dustymetric

⚠️ Spoilers: minor plot detail mentioned below. Mixed feelings on Percy Jackson – The Titan’s Curse, but I can see why people love it. The atmosphere is the standout — it’s easy to sink into. 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. Overall, I’d recommend it to the right reader.

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is the kind of book that hooks you early if you like its vibe. There are a few scenes that genuinely hit emotionally. 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.

⚠️ Spoilers: minor plot detail mentioned below. I went into Sunrise on the Reaping with pretty normal expectations and it surprised me. 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. Not perfect, but it did enough to keep me turning pages.

⚠️ Spoilers: minor plot detail mentioned below. Mixed feelings on The Hunger Games, but I can see why people love it. Characters feel distinct, and the dialogue reads naturally. 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.

Astrid Parker Doesn’t Fail has a strong core idea — the execution mostly works. The ending resolves fast compared to how much it builds up. Characters feel distinct, and the dialogue reads naturally. Overall, I’d recommend it to the right reader.

I went into We Were Liars with pretty normal expectations and it surprised me. There are a few scenes that genuinely hit emotionally. 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 Twilight – Eclipse with pretty normal expectations and it surprised me. The atmosphere is the standout — it’s easy to sink into. Not perfect, but it did enough to keep me turning pages.