so-soRich country‘s food culture, a lot of descriptions of local ingredients and blends of flavours. The “mystery“ aspect wasn't developed, but was heartwarming and cosy.
AnnCrystal 💕😸😻💝. 2d
dabbe 🖤🐾🖤 2d
so-soRich country‘s food culture, a lot of descriptions of local ingredients and blends of flavours. The “mystery“ aspect wasn't developed, but was heartwarming and cosy.
pickThe storyline was compelling and imaginative, the illustrations were wonderful.
pickIt felt like the story was lacking originality and wasn‘t very memorable but it was interesting and enjoyable.
#AugustWrapUp #AugustReads 2024
Total books read: 8
physical book(s): 3
e-book(s): 1
audiobook(s): 4
Female Author(s): 7/8
New Author(s): Rufi Thorpe, Kayvion Lewis, Mantas Adomenas, Holly Black
Non-Fic/Memoirs: 0
MG/YA: 0/3
so-soI think I liked it - the premise was interesting, but felt undeveloped. The story had emotional pull, but the conclusion of the book was weird. Magical realism was very down to earth, but reasoning was vague.
pickYA mystery queen McManus is back - she didn‘t disappoint! The story is well-plotted, twisty and there's a lot of action. It's an entertaining read.
pickThe story-line was quite tragic and emotionally harrowing - so much cruelty. The characters were annoying and morally grey.
It was good, but it wasn't astonishing or mind-blowing.
panI wanted to quit this book so many time... Couldn't understand why was is written? There were a few original thoughts about literature and writing, about maternity, about Church and St. Mary, but on the whole - it was boring and nonsensical, repetitive and not funny. This just wasn't for me...
pickNon-traditional (of an unclear genre, multifaceted) book - lots of philosophizing, existential reflections, pompously described historical moments and conspiracy theories, etc.
The story is told engagingly, expressively, but there's too many digressions into memories and side stories - it feels like it's overdone.
pickLithuanian dystopia!
The idea of the story is good, but it was very slowly... Maybe because of too many topics covered, maybe because of the lack of persuasiveness and originality... But it was an interesting story
so-soRather entertaining second chance romance, but it felt unevolved, the chemistry between the characters seemed unconvincing, but not a bad book :)
pickI liked the idea of the book and engaging writing (making you eager to see where it was headed). It was a story full of action and quite a bit of disbelief (some plot points felt too convenient) :)
#JulyWrapUp #JulyReads 2024
Total books read: 5
physical book(s): 2
e-book(s): 1
audiobook(s): 2
Female Author(s): 4/5
New Author(s): Leslie Wolfe, Anthony Horowitz
Non-Fic/Memoirs: 0
MG/YA: 0/0
It's a classic murder mystery. A story within a story. Both are brilliantly plotted with crafty twists and captivating characters. Truly enjoyable!
so-soIt' a sad and touching story of grief.
Hypocrisy and selfishness in Katy's behavior, her treatment of everyone around her was annoying but the magical plot twist was entertaining.
so-soThe story was quite good - it maintains soap opera features, poor decisions, but there were quite a few eye roll galore and cringe moments. I didn‘t dislike the book :)
pickBrilliant plot, dramatic characters, engaging writing and multi-layered story. I am a big fan of Lucy Foley books :)
so-soNot a bad book, but it was sad and ugly. Although the premise was promising, but the writing felt drawn out and repetitive. The ending was not satisfying. And why do all the characters had to be so unlikeable?..
#JuneWrapUp #JuneReads 2024
Total books read: 4
physical book(s): 1
e-book(s): 1
audiobook(s): 2
Female Author(s): 3/4
New Author(s): Eshkol Nevo
Non-Fic/Memoirs: 0
MG/YA: 0/0
so-soUsually Ali Hazelwood books/characters are snarky, smart and steamy with a lot of fun banter. This story was not like that...
so-soThe entire story revolved around trauma. So much sabotage and instantaneity.
