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Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I had a lot of mixed feelings about this book. Initially I really did like it. I like most of the MCs. There are some I even love ( Manon, Elide ). However, I find that the biggest problem I have is with Aelin.
1. I just don't find her likable
2. I do not feel like she is a real person. She is not a fae that has lived for milenia. She is a teen that has gone though a lot. And yet we are to believe she can outthink and outwit ancient warriors and queens ? Sorry not buying it. She is this fantastic war tactician, even though she has never taken part in one before?
3. I hate instalove, and although she and Rowan started of as enemies, Rowan turned 180 in a second.
Lysandra started of like such a fun character but now has this strange devotion for Aelin that is hard to swallow.
If not for Aelin I think I would have given this book 4 stars as it is very captivating and the world building it pretty good.
1. I just don't find her likable
2. I do not feel like she is a real person. She is not a fae that has lived for milenia. She is a teen that has gone though a lot. And yet we are to believe she can outthink and outwit ancient warriors and queens ? Sorry not buying it. She is this fantastic war tactician, even though she has never taken part in one before?
3. I hate instalove, and although she and Rowan started of as enemies, Rowan turned 180 in a second.
Lysandra started of like such a fun character but now has this strange devotion for Aelin that is hard to swallow.
If not for Aelin I think I would have given this book 4 stars as it is very captivating and the world building it pretty good.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Torture
The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
I have heard a lot of good things about Atlas six and at the same time not having any idea about the plot. So I started reading expecting to enjoy myself. Unfortunately I was just bored for the majority of the book.
Although the magic system is interesting, I am not sure it was explained all that well.
To many POVs also made it hard for me to follow.
I don't think I will continue with the series. Maybe at some point, but the cliffhanger ending did not convince me to jump to the next book straight away.
Although the magic system is interesting, I am not sure it was explained all that well.
To many POVs also made it hard for me to follow.
I don't think I will continue with the series. Maybe at some point, but the cliffhanger ending did not convince me to jump to the next book straight away.
Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Although I have not been the target audience for YA books for a while now, I do enjoy most of the ones I pick up. This was a little to YA for me. I just did not connect with the MCs. Mid book Selwyn found his way to my heart a little :) but over all I just did not care that much what happened to them.
Another reason I didn' enjoy this book as much as I would have liked, was the magic system. I am just not a fan of the Authorian legend. I never have been. And to be honest it took me a while to grasp all the pages, merlins, shadowborn vs once born vs legendborn.
I think the writing was good even if I would have preferred less of the exposition.
One aspect I found really interesting was the secondary magic system. I think if this book was more about root magic I would have liked it a lot more.
Another reason I didn' enjoy this book as much as I would have liked, was the magic system. I am just not a fan of the Authorian legend. I never have been. And to be honest it took me a while to grasp all the pages, merlins, shadowborn vs once born vs legendborn.
I think the writing was good even if I would have preferred less of the exposition.
One aspect I found really interesting was the secondary magic system. I think if this book was more about root magic I would have liked it a lot more.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I loved this book. It was the perfect combination of cosy fantasy with the addition of adventurous strangeness.
T. Kingfisher has a very interesting mind that comes up with the most preposterous ideas that somehow work together.
T. Kingfisher has a very interesting mind that comes up with the most preposterous ideas that somehow work together.
And Then There Were Crumbs by Eve Calder
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Just a fun, lighthearted story.
Classical Mythology by Elizabeth Vandiver
informative
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
This was a fascinating set of lectures. Very well paced. Not overloading the user with information, but at the same time in readability informative .
Can't Help Falling by Cara Bastone
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
3.5
Another cute and relaxing book from this author. I find myself gravitating to her books when life is a little to much to handle. There are no villains, just some misunderstandings that are quickly untangled.
Just a Heartbeat Away by Cara Bastone
emotional
hopeful
relaxing
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
3.75
It's a cute and fun read. There are no antagonists, just some people doing there best to find happiness. Very relaxing
Before Your Memory Fades by Toshikazu Kawaguchi, 川口 俊和
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Not my favourite of the three books but still a fantastic read. I find all the individual stories wonderful, it's the owners storyline that is missing for me.
Tales from the Café by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
4.5
Such a lovely second book. Although we are still roughly following the lives of the cafe owners from book one, here again the main focus is on the stories of the visitors. Each reflective and thought invoking.