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Percy Jackson – The Titan’s Curse has a strong core idea — the execution mostly works. There are a few scenes that genuinely hit emotionally. The middle drags and repeats the same tension a bit too long. Not perfect, but it did enough to keep me turning pages.

Mixed feelings on Percy Jackson – The Lightning Thief, but I can see why people love it. The atmosphere is the standout — it’s easy to sink into. Not perfect, but it did enough to keep me turning pages.

I went into Sunrise on the Reaping with pretty normal expectations and it surprised me. There are a few scenes that genuinely hit emotionally. Not perfect, but it did enough to keep me turning pages.

⚠️ Spoilers: minor plot detail mentioned below. Sunrise on the Reaping is the kind of book that hooks you early if you like its vibe. The atmosphere is the standout — it’s easy to sink into. 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. If you’re on the fence, try a sample — you’ll know quickly.

The Witches has a strong core idea — the execution mostly works. Characters feel distinct, and the dialogue reads naturally. The ending resolves fast compared to how much it builds up. If you’re on the fence, try a sample — you’ll know quickly.

All of the Above is the kind of book that hooks you early if you like its vibe. Characters feel distinct, and the dialogue reads naturally. The middle drags and repeats the same tension a bit too long. Not perfect, but it did enough to keep me turning pages.

Delilah Green Doesn’t Care is the kind of book that hooks you early if you like its vibe. The atmosphere is the standout — it’s easy to sink into. The middle drags and repeats the same tension a bit too long. Not perfect, but it did enough to keep me turning pages.