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In Cold Blood by Truman Capote
glad to add another classic and another nonfiction to my completed list. I liked the narrative/story telling approach, it made it so much more accessible. I read this in the middle of a true crime haze and it helped scratch that itch. I’m okay getting rid of this book lol
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
glad to add another classic and another nonfiction to my completed list. I liked the narrative/story telling approach, it made it so much more accessible. I read this in the middle of a true crime haze and it helped scratch that itch. I’m okay getting rid of this book lol
Vicious by V.E. Schwab
this was a randomized read from my tbr and I actually kind of enjoyed it. At least enjoyed it enough that I’d like to finish the series! The series is only two books lol so that’s easy, I don’t feel too overwhelmed by that
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
this was a randomized read from my tbr and I actually kind of enjoyed it. At least enjoyed it enough that I’d like to finish the series! The series is only two books lol so that’s easy, I don’t feel too overwhelmed by that
The Vegetarian by Han Kang
honestly couldn’t tell ya
liked that it was a short read
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
honestly couldn’t tell ya
liked that it was a short read
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide attempt
Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Jane Austen, Ben H. Winters
liked the s&s storyline a little more the second time reading it, this kooky take made it a little more digestible. I can’t say I really followed the alteration storyline, I wouldn’t be able to explain it if somebody asked me lol
adventurous
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
liked the s&s storyline a little more the second time reading it, this kooky take made it a little more digestible. I can’t say I really followed the alteration storyline, I wouldn’t be able to explain it if somebody asked me lol
Night Side of the River by Jeanette Winterson
hated this tbh
idk, like maybe I kinda liked the first story? but not even that much
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
hated this tbh
idk, like maybe I kinda liked the first story? but not even that much
The Outsider by Paul Slade Smith
context read for an audition this weekend! this is so funny and if i don't get cast i will cry lololol louise is so me
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update: I got cast as Louise hehe <3
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- 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
context read for an audition this weekend! this is so funny and if i don't get cast i will cry lololol louise is so me
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update: I got cast as Louise hehe <3
City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare
kinda ate this one up, tbh
It’s been fun to revisit these books cause there’s a lot I didn’t remember, except of course the main bit where the siblings want to fuck each other the whole time lolol anyway haha I’m having a good time
adventurous
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? Yes
kinda ate this one up, tbh
It’s been fun to revisit these books cause there’s a lot I didn’t remember, except of course
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
This Will Be Funny Someday by Katie Henry
another random read from my TBR list! This was my second audiobook and I had a better experience this time around. Might catch me doing more audiobooks this year!
Another YA story, which, again, aren’t my favorite. But I could relate/sympathize to some of it as somebody who was once a teenage girl with mommy issues hahah
emotional
funny
medium-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
another random read from my TBR list! This was my second audiobook and I had a better experience this time around. Might catch me doing more audiobooks this year!
Another YA story, which, again, aren’t my favorite. But I could relate/sympathize to some of it as somebody who was once a teenage girl with mommy issues hahah
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship
Moderate: Sexual harassment
Monster Island: A Zombie Novel by David Wellington
I don’t think I liked the writing style? Idk. I did like the perspective switches, that was kinda fun. I liked the gross descriptions a lot too, tbh. Painted a really gross picture that I kinda enjoyed. It was a super fast and easy read and that’s something I’ve been needing after the last couple of books I read, so I’m grateful for that. However, I will not be finishing the Monster Island trilogy haha
Honestly, you would not catch me trying to survive in a zombie apocalypse. Imma be the first to go on my own accord. Peace ✌🏼
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
I don’t think I liked the writing style? Idk. I did like the perspective switches, that was kinda fun. I liked the gross descriptions a lot too, tbh. Painted a really gross picture that I kinda enjoyed. It was a super fast and easy read and that’s something I’ve been needing after the last couple of books I read, so I’m grateful for that. However, I will not be finishing the Monster Island trilogy haha
Honestly, you would not catch me trying to survive in a zombie apocalypse. Imma be the first to go on my own accord. Peace ✌🏼
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror and Gore