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Before They Are Hanged by Joe Abercrombie
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A Clash of Steel: A Treasure Island Remix by C.B. Lee
adventurous
emotional
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I really enjoyed this. Mostly for the adventure and cultural aspects. Basically the plot. I did enjoy the characters and the romance but not as much as I would've liked to. I just think I'm too old to not cringe a bit at some of the dialogue and relationship dynamics. As individuals I felt for them and I surprised myself at crying for one secondary characters death towards the end. Also I really appreciate the authors note, pronunciation guide and historical notes in the back. I did listen to the audiobook a bit and that helped with pronunciations as well. But it also made me fully realize the age range this is meant for. Not me, lol. Overall, a great book.
The Cardigans by Cole McCade
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
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? Yes
4.75
I should just give it a five stars. I was hooked instantly. Trying to read in one sitting as if this was an actual TV police procedural episode. I'm hooked. New series. I love that I get exposed to cultures I don't usually see in these roles. This is a slow burn but the partial pay off at the end is worth it. It's been awhile since I've enjoyed a new romantic suspense series so I am settling in with this one.
Monstress, Vol. 6: The Vow by Marjorie Liu
dark
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? It's complicated
4.0
Black Cloud Volume 1: No Exit by Ivan Brandon, Jason Latour
2.0
I was confused for most of this. This is a drop you in and you figure it out as you go type of story. But then it's also about characters going in and put of alternate realities? I'm not sure exactly because everyone speaks like we the reader already knows. I did like the characters and the art style though.
The Bride Test by Helen Hoang
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was lovely