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Mixed feelings on Percy Jackson – The Lightning Thief, but I can see why people love it. The ending resolves fast compared to how much it builds up. There are a few scenes that genuinely hit emotionally. If you’re on the fence, try a sample — you’ll know quickly.

Mixed feelings on Six of Crows, but I can see why people love it. There are a few scenes that genuinely hit emotionally. I’d still read more from this author even with the flaws.

Percy Jackson – Sea of Monsters has a strong core idea — the execution mostly works. There are a few scenes that genuinely hit emotionally. Overall, I’d recommend it to the right reader.

⚠️ Spoilers: minor plot detail mentioned below. Mixed feelings on The Hunger Games, but I can see why people love it. The ending resolves fast compared to how much it builds up. There’s a specific turning point late in the book that changes the tone hard — that moment will make or break it for you. If you’re on the fence, try a sample — you’ll know quickly.

I went into Delilah Green Doesn’t Care with pretty normal expectations and it surprised me. The atmosphere is the standout — it’s easy to sink into. The ending resolves fast compared to how much it builds up. Overall, I’d recommend it to the right reader.

⚠️ Spoilers: minor plot detail mentioned below. Mixed feelings on We Were Liars, but I can see why people love it. The ending resolves fast compared to how much it builds up. There’s a specific turning point late in the book that changes the tone hard — that moment will make or break it for you. If you’re on the fence, try a sample — you’ll know quickly.

Mixed feelings on Twilight – New Moon, but I can see why people love it. The pacing stays moving and the chapters end on good beats. A couple of sections could have been trimmed without losing anything. Not perfect, but it did enough to keep me turning pages.

⚠️ Spoilers: minor plot detail mentioned below. Mixed feelings on Big Sky, but I can see why people love it. The middle drags and repeats the same tension a bit too long. There’s a specific turning point late in the book that changes the tone hard — that moment will make or break it for you. I’d still read more from this author even with the flaws.