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Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Better than the first in the series, kept my attention. Some of the pace is almost too fast, some events seem too convenient. Possible unpopular opinion: Mal is a prick and she should have chosen Nikolai .
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Toxic relationship, and Violence
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Amazing humor, hilarious dialogue. Love it.
Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
adventurous
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I probably rated this book higher than I should have purely because I read the Six of Crows duology first and know where it's going. I read this quickly, enjoyed it. However it suffers from some problems I see in young adult fiction a lot. Things happen too quickly, are too convenient at times to move the plot along. The protagonist doesn't have much of a personality besides being in love with another character with no personality. It gets better towards the end, but really I liked the villain. I will read the next book in the series.
Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
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
5.0
Overlord, Vol. 1: The Undead King by Kugane Maruyama
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
The story is okay, the concept is interesting but the first half of the book is quite slow. There is a disappointing amount of casual misogyny and the sexualizing of teenagers. The main character asks to grab a woman's breasts to "prove" he can do what he wants in the realm. If I wasn't so turned off by the representation of women, the setup for the rest of the series would be interesting.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Misogyny and Sexual content
Mother Night by Kurt Vonnegut
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
A nation of two. Soul love.
Life is divided up into phases. Each one is very different from the others, and you have to be able to recognize what is expected of you in each phase. That's the secret of successful living.
Life is divided up into phases. Each one is very different from the others, and you have to be able to recognize what is expected of you in each phase. That's the secret of successful living.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Mental illness, Rape, Suicide, Violence, Grief, and War
The Indisputable Existence of Santa Claus: The Mathematics of Christmas by Thomas Oléron Evans, Hannah Fry
Did not finish book.
Did not finish book.
I thought the math would be a bit higher level. The text portions read too much like a children's book.
Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, and Murder
Moderate: Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
The Mystery of the Blue Train by Agatha Christie
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Slow start, but picks up about half way through. Different to Christie's other novels, there's a larger focus on interpersonal relationships, which is offers a welcome variety.