clovewinter's reviews
69 reviews

The Wicked King by Holly Black

adventurous dark funny mysterious 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? Yes

The Greater Common Good by Arundhati Roy

adventurous emotional funny informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

4.0

I usually don't like political essays, however, this is one of a kind. The kind, breezy, and conversational tone of the essay is very inspiring!

Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery

5.0

One Part Woman by Perumal Murugan

challenging emotional funny reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

3.75

Tales from the Café by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

challenging emotional lighthearted mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

City of Stolen Magic by Nazneen Ahmed Pathak

adventurous emotional funny mysterious sad 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? Yes

4.0

Grains of Stardust by Vismaya Mohanlal

lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

2.5

City of Bones by Cassandra Clare

adventurous dark funny mysterious tense medium-paced

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

2.5

Would've been 3. 2 for the incest 🥰

The Girl With All the Gifts by M.R. Carey

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny informative 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? Yes

4.0

Stay In My Swamp: An Ogre Happily Ever After by G.M. Fairy

2.5

Surprisingly wholesome