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The Sandman Vol. 1: Preludes & Nocturnes by Neil Gaiman
adventurous
dark
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
3.75
It is so hard for me to rate this book.
I am not a fan of the art. It just does not speak to my aesthetic, but it totally fits the vibes of the comic.
I think the story that is being told is fantastic. It is so thought provoking. I just don't think I personally can deal with so much visual, grafic violence .
It is however a great character study and on par with other Gaiman books.
I am not a fan of the art. It just does not speak to my aesthetic, but it totally fits the vibes of the comic.
I think the story that is being told is fantastic. It is so thought provoking. I just don't think I personally can deal with so much visual, grafic violence .
It is however a great character study and on par with other Gaiman books.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Torture, Violence, and Murder
A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Nothing Good Happens After Midnight: A Suspense Magazine Anthology by Jeffery Deaver, John Lescroart, Heather Graham
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
4.0
I went into this anthology totally blind. I have not read any of the authors or even heard much about them.
I can honestly say I very much enjoyed my reading experience. It is a great collection of mystery and suspense. Each of the stories feels different, and yet you totally get the running theme.
The trick with short stories is to give enough to get the reader to understand the plot and leave with the confidence they got a good conclusion, and doing all that on just a few pages.
All the authors, in my opinion, succeeded.
I can honestly say I very much enjoyed my reading experience. It is a great collection of mystery and suspense. Each of the stories feels different, and yet you totally get the running theme.
The trick with short stories is to give enough to get the reader to understand the plot and leave with the confidence they got a good conclusion, and doing all that on just a few pages.
All the authors, in my opinion, succeeded.
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Before writing a review, I had to let this book settle in me.
I have gone from nearly DNF'ing to loving, to being neutral.
This book is beautifully written. It is a perfect read for late autumn/winter as it gives cosy, by the fire vibes.
You really feel you are the spectator looking in on a magical circus.
My main problem with this book was not really connecting to any of the characters. Maybe it's because I am not used to reading 3 person books, or the fact that we did not get a lot of time to really get to know them. The time jumping also did not help.
In the end, it's a 3.75 🌟 for me.
If you don't mind a VERY soft magic system, set in the real world but with beautiful prose, go ahead and read this book :)
I have gone from nearly DNF'ing to loving, to being neutral.
This book is beautifully written. It is a perfect read for late autumn/winter as it gives cosy, by the fire vibes.
You really feel you are the spectator looking in on a magical circus.
My main problem with this book was not really connecting to any of the characters. Maybe it's because I am not used to reading 3 person books, or the fact that we did not get a lot of time to really get to know them. The time jumping also did not help.
In the end, it's a 3.75 🌟 for me.
If you don't mind a VERY soft magic system, set in the real world but with beautiful prose, go ahead and read this book :)
Throne in the Dark by A.K. Caggiano
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
OMG this is sush a fun and ridiculous book that does not take itself seriously.
If I ever fall into a reading slump I think I might end up rereading it.
If I ever fall into a reading slump I think I might end up rereading it.
Meet Cute Club by Jack Harbon
lighthearted
fast-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
2.75
Brass Carriages and Glass Hearts by Nancy Campbell Allen
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
Pecan Pies and Dead Guys by Angie Fox
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-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
3.25
Displaced by Stephen Drake
Did not finish book. Stopped at 0%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 0%.
This has to be one of the worst books I've read, not only this year, but any time.
The writing it terrible, and all characters are more like a caricatur of real people with no depth.
The male MC is a misogynistic alfa type, and the other two women MCs read as a young boys wet dream imaginings of a women.
The writing it terrible, and all characters are more like a caricatur of real people with no depth.
The male MC is a misogynistic alfa type, and the other two women MCs read as a young boys wet dream imaginings of a women.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape, Torture, and Violence
A Harvest of Bones by Yasmine Galenorn
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-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
3.5
A fun and cozy magic/murder mystery book. Perfect for haloween.