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The Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
After being a bit disappointed by Cemetery Boys, I'm so happy that I loved this book.
It was such a captivating story, even if I figured out the main ending pretty early on, but it took me longer to notice the second one.
All of the characters grow so much over the course of the book. It's impossible to not like them at the end, even if some didn't seem great at first.
I'm really looking forward to the second book!
It was such a captivating story, even if I figured out the main ending pretty early on, but it took me longer to notice the second one.
All of the characters grow so much over the course of the book. It's impossible to not like them at the end, even if some didn't seem great at first.
I'm really looking forward to the second book!
Boys Run the Riot, Volume 2 by Keito Gaku
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Ryokan is still a bit insecure, but he's gaining confidence bit by bit.
A new job, new friendships and opportunities. I'm really excited to see where it's going.
The next volumes are on the way already!
I'm not sure how I feel about Wing outing Ryo in front of the whole Internet, though. I. Sure they don't have I'll intentions, but he should be able to come out in his own time.
A new job, new friendships and opportunities. I'm really excited to see where it's going.
The next volumes are on the way already!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny and Outing
Boys Run the Riot, Volume 1 by Keito Gaku
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I really like the premise of this. The main characters are all so loveable. I can't wait to see them grow even more!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Transphobia, and Dysphoria
Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
fast-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
5.0
Oh what a wonderful book!
I just finished it and I'm still quite emotional.
The whole book was beautifully written and the way the author managed to intertwine all the stories together was so good.
I don't want to give anything away, so you can experience it yourself. Basically it's all about character development and growth.
I highly recommend it, check the trigger warnings though.
I just finished it and I'm still quite emotional.
The whole book was beautifully written and the way the author managed to intertwine all the stories together was so good.
I don't want to give anything away, so you can experience it yourself. Basically it's all about character development and growth.
I highly recommend it, check the trigger warnings though.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Terminal illness, and Dementia
Minor: Death of parent
Die Tribute von Panem 3. Flammender Zorn by Suzanne Collins
dark
emotional
sad
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? It's complicated
4.5
Ich habe es gerade zu Ende gelesen und bin noch etwas aufgewühlt.
Das Finale war so unglaublich emotional. Es wird auf so viele Arten gezeigt wie Menschen manipuliert werden können.
Ich kann gar nicht ausdrücken, was ich gerade fühle, aber gerade die letzten Kapitel haben mich so mitgenommen.
Es ist der Teil der mir am Ende der Harry Potter Reihe gefehlt hat. Die Art wie ein Krieg Menschen prägt, traumatisiert und wie das ganze erst einmal verarbeitet werden muss. Hier gab es rohe Emotionen die nicht einfach weggesteckt werden können.
Ich muss sagen, ich glaube dieses Serienfinale ist bisher eines meiner liebsten.
Das Finale war so unglaublich emotional. Es wird auf so viele Arten gezeigt wie Menschen manipuliert werden können.
Ich kann gar nicht ausdrücken, was ich gerade fühle, aber gerade die letzten Kapitel haben mich so mitgenommen.
Ich muss sagen, ich glaube dieses Serienfinale ist bisher eines meiner liebsten.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Drug abuse, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, and War
Moderate: Torture, Forced institutionalization, and Vomit
The Adventure Zone: The Crystal Kingdom by Griffin McElroy, Clint McElroy, Carey Pietsch, Travis McElroy, Justin McElroy
adventurous
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? It's complicated
5.0
It's my boy Kravitz!
And my other boys!
And my other boys!
Der mexikanische Fluch by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Was für eine Geschichte!
Ich habe das Buch so oft auf Booktube gesehen und musste es direkt kaufen, als es auf deutsch erschienen ist.
Von der Story selber wusste ich vorher eigentlich gar nichts und ich glaube das ist auch gut so.
Sich blind auf die Geschichte inzulassen war das beste was man machen kann. Deswegen werde ich auch nicht weiter darauf eingehen.
Eine klare Leseempfehlung, nur achtet auf die Triggerwarnungen!
Ich habe das Buch so oft auf Booktube gesehen und musste es direkt kaufen, als es auf deutsch erschienen ist.
Von der Story selber wusste ich vorher eigentlich gar nichts und ich glaube das ist auch gut so.
Sich blind auf die Geschichte inzulassen war das beste was man machen kann. Deswegen werde ich auch nicht weiter darauf eingehen.
Eine klare Leseempfehlung, nur achtet auf die Triggerwarnungen!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Murder, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Colonisation
Lord of Eternal Night by Ben Alderson
dark
emotional
hopeful
fast-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
This was such a good story, it was hard putting it down.
I loved the character development and how everything played out in the end.
This book, like others from the author, could use a bit of editing as some words, even sentences sometimes, were repeated within a paragraph.
I so excited for the next one.
I loved the character development and how everything played out in the end.
This book, like others from the author, could use a bit of editing as some words, even sentences sometimes, were repeated within a paragraph.
I so excited for the next one.
A Betrayal of Storms by Ben Alderson
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
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
4.0
After seeing this book in my recommended page, I was intrigued.
The first part of the trilogy was a good introduction of the world and the different factions. You get to know most of the characters and they're really charming.
The only thing is, that it could have used an editor, as there was repetition within paragraphs and a typo here and there. But I heard the author got a book deal for the series so that might be fixed in future editions.
All in all, I'm intrigued, I have the second book ready and can't wait to see what's going to happen next!
The first part of the trilogy was a good introduction of the world and the different factions. You get to know most of the characters and they're really charming.
The only thing is, that it could have used an editor, as there was repetition within paragraphs and a typo here and there. But I heard the author got a book deal for the series so that might be fixed in future editions.
All in all, I'm intrigued, I have the second book ready and can't wait to see what's going to happen next!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gore and Death of parent
Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-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
5.0
My first cozy fantasy and I'm in love!
I flew through this book and didn't even realise it was over until I turned the last page. It was a heartwarming story about (found)family and bonding with people.
The relationship between Nova and Tam is lovely and I want to know so much more about them. Hopefully there could a sequel some day.
The representation was amazing as well. I don't think I've ever seen someone wearing hearing aids in a book or graphic novel before. As a hearing aid acousticians that makes me really happy. So many people are scared of getting them, because there's so much stigma. Normalising representation like this can help with that.
I definitely recommend this one!
I flew through this book and didn't even realise it was over until I turned the last page. It was a heartwarming story about (found)family and bonding with people.
The relationship between Nova and Tam is lovely and I want to know so much more about them. Hopefully there could a sequel some day.
The representation was amazing as well. I don't think I've ever seen someone wearing hearing aids in a book or graphic novel before. As a hearing aid acousticians that makes me really happy. So many people are scared of getting them, because there's so much stigma. Normalising representation like this can help with that.
I definitely recommend this one!