jess_orjess's reviews
59 reviews

East of Eden by John Steinbeck

emotional inspiring reflective slow-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

5.0

TIMSHEL!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism and Racial slurs

Minor: Suicide, War, and Sexual assault

Frankenstein: The 1818 Text by Mary Shelley

adventurous dark informative mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

Diary of an Oxygen Thief by Anonymous

2.0

I understand the point of the book, but I still hate it all the same. I just found it boring and forced. There is plot, but it’s not really engrossing in any way. I know it’s meant to be written from the mind of a misogynist/sexist, but it makes me cringe hard. Good idea, wrong execution.

The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna

3.0

I love the characters, but I got immensely bored and soon only finished it just to finish it. I think the romance is cute, but there’s way too many training scenes and way too little actual action. I loved the representation and the problems it addressed, even through a fantasy world. I think the characters are loveable, even when they do questionable things. I did like the plot twist at the end, and I might get the second book. As it says, it does remind me of Children Of Blood and Bone a lot, and I don’t know if that’s a good or bad thing.

Holes by Louis Sachar

5.0

Later by Stephen King

4.0

It was a good book, and there was nothing objectively wrong with it— I just think there could’ve been something more, because it wasn’t anything astronomical. I did like the IT references, but I think bringing up BLM was uncalled for. I don’t know if Stephen supports it or not, but as someone who does, there’s a myriad of other things the two could’ve argued about, but why did it have to be that?

The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon

5.0

I finished this a while ago but I can’t stop thinking about it. All of the separate character’s perspectives and storylines really helps you emphathise with them, especially of those whose actions may have hurt others. You really do see why they’ve done it. I went through many emotions, especially excitement over Sabran and Eadz (my loves). I cried over Niclay’s story at times. There are some sexual aspects, but they’re vague enough to not feel uncomfortable if you’re worried about that. I personally like that they focused on the emotions of the intimate scenes rather than the actions, and the buildup make me squeal over a simple kiss to the cheek. The only criticism I would have is the slightly under whelming ending, but that could be me rushing through it. If you’re invested, it may take you a couple of days to read.

A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

5.0

it’s so beautiful

The Devil's Advocate by Steve Cavanagh

5.0

I’m definitely going to re-read this. I was so entranced I spent the whole day reading it, and was not disappointed. I guess the extra couple of pounds was worth it for the hardback, because i’m definitely going to wear it down.

Broken Promise by Linwood Barclay

4.0