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174 reviews
The Burning God by R.F. Kuang
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
… i have no words to describe how i feel about finishing this series. calling it a roller coaster would be such a disservice because it is so much more than that. i loved this series from the first page until the last. it is absolutely one i will look back on and wish i could reread for the first time. a small piece of rin and kitay will be with me forever
The Dragon Republic by R.F. Kuang
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
another absolute hit from r.f kuang. i fucking love this series it’s so fantastic
Dead Poets Society by N.H. Kleinbaum
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
i only give this a 4.5 because the ending makes me sad beyond reason. i know what’s coming but it doesn’t hurt any less
The Flowers of Buffoonery by Osamu Dazai
dark
funny
medium-paced
3.5
i wouldn’t say it’s a bad book but i just enjoyed no longer human so much more that this one was a bit of a disappointment
The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
what a dark, crazy, amazing, fantastic and tragic book. i devoured it in like 2 days and i’ve already started the next one in the series. im scared for what lies ahead.
Dreams of Gods & Monsters by Laini Taylor
adventurous
emotional
funny
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? It's complicated
4.75
i really love this book and this series, i just found some of the pacing to be a bit difficult. it would start building up the action and tension and would constantly cut away to another character before the scene could resolve.
Days of Blood & Starlight by Laini Taylor
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
fast-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
5.0
i seriously love laini taylor’s writing, it’s the perfect blend of tragedy and hope, saddness and happiness. i love mik and zuzana and karou poor sweet karou. i love her so much she is such a smart and fantastic character. hopeful to a fault. i had remembered most of what happened in the first book but had completely forgotten the majority of this one so it was fun feeling like i had read it for the first time. as soon as i get home i’ll pick up the final one :D
Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
fast-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 love this book so much. all of the fantasy elements are unique and fascinating, and the romance is perfect. okay maybe not perfect it is very cheesy but i still enjoy the characters being in love. i also really enjoyed the mystery despite reading this book before and all of the hints that are sprinkled throughout the book!
Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
i actually don’t know what to say about this book that hasn’t been said. when i first read it years ago now i didn’t like it. i didn’t care for the politicalness, or even for Katniss’ trauma. but now, i see that this book is the thesis for the whole series. for what it is to value human life and to not value it. to heal, and to move on. and to feel safe. i love mockingjay. i love this series. i wouldn’t change a single thing about them. or the journey and role that they have also played throughout my life.
Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
adventurous
emotional
sad
tense
fast-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
5.0
perfect book 10/10 no notes