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15 reviews

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Sexual content, and Torture

Moderate: Alcohol

The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
Did not finish book. Stopped at 45%.

I didn't enjoy the tone of the book, it's felt too young for me. And I get it's a kids' book, but I really couldn't get into it. Also I didn't like the portrayal of Dionysus. 

The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson

dark emotional mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Suicide

Circe by Madeline Miller

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron

challenging informative reflective slow-paced

3.0

I would have preferred to read this book cover-to-cover rather than as a 12 week course. The author assures the reader that the course is for everyone, but as a parent without the privilege of time, I found many of the weekly tasks impossible. Come to find that 20 years after this book was written, Julia Cameron did in fact write a different course for parents. I also struggled with so many tasks being to day dream about your future while also preaching to take things as they come and to give up control. I also feel that the 30 years of separation between the publishing of this book and today is far too great. During my 12 weeks with The Artist's Way, I did not create a single piece of art. I did however start dieting (how very indicative of the 90s) and stop playing with my children (also very 90s). The ideas of the book are solid, but the practice is outdated.

Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer

emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

adventurous emotional sad tense medium-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

5.0

Start Here: Instructions for Becoming a Better Cook by Sohla El-Waylly

informative fast-paced

5.0

Exquisite Exandria: The Official Cookbook of Critical Role by Susan Vu, Critical Role, Jesse Szewczyk, Amanda Yee, Liz Marsham

informative fast-paced

3.0

Bluey: Bluey and Bingo's Fancy Restaurant Cookbook: Yummy recipes, for real life by Bluey

lighthearted fast-paced

5.0

Super fun book! I love that the pages are laminated so the kids can check off steps with a dry erase marker. And there are ideas for games to play during cooking waiting times. Using this cookbook would ensure an entire evening activity!