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The Hunger Games – Mockingjay is the kind of book that hooks you early if you like its vibe. The ending resolves fast compared to how much it builds up. Not perfect, but it did enough to keep me turning pages.

I went into Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone with pretty normal expectations and it surprised me. Characters feel distinct, and the dialogue reads naturally. A couple of sections could have been trimmed without losing anything. I’d still read more from this author even with the flaws.

The Lord of the Flies has a strong core idea — the execution mostly works. A couple of sections could have been trimmed without losing anything. The pacing stays moving and the chapters end on good beats. I’d still read more from this author even with the flaws.

I went into Astrid Parker Doesn’t Fail 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. Mixed feelings on Delilah Green Doesn’t Care, 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. 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.

Mixed feelings on April Fool’s Day, but I can see why people love it. There are a few scenes that genuinely hit emotionally. Overall, I’d recommend it to the right reader.