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Elektra, die hell Leuchtende by Jennifer Saint
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Ich habe mich nie viel mit griechischer Mythologie beschäftigt, aber aktuell zieht es mich immer wieder dazu.
Nach Song of Achilles war es spannend den Trojanischen Krieg aus einer ganz anderen Perspektive zu sehen.
Anfangs war ich etwas verwirrt, da wir das meiste aus Klytemnästras und Kassandras Perspektive gesehen haben, obwohl das Buch nach Elektra benannt ist.
Aber es hat sich alles zusammen gefunden und die äußeren Einflüsse für das Handeln der einzelnen erklärt.
Alles in allem ein gutes Buch, doch, außer Kassandra, war mir keiner der Hauptcharaktere besonders sympathisch.
Nach Song of Achilles war es spannend den Trojanischen Krieg aus einer ganz anderen Perspektive zu sehen.
Anfangs war ich etwas verwirrt, da wir das meiste aus Klytemnästras und Kassandras Perspektive gesehen haben, obwohl das Buch nach Elektra benannt ist.
Aber es hat sich alles zusammen gefunden und die äußeren Einflüsse für das Handeln der einzelnen erklärt.
Alles in allem ein gutes Buch, doch, außer Kassandra, war mir keiner der Hauptcharaktere besonders sympathisch.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Blood, Murder, and War
Moderate: Infidelity, Rape, Sexual assault, and Death of parent
Minor: Slavery
Graceling by Kristin Cashore
Did not finish book. Stopped at 56%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 56%.
I've been listening to this while doing chores, but I just couldn't concentrate on the story so I have no idea what's going on.
I only got snippets and I think I have to give it another chance when I'm more focused.
I only got snippets and I think I have to give it another chance when I'm more focused.
Blood In The Water by Tami Veldura
adventurous
dark
emotional
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
I picked this up because it was free and I have to say I'm intrigued.
It was was a short, very fast paced book, but I enjoyed very much. It could have had a little more build up at some points, but for a free book it was great.
Also the characters are very charming, even if the relationship could have had a bit more build up as well.
I really liked it and might continue the series.
It was was a short, very fast paced book, but I enjoyed very much. It could have had a little more build up at some points, but for a free book it was great.
Also the characters are very charming, even if the relationship could have had a bit more build up as well.
I really liked it and might continue the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Violence, and Blood
Know Us - Know our Love by Jette Menger
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
Vielen Dank an Netgalley für das Rezensionsexemplar.
Eine süße Geschichte über Selbstfindung und -akzeptanz, den Ausbruch aus Normen und gefunde Familie.
Das Buch war gut geschrieben und man musste die Charaktere gern haben. Ich habe die ganze Zeit mitgeliefert.
Auch wenn ich mir nicht wirklich vorstellen konnte, dass Simon noch nie in seinem Leben von Poly und Monogam gehört hat, besonders da sein Bruder und Mitbewohner beide queer sind.
Auf jeden Fall eine Leseempfehlung, da es viel zu wenige Bücher mit dieser Art Beziehung gibt!
Eine süße Geschichte über Selbstfindung und -akzeptanz, den Ausbruch aus Normen und gefunde Familie.
Das Buch war gut geschrieben und man musste die Charaktere gern haben. Ich habe die ganze Zeit mitgeliefert.
Auch wenn ich mir nicht wirklich vorstellen konnte, dass Simon noch nie in seinem Leben von Poly und Monogam gehört hat, besonders da sein Bruder und Mitbewohner beide queer sind.
Auf jeden Fall eine Leseempfehlung, da es viel zu wenige Bücher mit dieser Art Beziehung gibt!
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying and Dysphoria
We Will Give You Hell by Lina Frisch
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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
Vielen Dank an Netgalley für das Rezensionsexemplar.
We Will Give You Hell ist eine faszinierende Geschichte über Female Rage, Feminismus, Schwesternschaft, aber auch die dunklen Seiten einer Gruppierung.
Die Entwicklung der Geschichte fand ich sehr interessant und es wurde ein guter Spannungsbogen aufgebaut.
Auch die Beweggründe der einzelnen Charaktere konnte ich gut nachvollziehen ziehen.
Generell schließt man die Hauptcharaktere sehr schnell ins Herz, auch wenn manch ihr Eigenheiten haben.
Mir persönlich ging es allerdings an manchen Stellen doch etwas zu schnell, da das Meiste innerhalb von 2 Wochen stattfindet.
Die meisten der Schwestern sind erst kurz vor Hellea angekommen, und doch vertrauen sie alle direkt tief in den Glauben an die Mutter und die Töchter. Bei Hellea genau so. Nach knapp einer Woche ist sie bereits vollständig von allem überzeugt von allem was ihr erzählt wird.
Jetzt im Nachhinein merke ich, dass es wahrscheinlich mit dem Auki von Astryd zusammen hängt, aber beim lesen ging es mir etwas zu schnell.
Trotzdem eine klare Leseempfehlung an alle die gerne etwas in fiktionale nordische Mythologie eintauchen möchten!
We Will Give You Hell ist eine faszinierende Geschichte über Female Rage, Feminismus, Schwesternschaft, aber auch die dunklen Seiten einer Gruppierung.
Die Entwicklung der Geschichte fand ich sehr interessant und es wurde ein guter Spannungsbogen aufgebaut.
Auch die Beweggründe der einzelnen Charaktere konnte ich gut nachvollziehen ziehen.
Generell schließt man die Hauptcharaktere sehr schnell ins Herz, auch wenn manch ihr Eigenheiten haben.
