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The Measure by Nikki Erlick
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I liked how reflective the book was. The focus on the people and their relationships was the right call for a book with this theme. One might argue that not much happened or that there wasn't enough description of how it affected the world but I feel like the book struck the right balance between personal story and showing political implications.
Overall I was really invested in the characters' fates and I will think about this books for a long time for sure.
Overall I was really invested in the characters' fates and I will think about this books for a long time for sure.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Minor: Bullying, Gun violence, and Outing
A Rip in the Veil by Anna Belfrage
Did not finish book. Stopped at 15%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 15%.
I liked the concept but I didn't find the characters interesting or likeable and the narrator's accent choices were really annoying to listen to.
Find Wonder in All Things by Karen M. Cox
Did not finish book. Stopped at 9%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 9%.
I don't care about any of the characters and the settings doesn't speak to me.
Polaris Rising by Jessie Mihalik
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I wasn't fond of the male protagonist because his possessiveness annoyed me but other than that I had lots of fun listening to the book. Ada is a great character, she's a strong woman who knows what she wants, is really loyal and has strong moral code. I only wish this book had a bit more of the intriguing political setting than the romance which I found mediocre.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death and Murder
Minor: War
Death at Morning House by Maureen Johnson
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I loved her other books, but this one was a disappointment. I didn't care for the mystery nor the narration style. It's not a long book but it felt super slow to me, despite the fact I listened at 1.6 speed.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Murder
Expectation by Anna Hope
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Wow, this book is really something. I don't have relatable experiences to the protagonists but it felt so realistic and vivid. It showed complexities of womanhood and friendship really well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility, Infidelity, and Miscarriage
Moderate: Death, Terminal illness, and Pregnancy
Minor: Sexual content
Paladin's Faith by T. Kingfisher
adventurous
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
4.0
I liked the spy and demon plot, i was really curious about the spy since the first novel.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and Murder
Incomparable World by S.I. Martin
challenging
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Despite the language barrier (I was mostly unfamiliar with terms pertaining to lodgings, clothes etc) this was a surprisingly readable book. I didn't like any of the protagonists but yet I really wanted to know what happened to them. I would love to read something with a similar setting but based on the preface by Evaristo I'm unlikely to find that, since it's an underexplored topic.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Racism, Slavery, Violence, and Alcohol
Minor: Injury/Injury detail
Paladin's Hope by T. Kingfisher
adventurous
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? No
3.0
I enjoyed it a bit less because of the labyrinth part, it was interesting at first but became super hard to follow.and understand. The romance was ok, although at that point I'm hoping for some variety in the series, they all follow a very similar trajectory.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Gore, and Sexual content