danica_rae_reads's reviews
2 reviews

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

2.5

Liked- 

• the school
• the fantasy elements 
• Imagining it as a movie, void of the narrative voice

Disliked- 

• Predictable; the foreshadowing was not subtle
• Lack of complex characters; very little room to form own opinions of people/ relationships to root for 
• Not enough insight into the world outside of the rider quadrant 
• Too driven by angst and teenage narration 

This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel

challenging emotional funny informative reflective sad 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

4.25

I really enjoyed this book and the themes that it explores. It presents questions and poses challenges through multiple lenses. It was thoughtful and challenging, and I felt so much appreciation for the character’s and their perspectives. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Homophobia and Violence