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francesmthompson's reviews
957 reviews
Confounding Oaths by Alexis Hall
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Adored Mortal Follies so was so excited for this and while I did enjoy it, it's far from what I would call a romance. The majority of the plot is focused on the magical and mystical goings on across a number of characters and the two so-called main characters and their romance often took a backseat. But I still had a blast and will never hate an Alexis Hall book.
Also the narration by Nneka Okoye was absolutely perfection. Possibly my favourite audiobook performance of the year.
Also the narration by Nneka Okoye was absolutely perfection. Possibly my favourite audiobook performance of the year.
The Grownup by Gillian Flynn
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
The Hellion's Waltz by Olivia Waite
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Lunar Boy by Cin Wibowo, Jes Wibowo
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Pure (queer) joy!
Koolaids: The Art of War by Rabih Alameddine
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Thought this book would be impossible to read with its constant jumping of narratives, voices and prose-style. And yet I devoured it in just a few days. Published in 1998, it felt desperately timely and urgently important.
I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.5
How I wish this book had existed when I was a teenager.
Kindred by Octavia E. Butler
challenging
dark
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
I'm pretty sure this book changed something in my DNA. Dark and deliberate and yet also ambiguous and both alarming and alluring. I also think it will take a while for my stomach to settle too. Please go gently reading it, but read it you must.