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Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I listened to this entire book in essentially one sitting, only stopping when talking to people.
I of course know of our pal Chuck Tingle and the books that he typically writes, holy shit am I now an even bigger fan after this one. Definitely in my favourites list now and eventually would love to re-read, or re-listen! As the audiobook was so fucking good.
I of course know of our pal Chuck Tingle and the books that he typically writes, holy shit am I now an even bigger fan after this one. Definitely in my favourites list now and eventually would love to re-read, or re-listen! As the audiobook was so fucking good.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Homophobia, Religious bigotry, and Lesbophobia
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Car accident, and Fire/Fire injury
The Antlered King by Marianne Gordon
adventurous
dark
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? Yes
5.0
Thank you to netgalley and HarperCollins for giving me a copy of the eARC in exchange for an honest review!
Wow.
After reading The Gilded Crown I knew I had to start the sequel sooner than later, so I was very ecstatic to be able to read this before the release.
Being able to dig into a book with beautiful writing and characters is honestly such a privilege, I felt engaged with the plot the whole time and I felt the pain the FMC, Hellevir, experienced throughout this whole book.
The only time I felt a bit iffy was during chapters 9 and 10 where things felt a little rushed, but the whole story takes a drastic and darker turn that works far too well and made me even more obsessed with this story.
Overall, amazing book everyone must read this duology as it is BEAUTIFUL! And it also made me sob, which is extremely rare.
Release Date: 27 Feb 2025
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Death, Violence, Blood, and War
Moderate: Physical abuse, Vomit, Medical content, Religious bigotry, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child abuse
Oathbringer Part One by Brandon Sanderson
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Every time I finish one of the stormlight books I get very excited to start the next part
Kakegurui - Compulsive Gambler -, Vol. 01 by Homura Kawamoto
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
The more I think about the sexualisation of minors the more I hate it.
Chainsaw Man, Vol. 16 by Tatsuki Fujimoto
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This was genuinely so amazing, I don’t usually like a cheesy ending but this one is great. I love the character development and the twists and turns and everything about this book!!! I need to re-read this again because I fucking love Tress but now I need to go and finish Oathbringer.
Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit by Jeanette Winterson
Did not finish book. Stopped at 38%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 38%.