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charlottesurrey's reviews
18 reviews
The Watchmaker of Filigree Street by Natasha Pulley
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.5
this book was so good that i instantly read the next one in the series! it also left me with a million and one questions, and can barely be called gay. no spoilers but its literally not even mentioned, only VERY breifly described. this is vaguely improved in the sequel though. would recommend to anyone who likes history, japanese things or clever mechanical clockwork. or fantasy.
The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
this was so good it inspired me to get a free trial of a streaming service to watch the anya taylor-joy adaptation. this book is super cute and defo for the history nerds, or anyone who loves mysteries
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
perfect mix of sci-fi and fantasy with a historical chinese flair that i am obsessed with - can't wait to read more books from this author! their YT channel is also fabulous
Normal People by Sally Rooney
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
you already know - if you liked the virgin suicides you'll enjoy this
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
dark
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
everyone should read this at least once - i think all types of people would enjoy how unique and perfect it is, especially considering when it was written. ms sylvia plath was far ahead of her time :)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
The Doll Factory by Elizabeth Macneal
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
find the collarbone!! enjoyed, but not to the highest degree - would still recommend if ur into 1850s shit / art
Content Warnings
Moderate: Stalking
How to Kill Your Family by Bella Mackie
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
an adventure i very much enjoyed - would recommend, especially from one loner to another who also hates their family <3
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder
The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
This book left me shocked, triggered and thoughtful all in the best way possible. I'm a very impatient reader and the chase of the book which tells you what happens on the first page was exactly what I wanted, although not the normal form of book I gravitate to. The book was also written in 1st person, but uses we not I - it's an intresting way to have the narrator in the situation reporting 1st hand but needing no focus on their character.
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Blood, Suicide attempt, and Abandonment