I wouldn't say there's a lot summer vibes...
so-soEvocatively and calculatingly told, the writing in here is sublime. Slow-revealing storylines were interesting, but too many questions were left unanswered...
pickIt's a fake dating with rich people family drama and unrealistic rom-com story :)
It's a well-balanced story that leaves you smiling. Perfect summer vibes :)
#MayWrapUp #MayReads 2024
Total books read: 6
physical book(s): 2
e-book(s): 1
audiobook(s): 3
Female Author(s): 5/6
New Author(s): Sara Nisha Adams and Sōsuke Natsukawa
Non-Fic/Memoirs: 0
MG/YA: 0/0
so-soSad, bitter-sweet and touching.
Well done magical realism and interesting premise, but there was a lot of repetition and this novel wanted to be so many things.
It‘s a story about finding yourself and pursuing happiness. I liked the thought of the change of people over the course of their lives and how you can't hold on to someone for who they were in the past for who they are now.
so-soIt‘s a book about books, reading and libraries.
Sad at times, at times boring.
The story dragged on, was predictable... The pacing, the ending, writing style - I didn't enjoy... But the premise is amazing.
pickMasterfully written story with compelling plot and stunning twists and turns. Plenty of sorrowful topics, but the book is great.
so-soA book about the love of reading and the love of books ;) The cover is charming and the premise is great! But for my taste - too much philosophy and predictability. Reading this book felt like something was lacking and quite boring...
#AprilWrapUp #AprilReads 2024
Total books read: 7
physical book(s): 3
e-book(s): 1
audiobook(s): 3
Female Author(s): 6/7
New Author(s): Rebecca Ross, Hiro Arikawa, Meg Wolitzer and John Marrs
Non-Fic/Memoirs: 0
MG/YA: 0/0
pickThis was a lot more war-plot focused and more sadness packed, but the characters were well crafted, the writing was engaging.
A great sequel and conclusion to the story :)
pickThis book was good. Bittersweet, emotional, endearing and sad. Loved the sarcastic cat narration.
pickThe plot, the family drama, the war, the myths, the rivalry turning to love - engaging and well-written. And the ending! So, into the sequel :)
so-soThere was a lot going on! A book within a book, lots of secrets and quite interesting story line, but the story was unrealistic and at times cringe-worthy. Everything felt forced.
pickIt was't quite what I expected, but it was an original modern story. It was crazy, dark, ridiculous and twisty. I really didn‘t like all the characters, but the story was (mildly) compelling :)
pickThe chemistry between main characters was fantastic. The banter was funny. Snarky and breezy writing. It was not as perfect as Better than the Movies, but it was a good rom-com 😄
#MarchWrapUp #MarchReads 2024
Total books read: 4
physical book(s): 1
e-book(s): 1
audiobook(s): 2
Female Author(s): 4/4
New Author(s): Abby Jimenez, Ashley Elston and Sariah Wilson
Non-Fic/Memoirs: 0
MG/YA: 0/0
pickGripping, twisty and entertaining. Brilliant storytelling. Clever and scheming characters. Well worth a read or listen!
so-soThis was my first read from Abby Jimenez and I sadly, I didn't like it as much as I wanted to. So cheesy. And most of the characters annoyed me.
pickFun and cute set of novellas :)
#FebruaryWrapUp #FebruaryReads 2024
Total books read: 6
physical book(s): 1
e-book(s): 2
audiobook(s): 3
Female Author(s): 5/6
New Author(s): Rebbeca F. Kuang, Shauna Robinson, Sarah Morgenthaler and Ben Guterson
Non-Fic/Memoirs: 0
MG/YA: 1/1
so-soA book about flaws of twitter discourse and publishing industry. It's different and bizarre. For something being called as one of the best books of 2023 - I had really high expectations, but maybe too high :)
so-soA small town story about a reluctant reader discovering a world of books :) It wasn't amazing, but the book was light-hearted and easy read :)
panI found this book boring and dragging... A lot of cringy moments and clichés🤦I just did not like this author's sense of humour 🤷
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