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The book is marked as sci-fi, but there is very little that makes it such, except for at the very beginning. Overall this reads like a book a whiny pre-teen would write.

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Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo

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dark tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A solid sequel to The Ninth house, continues the story pretty well.

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Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo

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adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I’m not a big fan of fantasy as a rule, but this book was a fun read once I got into it. It felt a tad preachy at times and at others it seemed a little “shock value for shock value’s sake”, but overall I adored the characters and world building and am definitely going to read the sequel.

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East of Eden by John Steinbeck

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reflective 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? Yes

4.75

I don’t fully know what I was expecting when I picked up this book, and to be honest I don’t know how to feel now that it’s over. This is the kind of story where a hundred people could read it and take away a hundred different interpretations and lessons. Steinbeck really explores the essence of being a person in so many different ways, from what is “good” or “evil” to how love and affection can change them. Lee is the best character.

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Future Home of the Living God by Louise Erdrich

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adventurous dark tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

I tried to like this book, I really did. I like the idea, conceptually, but the execution felt off somehow. There were so many elements and characters that didn’t feel connected, and the world as a whole felt empty.

There is no real explanation behind the de-evolution that takes place, or the existence of the “Mother” character. Cedar is not a scientist, and the situation is very apocalyptic, so i don’t expect much, but it felt weird to me that there was minimal reaction other than fear about what’s happening to the women.

Cedar as a character feels unrealistic, though that may be because of the lack of world building. The writing style was also a little flowery for my taste, but that is definitely just a matter of opinion. This book has been on my tbr for a while; I’m disappointed this is how it turned out. I should just read the Handmaid’s Tale instead.

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Sailing Alone Around the Room: New and Selected Poems by Billy Collins

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 18%.

Had to return it :(

Horoscopes for the Dead by Billy Collins

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emotional reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? N/A
Strong character development? N/A
Loveable characters? N/A
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.75

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vickymcckey's reviews 49 reviews

vickymcckey's reviews
49 reviews