Book Ratings

163 books in 8 years, averaging 20.38 books per year

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Harry Potter Series (1-7)
10/10
A young boy learns he is a wizard and goes to a magical school. He faces dark forces, makes friends, and uncovers hidden truths.
Skyward
10/10
A determined teen trains to become a pilot to defend her planet. She confronts danger and uncovers secrets.
Oathbringer
10/10
A leader tries to unite people against a rising ancient danger. Old secrets and sacred oaths test loyalties.
Words of Radiance
10/10
Epic fantasy of magic, war, and political struggle. Characters discover powers and face rising threats.
Way of Kings
10/10
Epic fantasy about war, magic, and fractured kingdoms. Characters struggle with duty, honor, and destiny.
Mistborn Series (4-6)
10/10
Magic meets early industry in a modernizing world. Lawmen and rogues chase mysteries and dangerous artifacts.
Mistborn Series (1-4)
10/10
An oppressed world fights back using a unique magic system based on metals. Heroes struggle against empire and looming catastrophe.
A Man Called Ove
10/10
A solitary older man clings to routine. New neighbors slowly shake up his quiet life.
Starsight
10/10
A young pilot joins an alien space academy undercover to learn their secrets. She faces danger, new allies, and hard choices.
The Life We Bury
10/10
A college student interviews a dying man accused of murder. He seeks the truth and faces moral choices.
The Martian
10/10
An astronaut is stranded alone on Mars. He must use science and ingenuity to survive.
The Tattooist Of Auschwitz
10/10
A Jewish man is forced to tattoo prisoners at Auschwitz during WWII. It follows love and survival amid horror.
First Fifteen Lives of Harry August
10/10
A man keeps being reborn into his own life but remembers each life. He finds others like him and faces changes that could affect the future.
East Of Eden
10/10
A family saga about good and evil. It explores choices, identity, and legacy.
Replay
10/10
A man repeatedly relives his life from middle age. Each replay forces him to confront choices and mortality.
Dungeon Crawler Carl Series
10/10
A man and his pet cat must survive deadly, gamified dungeons built around Earth. They fight monsters, find loot, and try to make a life.
Lord of the Rings Trilogy
10/10
Ready Player One
9/10
A teen searches for a hidden virtual prize in a dystopian future. He competes against rivals and powerful corporations.
Legend of Bagger Vance
9/10
A down-on-his-luck golfer finds guidance from a mysterious caddie. The story explores redemption and rediscovering one's game.
Gods in Alabama
9/10
A woman returns to her Alabama hometown to face family and a troubled past. She confronts secrets, faith, and danger.
How To Stop Time
9/10
A man cursed with slow aging navigates centuries, hiding his true age. He seeks meaning, love, and safety in a changing world.
The Great Alone
9/10
A family moves to remote Alaska to start over. They battle the elements and inner turmoil.
The Rosie Project
9/10
A genetics professor creates a questionnaire to find a wife. He meets someone who challenges his tidy plans.
Whiskey When We're Dry
9/10
A young woman disguises herself as a man to survive in the post-Civil War West. She seeks safety and family amid harsh frontier dangers.
A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor
9/10
Friends race to stop a global tech phenomenon that changes reality. They face moral and personal challenges.
An Absolutely Remarkable Thing
9/10
A young woman becomes famous after finding a mysterious robot sculpture in New York. She navigates sudden fame and online scrutiny.
Blind Your Ponies
9/10
In a small Montana town, a struggling basketball team finds hope and redemption. It explores community and perseverance.
The Reckoners Series (1-3)
8/10
A rebel group fights dangerous superpowered rulers. They work to topple tyrants and protect ordinary people.
Rhythm of War
8/10
High-stakes magic and war threaten a shattered world. Characters struggle to protect people and uncover ancient secrets.
Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
8/10
A woman makes a bargain for immortality but is forgotten by everyone she meets. She lives across centuries seeking meaning and connection.
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow
8/10
Two friends team up to create video games and navigate friendship, creativity, and success. Their partnership and art are tested over decades.
