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34 reviews
Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.5
mysterious and reflective, it starts off rather confusing but the plot unravels slowly. the ending is a bit of a let down.
The Glutton by A.K. Blakemore
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
5.0
a rare 5 star read. at first the lack of quotations scared me, but I'm so glad I kept reading. this novel is disgusting and confusing but it flows so beautifully and reads like a dream.
also I think I hate eggs now
also I think I hate eggs now
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, Excrement, Vomit, Cannibalism, Medical trauma, and Injury/Injury detail
The Witchwood Knot by Olivia Atwater
adventurous
dark
medium-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
4.0
this book ties into the canon established in Atwater's Regency Romance series. but it takes on a very different tone. this book is darker and gothic, with more overt violence. winnie is a very good protagonist and I found myself drawn in by the magic she performs. this book also isn't much of a romance, but that isn't a bad thing. personally I prefer the less romantic tone.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Child abuse, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
chapter 15 does into detail about the childhood sexual abuse the main character suffered. there is nothing explicit but it is still uncomfortable
Entreat Me by Grace Draven
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.5
I liked Master of Crows better.
Between by L.L. Starling
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
4.5
this book is such a joy to read. it's technically a 2 in one deal, with both parts being the main characters perspectives.
it reminds me of one of my favorite childhood book series, The Sisters Grimm, and because of that I love it.
it reminds me of one of my favorite childhood book series, The Sisters Grimm, and because of that I love it.
This Is How You Lose the Time War by Max Gladstone, Amal El-Mohtar
challenging
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I think this is one of those books people say they loved in order to sound smart. the ending was good though.
Master of Crows by Grace Draven
adventurous
mysterious
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
4.0
the romance is a bit slow burn, but the plot is paced weirdly. the writing is phenomenal.
A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of the American Spy Who Helped Win World War II by Sonia Purnell
medium-paced
3.5
The Mystery of the Exploding Teeth and Other Curiosities from the History of Medicine by Thomas Morris
Did not finish book. Stopped at 63%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 63%.
the format really wasn't for me. the stories were too short and there wasn't much in the way of explainations and insight from the author. just regurgitated stories he was telling back to us.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content and Medical trauma