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The Atlas Paradox by Olivie Blake
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
improved significantly on some of the first's flaws, but the rest seem to have intensified. a tentative rating, will likely change as i think more. in which direction though, i dont know.
however, i am So glad that we were given more reina content, her and callum were a hilarious duo. AND GIDEON!
however, i am So glad that we were given more reina content, her and callum were a hilarious duo. AND GIDEON!
The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
this premise seems to be catered to me specifically (magic/science intersection, a promise of intense philosophical debates, the desire/greed for knowledge being a major motivation, morally grey characters, sophisticated prose, setting is THE LIBRARY OF ALEXANDRIA??) yet the execution left Much to be desired. it ended up feeling like an early draft of a book that could be a masterpiece with more editing. was still a fun read though, i am curious to see what happens next considering everything in this book seemed to primarily serve as preparation for its successors.
overall, mid.
overall, mid.
Time for Bed by Mem Fox
funny
informative
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Babel by R.F. Kuang
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
5.0
yeah it's "telling" more than "showing" sometimes that's the point... those sections are primarily either robin convincing himself that his relationships are strong and positive and he is exactly where he should be, or r.f. kuang not giving audiences the chance to misconstrue the experiences of her marginalized characters the way that the setting and people around them consistently does.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Sexism, Xenophobia, and War
Moderate: Gun violence and Violence
Minor: Vomit
Moon and Sun: A Selection of the Rubaiyat of Molana Jalal al-Din Rumi by Rumi
inspiring
reflective
5.0