archer_w27's reviews
63 reviews

What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher

dark emotional mysterious 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

5.0

this will probably be one of my top books of the year. it was so good, i was so invested in the story

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Death, Gore, Terminal illness, Violence, Medical content, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Suicide and War

Minor: Transphobia

a characters neck is broken, and we are told in detail how the head and body move and react to this

The Answer is No by Fredrik Backman

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective fast-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 been having a hard time with a man called ove. i’m unsure why, but when i saw that fredrik backman had a short story, i decided to give it a try. i read this in one sitting, of course, and it really kept my attention. i enjoyed how there was a plot, but it’s main purpose was for character development and to show different lives and perspectives. i loved the conversations about human nature too. really good short story, i hope i can finish a man called ove soon!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal death and Car accident

An Education in Malice by S.T. Gibson

4.0

This Is How You Lose the Time War by Max Gladstone, Amal El-Mohtar

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

4.5

had some trouble with the first half, felt very hard to get into. after hitting the 50% mark i was locked in. that’s not to say this isn’t a wonderful book, it was so good. would recommend 1000%. someone reviewed this as “a book to be consumed in moments of hunger” and i think that’s perfect. 

The Wicker King by K. Ancrum

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

5.0

i’m going to actually be sick

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Sexual content

Lady Midnight by Cassandra Clare

4.75

The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

i’m so. what the fuck. definitely recommend. had a few issues with the writing but overall. jesus. i’m never going to be the same. i’m not sure if ill read the other books since it seems to be the same plot device but i might. i feel like it could have been better as a standalone, but i guess we’ll see

The Pairing by Casey McQuiston

4.0

best friends brother by bizarrestars

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(Moving) Neon Pictures by colduncrustable

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