Once upon a time, before I started a blog and an Instagram, I began writing tiny reviews for books I had read.
And thus, my obsession began.
I scrolled back through my Goodreads to find these baby reviews and thought it’d be funny to show them along with the Top Ten Tuesday’s theme.
Dark Matter by Blake Crouch
My review: ☆☆☆☆
I liked this book! Definitely one of those “finish in a day” types. I thought the story was inventive and it took me awhile to grasp what exactly was going on. Not something I would normally choose, but glad I did for a change of pace. Would definitely recommend to a friend.
Little Women (Little Women #1) by Lousia May Alcott
My review: ☆☆☆
** spoiler alert ** I can’t get over the fact that I felt it should have been Jo and Laurie who ultimately ended up together. I didn’t think this book was anything spectacular. I enjoyed some of the funny quirks from the author through different characters, but I grew tired of the randomness of the stories and chapter and chapter of how they’ll do better next time!
A Different Blue by Amy Harmon
My review: ☆☆☆
While I LOVE all of the other Amy Harmon books I’ve read, I felt this one was almost too much drama. It was one thing after another and I could see each one coming. I’ll still read her books, but for this one I definitely wasn’t as big of a fan as I have been of her others!
Our Dark Duet (Monsters of Verity #2) by Victoria Schwab
My review: ☆☆☆☆
If there’s one thing you can count on from Schwab, it’s that she has no problem killing off characters. Which I actually like because it’s different from how most authors write. Now, I wouldn’t want it this way ALL the time, but it’s nice when there’s a dark side. 😉
I enjoyed this book and thought it was a good ending to the duology. I will definitely continue to read Schwab’s books! It was evil, and filled with internal struggles that gave the characters more depth from the first book.
Rules of Civility by Amor Towles
My review: ☆☆☆☆
I really enjoyed this book! It as a good historical fiction novel. Kinda Great Gatsby-esque. I loved the way it was narrated (after I got use to it, haha). The characters were intriguing and unique.
Outliers: The Story of Success
My review: ☆☆☆☆☆
Phenomenal book! My husband and I both enjoyed reading this over the weekend and discussing all of the topics. It really makes you think.
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
My review: ☆☆☆☆☆
I had originally shelved this book as ‘eh, I’ll read that eventually, but I’m not really feeling it right now…”. I’m so glad I finally picked it up because it was SO GOOD. It was heartbreaking, yes, but also told beautifully. I actually enjoyed the way it was narrated, it added an additional layer to the story. All should read!
Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brenè Brown
My review:☆☆☆☆☆
I love reading Brene Brown’s books! I always think they’re insightful and current. She keeps me interested by adding stories to the data that helps drive the point home. I often think ‘oh goodness, that IS me!’ over and over when I’m reading. Definitely recommend!
The Marsh King’s Daughter by Karen Dionne
My review:☆☆☆
I really just couldn’t get into this book. I did finish it still because I was intrigued enough to know what happens at the end, but I felt there were a lot of flaws. It drove me batty that she kept going back and forth incessantly about whether or not she loved her father. I get the author was trying to convey the struggle, but it just came off annoying to me. There’s more reasons I could list, but I definitely think I should have just borrowed this book rather than bought it. Oh well, on to the next!
Flame in the Mist (Flame in the Mist #1) by Renèe Ahdieh
My review:☆☆☆☆☆
SUCH A GOOD BOOK. I love a good plot twist. Why do I have to wait for the sequel!?!?
There ya have it! The first 10 books I reviewed. Wow, how time (and practice) can make things better! Have you read any of these? Lets talk in the comments!
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