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Twilight is the kind of book that hooks you early if you like its vibe. Characters feel distinct, and the dialogue reads naturally. I’d still read more from this author even with the flaws.

⚠️ Spoilers: minor plot detail mentioned below. The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is the kind of book that hooks you early if you like its vibe. A couple of sections could have been trimmed without losing anything. There’s a specific turning point late in the book that changes the tone hard — that moment will make or break it for you. Overall, I’d recommend it to the right reader.

I went into The Hunger Games – Catching Fire with pretty normal expectations and it surprised me. The pacing stays moving and the chapters end on good beats. The ending resolves fast compared to how much it builds up. Overall, I’d recommend it to the right reader.

I went into The Priory of the Orange Tree with pretty normal expectations and it surprised me. The middle drags and repeats the same tension a bit too long. If you’re on the fence, try a sample — you’ll know quickly.

Percy Jackson – The Titan’s Curse is the kind of book that hooks you early if you like its vibe. 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 We Were Liars, but I can see why people love it. The atmosphere is the standout — it’s easy to sink into. The middle drags and repeats the same tension a bit too long. If you’re on the fence, try a sample — you’ll know quickly.