive info dump with about 20% plot. Just not for me.
Foxglove by Adalyn Grace
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I loved the first book in this series so much this one was never going to compare. But this dragged so much. The first half of this book didn’t need to happen. The ending was so satisfying but it felt like eons before we got there.
House of Salt and Sorrows by Erin A. Craig
4.0
This would have been perfect if it leaned more into the spooky aspects.
Men Have Called Her Crazy by Anna Marie Tendler
2.0
Someone needs a job and to actually accept the fact that she allows men to define her worth. Also accept that although the book is supposedly about hating men, it’s really about how much she can’t stand her mother.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Eating disorder, Mental illness, and Suicidal thoughts
The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
3.75
This is one where you gotta just suspend your disbelief and let yourself be taken along for the ride.
The Atlas Paradox by Olivie Blake
3.0
And when I say Belen was my favorite character in this one, then what?
Juniper & Thorn by Ava Reid
Did not finish book. Stopped at 39%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 39%.
Just not for me!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Eating disorder and Death of parent
Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
Did not finish book. Stopped at 46%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 46%.
I think this is the perfect book for someone else but the storylines are too drawn out for my taste.
I Have Some Questions For You by Rebecca Makkai
4.5
I will say the one person I suspected to have been involved was not and the one person I thought was too obvious to be the one was the one. So take that for what it’s worth.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Murder
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Eating disorder, and Suicidal thoughts
The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson
slow-paced
2.75
This would have been so much better without the full on murder coverup and the blackmail at the end . We’re just supposed to believe that no one ever figures out that Charlie and Jeff are dead and Sherry is in hiding???? Also how in the world does Bel just shift gears so quickly??? I liked this in theory and for the first 75% and then it completely jumped the shark.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia, Kidnapping, and Death of parent
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Pregnancy