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Mortal Follies by Alexis Hall
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
The writing of this novel is lovely, the use of a sprite as a narrator and move alonger was perfect to keep the book along. Specifcally utilising the Bordem of the narrator to remove the boring plesentaries that often plague more historical books.
The romance aspect was also beautifully written; wherein the palpable chemistry between the two characters were fiery but not unnecessarily crude. Especially as an audiobook listener the dirty talk wasn’t cringy and vulgar but tantalising and engaging.
My only issue was how lady Georgina’s emotional withholding from maylis felt empty. Especially after the reveal that her house was cursed and therefore could never truly be with her, it fell very flat for myself. And therefore the last few chapters felt drawn out.
What I would really really LOVE is a book about the narrator, hearing about their court life and modern life and why their thrown out would be amazing
The romance aspect was also beautifully written; wherein the palpable chemistry between the two characters were fiery but not unnecessarily crude. Especially as an audiobook listener the dirty talk wasn’t cringy and vulgar but tantalising and engaging.
What I would really really LOVE is a book about the narrator, hearing about their court life and modern life and why their thrown out would be amazing
Content Warnings
Minor: Murder and Lesbophobia
The Ruin of All Witches: Life and Death in the New World by Malcolm Gaskill
adventurous
dark
informative
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
4.75
Very informative book about the first few witch trials in America, and brings amazing detailed accounts of the relationships between the townsfolk and the accused alive. Highly recommend. I loved the audiobook version as the actor brought the charters to life ad differientwte them with ease. The only thing I would want is a family tree Esque web to remind you of who each person was and their postion in the town and maybe accusations made to keep everything under control.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, and Pregnancy
Minor: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Infertility, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Religious bigotry, Pregnancy, Colonisation, and Classism
The Woman in Me by Britney Spears
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
3.25
A very raw and true account of Britney Spears life. It’s been amazing to hear her story in her own words after the harrowing conservatiship she faced for nigh on two decades.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Bullying, Misogyny, and Medical trauma
Minor: Miscarriage
The Fiancée Farce by Alexandria Bellefleur
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Your standard romance book, with very cheesy undertones and daily predictive. However, this book is very light hearted and fun, which is great if you want a easy romance book!
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
what I really enjoyed is the last ten pages. Where we find the handmaids tale is considered through an academic lens. Doubts of authenticity and desire to pinpoint no where offred came from was very interesting!
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Philip Pullman's Grimm Tales by Philip Wilson, Philip Pullman
Did not finish book. Stopped at 16%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 16%.
I found the stories too short and boring. Although they were slight adaptations of grimms myths and legends I found it disengaging and no clear moral of the story. However I did like how Pullman gave the myth and legend fairy tale type and brief explanation at the end of each story
Thirst for Love by Yukio Mishima
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I loved how they mirrored the fathers in laws intentions and actions within the main character
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
This book came highly recommended but was very esoteric. I found that some sections we’re ment for direct quotes to make you ponder but other than that it was ok.