immobilization's reviews
116 reviews

emotional hopeful slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I loved the author's note about her writing process. Reading these felt like reading fanfiction. It was nice being able to say another farewell to the characters. I also appreciated that each section had spoiler warnings and context.

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Luster by Raven Leilani

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challenging dark tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

This book is meant to make you uncomfortable. There aren't neat little boxes or categories of good or bad. It's stressful and uncertain. The author has such a unique way of describing people. It shows that writing is an art, perception and creation, constantly chasing meaning.

I wish I saw more people taking about this book.

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The Great Hunt by Robert Jordan

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adventurous emotional slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I enjoy the story. There's just a lot going on all at once.

All the Murmuring Bones by A.G. Slatter

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dark inspiring mysterious sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

A medium to high fantasy world. Nobody is perfect but some people are definitely worse. The descriptions of various magics and creatures are concise enough to not be a drag on someone who already has an idea. It paints a spooky picture. The mood of the ending is

not perfect but definitely satisfying.

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Dreadful by Caitlin Rozakis

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emotional 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

My first funny book! I didn't realize it when I first picked it up but I giggled my way to that discovery. I love seeing characters make mistakes and be better because of them. The growth in this book feels so genuine. I love these characters and this story.

Bullet Train by Kōtarō Isaka

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adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Assassin's Fate by Robin Hobb

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny reflective sad tense slow-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 can't imagine a better ending. But what a torturous journey to get there. This is one of those book where I have to sit in silence for a couple days just to process the grief of losing this series and these characters.

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