Lessons in Chemistry
8/10
A female chemist confronts sexism in the 1960s science and media world. Her life mixes science, family, and unexpected challenges.
The Ocean at the End of the Lane
8/10
A man recalls strange, magical events from his childhood. He confronts memory, fear, and wonder.
Lamb
8/10
A comic take on Jesus' life told by his childhood friend, Biff. It follows their adventures and teachings.
Project Hail Mary
8/10
An astronaut wakes alone on a spaceship with no memory. He must solve scientific problems to stop a global catastrophe.
Recursion
8/10
A scientist creates a device that lets people relive and alter memories. A detective tries to stop reality from unraveling.
Grapes of Wrath
8/10
A family forced from their farm during the Dust Bowl. It shows poverty, struggle, and resilience.
Off to be the Wizard
8/10
The Broken Empire Series (1-3)
7/10
A ruthless young prince fights to claim power. He battles enemies, inner demons, and a shattered world.
The Rosie Effect
7/10
Don Tillman faces new challenges after marriage. He navigates love and impending parenthood with logic.
Little Women
7/10
Four sisters grow up during the Civil War era. They learn about family, love, and ambition.
Anxious People
7/10
A bungled robbery leads to a hostage situation at an open house. It gently examines the characters' anxieties and surprising bonds.
Red Rising Series
7/10
A lowborn miner infiltrates the elite to challenge a brutal ruling order. He fights for justice and survival.
The Midnight Library
7/10
A woman explores alternate lives in a mysterious library. She confronts choices, regrets, and what makes life worth living.
Alabama Irish
7/10
A young man from troubled Alabama falls in love in New York but faces past lies. It themes honesty, forgiveness, and redemption.
Forrest Gump
7/10
A simple-minded man tells of his odd life amid historic events. His innocence and luck carry him through many adventures.
Book of Andy
7/10
A down-on-his-luck man gains wealth and uncovers family secrets in this saga. It blends humor, faith, and finding true contentment.
Tres of The Emerald Seas
7/10
This fantasy adventure follows protagonist Tres navigating magical emerald seas filled with mythical creatures and perilous quests. It explores themes of discovery, courage, and ancient secrets in a vast oceanic world.
My Grandmother Asked Me To Tell You A Story
6/10
A girl explores her grandmother's fantastical stories after her death. The tales help her find courage and connect with others.
Dirks Gently
6/10
A quirky detective follows odd connections to solve a strange case. Bizarre events and humour ensue.
Flowers for Algernon
6/10
A man with a low IQ gets an experimental treatment to raise his intelligence. It explores the effects on his life and emotions.
The Pearl
6/10
A poor pearl diver finds a huge pearl. The find brings hope and danger to his family.
Lake Success
6/10
A businessman abandons city life for a solitary house on Long Island. He struggles with identity, wealth, and strained relationships.
It All Comes Back To You
6/10
This emotional story explores family secrets, romance, and sibling reconciliation. It delves into loss, healing, and past impacts.
One Day
6/10
Two friends meet on the same day each year. The story follows their changing lives and relationship.
Tortilla Flat
6/10
Poor friends in Monterey share a small house and drink together. It shows their bonds, jokes, and struggles.
Huckleberry Finn
6/10
A boy flees an oppressive home and travels by river. He questions society and seeks freedom while facing moral choices.
Orange Is The New Black
5/10
A woman's past leads to a prison sentence. She navigates life inside a women's correctional facility.
Under The Whispering Door
4/10
A cynical lawyer dies and is taken to a tea shop for the recently dead. He learns about life, death, and compassion.
My Year of Rest and Relaxation
4/10
A young woman tries to escape her life through a year of heavy sleep aided by medications. She seeks numbness and a fresh start.
All That Man Is
4/10
Linked stories about different men. Explores masculinity, aging, and loneliness.
Tres of the Emerald Sea
4/10
White Teeth
4/10
Forever
3/10
A teen explores her first serious romance and the choices that come with it. She learns about love, sex, and growing up.