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Vicious by V.E. Schwab
5.0
You don't understand I AM OBSESSED! I INHALED THIS BOOK!
The characters compliment each other so well, especially the dynamic between Victor and Eli - the cynic and the believer. It's astounding how Eli grounds the conviction of his actions to the will of God. I never met a character that's built like him. Each of the EOs completely stunned me? I love how their powers/abilities came to be, it's not a spontaneous gift that was given to them, rather, it's born out of their will to survive and to become something more. This book is a testament to how perspective and beliefs shape the way we view ourselves and how we perceive the actions of other people.
The characters compliment each other so well, especially the dynamic between Victor and Eli - the cynic and the believer. It's astounding how Eli grounds the conviction of his actions to the will of God. I never met a character that's built like him. Each of the EOs completely stunned me? I love how their powers/abilities came to be, it's not a spontaneous gift that was given to them, rather, it's born out of their will to survive and to become something more. This book is a testament to how perspective and beliefs shape the way we view ourselves and how we perceive the actions of other people.
Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
5.0
Wow... The world building in this novel is just phenomenal. It managed to give life to characters that are unapologetically queer so casually without making it the backbone of the plot, but morphing it into the overall appeal of the book. Black Sun gave us bisexual, and non-binary characters and it also uses neopronouns (what a beauty)!! I've grown to love the characters and their resolves and I cannot wait to read more of them especially after that cliffhanger
Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim
‘The Wild Swans’ is one of my favorite fairy tales. I remember watching every animated adaptation that I could get my hands on. In Six Crimson Cranes, Elizabeth Lim managed to weave a mesmerizing tale of familial bond, love, betrayal, and fate–drawing inspiration from East Asian folklore.
The vivid descriptions of the settings and the characters really made me feel as if I was accompanying them on their quest to break the curse. I love Shiori’s character development from a petulant princess who refuses to tie her freedom to marriage to a princess that’s patient, brave, and compassionate.
There are parts of the story that are too predictable and I felt overwhelmed with revelation after revelation, especially, at the concluding chapters. But overall, it was an enchanting read and I am very much looking forward to the sequel!
This book, in a way, is a compilation of folklores, which I absolutely adore. I love reading tales about dragons, demons, and goddesses. It’s a world full of lush magic, adventure, and scrumptiously described food (it made me kinda hungry). Most importantly, it’s a tale that reminds us of how we can shape our own destinies no matter how impossible others perceive it to be. A highly recommended read
4.0
‘The Wild Swans’ is one of my favorite fairy tales. I remember watching every animated adaptation that I could get my hands on. In Six Crimson Cranes, Elizabeth Lim managed to weave a mesmerizing tale of familial bond, love, betrayal, and fate–drawing inspiration from East Asian folklore.
The vivid descriptions of the settings and the characters really made me feel as if I was accompanying them on their quest to break the curse. I love Shiori’s character development from a petulant princess who refuses to tie her freedom to marriage to a princess that’s patient, brave, and compassionate.
There are parts of the story that are too predictable and I felt overwhelmed with revelation after revelation, especially, at the concluding chapters. But overall, it was an enchanting read and I am very much looking forward to the sequel!
This book, in a way, is a compilation of folklores, which I absolutely adore. I love reading tales about dragons, demons, and goddesses. It’s a world full of lush magic, adventure, and scrumptiously described food (it made me kinda hungry). Most importantly, it’s a tale that reminds us of how we can shape our own destinies no matter how impossible others perceive it to be. A highly recommended read