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Asunder by Kerstin Hall
Did not finish book. Stopped at 44%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 44%.
Boring (writing antyle) and the MC is unbearable on her angry cool girl suffering.
My Heart Is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Everyone, take a bow of respect and gratitude to Stephen Graham Jones. He has once again given us a story beyond words
The Village Library Demon-Hunting Society by C.M. Waggoner
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book is such a good time and I love how it uses and plays with the typical mystery book tropes.
The characters are interesting, the plot is interesting, the writing style is consistent and funny. Sherry is such a fun and complex character and the honesty of the story is refreshing.
I would recommend this book to everyone.
The characters are interesting, the plot is interesting, the writing style is consistent and funny. Sherry is such a fun and complex character and the honesty of the story is refreshing.
I would recommend this book to everyone.
The Full Moon Coffee Shop by Mai Mochizuki
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
THIS BOOK IS CULT SHIT!!!
If you choose to read it please be aware that the methods with which the cats interpret and how they treat their customers is the same as how cults bring in new followers. I have no problem with astrology. But please know that astrology will not solve your life problems or give you all the guidence that you will need in life.
That said, this book is boring
If you choose to read it please be aware that the methods with which the cats interpret and how they treat their customers is the same as how cults bring in new followers. I have no problem with astrology. But please know that astrology will not solve your life problems or give you all the guidence that you will need in life.
That said, this book is boring
Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I don't have words for how good this book is. Just read it. Pay attention to the trigger warnings but please, read this book!
Bloom by Delilah S. Dawson
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
THIS BOOK IS A HORROR!
I'm glad this book exists and I think we should all read it. Just to be reminded of the power of women and how patriarchy hurts us so many different ways.
The style of the writing is beautiful. I love the intentionality with which it was written. I could hear how much thought went each sentence.
I would not say that I enjoyed this book but it definitely kept my attention and I am grateful that someone has finally pointed out the flaws the story is devoted to.
I'm glad this book exists and I think we should all read it. Just to be reminded of the power of women and how patriarchy hurts us so many different ways.
The style of the writing is beautiful. I love the intentionality with which it was written. I could hear how much thought went each sentence.
I would not say that I enjoyed this book but it definitely kept my attention and I am grateful that someone has finally pointed out the flaws the story is devoted to.
Entitlement by Rumaan Alam
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This book is a mindfuck. Its interesting and weird. It's like a mental ice bath.
I recommend this book to philophic people just so I can hear their perspectives. There is so much to sort through because this MC- few have made me feel so confused and angry and defeated. Which is the point.
I recommend this book to philophic people just so I can hear their perspectives. There is so much to sort through because this MC- few have made me feel so confused and angry and defeated. Which is the point.
Twilight Robbery by Frances Hardinge
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Frances Hardinge has yet to disappoint me and this is the third book of hers that I've read. I love her style and how devoted she is to her world building and characterization.
Twilight Robbery is even more involving than Flytrap was and the characters really shine throughout the story now that they were well setup. Its impressive how Hardinge tells the majority of the story from the perspective of a 12/13 year old, stays true to Mosca's personality, and manages to make the plot as complicated and nuanced as she does.
I love how political the story is without being too on the nose or clumsy whole also make the heart of the chosen philophies clear. I love how Hardinge drew out the mindset and emotionality of the characters so that the reader can truly understand the problems that made the city the way it was. And it does all this while being entertaining, funny, and easy to read.
I would recommend this book to anyone that enjoys complex plots, political intrigue, and adventure. It's a story for all ages but a wonderful start to educate children on the heart of politics.
Twilight Robbery is even more involving than Flytrap was and the characters really shine throughout the story now that they were well setup. Its impressive how Hardinge tells the majority of the story from the perspective of a 12/13 year old, stays true to Mosca's personality, and manages to make the plot as complicated and nuanced as she does.
I love how political the story is without being too on the nose or clumsy whole also make the heart of the chosen philophies clear. I love how Hardinge drew out the mindset and emotionality of the characters so that the reader can truly understand the problems that made the city the way it was. And it does all this while being entertaining, funny, and easy to read.
I would recommend this book to anyone that enjoys complex plots, political intrigue, and adventure. It's a story for all ages but a wonderful start to educate children on the heart of politics.
Can't Spell Treason Without Tea by Rebecca Thorne
adventurous
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
I did not enjoy this book.
It was boring and annoying in my opinion. I didn't enjoy the characters and the little bits of philosophy that crept through the story were too vague and childish to be interesting. The mage character, her name is stupid, is annoying and her relationship with her griffin is, despite all the effort Thorne put in to make it okay, is grooming and enslavement. They should have left the griffins nonsrntient.
The relationship between the main characters is drenched in modern concepts and it makes their dynamic insufferable to read.
HOWEVER: this book just wasn't written for people like me. I can see this story being relaxing and comforting for many readers.
I would recommend this book to new fantasy readers who read to relax rather than to stimulate their minds.
It was boring and annoying in my opinion. I didn't enjoy the characters and the little bits of philosophy that crept through the story were too vague and childish to be interesting. The mage character, her name is stupid, is annoying and her relationship with her griffin is, despite all the effort Thorne put in to make it okay, is grooming and enslavement. They should have left the griffins nonsrntient.
The relationship between the main characters is drenched in modern concepts and it makes their dynamic insufferable to read.
HOWEVER: this book just wasn't written for people like me. I can see this story being relaxing and comforting for many readers.
I would recommend this book to new fantasy readers who read to relax rather than to stimulate their minds.