#Book Rating

[acoraf]

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[fewwordreviews]

Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

Tears. So many deaths. Mind altering. Political intrigue. Masterfully written. RIP everyone.

9/10 Peeta 4 evah.

[rissyrosie]

Book: Deep End by Ali Hazelwood

Book Rate: 4.5

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The anticipation I had waiting for this book to come out, Ali once again never disappoints! I think it was cute the connection Lukas and Scarlett had sweet moments and them having intimacy contact than emotional (from what I have a feeling) but I highly recommend this book to anyone that has never read a swimmer/diver romance

[su4vz]

[IRON FLAME SPOILERS AHEAD]

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Soo, I just finished iron flame and oh boy-

XADEN TURNING INTO A FUCKING VENIN.

Unbelievable. Oh and andarna being the 7th dragon breed is just slaying.(I love her relationship with Tairn)

And I think the nightmares Violet had of the sage might be Xaden’s, and she somehow through the bond had the same nightmare???

Lilith’s death really made me cry for some reason, it was just so..sad? Idk but I really wanted to see her mending her relationship with the sorrengail siblings.

And Xaden mentioning that he doesn’t know where his mom is was surprising, cause I thought the whole time, that she was executed too,along with Fen Riorson.

Why do I feel like ‘naolin’ (if that’s how u spell his name) might’ve been the sage, cause like the sage addressed himself as a general or smth? Was naolin a general? If he was, it would make sense tho-

Rebecca did a really good job at astounding me at the end of the book.like why would HE TURN INTO A VENIN?????

I’m rating the book a fucking 4/5

I loved it.

[hxsperia]

Book review

| The Secret History ▪︎

| Donna Tartt ▪︎

| 11/10 ▪︎

The review may contain mild spoilers.

"The Secret History" by Donna Tartt is a book that absolutely fascinated me with its world from the first page. Already the first few words made me realize how sophisticated the author's writing style is, and she successfully made me fall in love with her. I feel great pleasure in reading books that are written in such a thoughtful way.

At the beginning of the piece, we are greeted by the main character, my favorite unreliable narrator, Richard Papen. His way of telling the story of the murder is engaging and unique. When halfway through the book you realize that you are starting to normalize things that you shouldn't, you stop and hold your breath. You can identify with his character - seemingly normal, seemingly unremarkable, he is looking for belonging in the snobbish environment of the academic elite. He joins a Greek language class, where he meets people with whose fate he will be irrevocably linked. Charles and Camila, twins whose grotesque is both shocking and extremely interestingly thought out. Henry, whose role in the ending is able to leave the reader stunned. Is it all his fault? Francis, I seem most normal, but please remember who is telling this story. And of course poor Bunny... Do you really think he was the bad guy? Or maybe someone wants you to think that? The multitude of thoughts so satisfyingly overwhelms the reader.

My dear, I beg you, just read it. Do it a few times, after the first one you will definitely want more. That's what's wonderful about this book - One time is not enough for you to discover every secret and possible interpretation.

[whoischrisanyway]

What did you guys think about Sunrise on the Reaping?

I had been waiting for forever for a book about Haymitch’s games and I’m extremely sorry to say that I was a bit disappointed. The material wasn’t anything new and I feel the political commentary could have been more effective if used in another story or manner.

I did really enjoy getting to see Haymitch’s perspective however and getting to see how he changed from the person he was in this book to the person he was in the original trilogy. The epilogue was also perfect.

I’d love to hear what everyone else thinks. I know I’m not in the majority as someone who doesn’t think the book was five stars or a masterpiece but I’d love to hear all opinions or reviews.

[catbrarian]

⭑.ᐟ — BOOK REVIEW

we don’t know what we’re doing by thomas morris

— RATING: 7/10 • GENRE: literary fiction • TW: s*x, abuse

— THOUGHTS: it is a compilation of various stories woven around the concept of hidden insecurities and esteem of the humane kind. a chaotic mess of a book mirroring several realities of people, a realistic nod to the drama of life, of age and maturity, of love lust and heartbreak. thomas morris captures the rawness of a fatal experience leaving the reading uneasy and unsettled.

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[sasha4books]

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[andra222lauren]

A Court of Thorns and Roses review

I wanted to like ACOTAR and the rest of the series, but I didn’t. 

SPOILERS!!!!!!!

