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Paladin's Grace by T. Kingfisher
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This was a lot of fun. Some romance, some banter, a villain or two, as well as several solid friendships among genders.
The audiobook was not a winner. Wooden delivery from an apathetic narrator.
The audiobook was not a winner. Wooden delivery from an apathetic narrator.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
Cassandra in Reverse by Holly Smale
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Even readers who read only the first three chapters and the last two chapters will be unsurprised by the “reveal” at the end. I spent most of the book PISSED at every medical practitioner, parent, therapist, teacher, or family member who spent any time with Cassandra and didn’t draw the glaringly obvious conclusion.
The book felt overlong to me, though the protagonist clearly needed LOTS of time to process her abilities and her situation. The audio narration was very well done.
The book felt overlong to me, though the protagonist clearly needed LOTS of time to process her abilities and her situation. The audio narration was very well done.
Content Warnings
Minor: Ableism, Car accident, and Death of parent
Hilo Book 10: Rise of the Cat: by Judd Winick
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Love this series.
Mélusine by Katherine Addison
Did not finish book.
Did not finish book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Emotional abuse, Rape, Violence, and Trafficking
The Raven Tower by Ann Leckie
challenging
mysterious
reflective
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
4.5
I need to know what happened next!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Blood, Murder, and War
The Refrigerator Monologues by Catherynne M. Valente
dark
funny
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
A terrifying, darkly funny, impeccably written, bitterly real exploration of misogynistic superhero tropes. Amazing storytelling. I am afraid of refrigerators now, but it was totally worth it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Addiction, Child death, Drug use, Mental illness, and Alcohol
Red Side Story by Jasper Fforde
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Worth the wait!
This author’s books are such a delightful mix of the wildly absurd, the gently revelatory, and the (im)perfectly human.
This author’s books are such a delightful mix of the wildly absurd, the gently revelatory, and the (im)perfectly human.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Gaslighting
The Mimicking of Known Successes by Malka Older
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This reminded me of Lord Peter Wimsey and Sherlock Holmes (but more gay…) as well as Becky Chambers’ version of the settlement of outer space. The protagonist’s examination of her beliefs about her personal relationships and her life’s work are nicely parallel.
A Master of Djinn by P. Djèlí Clark
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Delightful narration. Djinns, humans, angels, and other beings had distinct (and very entertaining!) voices. I hope there will be more stories set in this world.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Sexism, Slavery, Violence, Blood, and Cultural appropriation
Minor: Colonisation
The Haunting of Tram Car 015 by P. Djèlí Clark
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
A fun visit to the world of A Master of Djinn.
The audio narration was enjoyable but had a number of odd mispronunciations an editor should have caught. (InterMINEable for interminable, SUB-la-tee for subtlety, etc.)
The audio narration was enjoyable but had a number of odd mispronunciations an editor should have caught. (InterMINEable for interminable, SUB-la-tee for subtlety, etc.)