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Deadline by Mira Grant
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
It was a fun read, but it wasn't as great as Feed was. I definitely recommend it if you enjoyed Mira Grant in the past. It was an interesting change of perspective with a little surprise at the end.
There's also something thrown in at the end that I haven't seen in zombie stories before. It was truly terrifying to think about. You'll know it when you get to it!
There's also something thrown in at the end that I haven't seen in zombie stories before. It was truly terrifying to think about. You'll know it when you get to it!
A Time of Changes by Robert Silverberg
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This Is How You Lose the Time War by Max Gladstone, Amal El-Mohtar
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? No
2.25
While I enjoyed the prose and the creativety that went into this novella, I did not think the story was anything special. It's your classic tragedy with an unnecessary sci-fi spin that left a lot to be desired.
Also, the audiobook is terrible. I do not recommend listening to it. The shrill voice and constantly changing pitch of the reader was very distracting. At times it sounded like a robot was reading. Oddly, it would happen midsentence making it even more jarring.
Also, the audiobook is terrible. I do not recommend listening to it. The shrill voice and constantly changing pitch of the reader was very distracting. At times it sounded like a robot was reading. Oddly, it would happen midsentence making it even more jarring.
Content Warnings
Usually sci Fi is a way to present an interesting idea that doesn't necessarily work as well in reality. This doesn't have anything like that, unless you count time travel (which served no purpose in the actual story).
I do not think the typical sci-fi lover will enjoy this.
City of Illusions by Ursula K. Le Guin
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
medium-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
4.25
The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Stardust by Neil Gaiman
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Planet of Exile by Ursula K. Le Guin
hopeful
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
4.75
Such a quick and fun read! My only complaint is that I wish it were longer. I'd like even more character development (only so much can be done with 126 pages) and I'd love if events were more detailed. But it's still incredible and probably the fastest Ive gotten through a Le Guin novel.
Uprooted by Naomi Novik
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-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
2.0
If the creepy romance between the main character and her captor didn't exist this would have been a solid 5. The story is really captivating, but the rediculous and creepy age gap and how quickly it's accepted (as well as how blatantly abusive the dragon is) is disgusting and takes so much away from the book. It would have been incredible if it stayed entirely a mentor-mentee relationship.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Toxic relationship
How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe by Charles Yu
funny
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
So cleverly written and fun to read, I would have loved this book as a young adult or teen. Reading it now, however, I feel it's lacking a bit in the story department (which is odd considering it's about stories). Still a nice, relaxing experience.