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22 reviews
Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I have such mixed feelings about this book… slow and tense (dull at times) but the third act is thrilling. Equal parts homoerotic and existential, but the relationship between Louis and Claudia is near pedophilic. The TV show certainly makes changes to the story for the better.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Pedophilia, and Blood
Moderate: Child death, Gore, Slavery, and Fire/Fire injury
Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
adventurous
tense
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? Yes
4.5
I ate this up nom nom nom. Wonderful ensemble of characters and a riveting plot.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence, Misogyny, Trafficking, and Kidnapping
Minor: Vomit
The Will of the Many by James Islington
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Vengeful by V.E. Schwab
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
literally inhaled this. someone give mitch a joint and a hug this man has been CARRYING the team for two books now.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Animal death, Gun violence, and Medical content
Minor: Child abuse, Drug use, and Death of parent
Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
ok I’ve had ENOUGH death bed lesbianism confessions.
Great book though. Super unique world-building, great character development, intriguing story. Lost some points as I struggled to get into it, and I found myself lost at several parts. But that might have been because I listened to this as an audiobook. I think a re-read as a physical book would up my rating to at least a 4.5
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
Great book though. Super unique world-building, great character development, intriguing story. Lost some points as I struggled to get into it, and I found myself lost at several parts. But that might have been because I listened to this as an audiobook. I think a re-read as a physical book would up my rating to at least a 4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, and Gore
Minor: Child death, Suicide, and Death of parent
Faebound by Saara El-Arifi
adventurous
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I needed something light, and this was an enjoyable read, albeit flawed.
Pros: Cool political dynamics, fast-paced, Black sapphic lead, and a unique magic system.
Cons: simple prose that felt immature at times, mostly predictable plot, and the romance felt rushed. characters also fell flat for me.
Will I read the sequel? Eh, I dunno. I think this just isn’t the type of book for me. I just kept hoping for more and better from it.
Pros: Cool political dynamics, fast-paced, Black sapphic lead, and a unique magic system.
Cons: simple prose that felt immature at times, mostly predictable plot, and the romance felt rushed. characters also fell flat for me.
Will I read the sequel? Eh, I dunno. I think this just isn’t the type of book for me. I just kept hoping for more and better from it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Sexual content, and Death of parent
Minor: Dementia
The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
A philosophical, political, and scientific masterpiece.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Police brutality
Explorers: A New History by Matthew Lockwood
Did not finish book. Stopped at 40%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 40%.
I was expecting a more anti-colonial history of exploration, while this book seemed to focus more on the “collaboration” between members of indigenous communities and their colonizers. Furthermore, the book was structured rather poorly so that individual stories got lost, leaving me pretty much unknowing of what I just read.
Vicious by V.E. Schwab
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Violence
A Short Walk Through a Wide World by Douglas Westerbeke
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.5
Fast and entertaining, although not the most memorable or impactful. It made for a good rainy day read.
Pros:
-short chapters
-intriguing setup
-plot creates a diverse set of stories that come together
-non linear timeline
Cons:
-simple prose
-open ending, with many things unexplained
-little emotional depth to the MC
Pros:
-short chapters
-intriguing setup
-plot creates a diverse set of stories that come together
-non linear timeline
Cons:
-simple prose
-open ending, with many things unexplained
-little emotional depth to the MC
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness and Blood
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Death
Minor: Death of parent