abicrt3's reviews
224 reviews

The Mercies by Kiran Millwood Hargrave

dark emotional medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes

5.0

The Scarlet Throne by Amy Leow

dark slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes

4.0

As another reviewer stated, this is definitely a book for those that enjoyed the end of R.F. Kuang’s THE POPPY WAR. I did feel as though Binsa did not have much substance beyond her ambition and need for revenge but this may have been done purposefully due to the character’s circumstances. I am very interested to read more about Ilam and to see where the author takes the story for the remainder of the trilogy.

A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine

emotional tense medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

How High We Go in the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu

emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan

adventurous funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

Perfect Shadow by Brent Weeks

adventurous slow-paced

3.0

Beyond the Shadows by Brent Weeks

adventurous dark funny mysterious tense fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Homeseeking by Karissa Chen

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Thanks to the publisher for the ARC via NetGalley.

This is an absolutely brilliant debut! Suchi and Haiwen’s story is one that will stick with me for a long time. After reading HOMESEEKING, I have discovered I have much to learn about the historical events mentioned throughout the novel so I will definitely be referencing the acknowledgments in the future to read some of the source material the author used throughout the writing process. Looking forward to reading more by Chen in the future!

The Golden Enclaves by Naomi Novik

adventurous emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan

adventurous funny medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes

4.0