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Babel by R.F. Kuang
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-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
I felt that the first 250 pages of the book had too much talking and too little action. So much conversation could be left out, because at times I just thought it was unnecessary and boring. I had to plow through the long chapters and at first I thought I would not be able to finish this book. Fortunately… The last 200 pages were packed with action and emotion. Things I was looking for a lot earlier in the story. I would have loved if the topic of the Hermes society was elaborated a little bit more and the topic of the silver working was included a little bit more.
The topics in this book are important and open a lot of eyes to racism. I think a lot of people don’t notice the ‘subtle’ racism that is still very alive today. Maybe they can relate little bit to Letty in the sense that they try to understand and see what is going on, but you can never fully grasp the lengths of it because you simply don’t experience the racism yourself. I had the hope that Letty would redeem herself, but the moment she shot Ramy and you knew it was with intent. There was no going back for her.
RFK did a great job at making you feel the frustrations/anger/sadness and the unjust that is done to the main characters. In the end, I think the book ended just the way it was supposed to end.
The topics in this book are important and open a lot of eyes to racism. I think a lot of people don’t notice the ‘subtle’ racism that is still very alive today. Maybe they can relate little bit to Letty in the sense that they try to understand and see what is going on, but you can never fully grasp the lengths of it because you simply don’t experience the racism yourself.
RFK did a great job at making you feel the frustrations/anger/sadness and the unjust that is done to the main characters. In the end, I think the book ended just the way it was supposed to end.
Hooked by Emily McIntire
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Murder in the Family by Cara Hunter
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The Bone Shard Daughter by Andrea Stewart
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
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? It's complicated
3.5
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
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
The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
adventurous
mysterious
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
3.5
House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
tense
slow-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? It's complicated
4.5
House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
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
4.5
The Way I Used to Be by Amber Smith
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
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? It's complicated
4.25
Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
slow-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? It's complicated
5.0