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The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
We Hunt the Flame by Hafsah Faizal
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan
adventurous
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi
Did not finish book. Stopped at 72%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 72%.
Started to get boring, will pick up later.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Slavery, and Colonisation
Moderate: Child abuse and War
Minor: Animal death and Sexual content
Over The Garden Wall, Vol. 1 by Amalia Levari, Pat McHale, Jim Campbell
challenging
lighthearted
relaxing
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
3.5
Critical Role: Vox Machina — Kith & Kin by Marieke Nijkamp, Cast of Critical Role
Did not finish book. Stopped at 4%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 4%.
The writing style isn’t for me.
Animal Farm by George Orwell
One of the pigs mass murders any animal that is on the side of one of the traitors, and that same pig puts them through slavery. The animals are thinking that life is better than it has been when the humans were in charge;however, their conditions are worse. They are being starved and being lied to. Another pig is telling them their rations are skyrocketing as well as that their memories are false.
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I read this book for English class, and my mind is blown. The ending absolutely shocked me, even though I should have seen it coming. And to my surprise, I got quite attached to the characters. I felt for the animals and wanted them to live happy lives. That, in my opinion, makes a good book. I enjoy crying. Especially compared to the other books I have had to read for school, I had fun reading it and I didn't hate it.
The book is a 3.75 because it makes me angry. And, I didn't enjoy it as much as other books I have read.
Definitely wouldn't recommend reading if you want to feel happy or to have a happy ending, I would describe it as a psychological horror. The animals are anthropomorphized, which makes it creepy and disgusting when the events happen at the end. I was definitely pretty scared.
(These are heavy spoilers, btw, especially for the ending.) I find it absolutely insane how the pigs transformed to humans at the end. The 360 the farm went through from Mr. Jones' leadership, to Snowball's, then to Napoleon's is so disturbing and smart. I probably should have seen it coming, but I didn't. The entire time, I was rooting for the animals and for them to get out of the slavery the pigs were putting them in. However, that didn't happen, the pigs basically won with their endeavours. Basically, the complete opposite of a children's bedtime story, do not read this to your children.
The most frustrating part was the pigs, specifically Napoleon and Squealer, blatantly lying to the animals and the humans about Animal Farm's past. It makes me so frustrated! The animals are being GAS LIGHTED into thinking they are misremembering the past events and the seven commandments! This book makes me very angry, but at least I know what I'm going to be writing my essay about.
The book is a 3.75 because it makes me angry. And, I didn't enjoy it as much as other books I have read.
Definitely wouldn't recommend reading if you want to feel happy or to have a happy ending, I would describe it as a psychological horror. The animals are anthropomorphized, which makes it creepy and disgusting when the events happen at the end. I was definitely pretty scared.
The most frustrating part was the pigs, specifically Napoleon and Squealer, blatantly lying to the animals and the humans about Animal Farm's past. It makes me so frustrated! The animals are being GAS LIGHTED into thinking they are misremembering the past events and the seven commandments! This book makes me very angry, but at least I know what I'm going to be writing my essay about.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Slavery, and Murder
Moderate: Gun violence, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Minor: Blood
The Missing of Clairdelune by Christelle Dabos
adventurous
challenging
emotional
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? Yes
5.0