First, let me say a few good things. This story was entertaining. It entertained me, it allowed me to remove myself from the stresses of daily life, and there were some characters and scenes I enjoyed. I liked Lucien, and I enjoyed reading his conversations with Feyre. Did anyone else think Lucien and Feyre had more chemistry and more entertaining interactions than Tamlin and Feyre? Just a thought…

The story was interesting and something I think I could have liked if it had been done a bit differently. No hate to Sarah Maas; so many people love this book considering I read this because of my friends’ amazing recommendations! This series is a hit, I just think it wasn’t for me. 

Here are my problems with ACOTAR:

Feyre is annoying. This argument is my most petty one and I promise the other ones are better; however, it is hard to enjoy a book when you don’t like the main character. She always got herself into problems, so it was impossible to feel sorry for her when things inevitably went wrong. For example:

Going to that mating festival

Trying to capture the Suriel

Going back for Tamlin

Also, Feyre will NOT say “I love you” to Tamlin, but she will literally go UNDER THE MOUNTAIN for him???? Moving on.

You don’t really understand what’s going on. Why is Tamlin giving Feyre a life of luxury (especially compared to the life she lived before him) after she killed one of his kind? What is the “blight?” These questions are partially answered or danced around, but you don’t find out for a while. Maybe these questions kept people interested. I, however, was left feeling like this story didn’t make sense… because it didn’t.

Everything is explained in one page. Those questions I listed in #2, while there are only two of them, are very important to understanding the plot. And they are answered by Alis in one page. It was as if Maas wrote a book with a bunch of plot holes and the editor just threw the explanation in. 

Lastly, and my BIGGEST PROBLEM is Rhysand. Rhysand is a villain from the point in which Feyre meets him at the festival until the very end when he helps defeat Amarantha. He helps Feyre in one of the trials, too. It’s just that I always assumed his intentions were bad because 1. He works with Amarantha and 2. HE DRUGS FEYRE AND MAKES HER DANCE AT PARTIES. HOW is this overlooked? Yes, he had to act like he was on Amarantha’s side, I guess. BUT STILL. He humiliates her, touches her, and makes her throw up because of the wine he makes her drink. Very weird that he kind of has a redemption arc at the end. I just can’t overlook this.

I wrote a review of A Court of Mist and Fury also.

[acoraf]

This feels like foreshadowing 🙃

I don't know if i dare read the next chapter..

[fewwordreviews]

The Odyssey by Homer

‘Twas quite a journey. Repetitive. Bro could have gotten home sooner. Penelope was the best. Poor Telemarketer. Telecaster? Television.

7/10 So much prose.

[rissyrosie]

“what…did you just say? Say it again”

“I choose you”

“you’ll always be my first choice, Julius Gong”

“really?”

“really”

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Book: I Hope This Doesn’t Find You by Ann Liang

Book Rate: 5 stars

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just everything about this book made me squeal and fan girl and just be in awe between Julius and Sadie like the cute fluff is what I needed and didn’t disappoint and when I say this book got me kicking my feet and squealing

[demure-ladys-library]

The Picture of Dorian Gray // Oscar Wilde

I absolutely loved it, I enjoyed annotating a lot of things. It really captures the subject of 'decay' / 'corruption' really well since it was very realistic/humanistic as I would say it. I fucking hate lord henry, the thoughts and opinions on the book would really get you to stop and take a moment because wtf. As someone who's 20 and feels like time is going way too fast and feels afraid to grow older, this book helped me understand that 'growing old' is something natural and way beyond the physical aging of our body. It is actually my most annotated book because I really enjoyed and related to some of the thoughts and opinions.

Finished Reading: April 12, 2024

Rating: 5/5 ⭐️

[eliosvniverse]

Reading log 3

March 2025

No Spoilers.

Books are in order of when I read them.

⭐-Favorite Reads of the Month

#1 Dead Girls Don't Dream by Nino Cipri⭐

5/5. This was so comforting to me and for so many reasons. First, the author being trans. I will appreciate any amount of representation I can find!! Second, the reoccurring themes of being seen as human and what makes someone human. And of course just Tom's character in general. He just seems so supportive and caring I think it may kill me. This book brought me so much comfort I'm actually in love.

#2 Diavola by Jennifer Thorne⭐

5/5. Just yes. This book really is something special and I love it so much.

#3 Ásatrú for Beginners by Mathias Nordvig

4/5. Very easy to understand, good for beginners or people trying to strengthen their understanding.

#4 The Woman in Me by Britney Spears

3/5. I'm sure this book is amazing for people who grew up with Britney but I just didn't connect with it.

#5 New Croton Review: Fall 2024

3/5. Some pieces I absolutely loved but most weren't for me. Overall good and I'd recommend to others.

