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Gemina by Amie Kaufman, Jay Kristoff
adventurous
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
4.5
you need to tandem listen/read because it just makes it 10x better
ella is annoying though so -.5 for her
ella is annoying though so -.5 for her
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gun violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
The Never King by Nikki St. Crowe
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
if this book was only the plot it would’ve been so much better. alas, it’s 90% smut with a loose plot to string it all together
also she turns 18 the day they take her and they constantly refer to her as a little girl so keep that in mind
also she turns 18 the day they take her and they constantly refer to her as a little girl so keep that in mind
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Sexual content, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
The Wild Robot by Peter Brown
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
read this to go watch the movie and i am not emotionally okay rn
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Death, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Illuminae by Amie Kaufman, Jay Kristoff
adventurous
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
why did it take me so long to finally read this??
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Moderate: Gun violence
Minor: Cursing, Violence, and Death of parent
A Crown of Petals and Ice by Kelly St. Clare, Shannon Mayer
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
okay i actually enjoyed this one
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Torture, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual content
The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson
challenging
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
i’m stressed
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
A Throne Of Feathers and Bone (Dramatized Adaptation) by Kelly St. Clare, Shannon Mayer
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
was better than the first and we actually got some better action and tension. author just decided nah on the love triangle though
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Blood, Murder, Gaslighting, and War
Long Live Evil by Sarah Rees Brennan
Did not finish book. Stopped at 20%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 20%.
*thank you netgalley and publisher for an arc*
dnf at 20%
i tried, i really did. i tried for a month. and only could do 20%. i tried to read in other lands by this same author and quit that book for the same reasons as this one.
the way this author writes is bizarre. she’ll go on side tangents that have nothing to do with the story or scene and feel like stream of consciousness but somehow with less cohesion.
the pacing of this book also was wack and made no sense. you never knew what was happening or where in the story you were. everyone being called by a trope name and saying it over and over was annoying. i get the character was in a fantasy book, but i read fantasy and none are written like that.
and lastly, it wasn’t funny. it was grating. everyone i knew that was reading early copies kept saying how hilarious this book was and the only thing i’m laughing about is how this book got published.
anyways, i think i’ve given up on this author. read at your own will.
dnf at 20%
i tried, i really did. i tried for a month. and only could do 20%. i tried to read in other lands by this same author and quit that book for the same reasons as this one.
the way this author writes is bizarre. she’ll go on side tangents that have nothing to do with the story or scene and feel like stream of consciousness but somehow with less cohesion.
the pacing of this book also was wack and made no sense. you never knew what was happening or where in the story you were. everyone being called by a trope name and saying it over and over was annoying. i get the character was in a fantasy book, but i read fantasy and none are written like that.
and lastly, it wasn’t funny. it was grating. everyone i knew that was reading early copies kept saying how hilarious this book was and the only thing i’m laughing about is how this book got published.
anyways, i think i’ve given up on this author. read at your own will.
A Court of Honey and Ash (Dramatized Adaptation) by Kelly St. Clare, Shannon Mayer
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
it’s exactly what i expected it to be. which is to say it was fine.
complaints:
-wtf are these names. hyacinth? k
-title barely has anything to do with the book so why is it named with the bowl of mac and cheese format
-i listened to this on audio and the narrator for the fmc was irritating
complaints:
-wtf are these names. hyacinth? k
-title barely has anything to do with the book so why is it named with the bowl of mac and cheese format
-i listened to this on audio and the narrator for the fmc was irritating
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Torture, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
How Could You by Ren Strapp
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
hi hello i loved this:)
the way the characters discover their own identities and also learn to navigate heartbreak and break ups (both friend and romantic) is so raw and real. i felt seen in these pages.
i also cried so take that into account.
the way the characters discover their own identities and also learn to navigate heartbreak and break ups (both friend and romantic) is so raw and real. i felt seen in these pages.
i also cried so take that into account.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Drug use, and Alcohol
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Homophobia and Lesbophobia