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The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh
3.0
It was a book club read and everyone else was pretty into it, but I wasn’t. I would have probably DNFd it just bc it wasn’t my mood and I’m in a book slump but I did like a lot of aspects of the story and the ending was cute overall.
My cousin said it read like it was a studio ghibli movie which I agree with but it was a slow start.
My cousin said it read like it was a studio ghibli movie which I agree with but it was a slow start.
Wash Day Diaries by Jamila Rowser
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Loved the set up of this - slice of life with very relatable wash day hair stuff along with true life/friendship plots.
Literally finished it so fast.
Literally finished it so fast.
The Agony of Alice by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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? Yes
4.75
I love Alice haha it’s been too long since I read this series and idk it just came to mind and I really wanted to re read it bc it was one of my firsts and favorites as a kid in terms of “romance”.
I started it thinking it would read super out dates and I wouldn’t actually like it but WOW this book is basically timeless??? The growth around Mrs. Plotkin was amazing. It sucked that Mrs. Plotkin was written so from such a negative point of view but I think Alice’s perception was overall accurate based off how society expect women to look.
I started it thinking it would read super out dates and I wouldn’t actually like it but WOW this book is basically timeless??? The growth around Mrs. Plotkin was amazing. It sucked that Mrs. Plotkin was written so from such a negative point of view but I think Alice’s perception was overall accurate based off how society expect women to look.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming and Fatphobia
Minor: Bullying and Death of parent
Brutal Vows by J.T. Geissinger
reflective
tense
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
4.0
It was pretty “light” for a dark romance. Lots of erotic that I personally skipped lol but their love was pretty puppy dog cute all mafias and move considered.
The narrators do a FANTASTIC job bc I was fully engaged with the voices (and plot ofc).
The narrators do a FANTASTIC job bc I was fully engaged with the voices (and plot ofc).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Violence, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Queen Bee by Amalie Howard
Did not finish book. Stopped at 13%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 13%.
It’s good but not really keeping me focused and I don’t love the “flashback” style.
A Guide to Being Just Friends by Sophie Sullivan
Did not finish book. Stopped at 4%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 4%.
Saladddddddd and salaaaad lol
The Blonde Identity by Ally Carter
Did not finish book. Stopped at 23%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 23%.
It’s not bad but does read a tad elementary so after putting it down, I’m not inclined to keep reading.
The Love Audit by Annah Conwell
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
A rom com that wasn’t bad, sometimes funny but mostly average execution in terms of actual plot/climax