onmalsshelf's reviews
1178 reviews

Nacho Average Murder by Maddie Day

Go to review page

lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

Mirrored Heavens by Rebecca Roanhorse

Go to review page

adventurous fast-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? No

5.0

I can’t believe this trilogy is done 😫

A great ending to the trilogy.

I need to think on my rating (4.5 vs 5) for a bit but either way - READ THIS TRILOGY.

Xiala is that girl 👏🏻

Democracy in Retrograde: How to Make Changes Big and Small in Our Country and in Our Lives by Emily Amick, Sami Sage

Go to review page

informative fast-paced

4.0

Her Dark Lies by J.T. Ellison

Go to review page

Did not finish book. Stopped at 17%.

If I read the last time Compton anytime soon, it will be too soon. I should’ve restarted the book and started a “how many times will the characters say the name Compton?” count.

I’m all for vain and unlikeable characters in thrillers, but give them some kind of personality besides “not the girl next door” and “Rich previously married man”.

Jackpot Summer by Elyssa Friedland

Go to review page

lighthearted fast-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

3.0

A fine brain candy read for the summer

One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware

Go to review page

medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.75

Well an improvement from the last two Ruth Ware releases, but I’m definitely glad I got it from the library and didn’t purchase it.

A good reality show thriller, but nothing too exciting or different to show that the old Ruth Ware is back. A good women banding together book set on an island.

I guess it’s good for a vacation book (and then you can leave it at the hotel book exchange 😉).

The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry

Go to review page

Did not finish book. Stopped at 16%.

Not having a good time and finding myself not wanting to pick it up

A Demon's Guide to Wooing a Witch by Sarah Hawley

Go to review page

lighthearted medium-paced