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360 reviews
Kilt Trip by Alexandra Kiley
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was okay! I think the first half or so was enjoyable. Obviously the setting in Scotland was great. But the last quarter of the book dragged and certain plot lines either felt rushed or had no real resolution. Also Addie needed therapy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent and Alcohol
Happy Place by Emily Henry
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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? Yes
4.5
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I enjoyed the characters and setting, struggled with the execution. It would have been better as a collection of interconnected short stories, each one focusing on a different crew member, instead of sprinkling info through a long plot. This book also desperately needed a glossary!!!
The themes of found family, acceptance, and adventure were top-notch, though.
The themes of found family, acceptance, and adventure were top-notch, though.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual content and Violence
The Prospects by KT Hoffman
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
I fucking loved this book. Good romance, good *sports* romance (which I don’t usually read outside of Bergman Brothers), and good BASEBALL! I think some of the readers who said “The pacing was off, yadda yadda” or that they didn’t get the baseball play-by-play 1) are clearly not fans 2) cannot read context clues? It was paced like a baseball game! And I really don’t think there was any jargon that was indecipherable. Idk it was a joy to read as a big romance reader and a massive baseball fan. KT Thompson if you write a whole Beaverton series, I will be your first preorder every time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Transphobia
Minor: Car accident
Behind You Is the Sea by Susan Muaddi Darraj
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Wow. A beautiful collection of interconnected short stories. Each one made my heart ache for one reason or another. I think The Hashtag, Gyroscopes, Cleaning Lentils, and Worry Beads were my favorite. In just a few pages, each of these stories somehow felt complete (though I of course wanted more!) which is a testament to the author’s skill. My only challenge was that there were a few time jumps that were tricky to figure out along with the changing POV.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder and Colonisation
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Sexism, Violence, Islamophobia, and Death of parent
Minor: Sexual content and Abortion
This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan
emotional
inspiring
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
4.5
Amazing follow-up to “Before I Let Go.” Kennedy has such a gift for mature main characters and stories with real world stakes. Also- the drama in this one had me shocked in the best way! My only thing that made it 4.5 stars is that I felt that Judah and Soledad’s relationship started off as “lust at first sight” which is fine, but never seemed to develop much beyond that. I needed more of them just spending time together and not having sex. (Although don’t get me wrong- the sex was excellent).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cancer and Sexism
Minor: Death of parent
The River of Silver by S.A. Chakraborty
emotional
hopeful
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I loved this “extended farewell” to Daevabad. The last story was my favorite ❤️
The Empire of Gold by S.A. Chakraborty
adventurous
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Violence, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Sexual content
The Kingdom of Copper by S.A. Chakraborty
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Amazing. Somehow better than the first book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Violence, Religious bigotry, and War
The City of Brass by S.A. Chakraborty
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-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
4.0
I loved this. It does start slow, but once Dara and Nahri were on their way I was hooked. So much fantasy is just repackaged medieval Europe, so this held my attention for nearly six hundred pages. I read it on my Kobo to look up words and also had a hard copy to easily reference the map and glossary. It was worth the effort to fully understand this world.
My only issues:I don’t mind a romantic subplot, but the one between Dara and Nahri seemed abrupt and just based on lust. I would have liked to see it unfurl slowly. He’s also…a millennium older than her. In addition, I felt that dropping pieces of Daeva lore through both Ali and Nahri’s perspectives made it difficult to follow or figure out what was true and what was manipulation. I needed like a blurb or a “once upon a time” at the beginning.
My only issues:
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Racism, Violence, Blood, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Rape and Sexual violence