#6 The Six Deaths of the Saint by Alix E. Harrow

5/5. This was very emotional for me and I found a lot of comfort in the story. It was disturbing in the way real life is.

#7 The Still Point by Tammy Greenwood

2/5. This book put me in a mini reading slump. It was just hard for me to get into and in the end it didn't feel worth it. The book wasn't bad it just wasn't special to me and wasn't the most fun read either.

#8 The Six Deaths of the Saint by Alix E. Harrow

5/5. This was actually so emotional for me. Beautiful.

#9 Burial Rites by Hannah Kent

5/5. I was left SHAKING.

#10 Persephone by Lev Grossman

3/5. This was a nice easy read. I liked it.

#11 This Fatal Kiss by Alicia Jasinska

4/5. I'm not huge into romance but I actually loved this so much. Also... Poly rep?? Kinda? Plus I'm pretty sure this is my first romantasy.

#12 The Resurrectionist by A. Rae Dunlap⭐

4/5. Finally a dark academia book that's actually dark and academic. JK JK but seriously... an ICON writing an iconic book is exactly what I needed.

#13 The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

3/5. After reading Daisy Jones and the Six, this was so predictable. They are like the same book in different fonts. It wasn't very enjoyable, but I did like it more than Daisy Jones.

#14 Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro

4/5. This got disturbing, but I still liked it for the most part. A nice easy read.

#15 Poor Things by Alasdair Gray

1/5. It wasn't even that bad it's just absolutely not for me. I got triggered multiple times and almost gave up reading... I got through just because I hate leaving things incomplete.

#16 This Is Where We Fall by Chris Miskiewicz, illustrated by Vincent Kings

3/5. I hated the twist but the character design and art story make up for it.

#17 The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

5/5. A beautiful work that was so emotional for me.

#18 Girl, Interrupted by Susanna Kaysen

4/5. I actually really liked the way this memoir was constructed. The last chapter was just everything to me.

#19 Babel by R. F. Kuang⭐

5/5. I was very excited to read this one! I've heard very good of it and I can assure you that the reviews are absolutely correct. I enjoyed this read and now want to read more by this author. It was beautiful, emotional, and had a strong message. I absolutely loved it.

#20 This World Is Full of Monsters by Jeff VanderMeer

4/5. The imagery was just absolutely beautiful. A nice easy read.

#21 Yellowface by R. F. Kuang

4/5. The most common criticism of this story is that the narrator is insufferable, but that's the point. It's a horrible story but I can't look away. Overall a great message and was extremely entertaining, I finished it in one sitting.

#22 The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe

4/5. Beautiful and suspenseful story. This was a reread, but I still enjoyed it.

#23 Piranesi by Susanna Clarke⭐

5/5. My brother recommended me this one and THANK YOU cause I loved it.

#24 Witches of Lychford by Paul Cornell

2/5. It wasn't even bad, I just struggled to get through it. I didn't really feel any connection.

#25 The Midnight Library by Matt Haig⭐

5/5. I love this book and resonate with it so much.

#26 The Girl from the Sea by Molly Ostertag

4/5. Absolutely adorable. Love the concept.

#27 The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe

4/5. Another reread! Nice and relaxing read.

#28 The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock by T. S. Eliot⭐

5/5. I think this is one of my favorite poems of all time. It definitely inspired me a lot.

#29 What Moves the Dead by Ursula Vernon

4/5. Loved this take on The Fall of the House of Usher! Gave more life to the story.

#30 Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli

3/5. Overall it was a decent read, but there were a few icks I couldn't get past. This book wasn't for me and that's okay.

#31 A Dark and Drowning Tide by Allison Saft

4/5. I'm not a huge fantasy person, but I loved the characters so much it made up for that.

#32 The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

3/5. I have a lot of thoughts about this book... It was a short read so I don't really regret it but I don't appreciate it either.

#33 Sonny's Blues by James Baldwin

5/5. So emotional and beautiful, I can't get over it.

These are just my opinions and how much I enjoyed each piece, it does not mean one work is better than another.

[catbrarian]

⭑.ᐟ — BOOK REVIEW

the people on platform 5 by clare pooley

— RATING: 9/10 • GENRE: urban fiction, lesbian literature • TW: physical attack (once flashback)

— THOUGHTS: this book is a brilliant blend between a social commentary and humour along with lesbian representation. it touches upon topics of ageism, bullying and societal pressures in a gentle manner. its overall a feel good read with lovable characters and a happy ending. the book has its own darkness and depth adding on its layer among several. people will feel relatable and understood along its way.

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[itsjustrosekay]

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