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molly_storm's reviews
167 reviews
Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch by Neil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Second Best by Sam Crescent
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
A lot of the trigger warnings I’ve listed are historic, but they deeply affect the FMC and are in her narrative regularly.
I was frustrated bythe MCs’ lack of communication and the heavy use of misunderstanding and I really disliked the focus on getting the FMC pregnant and how that was handled (the epilogue was unnecessary, imo, but that’s a personal thing ig) . All in, the was a decent read. I enjoyed most of it, even if my entire heart and soul rebelled at the “you’re my wife, I’m in charge” thing. I did buy the 2nd in the series, but I’m not sure I want to read it right away. I’ve gotten accustomed to Slavik and Aurora, and, while Adelaide seems fine, I’m on the fence about her MMC counterpart.
I was frustrated by
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Blood, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Confinement, Gun violence, Violence, Vomit, and Pregnancy
Minor: Addiction, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Slavery, Torture, Medical content, Mass/school shootings, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
A lot of the trigger warnings I’ve listed are historic, but they deeply affect the FMC and are in her narrative regularly.
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
adventurous
funny
tense
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
4.0
Cheer Up, Love: Adventures in Depression with the Crab of Hate by Susan Calman
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
3.75
I enjoyed this autobiography a lot! I wasn’t especially familiar with Susan Calman’s work as a comedian but I had seen her on TV a few times and was interested in hearing her story. She has a great sense of humour - quite relatable in a lot of ways! Her approach to life and its hurdles was talked about in a fairly fun way which didn’t leave me feeling worse than when I started. This is something I appreciate when there is a large focus on mental health.
Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I loved the audiobook for Howl’s Moving Castle - the narrator did an excellent job!
The story was funny and cosy, which was perfect for listening late in the day in autumn. Sophie was such a great character - I felt like I could really root for her. Howl was different to how I expected, but in a good and fun way. And of course, Calcifer and Michael were great too!
I’ll definitely be reading/listening to this one again!
The story was funny and cosy, which was perfect for listening late in the day in autumn. Sophie was such a great character - I felt like I could really root for her. Howl was different to how I expected, but in a good and fun way. And of course, Calcifer and Michael were great too!
I’ll definitely be reading/listening to this one again!
Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Nona the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
I listened to the audiobook version and I feel like this helped a lot bc the narrator is amazing but also has very specific voices for each character, so it was easier to tell who was who.
I definitely enjoyed Nona the Ninth. It was really interesting to see the other characters from Nona’s point of view. I loved figuring out who was who when there were codenames etc being used.
I feel like I don’t fully understand everything that’s happened right now, but that feels like a given with this series!
In comparison, for me, Gideon the Ninth was a solid 5 star, Harrow the Ninth was more a 4 star.
I definitely enjoyed Nona the Ninth. It was really interesting to see the other characters from Nona’s point of view. I loved figuring out who was who when there were codenames etc being used.
I feel like I don’t fully understand everything that’s happened right now, but that feels like a given with this series!
In comparison, for me, Gideon the Ninth was a solid 5 star, Harrow the Ninth was more a 4 star.
Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Earthlings by Sayaka Murata
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0