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The Girl in Red by Christina Henry
dark
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Death of parent, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Moderate: Ableism and Racism
Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
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
Kingfisher doesn’t disappoint. This retelling was eerie and dark, as the reader ponders the different qualities that identify a monster.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Pregnancy
The Mystery at Dunvegan Castle by T.L. Huchu
adventurous
dark
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
3.75
This third volume in the series was slower than the first two, and I missed the presence of Ropa’s grandmother and sister. There were certainly some spooky moments, but on the whole, this book lacked some of the supernatural horror the first two books had in abundance.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Bullying, Child death, Confinement, and Death
Our Lady of Mysterious Ailments by T.L. Huchu
adventurous
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
4.25
A splendid follow up to book one. Onward to book #3!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Medical content
Moderate: Violence and Fire/Fire injury
The Library of the Dead by T.L. Huchu
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Gripping story, marvelous characters, fascinating interweaving of folklore and fantasy, and a dystopian setting. The audiobook was very well done. Book #2 is already downloaded and ready to go!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Cursing, and Death
Moderate: Death, Drug use, Kidnapping, and Grief
Even the Darkest Stars by Heather Fawcett
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
The setting and the details of the mountain climbing expeditions were detailed and fascinating. I can’t think of another fantasy quite like it, though there are plenty where the heroes must make it across the mountains.
It’s a pleasure to read a story set in a non-patriarchal society. Men and women function in the roles of power in this world, as leaders, explorers, shamans, and scholars. The love triangle and the attendant thrilling kisses were thus a bit of a letdown, and solidly put this novel into the YA category.I rolled my eyes at a scene where a male character blushes and hesitates at the thought of helping a female companion out of wet clothes in a snowstorm. Bruh, you’ve been sleeping in the same tent for weeks. Has she never stopped to pee before? Have you?
It’s a pleasure to read a story set in a non-patriarchal society. Men and women function in the roles of power in this world, as leaders, explorers, shamans, and scholars. The love triangle and the attendant thrilling kisses were thus a bit of a letdown, and solidly put this novel into the YA category.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death and Death
The Winter of the Witch by Katherine Arden
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-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? No
4.25
This was a marvelous conclusion to the trilogy. The audiobook narrator was excellent, giving a Russian flavor to the dialog (and pronouncing all the names correctly!)
Ordinarily I am not a fan of the immortal supernatural man + spirited teenager romances. Talk about an age gap. But this one was well done, with mixed motivations, regrets, and disappointments alongside the growing love and passion. The bonds among siblings and cousins were strong and enduring, too.
Ordinarily I am not a fan of the immortal supernatural man + spirited teenager romances. Talk about an age gap. But this one was well done, with mixed motivations, regrets, and disappointments alongside the growing love and passion. The bonds among siblings and cousins were strong and enduring, too.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Violence, Blood, and War
The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Everyday extraordinary people and their everyday extraordinary lives.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
The Girl in The Tower by Katherine Arden
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-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? No
4.25
As Vasya grows older, her choices lead to greater and more terrible consequences than when she was a child.
TheI found myself impatient with the heedlessness of her judgement, and with the ease with which various factions, political and supernatural, bent the will of the Rus’ people to their own ends. The reader can just see the inevitable horror mounting.
TheI found myself impatient with the heedlessness of her judgement, and with the ease with which various factions, political and supernatural, bent the will of the Rus’ people to their own ends. The reader can just see the inevitable horror mounting.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Sexism, Violence, Blood, Grief, and Classism
Moderate: Miscarriage, Misogyny, Religious bigotry, and Pregnancy
Minor: Slavery