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The Sun and the Void by Gabriela Romero Lacruz
Did not finish book. Stopped at 36%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 36%.
Unfortunately, while this world building was interesting, there were too many elements and it seemed to be getting away from the author. It was overly bloated. The characters don’t feel distinct. This could have used a stronger edit.
The Second Rebel by Linden A. Lewis
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Weave the Liminal: Living Modern Traditional Witchcraft by Laura Tempest Zakroff
informative
fast-paced
4.0
On second read, this book still has some good insights but it really is best for beginners.
Cibola Burn by James S.A. Corey
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I didn’t connect to these POV characters as much as I had in previous installments. This felt like setup for future things as the fate of one planet doesn’t seem to be that integral to the plot of the overall series.
The Last Tale of the Flower Bride by Roshani Chokshi
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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
A layered dark fairy tale of love and toxic friendship. Mysterious. Lyrical. Eerie.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Child death, Sexual assault, and Blood
Funny Story by Emily Henry
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
The first part of this book with the fake dating scheme was cute, but so many parts of this fell apart for me. There were a number of threads but none of them quite felt fleshed out enough. The romance between the leads felt too quick after both getting out of LTR that they were both happy in. The characters felt more two dimensional than I expect from an Emily Henry book. If I didn’t know it was written by her, it could have been written by anyone. It lacked the depth and emotions that I’m used to getting from her other books. This is definitely my least favorite of hers thus far.
What Feasts at Night by T. Kingfisher
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I consider these books cozy horror and I continue to enjoy them.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and Body horror
The Mad Ship by Robin Hobb
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-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
4.5
I might raise this to 5 but this book does meander at times although the meandering is for the benefit of the character arcs and complexities and the characters in this series are outstanding. It’s a very slow paced book but this second installment really expands on the world and character backstories to the point that I enjoy every POV we get, even the more frustrating ones.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery
Moderate: Body horror, Child abuse, Misogyny, and Rape
Mirrored Heavens by Rebecca Roanhorse
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Overall I highly recommend this series and think it was a solid conclusion. I do think there were some pacing issues with some parts rushed and some parts very meandering but overall really enjoyed it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Torture, and Xenophobia
Words of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
I loved this installment. So much happened and we learn a lot more about the world. I also am glad that something that happened earlier in the book was resolved at the end and didn’t leave us hanging like I feared it might have.