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61 reviews

Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree

fast-paced

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

3.5

The type of book that wears its kindness on its sleeve, and it is all the better for it.

The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo

mysterious tense medium-paced

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

1.5

I fear I am done with the romantasty girlies for a bit. That 3rd act was... something.

FMC choosing to sacrifice herself, so that she can die alongside her lover, after said lover was willing to throw her to the wolves? Crazy work

I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman

challenging dark mysterious fast-paced

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

3.5

The Rape of Nanking by Iris Chang
Did not finish book. Stopped at 59%.

Soft DNF

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Genocide, Gore, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail

Weyward by Emilia Hart

medium-paced

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

2.0

The pacing of this novel was off to me. It felt like either needed to be longer to let all 3 POVs breathe evenly or drop one of the POVs. As it is, I have enjoyed, other novels that explored similar themes, more. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual violence, and Violence

Moderate: Child abuse and Domestic abuse

Lair of Dreams by Libba Bray

adventurous dark mysterious 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

5.0

Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See
Did not finish book. Stopped at 2%.

Soft DNF.

The Diviners by Libba Bray

adventurous dark mysterious fast-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? It's complicated

4.5

The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

Monstress, Vol. 7: Devourer by Marjorie Liu

challenging dark emotional fast-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

4.0

kippa reuniting with ren and immediately making a plan to resurrect maika?? my daughter!!