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81 reviews
Doomsday Book by Connie Willis
challenging
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
The Terraformers by Annalee Newitz
Did not finish book. Stopped at 13%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 13%.
the writing style feels very young adult - possibly the talking animals with complex relationships.
whoever decided the audiobook needed to accompany any instance of noise in the novel with a sound effect really needs to be spoken to. this took me out of the book completely.
whoever decided the audiobook needed to accompany any instance of noise in the novel with a sound effect really needs to be spoken to. this took me out of the book completely.
Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle
Did not finish book. Stopped at 40%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 40%.
just didn't vibe w it, very ya style writing
The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
The Unspoken Name by A.K. Larkwood
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
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? Yes
4.0
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
I Never Liked You Anyway by Jordan Kurella
Did not finish book.
Did not finish book.
the story/writing style feels like something out of the cw - not my cup of tea
Even Though I Knew the End by C.L. Polk
Did not finish book. Stopped at 13%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 13%.
sorry - the main character annoyed me too much to stay in her first person world
Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0