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Noragami: Stray God by Adachitoka
adventurous
dark
emotional
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
4.25
Review for the entire series.
I really enjoyed this manga and I think the relationships between Yato, Hiyori, and Yukons were so beautiful. This story has a lot of heart. All of the characters felt very real and complex.
I did feel during the final battle with the sorcerer, there was a lot of leveling up in the battle. “Just when you think the fight couldn’t get any tougher…!!!” Needless to say it’s long and unfortunately there’s not a lot of space for Hiyori during that arc.
Loved the story, loved the ending.
I really enjoyed this manga and I think the relationships between Yato, Hiyori, and Yukons were so beautiful. This story has a lot of heart. All of the characters felt very real and complex.
I did feel during the final battle with the sorcerer, there was a lot of leveling up in the battle. “Just when you think the fight couldn’t get any tougher…!!!” Needless to say it’s long and unfortunately there’s not a lot of space for Hiyori during that arc.
Loved the story, loved the ending.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Violence, Blood, and Murder
A Soul to Steal by Opal Reyne
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I really loved this couple! Honestly I thought their time in void-dad’s stomach was interesting, but the real story begins when they return to not Australia. I personally loved the forgotten memories trope because I think it made a lot of sense and fit well. I think they’re relationship is even stronger than it was before the memory loss . Aleron is so sweet and patient.
This is definitely a more couple-focused compared to the previous installments, which add a lot more building. I was hoping to found out the status of the demon king.
This is definitely a more couple-focused compared to the previous installments, which add a lot more building. I was hoping to found out the status of the demon king.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, and Grief
Minor: Fire/Fire injury and Outing
House of Hunger by Alexis Henderson
Did not finish book. Stopped at 25%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 25%.
DNF around 35%
Time got away from me and my Libby loan expired, but I plan on returning to it.
Time got away from me and my Libby loan expired, but I plan on returning to it.
Feminism is for Everybody by bell hooks
informative
5.0
Exactly what you expect it to be! A brief, yet informative, introduction into feminism. Perfect for literally everyone!
Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
This was book so deeply romantic. Definitely more of a romance than a thriller/horror but I still thought the vampire aspect was eerie and there was some gore.
Both of the main characters are so three-dimensional and I genuinely understand both of their perspectives, decisions, and actions.
My heart really ached for these characters but it made the emotional pay off so worth it.
Both of the main characters are so three-dimensional and I genuinely understand both of their perspectives, decisions, and actions.
My heart really ached for these characters but it made the emotional pay off so worth it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Colonisation, and War
Moderate: Gore, Gun violence, and Blood
Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage
medium-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
This book is fine. Average spice, average couple, average plot. It was definitely an easy and predictable read, so I would recommend it for those in a reading slump.
I just don’t think I can get behind the brother’s best friend trope because why at your big ass ages do you care that deeply that your friend is dating your little sister? So much of Brooks internal dialogue revolved around the fact that Gus would be mad at him. It’s so unreasonable and low key rooted in misogyny (to infantilize your sister even though she is a fully functioning and mature adult).
I just don’t think I can get behind the brother’s best friend trope because why at your big ass ages do you care that deeply that your friend is dating your little sister? So much of Brooks internal dialogue revolved around the fact that Gus would be mad at him. It’s so unreasonable and low key rooted in misogyny (to infantilize your sister even though she is a fully functioning and mature adult).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, and Death of parent
Heart, Haunt, Havoc by Freydís Moon
Did not finish book. Stopped at 53%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 53%.
DNF at 84 pages.
I found myself lost sometimes in who was talking about who and I had a hard time grasping that the one named Bishop was NOT the preacher-adjacent person.
Ultimately DNFed because there’s too much religion in this book for my personal taste. Definitely my fault for not realizing that going into it. It’s about demons and a haunted house so it’s not odd for one character to be super Catholic.
I found myself lost sometimes in who was talking about who and I had a hard time grasping that the one named Bishop was NOT the preacher-adjacent person.
Ultimately DNFed because there’s too much religion in this book for my personal taste. Definitely my fault for not realizing that going into it. It’s about demons and a haunted house so it’s not odd for one character to be super Catholic.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Stalking
Minor: Sexual content
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
adventurous
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Highly recommend the audiobook, the voice actor is incredible and the 🎶 are delightful. Legitimately funny and I think it being in audio added to the humor.
This isn’t a book that I would normally read but I’m glad I gave it a chance. There’s definitely some science-dense sections but the author does a great job about rephrasing and dumbing down the topics so it’s easy to understand.
a really wholesome story and I still smile when I think about it.
This isn’t a book that I would normally read but I’m glad I gave it a chance. There’s definitely some science-dense sections but the author does a great job about rephrasing and dumbing down the topics so it’s easy to understand.
a really wholesome story and I still smile when I think about it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pandemic/Epidemic
Moderate: Confinement, Death, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Excrement, and Grief
Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
For a book about serial killers, this was incredibly boring. There really isn’t much of a plot and somehow NO STAKES. It’s like police don’t exist in this world and serial characters all have special names like they exist as supervillains in The Boys.
Back to no stakes, there is absolutely zero tension. The killings made it somewhat interesting but without any stakes it wasn’t compelling. The one scene with tension was introduced as a twist so there was no build up and it had a quick resolution (and really only served as a vessel for a third act break up).
Really just a lackluster romance with gore. Read Mindfuck instead.
Back to no stakes, there is absolutely zero tension. The killings made it somewhat interesting but without any stakes it wasn’t compelling. The one scene with tension was introduced as a twist so there was no build up and it had a quick resolution (and really only served as a vessel for a third act break up).
Really just a lackluster romance with gore. Read Mindfuck instead.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Sexual content, Blood, Vomit, and Murder
Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment
Only For The Week by Natasha Bishop
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? No
3.0
The writing did slightly remind me of Wattpad (the word “orbs” was used once to refer to eyes) and ultimately not for me.
The MMC, Rome, is a character that exists solely to devote himself to the FMC, Janelle. I can completely see why that appeals to readers, but I personally found him to be flat and lacking personality.
Very spice-heavy for a relatively short book.
The MMC, Rome, is a character that exists solely to devote himself to the FMC, Janelle. I can completely see why that appeals to readers, but I personally found him to be flat and lacking personality.
Very spice-heavy for a relatively short book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content