alixcalfa's reviews
38 reviews

House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous dark emotional funny medium-paced

4.0

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Sure there’s some predictability, tropes, and occasional plot holes but that’s what I expect from these books anyways and I’m having a good time while reading. That being said

Bryce does not get enough credit on booktok FOR VACUUMING UP THE ASHES OF AN ARCHANGEL SHE KILLED LIKE IT WAS CRUMBS FROM HER DINNER. Aelin is still my top girlie but Bryce is significantly cooler than Feyre holy shit.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, Self harm, and Sexual harassment

The Fires of Heaven by Robert Jordan

slow-paced

3.5

In depth review over on the Queens of Fantasy podcast where we discuss the good, the bad, the ugly,

and the misogyny 🙃

The Empire of Gold by S.A. Chakraborty

adventurous dark emotional inspiring sad fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Murder, and War

The City of Brass by S.A. Chakraborty

adventurous dark emotional

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Kidnapping

Yumi and the Nightmare Painter by Brandon Sanderson

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I don’t ever write out reviews but this book was so

fucking

beautiful. The way Sanderson describes art and creativity is so unique and well done and spot on. I loved this book so much. 

Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao

adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring 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? It's complicated

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Sexual assault, Torture, Violence, Sexual harassment, and War

Rhythm of War by Brandon Sanderson

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful tense medium-paced

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

5.0

The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien

5.0

Angels & Demons by Dan Brown

3.0

Eragon by Christopher Paolini

5.0