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Pluie by Michael McDowell
dark
mysterious
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
4.5
C'est difficile à croire que ce soit terminé...
Je m'attendais à ce que les personnages apprennent la vérité au sujet d'Elinor, mais à part Billy, Zaddie et peut-être Tommy Lee, je doute qu'ils connaissent le fin mot de l'histoire.
La dernière scène va me hanter, surtout avec le parallèle du tout début de l'histoire. La boucle est bouclée.
Je m'attendais à ce que les personnages apprennent la vérité au sujet d'Elinor, mais à part Billy, Zaddie et peut-être Tommy Lee, je doute qu'ils connaissent le fin mot de l'histoire.
La dernière scène va me hanter, surtout avec le parallèle du tout début de l'histoire. La boucle est bouclée.
La Fortune by Michael McDowell
dark
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
4.0
Je ne m'attendais pas du tout à ce que Frances décide simplement de tout quitter pour Nerita... J'ai l'impression que quelque chose de gros et terrible va se produire dans le dernier livre. Ce tome 5 est le calme avant la tempête.
Hildegarde by Léo Henry
informative
slow-paced
2.0
Je suis sûre que j'avais acheté ce livre pour une bonne raison mais en relisant la quatrième de couverture assez floue, impossible de comprendre pourquoi. J'ai lu le premier chapitre et je suis complètement perdue. C'est joli, mais ce n'est pas pour moi.
Orbital by Samantha Harvey
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
2 generous stars ⭐️ DNF 75 pages
I really wanted to like this book, but it didn't work for me at all. At first, I enjoyed the writing and I was curious to discover the Earth from the orbit, to find out more about these characters from so many different places, but not even a third through the reading became a burden.
There is no plot, nothing happens, there's no deeper meaning to the story, we don't learn anything about the characters, *nothing happens* and then the pretty words turn into purple prose.
I really wanted to like this book, but it didn't work for me at all. At first, I enjoyed the writing and I was curious to discover the Earth from the orbit, to find out more about these characters from so many different places, but not even a third through the reading became a burden.
There is no plot, nothing happens, there's no deeper meaning to the story, we don't learn anything about the characters, *nothing happens* and then the pretty words turn into purple prose.
The Winter of the Witch by Katherine Arden
adventurous
emotional
medium-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
"As I could, I loved you."
That final book was a perfect ending to the Winternight trilogy 🤍
The beginning was heartbreaking - Solovey's abrupt death, Vasya's burning, but I liked that there were real and sorrowful consequences for what she had done.
I liked the war between Morozko and Medved, but I loved even more the more historical aspects of the story. The War with the Tartars, Sasha's final battle, the unification of the Rus' together, men and chierty together.
More than anything this is the part that I've taken from this story and will stay with me: everything that happened was in order for the Russians to come together, to become a people and a nation, with a folklore and bells, with old gods and a new one.
This trilogy really was a perfect winter read 🤍
That final book was a perfect ending to the Winternight trilogy 🤍
The beginning was heartbreaking - Solovey's abrupt death, Vasya's burning, but I liked that there were real and sorrowful consequences for what she had done.
I liked the war between Morozko and Medved, but I loved even more the more historical aspects of the story. The War with the Tartars, Sasha's final battle, the unification of the Rus' together, men and chierty together.
More than anything this is the part that I've taken from this story and will stay with me: everything that happened was in order for the Russians to come together, to become a people and a nation, with a folklore and bells, with old gods and a new one.
This trilogy really was a perfect winter read 🤍
Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 43 by Mizuho Kusanagi
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Yona, Princesse de l'Aube, Tome 42 by Mizuho Kusanagi
adventurous
sad
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
J'aime toujours autant Yona et ce tome en particulier a LE MOMENT entre Hak et Soo-woon!
(J'ai remarqué plusieurs fautes d'orthographe et de grammaire par contre)
(J'ai remarqué plusieurs fautes d'orthographe et de grammaire par contre)
The Girl in The Tower by Katherine Arden
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-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
4.0
The first book of the trilogy could be a standalone so I wonder if it had been thought fully as a trilogy from the beginning or if the author gave the first book an open ending in case it wasn't successful? In all cases, this second book was as enchanting and cosy as the first one.
It was a bit slow for the story to truly start but the second half and ending were as magical as the first book's ending was.
I love that the story is so focused on the siblings' dynamics and not only the romance between Vasya and Morozko. I also appreciate Vasya's strength and fight for her independence while struggling to find her path as a woman in a very masculine society that expects women to simply sit in terems, get married and have children and nothing else. I also like that Vasya's actions and mistakes have proper consequences for herself and her family, even if she saved the day at the end.
It took me far too long to figure out Kasyan's nature, and I wonder if Medved is ever going to come back...
I liked this second book, and I can't wait for the third. I have a feeling that there won't be a happy ending for the chyerti though and that makes me a little sad...
It was a bit slow for the story to truly start but the second half and ending were as magical as the first book's ending was.
I love that the story is so focused on the siblings' dynamics and not only the romance between Vasya and Morozko. I also appreciate Vasya's strength and fight for her independence while struggling to find her path as a woman in a very masculine society that expects women to simply sit in terems, get married and have children and nothing else. I also like that Vasya's actions and mistakes have proper consequences for herself and her family, even if she saved the day at the end.
It took me far too long to figure out Kasyan's nature, and I wonder if Medved is ever going to come back...
I liked this second book, and I can't wait for the third. I have a feeling that there won't be a happy ending for the chyerti though and that makes me a little sad...
Gods and Monsters - Mythological Poems by Ana Sampson
adventurous
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Who would have thought myths had inspired so many poets? It's a splendid choice of stories, myths and folklore from all around the world. There's a bigger number of poems inspired by European mythologies, but I was happily surprised to find references to Mexican or Japanese myths.
The illustrations make this book all the more engaging and a joy to read.
My favourite poem was "Pegasus" by Eleanor Farjean.
The illustrations make this book all the more engaging and a joy to read.
My favourite poem was "Pegasus" by Eleanor Farjean.
Poems for Tortured Souls by Liz Ison
inspiring
fast-paced
3.0
This is such a nice selection of poems, but such an obvious clickbait for Swifties. Most poems didn't quite fit within their themes and although I don't know much about the lives of the Poets used in this anthology, it didn't scream "Tortured Souls" to me.
As much as I like Taylor Swift's songs, she's no poet so had I realised the target audience of this book, I probably wouldn't have picked it up.
As much as I like Taylor Swift's songs, she's no poet so had I realised the target audience of this book, I probably wouldn't have picked it up.