Mir persönlich ging es allerdings an manchen Stellen doch etwas zu schnell, da das Meiste innerhalb von 2 Wochen stattfindet.
Jetzt im Nachhinein merke ich, dass es wahrscheinlich mit dem Auki von Astryd zusammen hängt, aber beim lesen ging es mir etwas zu schnell.
Trotzdem eine klare Leseempfehlung an alle die gerne etwas in fiktionale nordische Mythologie eintauchen möchten!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
Hell Followed with Us by Andrew Joseph White
dark
emotional
sad
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? It's complicated
4.5
I didn't exactly know what to expect when I started the book. The beautiful cover intrigued me and I'm glad I bought it!
The story was so disturbing and eye-opening what people with extremist mindsets can be capable of.
But in between all of the horrible aspects of the world, Benji found a family where he was safe and could feel at home.
The Watch and the other people at ALC where such lovely people and Benji learning to trust them was sk lovely.
If you don't like body horror of any kind, I don't think you should read this book, but if you want to try something a bit different, go for it! It's so good and can't wait to read more from this author.
The story was so disturbing and eye-opening what people with extremist mindsets can be capable of.
But in between all of the horrible aspects of the world, Benji found a family where he was safe and could feel at home.
The Watch and the other people at ALC where such lovely people and Benji learning to trust them was sk lovely.
If you don't like body horror of any kind, I don't think you should read this book, but if you want to try something a bit different, go for it! It's so good and can't wait to read more from this author.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Deadnaming, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Transphobia, Blood, Vomit, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Wolfsong by TJ Klune
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I've had this in my audible library for ages. At some point even listend to it halfway through, but I had no memories of it.
Now after reading one of Klune's recent works I wanted to give this another shot and I don't regret it.
It was an entertaining story with a different take on the a/b/o trope and the roles of wolfs.
The main characters Ox and Joe were such sweethearts you fall in love with them.
The only thing that I couldn't get out of my head, was every time it said something like "Ox growled" or "singing with his pack" was the video of that guy saying "on every level except physical I am a wolf". That ruined it a bit for me and I couldn't take it seriously.
But all in all it was good story, just try not to think of that video while reading it.
Now after reading one of Klune's recent works I wanted to give this another shot and I don't regret it.
It was an entertaining story with a different take on the a/b/o trope and the roles of wolfs.
The main characters Ox and Joe were such sweethearts you fall in love with them.
The only thing that I couldn't get out of my head, was every time it said something like "Ox growled" or "singing with his pack" was the video of that guy saying "on every level except physical I am a wolf". That ruined it a bit for me and I couldn't take it seriously.
But all in all it was good story, just try not to think of that video while reading it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Murder
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Blood, and Kidnapping
Minor: Physical abuse
Die App - Sie kennen dich. Sie wissen wo du wohnst. by Arno Strobel
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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? No
4.0
Ich habe dieses Buch spontan an einer Bahnhofsbuchhandlung mitgenommen, da ich die Smart-Home Prämisse interessant fand.
Die Story hat sich auch als sehr spannend herausgestellt, auch wenn man den Grund für die Geschehnisse relativ schnell erraten hat, obwohl es nicht ausdrücklich gesagt wird bis zum Ende.
Dass es dich hierbei um Organraub handelt, konnte man sich bereits beim zweiten oder dritten Kapitel der Opfer zusammenreimen
Trotzdem war es spannend zu sehen wer letztendlich auf welcher Seite steht und wie sie alle verbunden sind.
Ein gut lesbarer Thriller mit einer wichtigen Nachricht:Lasst euch einen Organspeneausweis machen!
Die Story hat sich auch als sehr spannend herausgestellt, auch wenn man den Grund für die Geschehnisse relativ schnell erraten hat, obwohl es nicht ausdrücklich gesagt wird bis zum Ende.
Trotzdem war es spannend zu sehen wer letztendlich auf welcher Seite steht und wie sie alle verbunden sind.
Ein gut lesbarer Thriller mit einer wichtigen Nachricht:
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, and Murder
The Adventure Zone: The Eleventh Hour by Clint McElroy
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
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? It's complicated
5.0
The Eleventh Hour has always been my favourite arc of the podcast with everything that is revealed about our three guys, and the way it got translated into the comic is just beautiful.
I just adore the artstyle so much, every character has their own unique features and is easily recognizable.
I can't wait for the next one!
I just adore the artstyle so much, every character has their own unique features and is easily recognizable.
I can't wait for the next one!
Bunny Call by Elley Cooper, Scott Cawthon, Andrea Waggener
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Another weekend another Fazbear Frights. I think this one was the one of the most interesting ones so far.
Bunny Call was actually a nice story with Bob being able to get a new view on his family and appreciating everything he has.
In the Flesh on the other hand had such an awful main character. His personality was that of the typical Nice Guy™️ and he didn't change at all until the end. I didn't feel bad at all when all his actions got back at him.
The Man in Room 1280 was directly connected to the main game storyline. It was interesting to see how remnant and the spirits are able to keep someone so destroyed and barely functioning alive.
And I'm curious what will amhappen with the stitchwraith and the souls within it.
Bunny Call was actually a nice story with Bob being able to get a new view on his family and appreciating everything he has.
In the Flesh on the other hand had such an awful main character. His personality was that of the typical Nice Guy™️ and he didn't change at all until the end. I didn't feel bad at all when all his actions got back at him.
The Man in Room 1280 was directly connected to the main game storyline. It was interesting to see how remnant and the spirits are able to keep someone so destroyed and barely functioning alive.
And I'm curious what will amhappen with the stitchwraith and the souls within it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror and Gore
Moderate: Body shaming, Death, and Fatphobia