artsorcrafts's reviews
9 reviews

funny lighthearted fast-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? Yes

2.5

This book has so much potential, and the world is extremely interesting. This is what makes it so much more of a disappointment, as nothing is fleshed out. The beginnin is a slog and the ending is rushed and boring. This book would be a fantastic young adult, if it had been proof read by an editor.

Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett

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dark funny informative lighthearted fast-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? Yes

4.25

A lighthearted fun read with loveable characters, also love the interwoven academia within!

Coraline by Neil Gaiman

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adventurous dark hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.5

If I was 9 years old, this book would be my entire personality. I love the underlying message of courage and Coraline is an incredibly loveable character.

A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers

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emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing 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? Yes

5.0

I loved this book just as much as the first, and I don't think I can use any more words to bottle my adoration for this series.

A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

This book is a cup of tea and a warm blanket for those in need.

The world building is beautiful and delicately drip fed to the audience. To read a hopeful, sustainable future is rare and desperately needed. The book touches on philosophy without being overburdened and dry, allowing the audience to reflect themselves. All of the characters are so loveable, rich and in-depth causing me to sob from beginning to end.

She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan

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adventurous challenging slow-paced

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

3.0

This book is well written with a complex and vibrant world.

However, my problem with this book is its focus on telling rather than showing, particularly in regards to characters. They state the same plot lines repeatedly through long inner monologues to the point it gets dull and irritating. I wish characters would show there opinions/feelings sometimes through action or symbolism, rather than always through spelling it out.

Bride by Ali Hazelwood

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funny lighthearted fast-paced