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31 reviews

This book was somehow interesting and incredibly boring at the same time. The worldbuilding is interesting but I think what’s lacking is any interesting observations about this world from the POV of our main character. There is so much she could comment on and notice throughout the book but a good chunk of it is just her stuck in a palace describing her day and romantic situation with the Darkling. Like sure she’s there and she feels alienated. But what about it? She’s not observing the world outside of herself and it makes the story an absolute bore. Maybe the two other books are a bit better, but considering that the whole first book was a chore to get through… I’m not trying it.

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins

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dark emotional medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This was an absolutely amazing prequel. I know there’s a lot of worry among people coming to this book that it’ll try to make Snow out to be a sympathetic person, but it was the opposite. He is a very unlikeable character and in my opinion, an incredibly interesting point of view to read because of that. Reading this book also gives you perspective into how Lucy Gray and the Covey are just sprinkled throughout the trilogy and live on with Katniss. That being said, I feel like I wouldn’t recommend this book if you haven’t read the trilogy yet. I think it would be interesting regardless, but having read the trilogy really added a lot more to it.

Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

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adventurous emotional medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Truly did not expect that by the end of the book, I'd be crying like a baby.

It is much different from the first two books because it is more focused on the war, so I understand that people may not like it because they're going in expecting a completely different vibe. But I feel like this book was a great end to the trilogy.

Everything about it just felt like it hammered in the fact that Katniss is just a child who has been forced into a role and it is traumatizing, whether she's acting for the Capitol or the revolution's cameras. All she wanted was to protect her sister, but she unwillingly becomes a political pawn who is constantly forced to bargain to protect the lives of those she cares about.

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Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

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adventurous dark emotional fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Binti by Nnedi Okorafor

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adventurous fast-paced

4.75

Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo

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adventurous emotional mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

I saw someone call Six of Crows Kaz’s book and Crooked Kingdom Inej’s book and after finishing CK, I really do feel like that’s an accurate description. I loved this book so much. I appreciate how the ending feels satisfying enough on its own but leaves some open ends that would allow Leigh Bardugo an excuse to write another book about the Crows if she wanted to. But I think I’m very happy with the ending as it is. :)

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shimelyasmin's reviews 31 reviews

shimelyasmin's reviews
31 reviews