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Od Magic by Patricia A. McKillip
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I first read this when it came out, loved it, and pit it away. I came across it recently and couldn't remember anything about it. Clearly time for a reread!
The book stands up to time. It says a lot for a short book, and there's a lot going on beneath the surface of this delightful story. Accepting people who are different, finding your truth, and seeking to be accepted for yourself are all themes that we need today, as much as we did when this book came out. Such a joyful rediscovery!
The book stands up to time. It says a lot for a short book, and there's a lot going on beneath the surface of this delightful story. Accepting people who are different, finding your truth, and seeking to be accepted for yourself are all themes that we need today, as much as we did when this book came out. Such a joyful rediscovery!
Artificial Condition by Martha Wells
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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
4.5
Boneshaker by Cherie Priest
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
The first third or so of the book is slow and I almost gave up. I'm glad I stuck with it but I wasn't much for the somewhat vague ending.
A Master of Djinn by P. Djèlí Clark
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
All Systems Red by Martha Wells
adventurous
funny
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
4.0
The Liar's Dictionary by Eley Williams
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, and Fire/Fire injury
Glimmer of Deception by Heather G. Harris
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
This was book 4 in a series with Jinx. Like the previous books, this was a fast, light read. The beginning was a bit awkard and contrived but the book soon found its rhythm. As much as I enjoyed the whole series, I think it would have been a stronger story as just 1-2 books. A lot of what fills each novel, aside from the first, is unecessary if they were all one book, as it's really just one story. Still enjoyable, however.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, and Blood
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Death of parent
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.0
Children of Ash and Elm: A History of the Vikings by Neil Price
challenging
informative
slow-paced
4.0
Price is meticulous and thorough in his history of the Vikings. Starting with the late Germanic Iron Age and Migration period, the book gives an excellent context and background for the Scandinavian people, following them into the Vikings Age to its end. Price pulls together a massive amount of archeology and theory to try to view the Vikings as people rather than the popular myths they've been reduced to. It's a dense but fascinating look at a people who traveled the world at a time when that was extremely dangerous. While the Vikings truly were a violent people, they were also key to connecting the world together, through both raiding and trading. This book was well worth my time and effort.