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sophiebudd's reviews
178 reviews
Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
cute, one of the best translations I’ve read
Caraval by Stephanie Garber
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Very magical and made you feel like you were experiencing it too! Couldn’t put it down
If I Had Your Face by Frances Cha
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
The Girl from the Sea by Molly Knox Ostertag
fast-paced
3.75
Beautiful illustrations but the book went a bit too fast for me! I was sometime confused why people were doing certain things/ acting certain easy because it all happens quite suddenly, but overall it was cute.
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75