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Jumpnauts by Hao Jingfang
Did not finish book. Stopped at 4%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 4%.
The way Jiang Liu treats his mom is a real turn-off at first, but I was willing to push through, but then he starts relentlessly flirting with a woman he's meeting to discuss certain astronomical findings, treating her like a romantic object rather than a colleague. I was astonished that a woman wrote such casual misogyny.
The Crane Husband by Kelly Barnhill
challenging
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
This was an uncomfortable book, but I was able to buy into it until the end, which felt somewhat rushed compared to the pace of the rest.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Cancer, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Toxic relationship, Blood, and Death of parent
Gamora and Nebula: Sisters in Arms by Mackenzi Lee
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Jay's Gay Agenda by Jason June
funny
lighthearted
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
3.5
As cute as this was, I prefer when couples in romances have to face external conflicts together rather than have conflict between each other.
To Shape a Dragon's Breath by Moniquill Blackgoose
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
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? No
5.0
This is one of the best books I've read recently. It was a take on dragons I've never seen before and it made use of fantasy to shine a light on real historical issues (not that I'm taking a steampunk fantasy with dragons for an historical reference, but it's inspired me to do my own research into the history it's based on).
Mammoths at the Gates by Nghi Vo
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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? No
5.0
Into the Riverlands by Nghi Vo
adventurous
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Drowned Country by Emily Tesh
adventurous
emotional
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.5