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The Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas
adventurous
emotional
funny
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
5.0
Aiden Thomas owns my reader soul! His writing is so captivating and world building so beautiful that I couldn’t put this down. I loved all the characters so much (Nita has my whole heart, I adore a Herbo) and I’m so excited for Celestial Monsters. Screaming!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Minor: Transphobia
The Fiancé Dilemma by Elena Armas
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.5
Armas is truly one of my favourite romance writers. Her characters feel so real and lovable and have me hooked from the get go. There were some abrupt chapter transitions that did break the flow of my read and had me back-tracking to make sure I hadn't missed something by accident. Apart from that though, this is one of my fav romances this year.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Abandonment
Cull of the Wild: Killing in the Name of Conservation by Hugh Warwick
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
A really interesting discussion on culling for conservation. Warwick does a great job of balancing his own biases & those he speaks with as he tries to find a common solution for a complex problem. He does have a tangential way of writing that did have me getting a bit lost but overall he's really engaging and funny without detracting from the seriousness of the discussion.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty and Animal death
The Late Show by Michael Connelly
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I was very surprised by how much I enjoyed this. Connelly does a great job of showing the flaws of the police force and how Ballard toes the line of right and wrong to catch the bad guys. He also treats trans characters with a level of respect that I wasn't expecting in a crime novel. I was disappointed that the first story of this female detective has her being potentially sexually assaulted. It definitely felt like something that wouldn't happen with a male lead but I do want to read some more Connelly before making a full judgement.
Overall, it was a really captivating read and I'll definitely be reading more Connelly in the future.
Overall, it was a really captivating read and I'll definitely be reading more Connelly in the future.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Violence
Moderate: Gun violence and Transphobia
Apprentice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer
adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I love this series from Maehrer so far but this book definitely felt more disjointed than the first. I also feel the slow burn is a little too slow for my taste but the humour is great and I love all the characters and look forward to reading what happens next.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse and Violence
Minor: Death
Dark Restraint by Katee Robert
dark
emotional
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
4.5
This is truly one of my favourite series' and Robert continues to captivate me entirely. Every nod to the original greek myths had me squealing and smacking my friends with the book (Sorry Andrew).
The next one is too far away! I can't wait!
The next one is too far away! I can't wait!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Stalking, and Death of parent
Coraline by Neil Gaiman
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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
Honestly not as scary as I was expecting but still pretty good. I almost wish had a more open-ended ending.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping
Moderate: Child death and Violence
Minor: Death of parent
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
5.0
One of my all time favourite novels. I just love every part of it and feel like each read I notice new details I missed during my last read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Everybody Has a Podcast (Except You): A How-To Guide from the First Family of Podcasting by Griffin McElroy, Travis McElroy, Justin McElroy
funny
informative
medium-paced
5.0
I love the McElroys, they're so funny whilst still being heartwarming & informative. I felt that I learnt a lot from this and will definitely be referring back.
Stranded with the Kraken by Zoe Ashwood
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
A fun & quick read, would've loved some more character development but for such a short book it was good.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content