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The Last Woman in the Forest by Diane Les Becquets
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I loved the writing style, it went back and forth in the timeline, but it never felt arbitrary. The plot and character development were cohesively entwined, in my opinion.
I personally do not enjoy unnecessary descriptions and slow pace, but all the descriptions and pace of the book felt intentional and helped with the ambiance. I couldn’t put this book down and I would definitely reread.
Additionally, even though I could see where the story was going and where the characters were most likely headed, they never made me roll my eyes as I found it relatable.
As a true crime follower, this book felt like an homage to the victims and a hopeful outlook to the way women live in a world that constantly makes us feel victimized.
I personally do not enjoy unnecessary descriptions and slow pace, but all the descriptions and pace of the book felt intentional and helped with the ambiance. I couldn’t put this book down and I would definitely reread.
Additionally, even though I could see where the story was going and where the characters were most likely headed, they never made me roll my eyes as I found it relatable.
As a true crime follower, this book felt like an homage to the victims and a hopeful outlook to the way women live in a world that constantly makes us feel victimized.
A Reaper at the Gates by Sabaa Tahir
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Grief, and War
A Torch Against the Night by Sabaa Tahir
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery, Torture, and Violence
A Sky Beyond the Storm by Sabaa Tahir
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Grief, and War
An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Violence, Grief, and Classism
The Death of Jane Lawrence by Caitlin Starling
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Drug use, Gore, Blood, Medical content, Medical trauma, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
The Year of the Witching by Alexis Henderson
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
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
I enjoyed the story and the plot was pretty well thought out. The story explored social, racial, misogynistic and religious issues. I would have wished for a deeper exploration of the darker side of the characters, it was brushed lightly and I think it would have added depth to the story and the main characters. It was the type of plot that I saw coming, but it was presented in a way that did not make me roll my eyes at the expectation of something different. Overall, I enjoyed it and it was pretty good book.